Diablo 4 Season 9: The No-Nonsense Guide to Farming All the Materials You Need

 

Mastering Diablo 4: The Best and Worst Farming Strategies in Season 9

In Diablo 4, farming materials is essential to progress, but let’s face it—there are so many materials to gather, and the tools Blizzard provides aren't exactly the most reliable. If you've spent any time in Season 9, you’ve probably noticed that the in-game tooltips are more often wrong than not, leading you straight into the abyss of wasted time and frustration. Whether you're hunting for materials, currencies, or rare resources, the last thing you want is to waste hours on dead-end farming routes.

That's where this guide comes in. I’ve spent the last several weeks compiling the best methods for farming everything in Diablo 4, with an emphasis on speed, efficiency, and—let's be honest—avoiding complete and utter nonsense. So, stop complaining about running out of materials, and start farming like a pro. I’ll break down the top activities to focus on, and also call out the ones you should avoid at all costs. By the end of this guide, you’ll be spending less time grinding and more time conquering hellish dungeons, handling your “35 kids and 19 wives” (yeah, we know how it feels), and—hopefully—forgetting about your mounting collection of hemorrhoids.

The Best Ways to Farm All the Materials in Diablo 4

When it comes to Diablo 4, not all farming methods are created equal. From sigils to boss mats, there are some activities that are just far superior to others. Some will net you all the resources you need quickly, while others will have you grinding endlessly with little payoff. Let’s break down the best-in-slot farms that should be at the top of your to-do list.

Spamming Strong Rooms: The King of Material Farming

If you want to farm materials quickly, there’s one method that stands above the rest: strong room spamming. This strategy involves repeatedly clearing strong rooms that appear in certain dungeons or boss layers. These strong rooms are essentially mini-dungeons within the main dungeons that offer significantly higher rewards than regular encounters.

Here’s the most efficient way to farm strong rooms:

1. Use your Nightmare Sigils. Start with a sigil that has a strong room in it.

2. Don't enter right away. Instead, teleport to a boss layer first. When you do, the entire area turns into a nightmare dungeon, potentially spawning a strong room.

3. Check if there's a strong room. This is random, but it’s easy to tell if a strong room appears because the area will have a unique purple glow (think of a flaccid purple...well, you get the idea).

4. Clear the strong room. Once you find it, clear it out quickly and move on.

5. Repeat. Teleport between different boss layers to find more strong rooms, and repeat the process.

This method works like a charm and, as long as you’ve got sigils to spare, you can keep farming strong rooms without worrying about running out. But be warned: you’ll burn through those sigils fast, and it’s not uncommon for people to join groups that make the process slower than it needs to be. To keep it as efficient as possible, consider solo farming.

Escalating Nightmare Dungeons

Another top-tier method for farming materials is doing escalating nightmare dungeons that contain strong rooms. While it’s similar to the strong room spamming strategy above, this method has the added bonus of giving you a ton of additional rewards, such as forgotten souls and GA items.

However, this approach has a downside: you’ll eventually run out of sigils, which can be a huge bottleneck. If you're farming for hundreds of thousands of abducts (or other similar materials), you might want to stick to the boss layer spamming strategy.

The key with escalating nightmare dungeons is to be efficient in clearing out the mobs and ensuring you’re targeting dungeons that provide maximum rewards. Once you’re familiar with the layout and what to expect, this method can become one of your primary farming routes.

How to Deal With the Forgotten Souls Problem

Ah, forgotten souls. By far one of the most frustratingly elusive resources to farm. Whether you’re crafting items or upgrading gear, you’ll inevitably run into a situation where you’re out of forgotten souls. So how do you farm them efficiently?

Legion Events: Your Best Shot at Forgotten Souls and Veiled Crystals

The most effective method I’ve found to farm forgotten souls is by participating in legion events. These events are timed and can yield some incredible rewards, particularly when it comes to forgotten souls and veiled crystals. With a solid 5,000 souls and 20,000 crystals per hour, legion events are a must-do when you’re looking to stockpile materials.

There’s just one hitch: legion events only happen at specific intervals, and you’ll spend a lot of time waiting for the next one to pop up. So, in the meantime, what do you do?

Bile Farming: A Solo Strategy for Forgotten Souls

If legion events are on cooldown or you’re feeling more inclined to grind solo, you can turn to Bile farming. It’s not the fastest method, but you can still net around 1,000 souls per hour if you follow a streamlined process.

Here’s the sequence I recommend for Bile farming:

1. Go in solo. Having other players in your group is more hassle than it’s worth.

2. Spawn the boss. This is the most crucial part of the process.

3. Kill the boss. Don’t waste time here—clear it fast.

4. Open the chest quickly. Speed is essential.

5. Repeat. As soon as you clear the boss, start over again.

With Bile farming, the key to success lies in speed. The longer you take, the more you’ll be hindered by the mobs’ excessive yapping and delays. You’re here to grind, not to engage in unnecessary conversations with NPCs.

Also, once you’ve collected enough loot, head over to a salvaging station and break down anything that’s not useful. This process yields a ton of veiled crystals, which are another critical component in crafting and upgrades.

Material Duplication: A Blessing in Disguise

Before we dive into more farming tips, let me bring up one of the game-changing aspects of this season: material duping. Blizzard has essentially made it so much easier to duplicate materials. The economy is flooded with surplus items, and you can trade or purchase boss materials with minimal effort.

The best part? Beial husks are virtually free this season. If you’re in a bind and need boss mats in a hurry, there’s a huge community of players who are willing to sell or even give away thousands of husks, particularly if you ask politely.

If you’re sitting on a pittance of gold (looking at you, 500k gold crowd), just head to Diablo’s Trade or Crimson Market, and you’ll quickly find some deals that’ll keep your farming efforts going without having to grind endlessly for materials.

Material Duplication for SSF and Hardcore Players

What if you’re playing SSF (Solo Self-Found) or hardcore, and you don’t want to trade? No problem. There are still ways to gather materials efficiently, but it’ll require a bit more effort.

One of the best ways to gather boss materials in SSF is by doing tributes. You can find these by defeating bosses in The Pit and other high-tier areas. If you’re part of a group that runs these tributes efficiently, you’ll be able to farm materials quickly and without the hassle of trading with others.

The Worst Farming Strategies to Avoid

Now that we've covered the best farming methods, let’s discuss the worst ones—the strategies that will just waste your time and leave you feeling frustrated. These methods should be avoided at all costs.

Hell Tides: A Waste of Time

While Hell Tides used to be a viable farming method, they’re downright terrible now. Sure, you might get a few souls, but the payoff just isn’t worth the time you spend farming these areas. Hell Tides are significantly worse than other farming methods like normal nightmare dungeons or even hordes.

Nightmare Dungeons Without Strong Rooms

Nightmare dungeons are another farming method that needs to be avoided unless you’re farming specific items, like gems. The rewards are not nearly as good as what you get from strong rooms, and the risk-to-reward ratio isn’t worth it. You’re much better off grinding hordes or going for escalating nightmare dungeons that contain strong rooms.

Long Pit Runs (for XP)

If you’re doing long pit runs for experience, you’re wasting your time. These runs are only useful if you need to upgrade your glyphs. When it comes to farming XP, stick to the sweet spot for your build, which is usually around Pit 65–70. Going too high in the pit tier actually reduces your experience gains, as enemy health scales much faster than XP. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that going for high-level pits will make a huge difference in your XP per hour.

Final Thoughts: Efficiency Is Key

By now, you should have a good grasp of how to farm materials quickly and effectively in Diablo 4 Season 9. The secret lies in focusing on high-reward, low-time activities like strong room spamming, escalating nightmare dungeons, and legion events while avoiding the activities that simply aren’t worth your time, like Hell Tides or long pit runs.

Remember, farming materials is all about maximizing your time and being efficient. Whether you’re in hardcore mode, doing SSF, or simply looking to boost your gear in regular gameplay, the strategies above will give you everything you need to stay ahead of the curve in Diablo 4 Season 9.

If you have any other materials or activities you’re unsure about, drop a comment below and I’ll help you find the best farming spots. And always remember: group farming can make things even faster—just be sure to kick the slackers if you want to keep things moving at a good pace.

So, what are you waiting for? Get out there, start farming, and show Diablo 4 who’s boss.

FAQ:

1. What is the best way to farm materials in Diablo 4 Season 9?
The most efficient methods are strong room spamming, escalating nightmare dungeons, and participating in legion events.

2. How do strong room spamming farms work?
Use a nightmare sigil with a strong room, teleport to boss layers, and check for strong rooms to clear quickly. Repeat to maximize rewards.

3. What are the best farming spots for forgotten souls?
Legion events and Bile farming are the most effective ways to collect forgotten souls. Legion events also grant veiled crystals.

4. How can I farm efficiently without running out of sigils?
Boss layer spamming is a great strategy for continuous farming without relying too heavily on sigils.

5. What should I avoid while farming in Diablo 4?
Avoid Hell Tides and normal nightmare dungeons without strong rooms. These are inefficient for gathering materials compared to other methods.

6. What if I’m playing SSF or Hardcore and can’t trade?
You can farm boss materials by completing tributes in the pit or other high-tier areas.

7. What’s the optimal pit level for farming XP?
For the best experience, aim for Pit levels around 65-70. Going too high reduces XP efficiency.

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