Farming bosses in Diablo 4 has consistently represented the ultimate endgame experience, a trend that continues with the Vessel of Hatred expansion. While these bosses no longer yield Legendary gear, they now exclusively drop Unique items, making it much simpler to hunt for specific pieces of equipment. Additionally, with the introduction of Runewords this season, the significance of Tormented Bosses has increased immensely.
In the prior season, you needed only four Resplendent Sparks to craft any Mythic Unique item of your choice. However, this process has been revamped to include Runes. Now, crafting Mythic Uniques demands three distinct sets of Runes, with each type varying based on the Mythic being created. To gather enough Runes for the preferred Mythic, players should focus on farming Tormented Bosses in Diablo 4.
Top Tormented Bosses for Material Farming
Duriel and Andariel
Among all Tormented Bosses, Duriel and Andariel offer double the chance of dropping Mythic Unique items compared to any other bosses. Therefore, targeting these bosses for farming Mythic gear is far more efficient than hoping for drops from bosses like Grigoire, The Galvanic Saint. Keep in mind that different Tormented Bosses drop distinct loot based on your character class, though the Rogue lacks Mythic Unique gear specific to their class.
Class | Mythic Uniques |
|---|---|
Barbarian | The Grandfather |
Druid | Ahavarion, Spear of Lycander |
Necromancer | The Grandfather |
Sorcerer | Ahavarion, Spear of Lycander |
Spiritborn | Nesekem, the Herald |
All Classes | Doombringer, Melted Heart of Selig, Andariel’s Visage, Harlequin Crest, Ring of Starless Skies, Tyrael’s Might, Heir of Perdition, Shroud of False Death, Shattered Vow |
Tormented Bosses also frequently drop various Runes, essential for crafting Mythic Unique items at the Jeweler. Each Mythic Unique requires three different Rune sets for crafting, with six Runes needed from each set. For instance, crafting Tyrael’s Might requires six Lith Runes, six Feo Runes, six Tec Runes, and two Resplendent Sparks.
Seething Opals, Elixirs, and Incense
Maximize Your Efficiency Against Bosses
To farm Tormented Bosses effectively, players should utilize Elixirs, Incense, and the seasonal item Seething Opals. These items can be combined for superior buffs to both individual players and the entire party. Defeating a Tormented Boss earns players experience and vendor reputation, which can be further enhanced with Elixirs and Seething Opals, making them some of the most valuable new additions this season.
The Elixir of Resourcefulness is particularly beneficial for the
Spiritborn Quill Volley build
, as it boosts damage by increasing the Maximum Resource.
Incenses offer party-wide buffs that enhance both survival and damage output against Tormented Bosses. The Soothing Spices and Chorus of War Incenses are excellent options to boost everyone’s elemental resistances and enhance Critical Strike and Overpower Damage. Additionally, players will notice that Tormented Bosses do not drop a full inventory of loot, eliminating the need to return to town for inventory management after each kill.
Unique Gear Drop Rates from Duriel
Variability in Boss Loot Tables
While players farm Duriel for the needed Runes, they will also accumulate Ancestral Unique items and various crafting materials, like Rawhide. Therefore, it’s wise to aim for Unique items with specific Greater Affixes while farming. For instance, the Rod of Kepeleke with a Maximum Resource Greater Affix can be obtained from Duriel, which is essential for maximizing the Spiritborn Quill Volley build’s performance.
Class | Mythic Uniques |
|---|---|
Barbarian | Tuskhelm of Joritz the Mighty |
Druid | Tempest Roar Dolmen Stone |
Necromancer | Black River Bloodmoon Breeches |
Rogue | Cowl of the Nameless Scoundrel’s Leathers |
Sorcerer | Flamescar Blue Rose |
Spiritborn | Rod of Kepeleke Sepazontec |
All Classes | Azurewrath, Godslayer Crown, Flickerstep, Tibault’s Will, X’Fal’s Corroded Signet, Soulbrand, Banished Lord’s Talisman |
As Gold is one of the most crucial resources in the game, players are encouraged to sell any duplicate Unique items to vendors rather than dismantling them at the Blacksmith. This strategy allows players to accumulate significant amounts of Gold for Masterworking their gear. However, since Tormented Bosses no longer yield Legendary gear, they may not be the optimal source for every type of endgame loot in Diablo 4.