Season 10 of Diablo 4 is here, and just like every new season, players are asking the same question: What’s the best way to get the strongest gear? With multiple Greater Affixes (GAs), powerful Aspects, and the coveted Mythic items, there are plenty of paths forward—but only a few are truly worth your time.
Let’s break down the best ways to acquire top-tier items in Season 10, whether you’re a grinder, a trader, or someone hunting for Mythics.
Trading: Still the #1 Way to Get Gear
Let’s get this out of the way early: if you want the fastest and most reliable way to gear up, trading is king.
Websites like MMOexp remain the community’s go-to hubs. You can use the filters to find the exact item or Aspect you need, and trade Diablo 4 gold for the perfect piece.
- Look for active traders: a green indicator means they’re online. Red doesn’t always mean offline, but active players are much faster to respond.
- Currency = Gold: most players trade in gold, so you’ll likely need to sell your runes, unwanted gear, or extra Aspects to build up your balance.
- Aspects are huge: perfect-rolled Aspects, especially on builds like Hydra Sorc or Pulverize Druid, can sell for billions of gold. Don’t sleep on them.
The bottom line? Farming a 4GA item is a nightmare. Trading allows you to skip the grind and get exactly what you need, when you need it.
Farming Methods: Best Seasonal Activities
Not everyone wants to rely on trade. If you prefer playing the game and hunting your upgrades, here are the strongest farming routes in Season 10:
- Strongholds (Strong Rooms)
Introduced in Season 9, Strongholds are now one of the best places to grind for high-value loot. On Tormented IV difficulty, these reward tons of Legendaries with a solid shot at Greater Affixes.
- The Pit
The Pit is primarily used to level up Glyphs, but climbing higher increases drop quality. Good for progression, but not as reliable for specific loot farming.
- Helltide Chests
Target farming is limited in Diablo 4, but Helltide chests are your closest option.
- Weapons & Jewelry chests give the best value, since these slots are rarer and harder to roll well.
- Armor chests are cheaper, but less impactful long term.
- Whisper Rewards
Turning in Grim Favors at the Tree of Whispers is another efficient way to farm. Opt for weapon and jewelry caches over armor whenever possible.
- The Undercity
Tributes in the Undercity offer Greater Affix gear and runes. While not the most consistent method, it’s one of the better ways to target runes for Mythic crafting.
Mythics: The Endgame Grind
If you’re chasing purple Mythic items, trading won’t help you—Mythics are account-bound.
The only real method is to farm Tormented bosses:
- Always run these on Tormented IV for the highest drop chance.
- Do them in groups to speed things up.
- Skip Andariel unless you’re specifically hunting her drops—her fight takes too long.
You’ll also need Sparks and Runes to craft Mythics. Sparks are only earned through personal farming (Season Journey, Bounty Board, killing Uber Lilith, or salvaging Mythics). Runes, however, can be traded, making them a crucial currency piece.
Be prepared: farming Mythics takes hundreds of boss runs. It’s a grind, but it’s the only way.
Amulets: The True Pain Point
Every ARPG has that one slot that makes you pull your hair out. In Diablo 4, it’s Amulets.
- Already rare drops.
- Huge stat ranges.
- Costs more Obols to gamble.
- Triple-passive or Greater Affix Amulets are insanely unlikely.
If you’re hunting for a “god amulet,” brace yourself.
Boss Loot Tables: Target Farming Uniques
If you’re hunting a specific Unique, you’ll want to reference the boss loot table cheat sheet. Each boss has its own drop pool:
- Example: Echo of Varshan drops class-specific Uniques along with generics like Frostburn.
- Andariel and Duriel drop high-value Amulets.
- Baal is the most popular boss since he lets you pick from multiple loot pools.
Knowing which boss drops your target Diablo IV items is essential to avoid wasted time.
Final Thoughts
At the end of the day, Diablo 4 Season 10 offers multiple ways to gear up, but the reality hasn’t changed much:
- Trading is the fastest and easiest path.
- Tormented Boss farming is mandatory for Mythics.
- Strongholds, Helltide, and Whispers are the best in-game loot farms if you want to grind.
- Amulets will ruin your sanity.
So, decide your playstyle: do you want to grind endlessly and hope for RNG, or leverage trading to secure your best-in-slot in minutes? Either way, the path to god-tier gear is clear—just be ready for the grind.
