When reaching endgame in Diablo 4, players aim to acquire the best possible gear available in the game. There are a few secrets to obtaining top-tier gear like a few unique named mobs scattered throughout Sanctuary, found in specific locations, that have a chance to drop items with a higher Item Power level.
These Rare items can be upgraded like any other Rare (yellow) item, but at a much lower cost compared to others. They usually come with specific stats, and are highly valuable for players seeking the highest Item Power level, as they can be transformed into Legendaries.
In this guide, we will cover each zone and the corresponding enemies that can be found there. We will also provide detailed information about the items they drop.
It is worth noting that these unique rare Elites have higher health and deal more damage than normal Elites. They also provide more XP. Defeating them not only poses a challenge but also contributes to in-game challenges such as the Poacher and Trophy Hunter challenges.
The Item Power level range of these Rare items varies based on your character’s level when you defeat the Elite, as well as the world tier you play in. You can obtain the item each time you defeat the enemy, and can replace it with a higher Item Power level version as you level up.
Additionally, it is important to remember that the Item Power level will vary with each drop. Therefore, it may be necessary to defeat the enemy multiple times to obtain the desired Item Power level.
Remember to verify the location on the map by referring to the marked area. This step is important because, in some screenshots, the mouse cursor may be hovering over a different spot on the map, so the area name (at the top) may not be relevant. Instead, focus on the highlighted area.
This list includes all rare mobs in Sanctuary’s five base zones. Their location has not changed; however, this guide does not include new rare mobs that might be found within the new Vessel of Hatred Zone: Nahantu, as we do not yet know if there are special rare mobs or where their location is.
Fractured Peaks
There are 4 very rare enemies in total that can be found throughout the Fractured Peaks zone.
Two-Handed Staff (for Sorcerer)
Staff of Elemental Command
– Damage to Crowd Controlled Enemies
– Lightning Damage
– Fire Damage
– Cold Damage
Dropped by: Corlin Hulle
Characteristics: Fire and duplication Sorcerer. The NPC will summon two clones that also shoot fire.
Location: Seat of the Heavens
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Mace (for Barbarian)
Mace of Blazing Furor
– Overpower Damage
– Damage to Burning Enemies
– Damage while Bererking
– Overpower Damage
(yes, twice +% Overpower Damage)
Dropped by: Osgar Reede
Characteristics: Huge, tanky NPC with a Mace that shoots fire at players.
Location: The Pallid Glade
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Ring
Ring of Splintered Wood
– Lightning Resistance
– Poison Resistance
– Critical Strike Damage
– Damage to Close Enemies
Dropped by: Rotsplinter
Characteristics: Huge Tree that inflicts poison damage and spawns poison spiders, leaving acid on the ground.
Location: The Pallid Glade
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Sword
Darkblade
– Critical Strike Damage
– Shadow Damage
– Increased Damage dealt to Enemies that are affected by Shadow Damage
Dropped by: Sir Lynna
Characteristics: Big Knight with a shield, dealing heavy shadow damage, and summoning copies of himself.
Location: Frigid Expanse, North of Kyovashad
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Scosglen
There are 4 very rare enemies in total that can be found throughout the Scosglen zone.
Amulet
Blind Man’s Bell
– Resistance to All Elements
– Control Impaired Duration Reduction
– Damage Reduction while Injured
– Movement Speed for x seconds after killing an Elite
– Damage after killing an Elite
Dropped by: Blind Odwyn
Characteristics: Blind Vampire that will only spawn after the player killed surrounding enemies.
Location: The Shrouded Moors
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Pants (for Druid)
Manhunter’s Breeches
– While Injured, your potion also grants Movement Speed for x seconds
– Ranks of Rabies
– Damage after killing an Elite
– Healing Received
Dropped by: Garbhan Ennai
Characteristics: The Butcher of Cerrigar. He will only spawn at night, inflicting Vampiric, and multiple other status effects, as well as transforming into a Werewolf once he lost half his health (bar).
Location: The Downs
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Gloves (for Sorcerer)
Outcast’s Handwraps
– Fire Damage over time
– Ranks of Incinerate
– Lucky Hit: up to % Chance to Slow
Dropped by: Gaspar Stillbian
Characteristics: Probably the only friendly enemy players will encounter. He is a Monk who refuses to fight, but he can be attacked and killed.
Location: Highland Wilds
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Ring (for Necromancer)
Blood-Cursed Band
– Shadow Resistance
– Poison Resistance
– Damage for 4 seconds after picking up a Blood Orb
– Blood Orb healing
– Damage to Close Enemies
Dropped by: Lord Eonan
Characteristics: Powerful Summoner with lots of Health. Summons Minions during the fight.
Location: Deep Forest (border between Scosglen and Dry Steppes)
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Dry Steppes
There are 4 very rare enemies in total that can be found throughout the Dry Steppes zone.
Two-Handed Sword (for Barbarian)
Infernal Edge
– Critical Strike Damage
– All Stats
– Damage to Injured Enemies
– Lucky Hit: up to a % Chance to Execute Injured Non-Elites
Dropped by: Almunn
Characteristics: The Duke of Shadow. Looks like a big Balrog. Only appears during the night. Has two forms: one Demonic, and one Human called Jebtaa, which appears once the Demonic form is defeated.
Location: The Scarred Coast
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Amulet
Necklace of Inevitability
– Resistance to All Elements
– Critical Strike Chance against Injured Enemies
– Damage Reduction while Injured
– Healing received
Dropped by: Bhotak
Characteristics: Powerful fallen Elite with Waller and Teleport affixes.
Location: Khargai Crags
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Chest
Gur’s Freezing Armor
– Cold Damage
– Cold Resistance
– Thorns
– Damage to Healthy Enemies
Dropped by: Pitiless Gur
Characteristics: Frost Mage that will throw multiple cold enchantments at the player.
Location: Chambatar Ridge
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Helm (for Barbarian)
Bloodspiller’s Helm
– Damage while Berserking
– Ranks of Rupture
– Life on Kill
Dropped by: Zarozar the Mighty
Characteristics: Large tanky warrior.
Location: Untamed Scarps
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Kehjistan
There are 4 very rare enemies in total that can be found throughout the Kehjistan zone.
Focus
Qin’s Captivating Eye
– Cooldown Reduction
– Lucky Hit Chance
– Lucky Hit: up to a % Chance to Slow
– Crowd Control Duration
Dropped by: Qiniel
Characteristics: Players will have to find an NPC called “Priestess Qin” and talk to her multiple times, until she reveals her true form (a Succubus).
Location: Southern Expanse
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Wand
Wand of Abe-Mari
– Lucky Hit Chance
– Intelligence
– Damage to Distant Enemies
– Ultimate Skill Damage
Dropped by: Abe-Mari
Characteristics: Spectral Ghost, emerges from the nearby statue.
Location: Amber Sands
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Ring
Grotesque Loop
– Cold Resistance
– Poison Resistance
– Barrier Generation
– Fortify Generation
– Life on Kill
Dropped by: Faraya Tehl
Location: Amber Sands
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Dagger
Broodmother’s Stinger
– Damage to Close Enemies
– Poison Damage
– Damage Over Time
– Damage to Healthy Enemies
Dropped by: Nine-Eyes
Characteristics: Big Scorpion, easy to spot. Deals heavy poison damage.
Location: Ragged Coastline
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Hawezar
There are 4 very rare enemies in total that can be found throughout the Hawezar zone.
Boots
Captain’s Ragged Boots
– Attacks Reduce Evade’s Cooldown
– Slow Duration Reduced
– Damage Reduction while Injured
– Poison Resistance
Dropped by: Captain Willcock
Characteristics: Skeletal Warrior with a Barrier.
Location: Blightmarsh
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Amulet
Eye of Enkil
– Resistance to All Elements
– Crowd Control Duration
– Damage for x seconds after killing an Elite
– Shrine Buff Duration
Dropped by: Enkil
Characteristics: Big snake-like creature. Look for cultists praying in front of a statue. Approaching it will make the statue come to life, turning into Enkil.
Location: Rotspill Delta
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Ring
Trembling Ring
– Cold Resistance
– Lightning Resistance
– Maximum Life
– Life on Kill
– Life Regeneration while not damaged recently
Dropped by: Trembling Mass
Characteristics: Tanky parasite that repeatedly respawns/revives until permanently defeated.
Location: Fethis Wetlands
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Crossbow (for Rogue)
Haunted Crossbow
– Vulnerable Damage
– Shadow Damage
– Damage to Close Enemies
Dropped by: Renn and Claudia Dayne
Characteristics: First only Renn Dayne will be there, and once he dies, Claudia will appear. Players have to kill both enemies to get loot.
Location: Dismal Foothills
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