Diablo 4 Starter Pack

Astaroth debuts as a boss in Season 9, but unlike other lair bosses, in order to defeat it, we must complete Escalation Nightmare, which is also a new endgame mechanism added in the new season.

How To Find Astaroth?

In this dungeon connected by 3 Nightmares, we must continue to advance in order to encounter the new Astaroth boss at the end.

Get Sigils

The first step is to get Escalation Nightmare Dungeon Sigil. These new Sigils can only be obtained by completing Horadric Strongrooms.

However, the spawn rate of Horadric Strongrooms is very high, and in addition to Sigil, this is also a great way for you to get all Arcanas and even recipes for making jewels.

After you get some new Sigils, you’ll notice that they have several affixes similar to the ones we find in normal Nightmare Dungeon Sigils, but we also get new affixes, and basically they either make enemies more deadly or make you weaker. So read the description of the Sigil before opening it, choose the one you think is best and go for it.

Run Escalating Nightmares

Season 9 has been really fun so far, and Escalating Nightmares is one of the main reasons why. This activity is very similar to Infernal Hordes, so if you liked Infernal Hordes, you’ll enjoy it too.

The way Escalating Nightmares works is that when you open a dungeon, it has a few affixes that are more challenging than a normal Nightmare Dungeon, and these affixes keep stacking, which is why each new dungeon becomes more challenging.

I think this idea is great, because not only can you get a ton of Diablo 4 gold, gems, materials, and most importantly XP with one dungeon key, but they’re also fun in their own right.

Once you reach Tier 3, the rest is up to your luck, and things can get pretty crazy at times.

Other Tips

Last but not least, here are a few things I think are important to note when running Escalation Nightmare Dungeons:

• Treat these dungeons like you would The Pit, and don’t forget to use Elixirs and Incenses to farm more efficiently.
• Depending on which Torment difficulty level you’re in, you’ll have access to different Tempered gear and quality gems.
• If you die, you can always go back to town to repair, so you don’t have to stress about it, it just costs you some D4 gold.
• Never stop moving, some affixes will cause monsters to constantly spawn, so even checking your inventory or allocating some Paragon points can cause you to die unexpectedly at any time.
• It’s important to upgrade resistances, especially poison resistance. Because, especially at Tier 3, sometimes elite monsters can be very deadly for this reason, and this is also important when dealing with Astaroth boss.

Astaroth Battle Strategies

Once you have successfully cleared 3 dungeons, the final portal will open, which will take you into Astaroth’s Lair.

Once you arrive, you will find him standing on top of Amalgam of Rage, which we know is the first phase of the battle.

Amalgam of Rage will breathe fire from each of his heads at you, while Astaroth can summon meteors and indicate where they will fall in a split second.

If that wasn’t enough, Amalgam of Rage will jump on you to deal fatal damage. The only way to avoid this attack is to teleport as soon as you see it, and to set up some kind of fortification or barrier and maintain it as long as possible.

Once you have done enough damage to Amalgam of Rage, it will begin to regenerate in a pool of blood and venom. Honestly, I think this pool is very similar to the one that Lord Zir can spawn, so basically don’t touch it.

At this point, Astaroth will fight you, and you have one goal, which is to kill Astaroth before Amalgam of Rage regenerates, otherwise you will have to face them both at the same time.

Astaroth will continue to throw meteors at you, as well as some waves of fire that circle around the edge of the arena. So why is it throwing at this specific location, you might ask? This is because as Amalgam of Rage regenerates, the blood pool will continue to expand, and when it reaches its maximum size, there will be nowhere to escape. Combined with Astaroth’s attacks, it’s simply terrifying.

Remember that the poison in the pool has high damage, so the moment you enter the pool, it’s almost game over.

If Amalgam of Rage revives, try to focus your fire on Astaroth, because he has more health than Amalgam of Rage, so you want to drain his health as much as possible. This way, the next time after Amalgam of Rage dies, you can definitely kill Astaroth. Of course, if you want to do it the other way around, it may be possible, but it will definitely take longer.

All in all, defeating Astaroth isn’t that hard compared to other bosses like Andariel or Harbinger of Hatred, but timing is crucial. Regardless, Astaroth is a significant source of boss materials and gear in Season 9, so it’s definitely worth spending some time farming it!

The introduction of Diablo 4 Season 9, Sins of the Horadrim, introduced many new game mechanics and content, including Horadric Spells that make builds more diverse, explorable Horadric Strongrooms, and Astaroth boss returns, which is greatly enhancing the exploration experience for players.

Of course, in addition to these, there are many more ways to farm the most important currency in Diablo 4, Gold. This guide will list the ways you can use it effectively in the current game content, so that you can have more gear, crafting materials, and smoothly improve your build without fear.

1. World Events

In the game world provided by Diablo 4, there will be some events that occur regularly from time to time, and they will provide you with a lot of D4 Gold, Legendary Aspects, Uniques, and a lot of experience points that can be used to increase your character level.

The world event that is highly recommended for you is the one located northwest of Bear Tribe Refuge Waypoint in Fractured Peaks, as the enemies in it are less challenging than in other events, and the gold rewards you get are also more generous.

On top of that, you will also pick up a lot of items in it, which means that you can use the fast teleport function to place your unwanted items in the marketplace in the town to sell them in exchange for more gold, and then teleport back to the event to do the rest of the farming.

It is important to note that when you teleport into the open world, you will be transferred to a session with a specific number of players, not all players. And each time you use the portal, you will enter a new session, which may make you farm the event longer.

2. Dungeons

Next up are Dungeons, which have been recognized by players as the best places to farm Diablo 4’s in-game currency since its release. While each dungeon has some rewards for you according to the developer’s description, there are also some that can give you more rewards with less time and effort.

According to the player community and feedback from players on various social media, the dungeons with higher potential for farming in-game gold are generally located in Fractured Peaks, which is the first zone you can explore. Here are some recommended dungeon options for you.

Anica’s Claim

Located near Bear Tribe Waypoint in Fractured Peaks, Anica’s Claim is one of the best places to farm gold and loot in the early game, as it has a lower level and build strength requirement.

However, you will need to clear and liberate Malnok Stronghold before you can enter Anica’s Claim, but this is not a particularly difficult combat process. Once you enter this dungeon, you should try to defeat all the enemies that spawn, especially the elite monsters.

Then, after making sure there are no enemies, start a screen full of gold and items. If you want to maximize the efficiency of your farming, incorporating world events near dungeons into your daily exploration and alternating between completing them will make for a more fulfilling exploration experience.

Dead Man’s Dredge

Another dungeon in Fractured Peaks that is highly efficient for loot farming is Dead Man’s Dredge. Compared to the previous dungeon, once you enter the prototype area, here recommends you run around the area and kill any enemies that stand in your way, as the gold and items they can provide are of higher quality.

Additionally, Season 9: Sins of the Horadrim has made some upgrades to Nightmare Dungeons and added Horadric Strongrooms, which are brand new micro dungeons. These new features and exploration content will make your dungeon farming process easier and more profitable.

3. Infernal Hordes

In addition to world events and dungeons, Infernal Hordes, which was added to the game in Season 5, is also one activity with high farming potential in Diablo 4. In this activity, you need to complete tasks in which you kill numerous groups of enemies to collect more Burning Aether, which will be used to exchange for various rewards before the end of the activity.

Among them, there is a reward option called Spoils of Gold, which will directly increase your gold reserves after you exchange it for all Burning Aether. But you need to be reminded that once you die in it, all Aether you have obtained before will disappear.

So try to choose the Infernal Compass that matches the tier according to your build strength, and then ensure your own survivability in it, so as to maximize the collection of more event currency. Of course, you can also exchange these Aethers for more precious unique weapons and gear to enhance your build’s exploration ability.

4. Other Ways

The above are some ways you can farm Diablo 4 gold over a whole game period, there are also some you can do just through regular exploration, such as:

• Complete Quests (some side quests will give you more)
• Kill Enemies (especially when Greed Shrine Gold buff is active)
• Explore Cellars
• Trade With In-Game Merchants
• Level Renown
• Complete levels In The Pit

These are some of the recommended ways to farm gold effectively in Diablo 4 Season 9 Sins of the Horadrim. Of course, as the developers continue to modify and improve the game content, there may be more events, dungeons, and activities for you to farm. Have fun playing!