Dungeons play a crucial role in the gameplay loop of Diablo 4, offering players a consistent source of gold and experience to explore. However, not all dungeons are created equal, and a newly released tier list reveals the best dungeons for farming. The focus of this list is on Nightmare Dungeons, a key endgame activity that is essential for players looking to reach the current level caps and acquire top-tier loot to take on formidable bosses. While the game boasts approximately 150 dungeons at launch, only 22 have the potential to become Nightmare Dungeons. As the tier list demonstrates, some of these dungeons are more lucrative for repeat runs than others.
Diablo 4 is the latest installment in Blizzard's beloved action RPG series, immersing players once again in the world of Sanctuary. Set fifty years after the events of Diablo 3, the game reintroduces Lilith, one of Sanctuary's creators, alongside the angel Inarius. Lilith seeks to bring an end to the eternal conflict between demons and angels. Players assume the role of The Wanderer, a warrior caught up in Lilith's schemes, and embark on a mission to thwart her plans before she conquers the Burning Hells and redirects her focus toward reclaiming Sanctuary.
The dungeons scattered across Sanctuary play a crucial role in helping players prepare for their encounter with Lilith. These dungeons offer valuable XP, gold, and loot, allowing players to build their character into a formidable warrior. Players who are focused on the endgame often choose to run Nightmare Dungeons in order to reach the level caps before the start of Diablo 4's first season of new content. Among these high-difficulty dungeons, certain ones stand out as particularly efficient sources of XP. A tier list created by user ThatJumpyJumpS on the Diablo subreddit outlines which dungeons players should prioritize.
According to the list, the dungeons with Nightmare Sigils available to consume are excellent options for farming, particularly the S-Tier dungeons: Blind Burrows, Aldurwood, Guulrahn Canals, Champion's Demise, Earthen Wound, and Onyx. The majority of the dungeons fall under the A-Tier, including Crusader's Cathedral, Cultist's Refuge, Abandoned Mineworks, Maulwood, Kor Dragan Barracks, Maugan's Works, Sunken Ruins, and Raethwind Wilds. The B-Tier dungeons are considered decent farming sources and include Lost Archives, Whispering Plains, Zenith, Serpent's Lair, and Demon's Wake. On the other hand, the F-Tier dungeons should be avoided as they are not as productive for farming. These dungeons are Dark Ravine, Prison of Caldeum, and Black Asylum.
JumpyJump's list states that additional dungeons will be continuously added in every subsequent season, starting with Season One around mid-July. The significance of Nightmare Dungeons, in particular, will be emphasized as Diablo 4 mandates players to create a new character at the start of each season. Diablo 4 is currently accessible on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.