Diablo 4 Season 5: A Step-By-Step Guide To Reach The Level Cap At 100 Fast - Tips & What To Do Next

Here, I want to show you the new Hydra Sorcerer build we plan to use in Diablo 4 Season 9. Although it is a first try, I am still impressed by its excellent damage and map clearing ability. This build can be said to be stress free at the beginning of the season. Even with The Pit 85, we can pass the level relatively easily with it, and even tier 90 and above is completely feasible. Remember, The Pit is designed to test the effectiveness of your build when facing increasingly difficult enemies and boss battles. And clearing Tier 85 of The Pit, especially for a class like Sorcerer, usually requires a specific build and powerful equipment. But so far, this is not even what I think is the best version of this Hydra Sorcerer. There are still many skill nodes and equipment choices that can be further optimized as long as you have enough Diablo 4 gold. So, we’ve been trying to make a crit-based Hydra Sorcerer build, and it turns out that its burn and DoT synergy seems to be stronger than that. I heard that some people even beat The Pit 100 with it, which is basically top-tier in Season 9. Due to the significant weakening of the Overpowered stat in the new season, many builds are difficult to restore their former glory. In addition, the developers have also targeted and weakened most of the top builds in pursuit of balance, such as Death Trap Rogue, Blood Surge Necromancer, etc. A lot of builds are losing power, and getting to The Pit 100 is actually a good configuration in the game! How Does It Work? At the moment, Hydra’s effects seem to be very good, so I wanted to show you a little bit of how it works. In short, we try to stack a lot of mana regeneration through Primordial Binding passive skill, which is enough to fill all your resources in about two or three seconds. Then, we will try to release a giant Hydra that will consume all mana from the new Serpentine Aspect. So, combining Serpentine Aspect and the new Unique Amulet - Ophidian Iris, we can make a large Hydra with only three heads. But note that the number of heads they have will grow with the number of heads they originally have, which is mainly affected by Amulet on the one hand and the weapon tempering on the other. So, we can get up to 12 additional heads. And each additional head will increase the damage of the Hydra that comes out of it and make it bigger. They actually look very interesting! In addition, these are really huge Hydras, they are even twice the size of our characters, and with their huge size, they will destroy everything quickly. Therefore, this build has a clear advantage over others in terms of The Pit farming and resource gathering. For example, for The Pit 70-75, we can finish it in about 1 minute 90 seconds. If you use a lot of cooldown Teleport enchantment and dash around the map, you’ll actually finish it faster. Pros And Cons So, this mechanic is a bit like throwing a Hydra and waiting for mana to refill, then casting Inferno, summoning a fiery serpent that will continuously wrap around the target area and deal a lot of burning damage to the enemies in it. To be fair, this is a relatively passive playstyle. We just run and throw Hydra and wait for the flames to engulf a large number of enemies. However, this also makes this push play a bit boring because the duration of Hydra is so long that we are doing nothing most of the time. During the skill cooldown, we can only run in circles and try to dodge because we have to wait for Hydra to act. However, Burning setup alleviates this problem a little bit, because we can actually cast other skills during this period. For example, we can try to put in a Firewall to increase the damage to the enemy, just like Fire Bolt. We can try to apply it and get another burning multiplier. So, compared to the crit variant we did before, there is a more active play involved here. Overall, though, Hydra Sorcerer build setup looks pretty good. We actually did a similar build before, only stripped off Serpentine and some unique gear, and it wasn’t that slow. With about 4000 life, zero armor, and zero regen, we were able to basically clear four dungeons with relative ease. So, you can totally see how powerful this build is, even if you don’t have any unique gear, it basically helps you destroy a lot of enemies early on. This looks pretty interesting, and I expect this to be one of the top builds in Season 9, even if they nerf it a bit. With this build, we can almost not spend much, because Hydra is really destroying everything continuously. As we mentioned before, this is not even the right version of the build, and the better burning effect seems to be five times stronger than this or more. Final Thoughts Obviously, there is more room for improvement in this Hydra Sorcerer. But it actually opens up a new play style for Sorcerer, and we don’t have to use only Lightning Spear. Honestly, I do expect Lightning Spear Sorcerer to still be a pretty dominant endgame build, given its incredible speed to fly across the map and one-shot an entire screen of enemies. So, once you get to that power level, even with some nerfs, we have some pretty good items. So, if there are no more nerfs, I still think Lightning Spear will be one of the top Torment 4 and XP farmers in D4S9. But when it comes to The Pit push, I guess it doesn’t get better than the new Hydra Sorcerer build here. So, without a doubt, this has to be the most worthwhile Sorcerer build for you to try in season 9!

How have you been doing in Season of Witchcraft recently? Have you entered the endgame and conquered Echo of Lilith? To be honest, in Season 7 we saw Witch Powers inspired by Diablo 3, which did bring a brand new gaming experience, but like Vampiric Powers in Season of Blood, their existence only has a shallow synergy with the character build, and there is nothing more worth exploring in terms of the storyline or the source of these powers. So rather than saying that the developers have launched a new season mechanism, it is better to say that they are just using the classic elements in D3 and Season of Blood as a gimmick to attract players. So, for the past few months of Season of Witchcraft, it can only be said that the player's response is mediocre. Because the developers have neither broken away from the inherent concept of Diablo series of games, nor provided more in-depth content worthy of players’ challenges. Therefore, compared to repeating these boring contents in Season 7, more players have turned their attention to the upcoming Season 8. Season 8 Launch Delayed By Two Weeks In fact, if you have been following the developments of Diablo 4, you will know that the developers have announced that the next season will be released on April 15, 2025, but a recent post by Rod Fergusson overturned this view. They said that in order to bring more exciting content to Season 8, the team had to postpone the release of the next season by two weeks, April 29. This delay is more like solving new development problems. Maybe they have hired some capable testers and changed the way to fix “bugs”, but maybe they just want to give themselves a two-week vacation and get rid of their busy work. But let’s be optimistic. The last delay was in S4, which was an event of completely remaking the game. I hope it will be the same this time. Speculations About The Return Of Old Friends In Season 8 - Cube Or Zoltun Kulle? It is worth noting that Rod Fergusson also revealed news that they plan to bring back an “old friend” in the new season. Diablo fans are currently speculating what Fergusson means by this old friend, as he seems to be referring to a familiar character from Diablo series that will return in Season 8. However, some have speculated that this character may not be one of the classic classes we are familiar with in the past, perhaps a memorable villain, or perhaps the boss ladder is really going to be expanded! If we had to guess, they are likely to bring back Cube and Zoltun Kulle, who are the most obvious friends players have had in the past Diablo season journeys. Cube is a device based on Kanai’s Cube from Diablo III. It is a multi-functional tool that can be used to craft and modify items, gain special powers, and convert crafting materials. Currently, there is no direct counterpart to this Cube in Diablo 4, which means that there are no items in the game that can be transformed or modified as a Cube with a specific recipe. In previous updates, most Cube-like functions were handled by in-game vendors or by players directly remaking item modifiers by consuming a certain amount of Diablo 4 gold and materials, rather than dedicated Cube items. Therefore, the return of this mechanic would be an excellent quality of life change. Zoltun Kulle was a sorcerer in Diablo 3 who was originally dedicated to fighting Prime Evils and preventing them from returning to Sanctuary. However, after discovering the secret of immortality, Zoltun Kulle became a tyrant and ultimately betrayed his organization. Some say Kulle is the most popular character in D3 because of his manipulative and cunning voice, but others consider him a villain who acts for his own benefit. However, overall, Zoltun Kulle plays a more critical role in the character’s growth, survival, and ultimate victory than any other NPC. Therefore, its reappearance has been one of the most requested things by players during each season update since the release of Diablo 4. However, it always takes extra time to do that kind of additional content in the game, not to mention that they have experience with reworking systems like Gem Sockets and Reputation Board, so if it is the return of these features, I think we will definitely see it in Season 8 PTR soon. But don’t expect too much, after all, what developers are best at is whetting players’ appetites. It might be something as mundane as a legend or a quest, but it’s unlikely to be a belated surprise. It’s Time To Get Rid Of Seasonal Content! Amidst the many discussions speculating on what new content will be introduced in the new season, there is another voice that hopes that the developers should postpone Season 8 forever and get rid of the cyclical seasonal content. The current situation is that a new bug will appear three days after the start of the new season, and then the season can be abandoned and it’s time to focus on the next season update! The developers can only keep copying all the content in the past Diablo series, including goblins, so Diablo 4’s diversity in this regard is embarrassing. D4 has undoubtedly the most boring legend and fable in the entire Diablo series. For these reasons, we think that Diablo 4 developers should focus more on quality content and regularly add new interesting equipment and legend plots, instead of always working on the terrible season reset. If we can choose to start a new character and have fun with our precious equipment, then this is the time for these seasonal content to play a role. However, to be honest, this is just our speculation at the moment, and the arrival of Season 8 seems unstoppable, so we can only hope that this delay for new content is worth the wait. If you still have expectations for the next season of Diablo 4 and look forward to a better gaming experience, then preparing in advance is the eternal topic of every journey, whether it is a new character build or a large amount of in-game resources. Of course, if you are currently out of inventory, don’t worry, you can follow D4 giveaway channel in iGMeet Discord, where frequent draws give you the opportunity to get some rare items for free. So, why not participate in it in time, anyway, you have nothing to lose!

Rogues lack natural defensive advantages, so they must rely on skills to provide the necessary protection. In Diablo 4 Season 5, Rogue's lack of defense can be made up by acquiring the Shroud of Kendras, a unique item that provides damage immunity and has an explosive effect that not only protects the player but also damages enemies. In addition, effective management of Primary Resources is also very important for Rogues. If it ends up with very high damage output, it is usually worth using skills or abilities that consume resources to achieve this goal. Beastfall Boots is such a unique item that can use your energy to transform Rogues’ skills into powerful attacks. In this guide, I will show you how to obtain and effectively use Shroud Of Khanduras and Beastfall Boots. How To Get Shroud Of Khanduras Unique? Shroud Of Khanduras is one of the 15 unique items introduced in Diablo 4 Season 5. Participating in Infernal Hordes wave-based activity has proven to be the best way to do this. To obtain Infernal Compass that opens the way into Infernal Hordes, players must first complete the seasonal quest chain called Eyes of the Enemy to obtain your first Infernal Compass. In each wave, killing a certain number of enemies will trigger Aetheric Events, which summon stronger enemies. After defeating these powerful enemies, you will obtain the necessary Burning Aether. Once you have enough Burning Aether, you can use 20 and 60 Burning Aether respectively in Spoils of Equipment or Spoils of Greater Equipment chests in Infernal Hordes. At the end of the event, after defeating Fell Council, players will use the accumulated Aether to open the treasure chest, increasing the chance of obtaining Shroud Of Khanduras. Upgrading your Infernal Compasses can increase Burning Aether income. Upgrading Infernal Compasses with Abyssal Scrolls will unlock stronger enemies and more waves of activities, thereby increasing the output of Aether. For players who want to challenge higher difficulties, it is recommended to equip enough items with Diablo 4 Gold first. Besides passing Infernal Hordes, you can also obtain this item by defeating enemies in World Tier 3 and World Tier 4. In addition, completing endgame activities such as defeating World Bosses, completing Gathering Legions, or challenging Nightmare Dungeons can also obtain this item. In particular, Grigoire, Galvanic Saint, has Shroud Of Khanduras in the loot pool, so challenging it will give you a higher chance of obtaining Shroud Of Khanduras. Using Stygian Stones to summon Tormented Grigoire will provide the best loot drop rate. How To Get Beastfall Boots Unique? There are also many ways to obtain Beastfall Boots. During Season 5, players can try to obtain this equipment by opening treasure chests or defeating random enemies in World Tier 3 and World Tier 4, but the chance of obtaining it this way is relatively low. To increase your chances, it is recommended to participate in endgame activities such as defeating World Bosses, completing Gathering Legions, or challenging Nightmare Dungeons. In order to complete these activities more easily, you can follow Giveaway channel in iGMeet discord, which will release product giveaway information from time to time. Remember to be active in the discord group. As part of Beast in the Ice loot pool, each defeat of this Ladder Boss significantly increases the chance of Beastfall Boots dropping, which is much higher than the random drop rate in Sanctuary. However, this challenge requires reaching World Tier 4 and obtaining specific summoning materials in advance. In addition, choosing to fight Tormented difficulty with Stygian Stones can increase the probability of obtaining specific unique items. Stygian Stones require players to complete Pit activities multiple times to collect. Shroud Of Khanduras Unique Effect & Affixes When Rogues equip Shroud Of Khanduras and use it, they will gain 2 seconds of damage immunity, but Evade cooldown will increase by 3 to 9 seconds accordingly. If you successfully Evade during Dark Shroud, you will leave an explosion at the location, dealing 450 to 1350 shadow damage and pulling enemies closer. In addition, this chest armor provides additional attribute bonuses based on its affixes: + [57.0-75.0]% Non-Physical Damage + [2-3] to Dark Shroud + [46.5-60.0]% Shadow Resistance Beastfall Boots Unique Effect & Affixes After each Ultimate skill used by Rogues equipped with Beastfall Boots, the next Core Skill will consume all Energy, and the damage will be increased by 0.25% to 0.75% for each Energy point consumed. In addition, after Cooldown ends, 25 Energy will be restored. This unique equipment also brings additional attribute bonuses: + [2 - 4] to Agile + [12 - 20] Maximum Resource [8.0 - 12.5]% Ultimate Cooldown Reduction + [10.5 - 17.5]% Movement Speed These strategies can help players obtain the unique items they need. Remember, upgrading your Infernal Compasses and using Stygian Stones to challenge more challenging enemies can significantly increase your chances of obtaining these unique items. As your equipment improves, don’t forget to enjoy the exciting battles and rich rewards during the game. I wish you good luck in the world of Diablo 4 and get the loot you desire!

Diablo 4 Season 4 has a ton of endgame content for players to engage in to continue to strengthen their characters and refine their builds, as well as tackle the higher difficulty Nightmare Dungeons. One of these helpful endgame additions is Tree of Whispers. Players who are creating a Seasonal Character and skipping the major story can immediately access Tree of Whispers and start earning its rewards right away. Tree of Whispers is a significant source for acquiring Diablo 4 items and XP and even lets players choose the specific rewards they want. Today, we’re going to try to determine which of the three Whisper Caches you should choose from after you turn in Grim Favors in Tree of Whispers. Which Whisper Caches Will Give You More Benefits? The reason I wanted to discuss this topic is that D4 Gold is currently very scarce in Season 4, and farming Whisper Caches or Collections is one of the most efficient ways to acquire gold. Another way is to sell items for real money in exchange for gold on third-party sites or even in trade chat, but not everyone is willing to do that. As someone who hates Whisper farming, I started wondering if I could rank the different Whisper Caches from most to least gold. That way, I would always know which one I should pick to get the most gold possible. So I did a brief experiment and decided to share it with you all. Here, we’ll talk about how to actually run this method and disclaimers, test results, and my recommendations based on the results. So let’s get started. Farming Methods Tree of Whispers is shown as a red tree icon with a skull on the top of the east side of the map. Hovering over the icon will show a progress bar showing the player how many Grim Favors they have completed and how many more they need to complete getting the reward. Grim Favors are awarded when Whispers are completed. Whispers are small side activities made on the map with red or light red icons. Whispers are always cycling, and new Whispers will randomly appear on the map to replace existing or completed Whispers. We can also obtain Grim Favors by clearing Diablo 4 dungeons with red icons on the map, which usually provide more Grim Favors than any Whispers quest. It is important to note that after obtaining ten Grim Favors, the player cannot complete any additional Whispers until they return to Tree of Whispers. Whispers will still spawn during Helltide events and provide players with more rewards than usual. Upon returning to the tree, the player can choose from three reward caches, each of which focuses on a different weapon type, armor, or Collection of Chaos. Selecting a clearly labeled collection will give the player multiple high-end gear of that type, as well as various additional rewards. Additionally, Collection of Chaos still provides high-end rewards and randomly provides any type of item or gear. In summary, I farmed 2 or 3 regular Caches from the tree with a level 100 character. I also farmed 4 Greater Caches and treated them as a group. I calculated the average of the gold contained in each cache and ranked them. Again, Greater Caches are not separated, they are treated as one group. Disclaimer Secondly, I would like to offer the following disclaimer. I know that the sample size is too small to allow you to draw statistically significant conclusions between the groups, and I am pretty sure someone on Reddit has already done a similar check with a much larger sample size. No need to remind me of these facts, I know them, but I still wanted to test these numbers myself. Conclusion So, let’s get straight to the results. As expected, Greater Caches have the highest average gold content, with about 6.6 million gold per cache. Collection of Chaos is next, with an average gold content of 6 million. Then, lagging far behind, are the other non-Greater Caches, with average gold content between 2.8-3.3 million. It is likely that there is no actual difference between these caches in terms of gold content. But if we look at Greater Caches in detail, we can see that there is much more deviation here, and even some Greater Caches have gold content as high as 11 million. However, I must emphasize that the sample size here is small. Personal Recommendations So, based on this data, what kind of recommendations can I make for all your gold farmers? First, the obvious one is that if you can choose between Greater Caches and non-Greater Caches, choose Greater Caches without hesitation. Second, if Greater Caches are not offered, always choose Normal Chaos Cache. If that is not offered either, it doesn’t matter which Normal non-Chaos Cache you choose. Besides these recommendations, I have a few weaker recommendations. However, these recommendations are based on the fact that of the four Greater Caches I opened, I had a Greater Collection of Chaos, which dropped significantly more gold than the other Greater Caches. Based on this, I recommend that if someone offers you multiple Greater Caches, always choose Greater Cache of Chaos. I’m guessing that there may also be differences between other non-Greater Caches, but the low sample size prevents me from drawing any conclusions. However, I believe that further research in this area can make progress in the future. Furthermore, I suspect that choosing a non-Greater Chaos Cache might actually be better than choosing a Greater non-Chaos Cache, but that’s just a crazy thought. That’s it! Do you agree with these results? Do you choose Whisper Caches similarly? Hopefully, these test results and suggestions will shed some new light on this for you!