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The search for loot never ends in Diablo 4, and Season 4 introduced a familiar endgame mode that many fans of the previous game should love: The Pit. Short for The Pit of Artificers, this activity is designed to test builds by pitting players against waves upon waves of monsters in randomized areas, eventually culminating in a boss battle in the end.
Players can get tons of loot and crafting materials in The Pit, and if you're itching to get some of Diablo 4's rarest items, then these randomly-generated hellscapes are the best places to dive into.
How To Unlock The Pit In Diablo 4
The Pit can be accessed by going through a portal in Cerrigar, which you can open via the strange obelisk in town. However, before you can open the obelisk, you first need to complete the following requirements:
- Reach World Tier 4
- Complete a T46 Nightmare Dungeon
Once you reach Nightmare World Tier in Diablo 4, you'll get a priority quest telling you to complete a Tier 46 Nightmare Dungeon. Once that's done, you'll be able to collect Runeshards from Helltides, Nightmare Dungeons, Whisper bounties, and Legion Events. You need three Runeshards to start a Pit run.
The Pit is very similar to Greater Nephalem Rifts in Diablo 3. The objective is to defeat a boss that only appears once enough monsters have been defeated. A timer will count upward once the run starts, and if it reaches the 15-minute mark, you lose the run. Every time anyone in the team dies, 30 seconds will be added to that clock, shortening the time you have to meet the goal. Die a second and third time, and the penalty goes up to 60 and 90 seconds respectively.
The Pit Rewards In Diablo 4
Successfuly completing a run in The Pit rewards players with the usual shower of loot, including crafting materials and the chance to earn Unique gear. You still earn these even if you fail to beat the run in time.
If you do manage to complete a run within the time limit, you'll also receive the following
- Masterworking materials (Obductite, Ingolith, and Neathiron)
- Stygian Stones
Diablo 4's Masterworking system was added during Season 4 alongside the major loot and gear overhaul. This allows players to further improve the affixes of their items, making it a great way to still get upgrades even after you get your preferred god rolls. However, this is a very expensive process, as not only does it require materials from the Pit, but it also needs ingredients from salvaged gear as well.
Lastly, finishing a Pit run on time will unlock the next playable tier, further increasing the challenge and rewards. The faster you clear, the more tiers you unlock at one. There are 200 tiers in The Pit as of writing, and only the best-built characters will be able to clear them all.
Franchise Diablo System PC , PlayStation , Xbox Platform(s) PC , PS4 , PS5 , Xbox One , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S Released June 6, 2023 X|S Enhanced Yes File Size Xbox Series 84 GB (May 2024) Expand
