How to Farm Paragon XP Fast in Diablo 4 Season 8 (Full Guide) ~ HaploGamingChef

Introduction

Leveling up your Paragon board in Diablo 4 Season 8 is more important than ever. The power you unlock through Paragon points directly boosts your endgame capabilities—especially now that boss power scales with your Paragon level up to 200. If you're looking to hit all 328 Paragon points fast, you need a smart plan and optimized grind routes. In this guide, you'll find out which activities give the most XP, which ones to avoid, and how to maximize your XP gain in Torment 4 and beyond.

Whether you’re just reaching endgame or fine-tuning your build, this step-by-step breakdown will help you hit high-level Paragon content without wasting your time.

What Makes Paragon XP Important in Season 8

In Season 8, Diablo 4 rebalanced a bunch of systems, but one of the biggest changes affects how Paragon levels tie into overall power. Boss abilities now scale with your Paragon level, up to 200. That means gaining XP isn’t just about reaching new tiers—it's crucial for staying competitive in harder content.

So, to stay ahead, you need a reliable way to grind XP efficiently. The best methods vary depending on your power level and build, but this guide focuses on Torment 4+ since that's where XP rewards really spike.

Top Pick for XP: Why Pit Runs Are Still King

After testing several endgame activities, Pit Runs came out on top. These are consistently the best XP-to-time ratio for players who can clear them in under 5 minutes. Even if it takes a bit longer—say 6 minutes—you’ll still beat the XP rates from most other activities.

A Tier 55 Pit gives around 7.12 million XP in 4 minutes
That’s about 1.85 million XP per minute, far better than anything else
The XP increases the faster and higher-tier you go

What makes it better is that the XP scales with difficulty, meaning the stronger you get, the better the Pit performs. On top of the XP, you also level Glyphs, earn Murmuring Obols, and farm gear—making it a well-rounded activity for both power and rewards.

Infernal Hordes: Great Secondary XP Option

If you're looking to mix things up or want to stack rewards, Infernal Hordes are your next best choice. Specifically, the 10-wave version gives solid XP per minute thanks to the high density of elite enemies, especially in later waves.

You can earn about 1.12 million XP per minute in an optimized 10-wave run
Killing elites and hellborn spawns boosts the XP gain significantly
It also doubles as a great farm for gold, scrolls, and ancestral gear

Infernal Hordes also let you build up boon synergies, increasing your damage and survivability with each wave. Though the XP isn’t quite as high as Pit Runs, the added side rewards can make them worth running—especially if you're looking to gear up along the way.

Apparition Incursion: Fun, But Not Efficient

Season 8's Apparition Incursion might seem appealing as a seasonal feature, but when it comes to XP farming, it's way behind the top options. Even under ideal conditions—soloing the event with full mob density—the results aren’t impressive.

Averaged about 642,857 XP per minute, just 35% of what Pit Runs give
It does drop Spectral Ash, but lair bosses are a better source for that
Once you unlock the seasonal powers, there's little incentive to keep running these

So while it can be a decent break from the grind, Incursions aren’t something to rely on for serious leveling. Use them early to unlock rewards, then shift your focus elsewhere.

Caressed Undercity: Only Worth It for Tribute Rewards

The Caressed Undercity is another activity available in Torment 4, but its XP efficiency doesn’t quite hold up unless your build is extremely optimized for cooldown resets and AoE clear. During testing:

Without Growth Tribute: around 608,000 XP per minute
With Growth Tribute: slightly better at 660,000 XP per minute

That’s still less than half the efficiency of Pit Runs. The only real reason to do this activity regularly is for the tribute-specific rewards, not the experience. If you're chasing tribute gear or extra bonuses, it might be worth a run here and there—but don’t expect it to help you level quickly.

Nightmare Dungeons: Situational and RNG-Limited

Nightmare Dungeons can be solid for farming resources, but for XP, they’re quite underwhelming—mainly due to their inconsistent layout and sigil RNG. Some dungeons are packed with enemies, others are painfully slow with bad density.

Across multiple runs:

Average XP gain: about 527,680 XP per minute
Best used for farming Obols and gear, not Paragon XP
Sigil quality and layout make a huge difference in efficiency

If you’ve got a good sigil and your build fits the dungeon type, it's worth doing for side rewards. But if XP is your goal, Pit Runs and Infernal Hordes still win by a wide margin.

Elixirs and Incense: Easy Boosts You Should Always Use

A simple way to boost your XP gain without changing activities is to always use Elixirs and Incense. Many players overlook these, but they’re incredibly valuable if you're grinding Paragon levels.

Elixirs: Tier 1 gives a small XP boost; Tier 2 Elixirs give even more
Incense: Only one active at a time counts for XP boost, but it stacks with Elixirs
You don't get extra boosts from using multiple incense types—just have one up

These stack passively and don’t interfere with gameplay. Always keep one of each active when running dungeons or pits. The boosts might seem small, but over the long run, they can shave hours off your grind.

What Changed in Season 8 (and Why Pit Runs Got Even Better)

In past seasons, players had access to Smoldering Ash Urns, which gave a passive XP boost from monster kills. That bonus is gone in Season 8, and that’s had a noticeable impact.

We’re now getting about 20% less XP from monster kills compared to earlier seasons
Most activities (like Incursions, Hordes) rely on enemy kill XP, so they suffered
Pit Runs, however, reward a huge chunk of XP for completing the activity, not just kills

This change unintentionally made Pit Runs far more valuable. Because their reward isn’t tied only to enemy kills, they maintain their efficiency better than almost any other XP source in the game right now.

Quick Summary: Best XP Activities Ranked

If you want to level fast and unlock all 328 Paragon Points, here's how the main XP activities compare based on testing in Season 8:

Pit Runs (Tier 55+) – 1.85M XP/min ➜ Best for raw XP, Glyph leveling, and Obols
Infernal Hordes (10 Waves) – 1.12M XP/min ➜ Great secondary with solid bonus loot
Apparition Incursion – ~640K XP/min ➜ Fun, but not worth grinding for XP
Caressed Undercity – ~660K XP/min ➜ Only worth it for tribute-specific loot
Nightmare Dungeons – ~530K XP/min ➜ Better for gear and Obols than XP

Using Elixirs and Incense consistently and aiming for under-5-minute clears in Pit Runs will give you the best results over time.

Conclusion: Farm Smart, Level Fast

If your goal is to power through Paragon levels fast in Diablo 4 Season 8, Pit Runs are the way to go—no question. Their XP scaling, bonus glyph levels, and extra Obols make them the most efficient choice right now. Once you're settled into Torment 4, focus on building a fast-clear setup for Tier 55+ Pits.

Mix in Infernal Hordes for gear and scroll farming, and don’t forget to run Elixirs and Incense at all times for that extra XP boost. Skip the less efficient modes unless you need their specific rewards.

Stick to this strategy, and you’ll max out your Paragon board faster than ever this season.

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