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How to Farm the March of the Goblins Fast in Diablo 4

The March of the Goblins event in Diablo 4 is a limited-time seasonal activity packed with loot, rewards, and unique content. In this guide, we’ll show you how to efficiently farm Treasure Goblins, progress through the reputation system, and make the most of War Plan nodes to maximize your rewards.

What Are the Rewards in the Goblins Event?

The Goblins event is a highly rewarding seasonal activity that offers players a wealth of valuable Diablo 4 items, crafting materials, and progression opportunities. Event rewards include:

● Goblin Bags – Contain loot and crafting materials from Treasure Goblins.

● Reputation – Progress on the Marshall of the Goblins board unlocks permanent buffs.

● Resplendent Spark – Special reward at the end of the reputation track.

● Cosmetics – Event-exclusive outfits and appearances.

● Caches – Repeatable reward chests providing additional loot.

● Treasure Breach Sigils – Unlock Nightmare Dungeons with extra goblins and loot.

● Secret Goblin Dungeon – Hidden area accessible via War Plan portals for additional rewards and encounters.

This list highlights why the event is one of the best opportunities for players to farm loot, advance reputation, and access unique content.

How to Farm the Goblins Event Efficiently

Step 1: Set Up Your Goblin Farming

Before heading to the best farming locations, there are a few simple optimizations that can dramatically increase your Treasure Goblin kills per hour.

Disable Cross-Network Play

Disable Cross-Network Play in the game's connection settings. This reduces the number of players in your shard, lowering the chances of someone else killing a Treasure Goblin before you reach it.

Hire Subo as Your Mercenary

Subo is one of the best mercenaries for the March of the Goblins event. His passive ability marks nearby enemies on both the mini-map and overlay, making Treasure Goblins much easier to locate while moving between farming routes.

Use the Full Map

Frequently open your full map. Goblins appear on the world map at a much greater range than on the mini-map or overlay. Regularly checking the map allows you to place pins and travel directly to goblins before they even appear on your screen.

Step 2: Reach Rank 10 Reputation

Before diving into serious goblin farming, make sure your setup is optimized, your farming routes are ready, and your first priority is reaching Rank 10 on the Marshall of the Goblins reputation board. Achieving Rank 10 is essential because several reputation milestones—ranks 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10—unlock permanent buffs that increase the number of Treasure Bags dropped by Treasure Goblins, significantly boosting your rewards throughout the event.

To access the reputation system, travel to Western Kyovashad and interact with the Goblin Statue. From there, you can track your progress and claim reputation rewards.

The fastest way to reach Rank 10 is to run Infernal Hordes and encounter an Ether Goblin Chaos Wave. Completing a single Goblin Chaos Wave can take you from Rank 1 all the way to Rank 10. To improve your chances of getting a Chaos Wave, select the Total Chaos node in the Infernal Hordes activity tree, which increases the chance for Chaos Waves to appear.

Step 3: Farm the Best Goblin Locations

Once your setup is optimized, focus on areas with high monster density. More monsters generally mean more opportunities for Treasure Goblins to spawn.

Celestia

Located in Skovos, the area around Aarat's Bulwark consistently offers one of the highest goblin spawn rates during the event. Multiple goblins often appear within a short period of time, making this one of the most efficient farming locations available.

Nahantu

For players who own Vessel of Hatred, Nahantu is another excellent choice. Start at Samuk, travel south through the Five Hills, and then move east into the Restless Canopy. The combination of strong monster density and large farming areas makes this route highly effective.

Scosglen North Shore

If you don't own the expansion, the North Shore of Scosglen remains one of the best farming locations in the base game. The area's dense monster population creates a steady stream of Treasure Goblin spawn opportunities.

Step 4: Use the Best War Plan Nodes

The new War Plan system can dramatically increase both goblin spawns and rewards while running Nightmare Dungeons. Three War Plan nodes stand out for Goblin farming:

Goblinfall

Goblinfall gives Treasure Goblins a chance to drop Treasure Breach Sigils. This is one of the most important nodes for sustained goblin farming.

Altar of Avarice

Altar of Avarice causes a Goblin Altar to appear after every 20 Elite kills. Activating the altar spawns additional Treasure Goblins, increasing both loot and event reputation gains.

Greed is Good

Greed is Good gives Treasure Goblins a chance to open a portal to the Goblin Retreat when killed. This is arguably the strongest goblin-related node available during the event.

* The Goblin Retreat is a special area that can be accessed through portals generated by the Greed is Good node. In addition to featuring more Treasure Goblins and bonus loot opportunities, the retreat contains a mysterious Cow Statue. Its purpose is currently unknown. Some players have speculated that it may be connected to a future secret or Easter egg, although Blizzard has not officially commented on it.

Why the Goblins Event is Worth Farming

The Goblins event offers more than just loot. Players can obtain large amounts of crafting materials, event-exclusive cosmetics, and bonus reputation that carries over to future seasonal activities. Compared to standard open-world farming, the event has higher goblin spawn density, repeatable reward chests, and special War Plan modifiers, making it one of the most efficient ways to improve gear and resources during the season.

Related Articles

● How to Quickly Farm Mythic Unique Seals in Diablo 4 Season 13

● Diablo 4 Season 13 Kurast Undercity Farm Guide: How to Farm More Mythic Uniques & Seals 

● Diablo 4 Season 13 Farm guide: How to Farm Treasure Breach & Mythic Prankster Infinitely

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Diablo 4 Fishing Guide: How to Get Trawghll in Season 13

Diablo 4's fishing system adds a completely different type of activity to Sanctuary. Instead of endless dungeon runs, Helltides, and boss farming, players can slow things down and spend time collecting D4 fish, earning rewards, and hunting for hidden collectibles.

One hidden reward has quickly become one of the biggest reasons many players are suddenly interested in fishing: Trawghll, a secret Murloc-style pet that immediately caught the attention of World of Warcraft fans. Here is everything you need to know about unlocking the fishing system and obtaining the hidden pet. 

What Is the Fishing

Fishing is a non-combat activity introduced through the Lord of Hatred expansion. Instead of focusing entirely on combat, players can explore Sanctuary, collect fish, complete collections, and hunt for hidden rewards.

Players can fish in multiple environments:

● Water

● Rivers

● Lakes

● Lava

● Blood pools

● Sand dunes

Some locations also provide different fish pools and rewards.

How Fishing Works

Fishing becomes available through an early expansion questline in the new region of Skovos.

During the quest, players meet the fisherman Shi Yugong, who introduces the fishing mechanic and unlocks the Fishing action for the character. After completing the quest, the Fishing action is added to the emote wheel and can also be assigned to a hotkey.

Once unlocked, the system is very simple to use:

1. Walk near a fishable location

2. Open the Action/Emote Wheel

3. Select Cast Fishing Line

4. Wait for a bite

5. Press any skill button when the fish icon appears to reel it in

If the game says the location is unsuitable, simply move closer to the fishing spot and try again.

What Is Trawghll

● A tiny backpack

● A fishing rod

● Fish sticking out of the bag

Like other Diablo 4 pets, it automatically collects D4 Items:

● Gold

● Materials

● Gems

● Other collectible resources

Outside of its pickup function, it is mainly a cosmetic collectible. Still, for many players: "It's a Murloc." That alone is enough.

How to Get Trawghll

Trawghll is obtained through a very rare fishing drop and is not tied to quests, achievements, or completing the full fishing collection.

Trawghll comes from a Mythic-rarity item called Gurgling Bag of Rubbish. Opening this item has a chance to unlock the pet.

The difficult part is not knowing how to get it. The difficult part is surviving the grind.

One of the earliest reported Trawghll drops came from player BullanBarman. Based on the shared information, the pet dropped in Kehjistan on Torment 8 difficulty after roughly five hours of fishing.

Interestingly, the player had only completed three regional fish collections and had not finished the full collection at the time. This indicates that completing every fish collection is not required for Trawghll to drop.

Current observations show:

● No fishing location has been confirmed to provide a higher Trawghll drop chance 

● There is currently no confirmed best farming spot 

● Difficulty may affect Trawghll drop rates, but this has not been verified

Even if Trawghll does not drop immediately, fishing still offers plenty of additional progression and rewards beyond the hidden pet.

Fishing Collections and Rewards

Fishing is not just about random catches. Diablo 4 includes a collection system where players can discover new fish species, unlock achievements, and chase hidden rewards. Players interested in collecting fishing-related rewards and rare collectibles can also explore additional Diablo 4 Fishing collections.

● Discover new fish species

● Complete regional collections

● Earn achievement progress

● Unlock titles

Possible fishing rewards include:

● Common fish

● Rare fish

● Mythic fish

● Materials

● Valuable items

● Junk items

● Hidden collectibles

● Secret cosmetic rewards

Useful Tips While Fishing Trawghll

Lava Pools, Blood Pools, and Sand Dunes always reward Mythic fish, making them popular farming choices while hunting for Trawghll.

Common locations include:

● Volcano areas near Horadric routes

● Sand dunes north of the Tarsarak waypoint in Kehjistan

While these locations do not increase Trawghll's drop chance, they still provide useful rewards during long farming sessions. Mythic fish from volcano areas can sell for around 2,000 Gold each, allowing players to earn an amount Diablo 4 gold while farming.

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Diablo 4 Season 13 Farm guide: How to Farm Treasure Breach & Mythic Prankster Infinitely

In Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, Treasure Breach, and Mythic Prankster Nightmare dungeons are essential targets for players seeking fast progression, high-value loot, and rare crafting materials. Whether you’re a new player aiming to stock up on D4 gear, a veteran preparing for Pit or Torment challenges, or a collector chasing rare Mythic items, mastering these dungeons can save hours of grinding. This guide will show you how to farm them efficiently, maximize rewards, and loop dungeon runs indefinitely, giving you a reliable way to strengthen your character and tackle endgame content.

Treasure Breach & Mythic Prankster Loot

To make repeated runs worthwhile, it’s important to know what each dungeon can drop.  Here’s a detailed overview:

Treasure Breach Loot:

● Gold: Each run of Treasure Breach can yield approximately 50–200 Diablo 4 gold.

● Consumables: Infernal Potions, Healing Elixirs, and temporary buff items.

● Rare Crafting Materials: Obsidian Shards, Glimmering Essence, and other high-value mats needed for upgrading gear.

●Secrets: Occasionally unlocks secret goblin dungeons, providing additional loot opportunities.

Mythic Prankster Loot:

● Mythic-Grade Gear: Weapons and armor suitable for Torment 6–12 or Pit endgame content; player reports indicate high-value drops include Mythic Swords, Staves, and Armor Sets.

● Rare Materials: Some runs drop crafting mats that are otherwise hard to farm outside of Mythic dungeons.

● Drop Probability: At least one Mythic item per run, with occasional double Mythic drops in a single dungeon.

Method Overview

This method allows players to repeatedly run Treasure Breach or Mythic Prankster dungeons without waiting for the normal reset. The core mechanics rely on:

● War Plan: Set the next activity to Infernal Horde

● Nightmare Dungeon Sigil: Select the dungeon you want to farm repeatedly

The execution is straightforward. By following these steps, you can loop the dungeon runs infinitely and continuously collect rewards.

Step-by-Step Farm Treasure Breach & Mythic Prankster Infinitely

1. Setting up the War Plan

1) Open your War Plan interface

2) Set the next activity to Infernal Horde

● Ensure this is the next activity you are about to undertake

● This setup is a prerequisite for the method to work

Even if Infernal Horde has no special use normally, in this method, it is the key to triggering the dungeon reset.

2. Preparing the Nightmare Dungeon Sigil

You need to prepare the sigil corresponding to your target dungeon:

● Treasure Breach Sigil: Use this if you want to repeatedly farm Treasure Breach

● Mythic Prankster Sigil: Use this if you want to repeatedly farm Mythic Prankster

The sigil must match the dungeon you intend to farm, the method will not work.

3. Running the Nightmare Dungeon

First, make sure your War Plan is set up, but do not enter the Infernal Horde. Then, use your Nightmare Dungeon Sigil to enter the target dungeon. Once inside, perform the following actions:

● Treasure Breach: Kill all the goblins in the dungeon.

● Mythic Prankster: Kill the Mythic Prankster.

Do not kill the dungeon boss; only complete the target monster kills. Leaving the boss alive will not affect subsequent loops. This process ensures that you can trigger the dungeon reset without completing the entire dungeon, making infinite farming possible.

4. Using the Teleport Button to Reset the Dungeon

Once you have completed everything in the Nightmare dungeon except killing the boss, open your map and use the teleport button that normally leads to the Infernal Hordes.

Normally, this button would teleport you to the Infernal Hordes in your war plans, allowing you to start the activity. However, for some reason, it might instead teleport you back to the beginning of your dungeon. If this happens, simply teleport toward the Infernal Hordes again and repeat the process. Continue doing this until your dungeon resets.

After the dungeon resets, you can run it again:

● Kill all the goblins in Treasure Breach

● Kill the Mythic Prankster in the Mythic Prankster Nightmare dungeon

After the target monster kill, always use the teleport button. If the dungeon has not reset, continue teleporting; if it has reset, rerun the dungeon. Repeat the process to farm the dungeon indefinitely. Dungeon reset timing may vary, sometimes occurring on the second attempt, other times after multiple tries.

5. Recommended Node

If your target dungeon is Treasure Breach, you can enable the following additional nodes in your War Plan:

Greed is Good Node

● Increases the chance to open a secret dungeon after killing goblins

Gauntlet Node

● Accumulate all goblins under a shrine effect

● Once the shrine effect ends, release all goblins at once

● Makes it easier to kill them efficiently and maximize rewards

These nodes can improve farming efficiency and drop quality, especially for players seeking high-value items or resources.

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Diablo 4 Season 13 Gem Farming Guide: Best Methods for Royal & Grand Gems

In Diablo IV, gems are an essential resource for enhancing your gear and achieving top-tier performance. From increasing damage and survivability to optimizing utility, farming gems efficiently is crucial for both progression and challenging endgame content.

This guide covers the most effective methods to farm Royal, Grand, and Mythic Gems, including high-yield dungeons, fast-repeatable runs, and world events. Whether you aim for maximum gem quantity or rapid accumulation, the following strategies will help you optimize your farming routes and improve your gear.

Why Players Farm Gems

Gems enhance gear by increasing damage, survivability, and utility. Higher-tier gems—Royal, Grand, and Mythic—are often required for crafting or upgrading top-tier items. Beyond crafting, gems are vital for challenging content like Torment dungeons, Pit levels, and Mythic farming. Optimal stats can make the difference between clearing content efficiently and struggling with repeated wipes.

Best Locations to Farm Gems

Here are the most effective methods to farm your Royal and Grand Gem yields.

Method 1: Enclave of Darkness

A high-yield dungeon ideal for players seeking Royal and Grand Gems. Each run can reward up to 10 Royal Gems and occasionally a Grand Gem.

Dungeon Details:

● Location: Westering Lowlands, Scosglen (Nahantu region, southwest of Teis city)

● Difficulty: Torment I (accessible to any player who can handle this level)

● Run Time: Approximately 4 minutes 30 seconds per run

Best for players prioritizing gem quantity over speed.

Step-by-Step Gem Farming in Enclave of Darkness

1. Enter the Dungeon

The dungeon is in the Westering Lowlands of Scosglen. Travel to the Nahantu region in Scosglen. Head southwest of Teis city, and then look for the dungeon entrance on your map.

2. Progress Through Multiple Levels

Navigate carefully through all floors. Defeat enemies and collect loot along the way.

3. Defeat the Final Boss

The final boss is a powerful scorpion. Defeating it rewards Royal Gems and a chance for a Grand Gem.

Method 2: Seer’s Breach

Seer’s Breach is a fast, repeatable dungeon designed for efficient gem farming. Each run typically takes about 1 minute, making it ideal for players looking for steady gem accumulation with minimal effort.

Dungeon Details:

● Location: Nahantu region, northeast of Teis city

● Difficulty: Any Torment level

● Rewards: ~3 Royal Gems per run, with a small chance for a Grand Gem

Perfect for “brainless” farming; focus on speed over quantity

Step-by-Step Gem Farming in Seer’s Breach

1. Locate the Dungeon

Travel to Nahantu and find the Seer’s Breach dungeon, located just northeast of the city of Teis.

2. Choose Difficulty and Focus on Speed

Enter the dungeon on any Torment difficulty. Ignore standard enemies and use your fastest movement skills to rush directly to the final boss. The boss at the end is a scorpion, which guarantees a drop of at least 3 Royal Gems and has a small chance to drop a Grand Gem.

3. Reset and Repeat

● After completing the run, reset the dungeon to farm again:

● Open your action wheel and select Leave Dungeon to teleport back to the entrance.

● Open your map and click Reset Dungeons.

● Repeat the process as needed to continuously gather gems efficiently.

If you can do 3–4 Seer’s Breach runs faster than one Enclave run, Seer’s Breach may be more time-efficient. Otherwise, Enclave of Darkness provides higher gem yields per run, ideal for players prioritizing gem quantity over speed.

Method 3: Infernal Hordes

Infernal Hordes are high-difficulty enemy waves that spawn randomly across the world. They come in tiers, and higher-tier Hordes reward more Burning Aether. By defeating all enemies in a Horde, you accumulate significant amounts of Aether.

Once you have enough Burning Aether, exchange it for Spoils of Materials caches, which contain gem fragments that can be used to craft or upgrade gems for your gear sockets. You can:

● Prioritize higher-tier Hordes for better fragment yields.

● Use AoE (Area of Effect) skills to clear waves faster.

● Team up with friends to increase kill speed and maximize rewards.

This method lets you gather fragments organically while completing regular Horde events.

Method 4: Helltides

Helltides are dynamic world events that offer extra opportunities to collect gem fragments. During a Helltide, you can:

● Open chests: Helltide chests often contain fragments.

● Mine ore nodes: Some nodes directly reward fragments.

●Complete event objectives: Harvest materials and resources in the Helltide zone to accumulate fragments in bulk.

If Infernal Hordes appear in the same area, tackle them along your route for maximum efficiency.

Method 5: Jeweler

After collecting enough fragments, visit the Jeweler NPC to:

● Craft new gems for your gear.

● Transmute fragments between different gem types to match your needs.

● Upgrade gems to the highest level for optimal gear performance.

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Diablo 4 Season 13: How to Target Farm Fractured Winterglass Fast for Sorcerers

In Diablo 4 season 13, the Fractured Winterglass is one of the most sought-after Unique items for Sorcerers, especially in Frozen Orb and Conjuration-focused builds. Its combination of damage, cooldown efficiency, and spell synergy makes it a core item for high-end content like Nightmare Dungeons and Torment runs.

Why Fractured Winterglass Is So Powerful

This amulet is particularly valuable because it:

● Boosts Frozen Orb damage — Critical for AoE clear and sustained boss damage.

● Enhances Conjuration synergy — Allows conjurations to trigger additional effects, producing continuous chain explosions.

● Improves mana efficiency — Keeps your rotations sustainable during extended fights.

● Optimizes cooldown management — Letting you cast more spells more often.

● Increases overall clear speed — Perfect for both large mob pulls and tough bosses.

Sorcerers using Frozen Orb, Ball Lightning, or hybrid Conjuration builds will find this amulet nearly indispensable.

Top Farming Methods for Fractured Winterglass

In Diablo 4 Season 13, there are multiple ways to obtain this highly sought-after Sorcerer Unique items. Below are the five most effective approaches for acquiring it.

Method 1: Farm Asteroth in Escalating Nightmare Dungeons

Recommended War Plan Nodes:

● Recurring Nightmares: This node gives bosses inside Escalating Nightmare Dungeons a chance to drop additional Escalating Nightmare Sigils. This allows you to run an almost infinite loop of dungeons, reducing the need to farm additional Nightmare Dungeon Sigils. Keep in mind that five Nightmare Dungeon Sigils can also be combined in the Horadric Cube to create one Escalating Nightmare Sigil.

● Branching Pathways: This node provides several benefits: more route choices within Escalation Dungeons, improved dungeon control, and the ability to modify Asteroth affixes to increase Unique item drop chances. One of the most useful affixes is the one that boosts Unique item drops from Asteroth.

● Dungeon Key modifier: It’s also an excellent choice, as it helps sustain the infinite farming loop by continuously generating additional keys.

Method 2: Farm in Regular Nightmare Dungeons

Regular Nightmare Dungeons can also provide Asteroth loot through a specific War Plan node called Dog of Astaroth. This node allows Asteroth’s massive demonic mount to occasionally appear alongside the normal Nightmare Dungeon boss. When this occurs, the encounter can drop items directly from Asteroth’s loot table, meaning Fractured Winterglass may potentially drop here as well.

However, the problem is that the appearance of Asteroth’s mount alongside the Nightmare Dungeon boss is quite rare. You will need to run multiple Nightmare Dungeons to have a reasonable chance of triggering it. For this reason, Regular Nightmare Dungeons are better considered a supplemental farming method. If you are already completing Nightmare Dungeons as part of your War Plans progression, this mechanic can occasionally provide bonus opportunities for Winterglass.

Method 3: Farm Belial with Betrayer’s Husks

Belial is another excellent source of Unique farming. After killing Belial, you can use two Betrayer’s Husks to select any boss, and you will get an enhanced amount and quality of loot from the boss. So you can just kill Belial, use two Betrayer’s Husks, and then choose Asteroth’s loot pool. You can directly target farm Fractured Winterglass.

The main issue with this method is obtaining the diablo 4 materials: Betrayer’s Husks. These Husks are relatively rare and only drop from special surprise Belial appearances during regular Lair Boss encounters. If you have a stockpile of Husks available, this becomes one of the most efficient methods for farming Fractured Winterglass.

Method 4: Re-Rolling Fractured Winterglass

If you already own several poor-quality Winterglass amulets, Re-Rolling will be another way for you to get a higher-quality Winterglass.

Use Horadric Cube:

1. Combine 3 Winterglass amulets

2. Roll a new Winterglass

This is an excellent method for improving item quality and chasing better affixes.

An additional advantage of this method is that if the three input amulets are Ancestral, the resulting Winterglass will also be guaranteed Ancestral. This makes re-rolling one of the best late-game optimization strategies for Sorcerer players.

Method 5: Upgrading White Amulets into Unique Amulets

Another crafting strategy involves upgrading white-quality amulets into random Unique amulets through the Horadric Cube. Since Fractured Winterglass belongs to the Unique amulet pool, players have a chance to obtain it through this process.

A common preparation method is:

1. Gamble for amulets

2. Save ancestral white and blue amulets

3. Use the Horadric Cube to remove affixes from blue amulets

4. Convert them into white ancestral amulets

5. Upgrade them into random Unique amulets

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Diablo 4 Season 13 Guide: How to Get Mythic Tribute of Armaments Fast

Diablo 4 Season 13 has introduced one of the most exciting endgame items so far: the Mythic Tribute of Armaments. For players still chasing Mythic Uniques, this new Tribute may become the best farming method currently available. Early reports suggest it has an extremely high chance—possibly even guaranteed—to reward at least one Mythic Unique after completing Kurast Undercity. If that proves true, this item could completely change Mythic farming in Season 13.

Unlike the older Tribute of Ascendance, which only offered a chance to receive Mythic loot, the Mythic Tribute of Armaments is Mythic rarity itself and appears to come with a much stronger reward pool. Several players have already reported receiving one Mythic Unique, while others have claimed to receive two in a single run. One example came from a player clearing Kurast Undercity on Torment 6, showing that you may not need to push Torment 12 or ultra-endgame difficulty to get strong rewards.

What Is Mythic Tribute of Armaments

The Mythic Tribute of Armaments is a rare consumable Tribute used inside Kurast Undercity. Once activated, it upgrades the reward potential of that run and appears to heavily favor Mythic Unique drops. Because Mythic Uniques remain some of the rarest and strongest items in Diablo 4 Season 13, this Tribute is already considered one of the most valuable drops in the game.

Where to Farm Mythic Tribute of Armaments

Current indications suggests there are two main sources:

World Bosses: The in-game tooltip directly states that the item can rarely drop from World Boss kills. This means every active player should prioritize killing as many World Bosses as possible each day.

Greater Dungeon Key: It cached from Tree of Whispers. It gives solo players another consistent method, so they don't need to wait for World Boss time.

How to Farm Mythic Tribute of Armaments

To farm this Tribute efficiently, you can combine both systems.

First, kill as many World Bosses as possible. Since the item description says the Mythic Tribute of Armaments can be found rarely from World Bosses, every World Boss spawn is worth doing. Try to keep track of spawn timers, join public groups for faster kills, and use a build with good mobility so you can move between activities quickly. If you have multiple characters ready, you can also rotate them when useful, but the most important thing is simply not missing World Boss windows.

Second, optimize your Tree of Whispers War Plan points because the Tribute may also drop from Greater Dungeon Key Caches.

1) For the first War Plan point, choose the node that gives you four Whisper Cache choices instead of three when claiming rewards. This is very important because more reward options mean more chances to see a Dungeon Key Cache, especially a Greater-quality one. Since the Tribute has already been reported from a Greater Dungeon Key Cache, increasing your number of choices directly improves your farming efficiency.

2) For the second War Plan point, choose the node that makes Whisper Caches become either Greater or Junk. This helps because it removes the middle-quality cache results. In other words, when a Dungeon Key Cache appears, you are more likely to see it as a Greater Dungeon Key Cache, which is the version you actually want for Mythic Tribute farming.

3) You should avoid the node that reduces your Whisper reward choices to only one cache option. Even if that single reward looks stronger on paper, it lowers your chance of seeing the specific cache type you need. For farming Mythic Tribute of Armaments, having more reward choices is more valuable than gambling on one limited option.

The best farming loop is simple: complete Whispers quickly, turn in rewards using the four-cache option setup, prioritize Greater Dungeon Key Caches whenever they appear, and kill every World Boss during spawn windows. By using both sources at the same time, this becomes the most efficient way to chase the Mythic Tribute of Armaments in Diablo IV.

Best Builds for Farming Mythic Tribute of Armaments

Strong farming builds in Season 13 include:

● Warlock AoE builds

● Necromancer Summoner builds

● Barbarian speed clear setups

● Sorcerer teleport farming builds

● Rogue mobility builds

Choose clear speed over boss pushing if your only goal is Tribute farming.

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Windrose Boss Guide: The Easiest Way to Defeat Charon’s Obols (Third Boss)

Windrose is a progression-driven survival RPG where success depends on your gear, preparation, and understanding of enemy mechanics. As you progress, bosses become more challenging and require strategy rather than raw damage. One of the first real hurdles is the third boss, Charon’s Obols. In this guide, we’ll show you where to find it, how to prepare, and the easiest way to defeat it.

About The Boss - Charon’s Obols

Charon’s Obols, the third boss in Windrose, marks a major turning point in your progression. Unlike earlier enemies, this boss introduces a mechanic-focused fight built around its shield system and exposed weak point, requiring players to rely on strategy rather than raw damage. By defeating it, you’ll unlock the next stage of the storyline and gain access to future content.

Where to Find Charon’s Obols in Windrose

To find Charon's Obols third boss in Windrose, you first need to follow the main mission, which becomes available at level 13. Although the map is randomly generated, the boss is usually located on the southeast side. The easiest way to find it is simply by following the quest marker, as the game will guide you directly to its location.

How to Prepare for the Fight

To be able to defeat it, a proper setup is essential. You should prepare your gear first in Windrose. A solid early setup includes Flibustier's boots, Flibustier's Gloves, Flibustier's pants, Flibustier's hat, and Flibustier's Jacket.

For weapon, you need to main focus will be on range damage, as this is the most effective way to deal consistent damage to the boss. A shotgun, such as the Blunderbuss, is highly recommended. You do not need high-tier ammunition—copper ammo is sufficient—but you should bring a large supply to avoid running out during the fight.

In addition, using buffs will significantly improve your performance. Recommended options include Elixir of Firm Hand, Sunmilk Tonic, and Elixir of Precision, all of which enhance your damage output and accuracy. You should also make sure to have the Rested buff active before starting the fight, as it provides extra efficiency and overall survivability.

The Easiest Method to Defeat Charon’s Obols

Once you are ready, you can summon the boss. During the fight, your main priority is to destroy the bubble shield above the boss. This is a key mechanic, as breaking the shield increases your critical chance and allows you to knock the boss down for a short period. While attacking, you should keep running around the boss, which helps you avoid damage and creates more opportunities to safely deal consistent damage over time.

Once the shield is broken, the boss can be knocked down for a few seconds. This is the perfect moment to switch to a melee weapon, such as a blade, and deal burst damage at close range before it recovers. You should also focus on the boss’s weak point, which is the red flower. This area takes significantly higher damage and allows you to land critical hits more easily.

Throughout the encounter, maintaining distance is essential. Staying too close for too long can be risky, so it is better to keep a safe range whenever possible. Make sure your weapon is always reloaded and that you manage your ammunition carefully. If you have a high-damage pistol, it can also be used as an alternative, but the shotgun remains the most effective early option, especially if upgraded to a higher level.

After Defeating Charon’s Obols

After defeating the boss, the game will display a “To Be Continued” message. While it may seem like nothing has been unlocked immediately, this boss is actually tied to future content. It is expected to unlock access to a new biome called Ashland, which will be introduced in a later update.

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Diablo 4 April Fowl Event: The Giant Chicken Boss You Didn't Expect

Blizzard dropped something completely unexpected — the April Fowl’s 2026 event has arrived, bringing with it a brand-new world boss: Chi’Khan, the Fowl Beast. And yes, it’s literally a giant, nightmare-fueled chicken.

During the event, Chi’Khan takes over the world boss rotation, replacing the usual encounters across Sanctuary. It might look like a joke at first, but the fight itself — along with the rewards — makes it more than just a meme, especially for players still pushing progression or looking for something different to do late in the season.

Blizzard hasn’t shared much about how this event works, so most players are figuring it out as they go. If you’ve logged in and wondered why there’s suddenly a chicken boss, whether it’s worth farming, or what kind of loot it drops — you’re not alone.

In this guide, we’ll go over everything we currently know about Chi’Khan, including how it works, what it drops, and whether it’s actually worth your time.

Chi’Khan –Chi’Khan – The Fowl Beast Diablo 4 World Boss

Let’s talk about the newest world boss in Diablo 4 — Chi’Khan.

At first glance, it looks like a ridiculous giant chicken—but once the fight starts, you’ll quickly realize it hits hard.

Like other world bosses, Chi’Khan spawns roughly every three hours, and during the April Fowl’s 2026 event, it appears to replace the standard world boss rotation, meaning you won’t be seeing the usual bosses while the event is active.

Blizzard hasn’t officially confirmed how long the event will last, but based on previous seasonal events, it’s likely to run for about one week. There’s also an in-game achievement titled “April Fowl’s Day 2026,” which strongly suggests this is a recurring annual event — so if you miss it, it may return next April.

And here’s the part many players didn’t expect: Despite the goofy design, Chi’Khan is genuinely dangerous.

On higher difficulties like Torment IV, many players have already underestimated it — and paid the price. Its fast multi-hit pecks, wide swipe range, and constant pressure can quickly overwhelm unprepared players. This makes Chi’Khan one of the most unique Diablo 4 world boss events so far.

New Unique Items – More Than Just a Joke?

One of the more interesting parts of the Chi’Khan event is the set of new D4 unique items it brings.

At first glance, these items feel very different from normal Diablo 4 uniques. They don’t have exclusive models and instead use standard item appearances, which has led many players to believe they might be event-limited gear, only available during April Fowl’s.

It’s still too early to say how strong they actually are. The base stats are solid, but the special effects are… unusual, to say the least. Because of that, most players right now are not treating them as core build items, but rather as fun drops worth collecting.

That said, Diablo 4 often surprises players—some uniques turn out stronger than expected, so these are definitely worth testing.

Let’s take a look at what’s been discovered so far:

Cluckeye (Bow)

Originally from Diablo II, Cluckeye makes a return in a much more chaotic form.

● +100% Critical Strike Damage

● Dexterity & Maximum Life bonuses

● Special Effect: Chance to trigger three “cluck” sounds on attack

● Chance to fire chickens as projectiles

Yes… You are literally shooting chickens. Right now, it’s easily one of the most entertaining weapons in the event.

Cluckonomicon (Staff)

This one stands out immediately because of its unusual stat lines.

● Increased Shrine Duration (a very rare affix)

● Adds Pickup Radius — likely allowing auto-looting of gold, Obducite, and materials

● Special Effect: “Pecking loose stones grants Henlightenment.”

While the wording is intentionally silly, this most likely translates to bonus experience gain or resource generation. This could actually have some niche farming value if confirmed.

Eggcecutioner (Scythe)

A more combat-oriented weapon with some dark humor baked in.

● Life on Kill

● Resource on Kill

● Bonus damage after killing elites

● Special Effect: Enemies killed have a chance to lay an egg.

What the egg does exactly is still unclear — it could explode, spawn something, or trigger additional effects. This is one of the items players are still actively testing.

Coop De Grace (Polearm)

This one focuses heavily on finishing off weakened enemies.

● Increased damage to injured enemies

● Bonus Critical Strike Chance

● Chance to execute non-elite enemies instantly

● Additional Affix: Increased damage against poultry (yes, really)

● Special Effect: Chance to summon explosive chickens when damaging injured targets

This is likely a direct reference to the Exploding Chicken build from Diablo III, which makes it both nostalgic and hilarious.

Eggis (Shield)

One of the more “usable” items in the set.

● Increased Barrier Generation

● Bonus Critical Strike Chance against Feared enemies

● Increased damage to poultry

● Special Effect: Blocking an attack has a chance to turn the attacker into a feared chicken.

This one actually has some real defensive utility, especially if the fear interaction can be leveraged properly.

Event Rewards – More Than Just Loot

Defeating Chi’Khan doesn’t just drop gear — it also unlocks some event-specific rewards.

● Achievement: Bawk, Bawk (unlocked after your first kill)

● Free cosmetic items available in the shop:

▷ Icons

▷ Nameplate templates

▷ Weapon skins (bow, staff, shield, polearm)

Even if your class can’t use certain weapon types, you can still collect their appearances, making this event worth doing for collectors.

Don’t forget: You can also claim a free title in the shop —“Quake Before the Hatchling”, part of the April Fowl’s event.

Although Chi’Khan looks like a joke at first glance, its challenging fight, unique event‑exclusive drops, and limited‑time rewards make it one of the most worthwhile activities of the season. Whether you’re a collector, someone who loves testing new gear, or simply want to watch a giant demonic chicken wreak havoc across Sanctuary, this event is absolutely worth experiencing at least once.

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Diablo 4 Season 12 Rune Farming Guide: Best Ways to Get Legendary Runes Fast

Runes remain one of the most important progression systems in Diablo 4 Season 12: Season of Slaughter. Whether you're crafting Mythic Unique items or enhancing your build through Ritual and Invocation combinations, maintaining a steady supply of high‑quality Runes is essential.

In this guide, we’ll break down the most efficient Rune‑farming methods in Diablo 4 Season 12, including guaranteed drop strategies, boss routes, and smart conversion tricks to help you maximize your gains.

What Are Runes Used for in Season 12?

In Diablo 4 Season 12, Runes play a central role in both build optimization and endgame progression. Through the Ritual and Invocation systems, they can be combined to unlock powerful effects—such as triggering skills from other classes or significantly boosting your character’s performance.

Beyond enhancing damage and survivability, Runes are also required at the Jeweler to craft Mythic Unique items, making them extremely valuable for players aiming to push higher Torment tiers and fully optimize their builds.

Rune Drop Rates Are Nerfed in Season 12

In Season 12, multiple item acquisition systems have been nerfed, including:

● Obducite drop rates in Strongrooms

● Mythic Unique acquisition methods

● Legendary Rune drop rates

Compared to Season 11, farming Legendary Runes is noticeably slower. This has caused frustration among players, especially since Season 12 is relatively short due to the upcoming expansion release.

The Best Methods to Farm Runes in Season 12

Method 1 – Farm Kurast Undercity with Tribute of Harmony

In Diablo 4 season 12, the most effective method for farming Legendary Runes is still running Kurast Undercity while using Tribute of Harmony.

1. Before starting the dungeon, deposit a Tribute of Harmony into braziers.

2. Clear the dungeon

3. Receive bonus Rune drops at completion

This method guarantees additional Rune rewards, and on Torment IV difficulty, a single boss can drop up to ten Runes, with a strong chance of including Legendary ones. Even though Tribute of Harmony is less available than in Season 11, this approach remains the most reliable and efficient farming strategy.

How to Get Tribute of Harmony

The main challenge isn’t clearing the dungeon—it’s obtaining the Tribute. Here are the main  sources:

1. The Pit is currently the most consistent method. Players can obtain a Tribute roughly every four to five runs, making it the best option for farming.

2. Tribute of Harmony can also drop from Whisper Caches, especially those containing Dungeon Keys.

3. World Bosses have a decent drop chance, but are limited by spawn timers.

4. Treasure Goblins, particularly Glittering Prym Goblins, can drop it as well, though they are not reliable due to their randomness.

It is recommended to farm Tributes of Harmony in The Pit first and use them in Kurast Undercity for higher Legendary Rune rewards, although you can run the dungeon without them for a chance at Rune drops with much lower efficiency.

Method 2 – Defeating Lair Bosses

Another strong way to farm Runes is by targeting Lair Bosses, especially on Torment difficulty.

Recommended farming loop:

1. In Helltide zones, farm Living Steel to summon Grigoire.

2. Defeating Grigoire, you will obtain Runes and Mucus-Slick Eggs, which are required to summon Duriel.

3. Use Mucus-Slick Eggs to summon Duriel, gain additional Rune drops and further rewards.

4. There is also a chance to trigger a hidden Mini Belial, who can drop both Runes and Betrayer’s Husks.

5. Challenge Belial himself, whose rewards include even more Runes and a higher chance at Legendary ones.

While this farming route is more complex and requires multiple steps, it creates a loop of boss encounters that makes it a consistent and rewarding method for farming high-tier Runes in Season 12.

Method 3 – Using Jeweler to Convert Runes

For those looking for a more passive method, the Jeweler offers an interesting way to convert lower-tier Runes into potential upgrades.

Conversion system:

▶ By combining three identical Rare Runes, you can receive a new Rune, and there is a 15% chance that the result will be a Legendary Rune instead.

While this method relies on RNG, it becomes extremely valuable when you accumulate a large number of Rare Runes during regular gameplay. It provides an additional path to progression without requiring continuous dungeon grinding.

Conclusion

Ultimately, Rune farming in Season 12 is all about efficiency—focus on The Pit, Kurast Undercity, Lair Boss chains, and Jeweler conversions to maximize gains and stay competitive.

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Diablo 4 Season 12: Easiest Way to Beat a Bloodied Greater Lair Boss (Torment IV Guide)

In Diablo 4 Season 12, defeating a Bloodied Greater Lair Boss in Torment IV is one of the final and most challenging objectives in the Season Journey. This task is required to unlock the final rank and earn rewards such as Gilded Laurels, Resplendent Caches, and high-tier crafting materials.

However, many players struggle with this objective due to its extreme difficulty. Bloodied bosses deal massive damage, have increased survivability, and introduce additional threats during the encounter. This guide will walk you through the correct preparation, key mechanics, and the most efficient strategy to successfully complete this challenge.

Step 1: Avoid Upgrading to Bloodsoaked Sigils

Before attempting this challenge, it is crucial to avoid clearing Pit 100 in Diablo 4.

Completing Pit 100 will automatically upgrade all Bloodied Lair Boss Sigils into Bloodsoaked Sigils. These upgraded sigils significantly increase the difficulty of the encounter to a level comparable to Pit 130. At the current stage of the season, this difficulty is beyond the reach of most players.

To ensure the challenge remains achievable, you should complete the Bloodied Greater Lair Boss objective before progressing past Pit 100.

Step 2: Farming Bloodied Lair Boss Sigils 

Bloodied Lair Boss Sigils are required to access these encounters. They can drop from multiple activities, but the most efficient farming methods include Bloodied Nightmare Dungeons and Helltide events.

When activating a Bloodied Sigil, the boss’s difficulty will be significantly increased. Although the game displays a “+15” modifier, the actual difficulty scaling is much higher than expected. Players should treat these encounters as endgame content.

Step 3: Minimum Build Requirements

To defeat a Bloodied Greater Lair Boss in Torment IV, your character must be fully optimized for both damage and survivability.

A recommended baseline is the ability to comfortably clear Pit level 95. This indicates that your build has sufficient damage output and survivability for the encounter. Players should aim for approximately 200,000 toughness to withstand incoming damage, although higher values will further improve consistency.

All gear should be upgraded to Masterwork Rank 25 and fully tempered to maximize performance. Incomplete gear optimization will significantly reduce your chances of success.

Step 4: Gems, Paragon, and Glyph Optimization

Maximizing your character’s power requires proper investment in Gems, Paragon, and Glyphs.

Players should use Grand Gems whenever possible, as they provide the highest stat bonuses. If materials are limited, Royal Gems are an acceptable alternative. Additionally, reaching Paragon Level 250 is recommended to unlock all Paragon boards and key rare nodes.

Glyphs should be leveled to approximately 75, as this provides a substantial boost to both offensive and defensive capabilities. These upgrades collectively play a critical role in surviving and defeating Bloodied bosses.

Step 5: Buffs and Mercenary Setup

Proper preparation before entering the fight can significantly improve your chances of success.

Players should always use the best available Elixirs and Incense buffs. These consumables provide additional stats that can make a noticeable difference during the encounter.

For mercenary support, Raheir is the recommended choice. Equipping Raheir with the Bastion ability, which activates upon taking damage, provides a defensive safeguard that can prevent sudden deaths during critical moments.

Step 6: Selecting the Correct Boss

Not all Lair Bosses count toward the Season Journey objective.

Defeating bosses such as Varshan, Lord Zir, Grigoire, the Beast in Ice, or Urivar will not complete the requirement. Instead, players must defeat one of the following bosses: Harbinger of Hatred, Duriel, Andariel, or the Butcher.

Among these options, Harbinger of Hatred and Duriel are generally considered the most accessible choices due to their mechanics and overall difficulty.

Step 7: Initiating the Encounter

To begin the fight, activate a Bloodied Lair Boss Sigil from your inventory while in Torment IV difficulty. This will transform the boss lair into its Bloodied version.

Once inside, interact with the altar to initiate the encounter. During the fight, players should be aware that the Butcher may appear as an additional threat. This mechanic significantly increases the difficulty by forcing players to manage multiple enemies simultaneously.

Step 8: Combat Strategy

Successfully defeating a Bloodied Greater Lair Boss requires a balanced approach between offense and defense.

Players should prioritize survivability, maintain consistent movement, and avoid unnecessary damage. Overcommitting to damage output can quickly lead to death, especially when multiple threats are present.

Maintaining defensive buffs, positioning carefully, and reacting quickly to incoming attacks are essential for completing the encounter. Builds with strong sustain, crowd control, or mobility tend to perform better in this scenario.

Step 9: Rewards and Completion

Upon defeating the boss, the final rank of the Season Journey will be completed.

Players will receive a Resplendent Cache containing valuable rewards such as Obducite, Neathiron, Scrolls of Restoration, boss materials, and high-tier gear. Additionally, a Resplendent Spark is granted, which is useful for crafting powerful D4 items.

A cosmetic title decoration featuring golden wings is also unlocked, marking the completion of this challenging objective.

Defeating a Bloodied Greater Lair Boss in Diablo 4 Season 12 is a demanding endgame challenge that requires strong builds and proper preparation. With the right setup and strategy, you can greatly improve your chances of completing the Season Journey.

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Diablo 4 Season 12 Mythic Farming Guide: How to Get Unlimited Resplendent Sparks

In Diablo 4 Season 12, farming Mythic Uniques and Resplendent Sparks has become noticeably harder than in Season 11.  The main reason is the nerf to Mythic Prankster dungeons—each run now awards only one Mythic instead of five, and both Mythic Prankster and Tribute of Ascendants drop rates have been reduced.

Even so, several extremely efficient farming strategies still exist. With the right approach, you can even generate unlimited Resplendent Sparks, allowing you to craft as many Mythic items as you want. This guide highlights the fastest and most effective ways to secure powerful items throughout Diablo 4 Season 12.

How to Craft Mythic Items in Diablo 4

Crafting remains the most reliable way to obtain the Mythic Uniques you need. There are two main crafting paths:

Step 1: Craft a Mythic Unique Cache at the Blacksmith under the Forge Equipment tab. This costs two Resplendent Sparks and 50 million Diablo 4 gold, and rewards a random Mythic Unique. If the result isn’t the item you want, you can salvage it to recover one Spark, allowing for multiple attempts.

Step 2: Craft a specific Mythic Unique at the Jeweler under the Rune Crafting tab. This requires two Sparks and a set of runes, with each Mythic requiring a different set—Magic, Rare, or Legendary.

With these strategies, you’ll be well on your way to collecting the Mythics you need this season.

Now that you know how to craft Mythics, let’s look at the best ways to obtain the Sparks needed for crafting.

How to Obtain Resplendent Sparks in Diablo 4

Guaranteed Resplendent Sparks

The most reliable way to obtain the mythics you need is by crafting them, which requires Resplendent Sparks. Through the Season Journey, you can obtain five guaranteed Sparks:

In Seasonal Rank 4, defeating Lilith on Torment 1 rewards you with one Resplendent Spark.

The Rank 6 Capstone objective, which requires defeating a Bloodied Greater Lair Boss on Torment 3, grants you another Resplendent Spark.

In Rank 7, defeating Lilith on Torment 4 rewards a third Resplendent Spark.

Completing the Rank 7 Capstone grants a Resplendent Cache, which contains another Resplendent Spark along with additional loot.

Outside of the Season Journey, the Season 12 Brutality Reputation Board also rewards a Resplendent Cache at Tier 24, granting an additional Spark

Infinite Spark Farming (Season 12 Trick)

A key mechanic in Season 12 is that Reputation is character-specific. This means if you create another character, you can earn the Tier 24 Resplendent Cache reward again and obtain another Spark. As a result, you can repeatedly create new characters to farm the Tier 24 reward and effectively generate unlimited Sparks. And here's how to do this efficiently.

Step 1: Create a character of the same class as your main character.

Step 2: Power level the character to level 60. There are two simple methods to level 60 fast:

One is solo leveling. Save Whisper Caches on your level 60 character, then open them on your new alt. This requires roughly 32–33 caches to take you from level 1 to level 60.

Another method is power leveling with a friend. Have someone run you through the Pit, stay at the entrance, make the portal to the guardian, then remain outside the boss room. You'll reach level 60 in just a few runs.

Step 3: Once the alt reaches level 60, equip the gear from your main character and copy over your build. Since Paragon levels are account-wide, your character will immediately be pretty strong.

Step 4:

1）Equip a Bloodied Amulet and two Bloodied Rings with the Hunger affix that grants 15% increased reputation from killstreaks, for a total of 45%. （Bloodied affixes can roll as Greater Affixes, so save them for your reputation farming alt.）

2）In the Seasonal Blessings, place four Smoldering Ashes into the Urn of Butchery, granting an additional 20% reputation gain.

3）Choose Subo as your mercenary. Subo reveals enemies on the mini-map, making it easier to maintain large kill Streaks.

Step 5: Farm Helltides, which are the best location for maintaining killstreaks and quickly earning reputation. Once you reach Tier 24 reputation on the Brutality Board, claim your Spark, create another alt, and repeat the process. (Choose the highest difficulty level that allows you to "quickly clear monsters" (T4 is not mandatory).)

Step 6: Once you reach Tier 24 reputation on the Brutality Board, claim your Spark, create another alt, and repeat the process.

Where to Farm Mythic Items in Diablo 4 

If you prefer to obtain Mythics through direct drops, here are the most effective activities to focus on.

1. Mythic Prankster Sigils

Mythic Prankster Sigils remain one of the best methods, as each run guarantees one Mythic Unique and one Resplendent Spark. A common strategy is to run them in group rotations—if four players each bring a sigil, everyone receives four mythics and four sparks, effectively multiplying the value of each key.

2. Tributes of Ascendants.

These activities offer a higher Mythic drop rate than most other content. For optimal results, run them on Torment 4 in a group to maximize both loot quantity and drop chances.

3. Boss Farming

Mythics can also drop from endgame bosses, although they are generally less reliable than Pranksters or Tributes. Key bosses include:

● Andariel

● Duriel

● Harbinger of Hatred

● Mega Butcher,

● Belial

Belial appears to have the highest Mythic drop rate among them. For the best results, these fights should be done on Torment 4 and in a group to maximize drop quantity.

With these strategies—especially the infinite Spark farming loop—you’ll have everything you need to efficiently farm Mythics and craft the exact items you want in D4 season 12. Time to jump in and start farming.

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Diablo 4 Season 12 Fast Leveling Guide: Best 1–60 Path, Kill Streak XP & Torment Progression

With Diablo 4 Season 12: Season of Slaughter now live, many players are looking for the fastest and most efficient way to level their characters and reach endgame content. A good leveling plan can save hours of grinding, especially during the first days of a new season when progression speed matters the most.

Season 12 introduces several mechanics that directly impact leveling efficiency, including the Kill Streak system, Bloodied gear, and new seasonal activities tied to the Butcher. When used correctly, these mechanics can provide large bonuses to experience, reputation, and gear progression.

At the same time, important milestones such as Capstone Dungeons, Strongholds, and the transition into Torment difficulties remain essential parts of the leveling journey. Understanding when to push higher difficulty, when to focus on seasonal activities, and when to complete major objectives will help players reach level 60 and prepare for endgame content much faster.

In this guide, we’ll walk through a step-by-step Season 12 leveling and progression path, covering what to do before starting the season, the most efficient activities from level 1 to 60, and how to prepare your character for Torment difficulties and endgame farming.

Step 1: Prepare Before You Start Leveling in Diablo 4 Season 12 

Before leveling begins, there are several quick preparations that improve efficiency. First, create your character and skip the campaign so you can immediately access seasonal content. The only major choice at the start is difficulty. Your options are typically:

Normal

Hard

If you have any experience with Diablo 4, Hard difficulty is recommended because it provides higher experience gains. However, the key rule is to play around your power spikes.

For example:

Around level 15, most classes unlock their class passives

At that point, you can start imprinting aspects on gear such as amulets, rings, or gloves

Whenever your power increases significantly, move to the highest difficulty where enemies still die quickly. If combat begins to slow down and enemies take too long to kill, reduce the difficulty. Balancing difficulty with kill speed is essential for efficient leveling in Diablo 4.

Once you enter the game:

Open your inventory

Go to the Wardrobe → Pets tab and equip a pet

Pets automatically collect materials and currencies, which saves time while farming.

Next, open the Mercenary menu and visit the Den to recruit a mercenary. Equip a primary mercenary and begin working toward unlocking a secondary mercenary as well. While progressing, you will also earn Pale Marks, which can be exchanged for useful Aspects early in the game.

Step 2: Level 1–30 Strategy + and Season 12 Changes

When starting your leveling journey, a good opening strategy is to spawn in Kyovashad and complete the short side quest “Raising Spirits.” The quest is located just north of the waypoint and can be completed quickly:

Speak with Guard Boza

Perform the cheer emote near the guard

Completing this quest rewards herbs that allow you to craft your first Elixir. At level 10, craft any elixir and keep it active at all times. Basic elixirs provide a 5% experience bonus from monster kills.

Later in the game:

Advanced Elixirs (level 50) provide 8% XP bonus

Incense can also increase experience gains, though this is usually more relevant during endgame grinding

Seasonal Leveling Activities

After early preparation, begin progressing through the Seasonal Story.

Your goal is to push the seasonal questline as far as possible until reputation progression slows you down.

Reputation is earned by participating in seasonal activities, many of which revolve around The Butcher mechanic introduced this season.

During certain activities, players can temporarily transform into The Butcher, gaining powerful abilities. Because this form is extremely strong, you should use it as often as possible during leveling

Kill Streak System

A major new mechanic in Season 12 is the Kill Streak system.

Kill streaks grant large rewards, including:

Experience

Reputation

Kill streak tiers include:

Starting Streak

Carnage

Devastation

Bloodbath

Massacre (1000 kills)

Maintaining high kill streaks dramatically increases leveling speed.

Best Location for Kill Streaks: Helltide

Helltides are one of the best locations for maintaining kill streaks due to the constant waves of enemies.

Season 12 also introduces a new event called Grizzly Metamorphosis.

During this event:

Players collect Meaty Offerings

Offer them at Shrines of Slaughter

This summons continuous waves of enemies ideal for kill streaks

These events can also reward Bloodied Items.

New Bloodied Gear Affixes

Season 12 introduces three new affix types:

Rampage (Armor) Provides scaling bonuses as your kill streak tier increases, such as increasing resource cost reduction.

Feast (Weapons) Grants combat bonuses based on total kills. Example: gainingBerserking every 25 kills.

Hunger (Jewelry) Provides unique bonuses during kill streaks, such asincreased rune drop chance.

General Leveling Loop

While progressing:

Continue seasonal quests

Farm Helltides

Complete events

Open chests with Cinders

As Helltide cycles end (every hour with a 5-minute reset), use that time to:

Sort gear

Salvage items

Unlock Codex Aspects

Imprint gear

Increase difficulty if strong enough

During leveling, do not imprint aspects on weapons because they are replaced too frequently.

Instead prioritize:

Amulet (most important aspect)

Rings

Gloves

If moving to higher difficulty, consider a defensive aspect, such as Juggernaut, for additional armor.

Step 3: First Capstone Dungeon  (Level 30–40)

Capstone Dungeons return in Season 12 as important progression milestones.

Completing a Capstone during leveling grants additional skill points, permanently strengthening your character. The Season Journey system has been replaced by the Season Rank system, which works similarly by offering objectives that reward skill points and later Paragon points. Players typically complete their first Capstone Dungeon around level 30–40. Try to complete it as soon as your character feels strong enough.

Step 4: Level 50–60 Stronghold Strategy

Once you reach around level 50, the most efficient leveling method becomes Stronghold farming. For Strongholds:

Switch difficulty to Normal

Clear them as fast as possible

The reason is that Stronghold XP comes from completion rewards, not difficulty scaling. Lower difficulty allows faster clears and large XP bursts.

Strongholds also contribute to Season Rank objectives, making them even more efficient. After finishing Strongholds, you should be strong enough to complete the next Capstone Dungeon, which requires Penitent difficulty. If you are not yet level 60 after this, return to activities like:

Helltides

The Pit

Step 5: Preparing for Torment

Before entering Torment difficulty, take time to prepare your character.

At level 60, several new systems unlock:

Paragon Boards

Glyphs

Endgame builds

Make sure your gear includes:

Properly imprinted aspects

Defensive bonuses

Gems or runes in sockets

Tempering upgrades

Flat stat bonuses are particularly strong during early endgame.

Running Nightmare Dungeons is recommended to:

Obtain Glyphs

Collect crafting resources

Once ready, complete Pit Tier 10, which unlocks Torment 1 difficulty.

Step 6: Torment 1–4 Endgame Progression

Endgame progression follows a familiar pattern.

Players start in Torment 1 and gradually push through:

Torment 2

Torment 3

Torment 4

During this process, you will:

Continue Seasonal Rank objectives

Complete Capstone dungeons for Paragon points

Farm gear upgrades

Bloodied Sigils (New Season 12 Endgame Mechanic)

Season 12 introduces Bloodied Sigils and Blood-Soaked Sigils. These items increase the difficulty of the content while improving rewards. They can modify:

Nightmare Dungeons

Infernal Hordes

Lair Boss encounters

For example:

Using a Bloodied Sigil in Torment 1 makes the content feel like Torment 2

Using it in Torment 4 feels similar to Torment 5

Blood-Soaked Sigils are even stronger, pushing difficulty to roughly Pit Tier 100 levels. These are typically used by players who have already completed most endgame progression.

Lair Boss Farming

Another important endgame activity is farming Lair Bosses. Bosses are now free to kill, but players must use keys to open the reward chest that appears afterward.

Keys are obtained through different activities:

Helltides → Gregoire keys

Whispers → Varshan keys

Seasonal content → Butcher keys

Bosses are organized into tiers, where lower-tier bosses drop keys for higher-tier encounters. Farming these bosses is essential for acquiring Unique items in D4 and high-level weapons needed for endgame builds.

Conclusion

Season 12 progression follows a familiar structure compared to Season 11, but introduces several new mechanics, such as:

Kill Streak rewards

Bloodied gear

Bloodied Sigils

Butcher transformations

Players should focus on:

Efficient Helltide farming

Maintaining kill streaks

Completing Capstone dungeons early

Transitioning to endgame builds by level 60

While Season 12 continues the current progression structure, significant changes are expected in Season 13 and the upcoming expansion.

Note: This guide is inspired by gameplay discussions from the YouTube channel RageGamingVideos. The information has been summarized and reorganized into a written format with additional explanations for Diablo 4 players.

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TBC Anniversary Gold Farming Guide: Best Primal Farming Spots

How Is Your Gold Situation Right Now?

Have you already purchased your fast flying mount?

Are all your professions at 375?

Have you finished grinding your reputations and applying the necessary enchants?

And most importantly — do you still have extra gold sitting in your bags? For most players on WoW TBC Anniversary realms, the honest answer is probably: Not Yet.

TBC comes with significant gold sinks, and maintaining a steady income source is essential. One of the most stable and efficient WoW TBC gold farming strategies in the current phase is farming elemental Motes and converting them into Primals.

In TBC, elemental mobs drop small materials known as Motes. Once you collect 10 Motes of the same type, they can be combined into one Primal. Primals are the tradable crafting materials most players buy and sell on the Auction House (see Wowpedia for detailed elemental ingredient information).

1. Why Choose to Farm Primals

Primals are involved in almost every crafting profession. Whether it’s Blacksmithing, Engineering, Leatherworking, Tailoring, or Jewelcrafting, they are essential materials. As long as players on the server are crafting gear or leveling professions, Primals will always be in demand.

Stable demand, wide usability, and the ability to farm them directly from mobs — these three factors make Primals one of the most reliable gold-making materials throughout the TBC phase.

2. Always Check the Auction House

First Before farming, always evaluate your server’s market conditions. Profitability varies depending on supply and demand, so checking prices is essential.

Create a level 1 alt in Stormwind and, if possible, set up a personal guild for convenient material storage through the guild bank.

At the Auction House, search for the word “Primal” and sort by price from highest to lowest. Currently, there are 7 types of farmable Mote materials, which can be combined into 7 different Primals:

● Primal Shadow (from 10 Motes of Shadow)

● Primal Mana (from 10 Motes of Mana)

● Primal Life (from 10 Motes of Life)

● Primal Water (from 10 Motes of Water)

● Primal Fire (from 10 Motes of Fire)

● Primal Earth (from 10 Motes of Earth)

● Primal Air (from 10 Motes of Air) Whichever Primal is currently

selling for the highest price should become your farming priority.

3. Best Locations to Farm Each Primal

The key principle is simple: prioritize low-level, non-elite mobs with high drop rates and fast respawn density. Efficiency comes from kill speed and spawn volume.

1) Primal Shadow (From 10 Mote of Shadow)

The best place to farm it is in Hellfire Peninsula from Voidwalkers and Voidcallers. They have roughly a 41% chance to drop one or two Motes of Shadow. They are low-level non-elites, and there are plenty of them. It’s a very straightforward farm.

2) Primal Mana (From 10 Mote of Mana)

Theoretically, the best mob in the game is the Angered Netherwraith. It has a 95% chance to drop Mote of Mana and an 82% chance to drop Mote of Fire. However, it does not naturally spawn in the open world. It only appears when a tailor creates Spellcloth in Netherstorm. If you ever see one spawned, prioritize killing it immediately. The drop value is extremely high.

For consistent farming, the best option is Ethereum mobs in Blade’s Edge Mountains, with about a 32% drop chance. If competition is heavy, head to Netherstorm and farm Warp Aberrations, which have around a 30% drop chance, though they are slightly higher level.

3) Primal Life (From 10 Mote of Life)

The best mobs to farm Mote of Life are the walking trees in Terokkar Forest.  Both large and small versions have approximately a 21% chance to drop one or two Motes.

If you are not yet exalted with Sporeggar, consider farming Bog Lords and Fungal Giants in Zangarmarsh. Their drop rate is similar, and each kill grants 15 reputation, along with items that can be turned in for additional reputation — effectively combining gold farming with reputation grinding.

4) Primal Water (From 10 Mote of Water)

The best mobs are located in Terokkar Forest in a hidden water elemental area. These water elementals have around a 35% drop chance for one or two Motes of Water, making it a strong and stable farming location.

5) Primal Fire (From 10 Mote of Fire)

The lowest level mob with the highest drop chance is the Incandescent Fel Sparks in Hellfire Peninsula. Although located in Hellfire Peninsula, these are level 70 elementals. They have roughly a 35% chance to drop one or two Motes. Lower-level fire elementals exist elsewhere, but their drop rates are significantly worse.

6) Primal Earth (From 10 Mote of Earth)

The best mobs to farm are Shattered Rumblers in Nagrand. They have about a 21% drop chance and are relatively consistent to farm, often with lower competition compared to more popular spots.

7) Primal Air (From 10 Mote of Air)

It's best farmed from Storming Wind Rippers in Nagrand. These mobs have around a 33% drop chance. Primal Air is frequently in high demand due to its use in multiple high-end crafts, making it one of the more valuable farming targets, depending on the server economy.

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Diablo 4 S11: Best Ways to Farm Baneful Hearts

In Diablo 4 Season 11, Baneful Hearts have taken on a completely new role among essential Diablo 4 items, reshaping how players approach progression and power scaling. Once used to summon the Blood Maiden, they are now the key material required to summon Duriel within Helltide zones, making them one of the most important endgame items in Diablo 4.

Duriel not only drops Corrupted Horns but also has a very small chance to drop the season‑defining Purified Horn, making him one of the most important bosses for endgame loot and seasonal progression. However, Baneful Hearts are notoriously scarce, creating a major bottleneck for many players. This optimized farming guide will help you gather Baneful Hearts faster and more consistently, eliminating the frustration of low drop rates.

Ⅰ. What Are Baneful Hearts Used For in D4?

Baneful Hearts were originally tied to the Accursed Ritual for summoning the Blood Maiden, but that mechanic has been removed. Their sole purpose now is:

Summoning Duriel at Pained Altars within Helltide zones

Defeating Duriel rewards:

Corrupted Horns (guaranteed)

Purified Horn (very rare) — essential for seasonal progression

Ⅱ. Where to Farm Baneful Hearts in D4

Baneful Hearts only drop inside Helltide zones. While several sources exist, only two methods guarantee at least one Baneful Heart, and these should be your primary focus. The remaining methods are chance‑based and serve as supplemental farming.

Ⅲ. Guaranteed Sources of Baneful Hearts in D4

1. Helltide Commanders (Best Farming Method)

Spawn Location: Helltide Commanders appear at the end of specific open-world events within Helltide zones. The events you should look for are:

● Portal Invasion

● Those Who Call the Storm

How to Farm Efficiently:

Because these events spawn randomly, you need to continuously loop through Helltide event locations, with every Helltide Commander kill guaranteeing at least one Baneful Heart.

2. World Boss Drops Inside Helltide

Spawn Condition: If a World Boss spawns inside an active Helltide zone, killing it will drop at least one Baneful Heart.

Limitations:

● World Bosses spawn roughly every 1 hour and 45 minutes.

● There is no guarantee that the spawn location will be within a Helltide zone.

● Because of this, the method is inefficient and should generally be skipped unless you see a World Boss spawning directly inside Helltide.  

IV. Other Methods to Farm Baneful Hearts in D4

These methods do not guarantee a Baneful Heart every time, but allow you to farm efficiently while doing other activities.

1. Helltide Harbingers (High‑chance, Controllable Farming)

Helltide Harbingers spawn all over Helltide zones and are marked by a white demon icon on the minimap. Killing them has a chance to drop Baneful Hearts.

Naturally spawned Harbingers have very low drop rates, but you can force their spawn using two methods, which raise the drop rate to around 90%:

●Max Threat Ambush: Fill your Helltide Threat meter to trigger multiple waves of demon ambushes. Harbingers from these ambushes almost always drop a Baneful Heart, making this method stable and efficient.

●Ravenous Soulspire / Hellspire Events: These mini-events spawn multiple Helltide Harbingers and have an extremely high chance of dropping Baneful Hearts. Never skip these events when you see them.

2. Tortured Chests (Low‑Cost Extra Drops)

Tortured Chests have about a 15% chance to drop Baneful Hearts and require Aberrant Cinders to open.

The advantage is that you earn cinders passively while farming the methods above, at no extra cost.

Key Tip: More expensive chests do not increase the drop rate. Open only the cheapest ones if you have limited cinders; open all only if you have plenty.

V. Fast Aberrant Cinders Farming: Unlimited Chest Opening 

Aberrant Cinders are the key to opening chests, and the fastest way to farm them is linked to Duriel:

● Before Duriel is summoned, multiple waves of mobs spawn in the area. Killing them drops a huge amount of cinders, up to 150 per summon.

● If you don’t have Baneful Hearts to summon Duriel yourself, immediately go to help clear mobs when you see another player’s Duriel summon icon on the minimap, and farm plenty of cinders for free.

These are the most efficient methods to farm Baneful Hearts. By focusing on the two main sources — Helltide Commanders and Helltide Harbingers — you can obtain Baneful Hearts quickly and reliably. Combining this with farming Tortured Chests and the occasional World Boss opportunity, you will create a complete and consistent farming loop.

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Diablo IV Season 12 PTR Is Live

As of February 3, the Diablo IV Season 12 Public Test Realm (PTR) is officially live. Players can now begin testing the first wave of Season 12 features ahead of the season’s full launch.

It is important to note that this PTR does not represent the complete Season 12 experience. Blizzard has confirmed that additional content will be revealed closer to release, with a major Diablo franchise showcase scheduled immediately after the PTR concludes.

PTR Schedule and Key Dates

PTR Duration: February 3 – February 10

Diablo Franchise Showcase: February 11

Blizzard 35th Anniversary

Diablo 30th Anniversary

The close timing between the PTR’s end and the anniversary showcase suggests that further Season 12 announcements may be imminent.

Season 12 Core Feature: Killstreak System

The defining mechanic of Season 12 is a new Killstreak system designed to reward fast, uninterrupted combat across all activities.

Killstreaks begin by defeating enemies in quick succession

A visible UI tracks kill count and remaining time

The timer can be refreshed through:

Enemy kills

Direct damage

Initial applications of damage-over-time effects

Killstreaks progress through five tiers: Killstreak → Carnage → Devastation → Bloodbath → Massacre

Rewards are granted when a killstreak ends and scale based on total kills and the highest tier reached. Dying immediately ends the streak with no rewards.

Bloodied Items: New Equipment Modifier

Season 12 introduces Bloodied items, a new item modifier that interacts directly with killstreak progression.

Bloodied is an additional item tag, not a replacement

Items can be both Bloodied and Ancestral

Any item type can roll as Bloodied

Bloodied affixes fall into three categories:

Rampage (Armor): Scales with killstreak tier

Feast (Weapons): Scales with total kills during a streak

Hunger (Jewelry): Improves reward drops based on killstreak tier

This system strongly incentivizes speed, mobility, and sustained combat.

Bloodied Sigils and Enhanced Endgame Difficulty

PTR testing also includes Bloodied Sigils, which apply powerful modifiers to endgame activities:

Nightmare Dungeons

Infernal Hordes

Lair Boss encounters (first-time implementation)

Bloodied Sigil content is expected to be approximately one Torment tier higher in difficulty than standard activities and guarantees Bloodied item rewards upon completion.

New Unique Items Available on the PTR

Season 12 PTR testing introduces a new set of Diablo IV Unique items, designed to support aggressive, high-tempo gameplay and synergize with Killstreak-based systems. These Uniques emphasize momentum, survivability, and scaling power during extended combat.

Blood-Mad Idol 

Usable by: All Classes Permanently grants Berserking, but causes the player to take 200% increased damage as Burning over 8 seconds. While Burning, Berserking grants an additional 75–125% increased damage, creating a high-risk, high-reward playstyle.

Wendigo Brand

Usable by: All Classes Every 15 kills within the last 30–60 seconds increases damage dealt by 2% and Maximum Health by 1%, directly rewarding sustained kill chains.

Rustbitten Dirk 

Usable by: Sorcerer, Druid, Rogue, Necromancer Deals 50–100% increased damage to isolated enemies, making it especially effective for fast-moving builds that prioritize elite targets.

Wyrdskin 

Usable by: All Classes Attacks apply Vulnerable to Distant enemies and Weakened to Close enemies, while increasing damage dealt to enemies affected by both debuffs.

Thousand-Eye Reaver 

Usable by: Barbarian, Druid, Necromancer, Paladin Moving grants Ferocity, with Maximum Ferocity increased by 1–3. Ferocity also increases Movement Speed by 4–8% per stack, further reinforcing speed-focused gameplay.

Together, these Unique items expand cross-class mechanics and reinforce Season 12’s emphasis on mobility and sustained aggression.

What Remains Unconfirmed

At this time, Blizzard has not confirmed whether the following systems will remain beyond Season 12:

Killstreak system

Bloodied items

Bloodied Sigils

Further clarification is expected during or after the upcoming Diablo franchise showcase.

As Blizzard has stated that additional Season 12 content will be revealed closer to launch, the current PTR should be viewed as an early look rather than a complete preview. More details regarding long-term system permanence and additional features are expected in the coming days. We will continue to update our Diablo IV news section with further Season 12 PTR coverage as more information becomes available.

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Diablo 4 Season 11: The Best Ways to Level Up Quickly

This guide provides a detailed breakdown of XP efficiency across Diablo 4 Season 11’s major activities, including lair bosses, dungeons, and open‑world events. By comparing XP gains, cycle times, and overall consistency, it highlights which activities deliver the highest XP per second and how to combine them into the most effective leveling route for reaching Paragon 300 as quickly as possible. The analysis and data presented here are based on testing originally conducted by YouTube creator Eva Iana Chesso.

What We Tested for XP

To determine the fastest leveling methods in Diablo 4, multiple XP sources were tested under consistent conditions:

Activities Tested

Lair bosses

Dungeons (Pit, Undercity, Strongrooms)

Open‑world activities (Helltide, Hordes, Whispers)

Testing Conditions

All tests were performed on Torment IV with three active XP buffs:

Potion

Incense

Experience Well

This ensures a fair comparison across all activities.

Why Urivar Is the Fastest Way to Level Up

After comparing all XP sources, Urivar stands out as the single most efficient XP farm in the game. His extremely short spawn and death animations, combined with strong XP rewards, give him the highest XP per second among all bosses and activities. 

XP Gain Comparison Across Bosses and Activities

Below are the XP results from each tested activity, including total XP gained, time required, and XP per second.

Boss XP Comparison

Other Activities

Lair bosses dominate XP efficiency, andUrivar is far ahead of everything else.

Why Urivar Is So Efficient

Urivar delivers the highest XP per second not only because of his strong XP reward, but also due to his extremely short spawn and death animations, which significantly reduce downtime between kills. This combination makes him the most efficient XP source in the entire game.

To maintain this efficiency, players need a steady supply of Diablo 4 summoning materials. The fastest farming loop involves killing Urivar, opening the chest, interacting with the altar, and repeating the cycle without resetting the dungeon. Summoning materials can be obtained from Helltide, Undercity (Tribute of Titans), mercenary bartering with Pale Marks, or trading with other players.

Other Activities in the Leveling Loop

Even though Urivar is the fastest, other activities still matter:

Helltide

Low XP per second

Best source of boss materials

Provides Whispers and chest XP

Pit

Good XP if cleared quickly

Build‑dependent

Hordes

Highly variable

Monster density affects XP dramatically

Whispers

Always worth doing

Free XP for activities you’re already completing

The Most Efficient Leveling Cycle to Reach Paragon 300

To level as fast as possible:

Farm Urivar when you have 4–5 stacks of materials

Run Helltide to restock materials

Complete Whispers whenever available

Rotate activities: Pit, Hordes, Undercity, World Bosses, Legions

Refresh Experience Well every hour

This cycle keeps gameplay fresh while maintaining top‑tier XP efficiency.

Leveling slows dramatically after level 250, and by the time you reach level 283, you're only halfway to Paragon 300. The XP curve becomes noticeably steeper at this stage, but the good news is that bosses now award significantly more XP than Pit ever did, making Season 11 much faster overall compared to previous seasons.

Conclusion

Thanks to detailed XP testing across bosses, dungeons, and open‑world activities, it’s clear that Urivar is the fastest leveling method in Diablo 4 Season 11. With the right buffs, materials, and activity rotation, you can reach Paragon 300 much faster than before.

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Diablo 4 Season 11: Fast Legendary Rune Farming Guide

Since the Rune system arrived in Diablo 4, runes have become a resource nearly every player wants. They not only enable powerful Runewords that provide build synergies, but are also required consumables for crafting certain Mythic Uniques. With Season 11’s major adjustments to monster strength and defensive mechanics, the era of clearing Pit 100+ reliably without Mythic items is changing. Runes—especially those socketed into armor—now often deliver greater survivability than some support gems. Below is a D4 Season 11 legendary rune farming loop, explained step by step, for players who want large quantities of runes or specific rune types.

Why Use This Method

The method centers on exploiting Duriel’s Hoard and a materials loop. Each Duriel chest guarantees at least one legendary rune and frequently drops large amounts of Living Steel. Living Steel is then used to open Grigore’s Hoard, which yields Shards of Agony and Stygian Stones. Those shards and stones are converted to summon the Duriel Lair, whose boss drops Corrupted Horns of Duriel—the currency needed to open Duriel’s Hoard again. Compared with Kurast Undercity tribute spots, which can have high rune drop rates but are limited and inconsistent, this Duriel chest loop is more stable and sustainable for long‑term farming.

Step by Step

1. Preparation Upgrade Essence of Pain to Level 5

Upgrade the Essence of Pain Divine Gift to level 5. At max level, killing Pangs of Duriel or opening related chests can yield extra socketables such as Royal Gems, Gem Fragments, and Legendary Runes. Divine Gift experience is earned by killing monsters during Helltide, but the fastest method is repeatedly killing the Helltide Duriel boss, since he reliably grants Divine Gift experience.

2. Collect Corrupted Horns of Duriel

While upgrading the Divine Gift, collect as many Corrupted Horns of Duriel as possible; you’ll need them to open Duriel’s Hoard. Each character can carry up to 20 Corrupted Horns, so clear inventory space if drops stop appearing.

3. Place Purified Gift and Summon Azmodan

Put the maxed Divine Gift into a Purified Gift slot. Travel south of Zarbinzet to summon the open‑world Azmodan. Defeat Azmodan and choose Duriel’s Hoard from the three dropped chests. Opening Duriel’s Hoard requires five Corrupted Horns; with a maxed Essence of Pain in a Purified slot, the chest guarantees at least one legendary rune and often yields large amounts of Living Steel.

4. Core Farming Loop

Open Duriel’s Hoard: Use Corrupted Horns to open the chest at the Azmodan location and collect legendary runes and Living Steel.

Use Living Steel on Grigore: Spend Living Steel to open Grigore’s Hoard (summon and kill Grigore) to obtain many Shards of Agony and some Stygian Stones.

Convert and Summon Duriel Lair: Convert Stygian Stones into more Shards of Agony, use those shards to summon the Duriel Lair, and kill the lair Duriel to get more Corrupted Horns.

Repeat: Return to Azmodan and open more Duriel’s Hoard chests with the newly acquired horns. If a Duriel chest yields insufficient Living Steel, supplement from Helltide chests or other sources.

The loop’s key is the closed cycle Living Steel ↔ Shards of Agony ↔ Corrupted Horn: Duriel chest → Living Steel; Living Steel → Grigore → Shards; Shards → Duriel Lair → Corrupted Horn; Corrupted Horn → Duriel chest → runes and more Living Steel.

Comparison with Kurast Undercity Tribute Farming

Season 11 buffed Tribute of Harmony and Tribute of Mystique in Kurast Undercity, increasing rune and high‑value loot drops. However, tribute spots are scarce and not always available. The Duriel chest loop requires more steps but is sustainable and unlimited, making it better for long‑term rune farming and steady material accumulation. If you need a reliable, ongoing source of legendary runes, this loop is more practical.

Tips and Notes

Inventory management: Keep space for Corrupted Horns and Living Steel to avoid missing drops.

Divine Gift placement: Ensure your maxed Divine Gift is in a Purified Gift slot to trigger the chest guarantee.

Efficiency: If your sole goal is runes, run Azmodan in public groups to speed up kills.

Risk and reward: Duriel chests sometimes drop very large stacks of Living Steel (reports of 30–40+ in rare cases), which greatly accelerates the loop.

Team play: Grouping for Azmodan and Duriel Lair kills shortens clear times and increases loop frequency.

Conclusion

In Season 11, runes matter more than ever. The Duriel chest loop leverages a maxed Essence of Pain and a Living Steel ↔ Shards ↔ Corrupted Horn materials cycle to form a stable, repeatable legendary rune farming method. If you’re missing specific runes or want to stockpile runes long term, this method is well worth trying. Run a few cycles, log your yields, and adjust the ratio of Grigore runs to Duriel openings to match your available time and resources.