Diablo IV returns to a grim Sanctuary where Lilith stirs old horror across a shared open world. You pick one of five classes, chase loot through dungeons and seasonal events, then funnel power into Paragon boards that push your build into the endgame. Seasons reset progress but add fresh mechanics every few months.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key synergies |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Kyovashad
Key resources: Crafting access, Wardrobe, vendor refresh Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Wand upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Fractured Peaks
Key resources: Altars of Lilith, early Aspects, Cathedral dungeon Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Wand upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Dry Steppes
Key resources: Renown chests, Aspect dungeons, Stronghold clears Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Wand upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Hawezar
Key resources: High-density Nightmare Dungeons, unique drops Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Two-Handed Sword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Nahantu
Key resources: Spiritborn unlock, Citadel co-op, Runewords Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Two-Handed Sword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Kyovashad to Fractured Peaks)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Wand once accessible
Mid Game (Dry Steppes)
- Push Wand to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Two-Handed Sword
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Hawezar to Nahantu)
- Max out Two-Handed Sword. This is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment: Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials: Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear: Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Dry Steppes farming: This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early: Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Extract a powerful Aspect from any drop and imprint it onto better gear, the Codex saves the best you find.
- Farm Dry Steppes during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build. Some classes farm faster in certain areas
More Diablo IV Guides
- Diablo IV Diablo IV Overview
- Diablo IV Best Builds
- Diablo IV Tier List
- Diablo IV Walkthrough
- Diablo IV Beginner's Guide
- Diablo IV Tips & Tricks
- Diablo IV Weapons Guide
- Diablo IV Combat Guide
- Diablo IV Boss Guide
- Diablo IV Maps & Locations
- Diablo IV Classes & Characters
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