Find out everything you need to know about Infernal Hordes, the new activity coming in Diablo 4 Season 5!
Infernal Compasses
It all starts with an Infernal Compass that grants access to Infernal Hordes. Compasses can be found by killing endgame bosses, Helltides, Nightmare Dungeons, and Whispers. You will receive your first compass from the new Season 5 questline. Compasses drop in the following locations and conditions:
- Tier I – Drops at World Tier 3.
- Tier II – Drops at World Tier 4. Includes Bonus Affixes which increase crafting mats, Legendary and Unique Drop Rates.
- Tier III – Drops at Level 100. Includes Bonus Affixes and Spoils of Greater Equipment.
However, Infernal Compasses can be upgraded to higher tiers (IV to VIII), using Abysall Scrolls.
Infernal Hordes
Once you’ve collected a compass, you can use it to open a portal straight to the Realm of Hatred.
There, you must defeat time-limited waves, lasting 90 seconds each.
Infernal Offer
Upon successfully clearing each wave, the Infernal Offer gives you a choice of 3 different kiss/curse effects that modify your run. For example, the Elite damage will be increased, but Elites will grant more Burning Aether.
Infernal Offers provide you with a chance to increase the difficulty of your run to earn more Burning Aether.
Burning Aether
Burning Aether is the currency you collect from slaying Aether Fiends and Aether Lords, or by destroying Soulspires and Aetheric Masses. It is used at the end of a successful Infernal run to unlock Spoils of Hell.
Battle Fell Priests
When you survive all the Infernal Hordes, it is time to defeat the Fell Council. There will be 5 council members in total, and every time you face the boss, there will be 3 different members to fight you, ensuring your fights are never the same.
Once defeated, you can spend your Burning Aether on the Spoils of Hell.
Spoils of Hell
When your Infernal run is successful, you can use the accumulated Burning Aether to unlock Spoils of Hell. There are multiple spoils available when you complete your run: These include:
- Spoils of Equipment;
- Spoils of Materials;
- Spoils of Gold;
- Spoils of Greater Equipment (Guarantees an item with a Greater Affix).
Infernal Hordes Run
Rob has completed Tier VIII, the highest difficulty of Infernal Hordes on the PTR and here is a video showcasing a sample run!
