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Like older entries in theDiablofranchise,Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatredbrings back the classicTormentdifficulty system. Replacing the World Tier mechanic, the new leveling system will allow players to start at Normal or Hard difficulty and increase after completing milestones in-game. Torment will enable players topush into even further difficultieswith more lucrative rewards, such as better gear and glyph upgrades.
Once a player reaches level 60, they can delve into thePit of Artificers. Similar to Rifts inDiablo 3, players can push further and further into the Pit to test the absolute limit of their builds. Upon reaching certain levels in the pit, higher Torment difficulties will unlock and increase the challenge.
Diablo 4’s Torment Difficulty, Explained
What Changes With Torment Levels
Starting in Torment I,Ancestral andMythic Unique Itemswill now begin to drop. These items will always have aminimum of one greater affixand drop at themaximum item level of 800. All other items can only go up to level 750.
Tormented Bosseswill now also be available in the Torment levels, with Torment I bossesdropping better itemsand increasing each level. In higher Torment tiers, you’ll also earnmore Gem Fragmentsto level up your gem tier even faster.
Unlocking Torment Difficulty In Diablo 4
How To Progress In The Pit
Once at level 60, players can begin to challenge thePit of Artificers, also known as “The Pit.” This dungeon can be found in Cerrigar, Scosglen, by interacting with the obelisk, similar to activating Greater Rifts in New Tristram inDiablo 3. This dungeon features randomized layouts and enemies, with each attempt providing a new experience.
In order to start a new Pit run, players will need to providethree Artificer’s Stones. These items can be obtained through various events and challenges in the game, such asHelltides,Tree of Whisper caches, andWorld Boss events. Once you have three stones, you can now activate the Pit and choose a level.
To increase levels in the Pit, you must complete the dungeons within fifteen minutes. The faster you complete the run,the more levels you’ll unlock. There are a total of150 levels, with each new level providing better rewards.
Previously, glyph improvements were only possible inDiablo 4’s Nightmare Dungeons. However, Nightmare Dungeons rewarded players with exploration and were a time-consuming method of leveling glyphs. Now,glyphs are leveled via Pit runs, allowing for faster progression.
For every 20 levelsof difference between the Pit tier and glyph rank, anadditional bonus upgrade will be available. This will allow players to more quickly catch up low-leveled glyphs.
Torment difficulty levels unlock throughcompleting higher levels of The Pit, either solo or in a group. Each time you progress through a new threshold level of The Pit, you can increase the difficulty to the next highest Torment level.
Once you’ve reached Torment IV, you can continue grinding for the highest possiblerewards inDiablo 4: Vessel of Hatred. Further Pit levels will continue to increase the challenge and allow you to unlock the maximum level gear and items to perfect your build.
