Diablo 4 Players Are Speedrunning Pits Faster Than Ever – Here’s How

Speedrunning Pits is still the fastest way in Diablo 4 to farm XP and get closer to Paragon 300. While some complete runs in under 90 seconds, the reality is that many factors– such as dungeon layout, your build, and movement speed– are a factor to how fast a run will be. 

But what’s the best strategy and is the 90-second mark realistic? Let’s break down some of the key points to optimize your Pit runs.

Fastest Pits: Myth or Reality?

No matter who you ask inside the community, you will hear that Pits have to be cleared in less than 2 minutes to make them efficient, but this only works out under specific conditions.
Here’s what matters most:

• Dungeon Layout: Outdoor Areas always allow for better and faster runs, while a crypt/dungeon layout can slow you down significantly.
• Randomness is a Factor: Even the best run can be slowed down due to some bad RNG.
• Building Towards Speed: Make sure to adjust your build! 

If you are aiming to maximize your XP gains you should check out the custom calculator by Sagittarion Gaming. This allows you to precisely calculate how to speedrun Pits in the most efficient way.

The Secrets to Crush Pit Runs

Speedrunning Pits isn’t just about damage—it’s about movement, efficiency, and knowing how to maximize every second. Let’s look at the biggest factors to improve your time: 

• Max Out Movement Speed: 200% movement speed is the baseline for sub-2-minute runs. If you are below that, tweak your gear to achieve it. 
• Be On The Move: Builds that favor doing damage while still being able to move can clear much faster.
• Group Up: Playing with friends will speed up your runs a lot and is also recommended. Splitting up can significantly improve runs, even in the worst dungeon layouts.
• Adjust Your Playstyle: If you’re taking over 2 minutes solo, consider using movement skills, skipping unnecessary fights, and reducing backtracking.
• Use The Right Runeword: The “BacJah” Rune is highly recommended for speed running. Your Evade will turn into a “Teleport” spell.

What Builds Are Dominating Speedruns?

While every build can be build towards speed, some are standing out the most:

1. Lightning Spear Sorcerer: Very mobile and spears are auto-targeting to clear everything around you.
2. Earthquake Barbarian: High AoE, strong burst, and can jump around the Pit with “Leap”.
3. Cataclysm Druid: Massive burst damage and very strong movement capabilities.

If you want to find the best build for your class make sure to check out our Speed Farming Build Tier List!