Boss farming in Diablo 4 Season 8 is the best way to target powerful gear efficiently. Each boss has a fixed loot table, including class-specific Uniques and exclusive items you won’t find anywhere else. If you’re looking to optimize your build or chase rare drops, knowing which boss to farm saves time and resources.
This guide breaks down every boss, where to summon them, what materials you need, and exactly what they can drop. From early loot grinds to Uber Uniques, everything you need is here.
Lord Zir – Fractured Peaks
Lord Zir is a blood-themed boss summoned in World Tier 4. You need 9x Exquisite Blood, dropped during Helltides from Tortured Offerings and bosses. Zir drops defensive and Necromancer-aligned Uniques, with some overlap into Sorcerer gear.
Location: Fractured Peaks
Summon Requirement: 9x Exquisite Blood
Loot Focus: Necromancer, tank builds, general Uniques
| Item | Class | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Artisan’s Cuirass | Necromancer | Chest Armor |
| Deathless Visage | Necromancer | Helm |
| Razorplate | All Classes | Chest Armor |
| Blood Moon Breeches (Exclusive) | All Classes | Pants |
| Lidless Wall | Necro/Sorc | Shield |
Grigoire – Dry Steppes
Grigoire is summoned using 5x Living Steel, collected from Helltide Tortured Gifts. He’s located in Dry Steppes and drops powerful Barbarian and Rogue items, especially physical and lightning-themed Uniques.
Location: Dry Steppes
Summon Requirement: 5x Living Steel
Loot Focus: Barb/Rogue DPS, sustain, utility
| Item | Class | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Temerity | Rogue/Barbarian | Pants |
| Battle Trance | Barbarian/Druid | Amulet |
| Black River | Necromancer | Scythe |
| Gohr’s Devastating Grips | Barbarian | Gloves |
| Hellhammer | Barbarian | 2H Mace |
| Fields of Crimson | Barbarian | Sword |
Varshan – Malignant Burrow
Varshan ties into the seasonal system and is summoned with crafted Invokers using Malignant Hearts. His loot overlaps with Lord Zir but includes poison and minion-based Uniques.
Location: Malignant Burrow
Summon Requirement: Invokers (crafted from Malignant Ichor)
Loot Focus: Minion builds, poison, hybrid caster-melee setups
| Item | Class | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Flesh-Rending Aspect | Druid | Gloves |
| Ring of the Sacrilegious Soul | Necromancer | Ring |
| Lidless Wall | Necro/Sorc | Shield |
| Flickerstep | Rogue | Boots |
| Tibault’s Will | All Classes | Pants |
Beast in the Ice – Glacial Fissure
To summon this cold-themed boss, craft a Glacial Fissure Sigil using 9x Distilled Fear, which drop from Tier 30+ Nightmare Dungeons. The loot is frost and control-oriented, perfect for Sorcerers and Rogues.
Location: Glacial Fissure
Summon Requirement: 9x Distilled Fear + Key
Loot Focus: Freeze builds, chill bonuses, CC-enhanced gear
| Item | Class | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Iceheart Brais | Sorcerer | Pants |
| Frostburn | Sorcerer | Gloves |
| Penitent Greaves | All Classes | Boots |
| Ring of the Ravenous | Rogue | Ring |
| Ring of Starless Skies | All Classes | Ring |
Duriel – Gaping Crevasse (Uber Uniques)
Duriel is the final boss you’ll target if you’re chasing Uber Uniques. Summoning him requires 2x Exquisite Blood, 2x Living Steel, and a Mucus-Slick Egg, crafted at the Pestilent Altar. He’s found in Kehjistan and only accessible in World Tier 4.
Duriel has a low drop chance for Uber Uniques but is the only source for them.
Location: Kehjistan (Gaping Crevasse)
Summon Requirement: 2x Exquisite Blood, 2x Living Steel, 1x Mucus-Slick Egg
Loot Focus: Uber Uniques only
| Item | Class | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Harlequin Crest (Shako) | All Classes | Helm |
| Andariel’s Visage | All Classes | Helm |
| Doombringer | Rogue/Barbarian | Sword |
| The Grandfather | Barbarian | 2H Sword |
| Melted Heart of Selig | Druid/Sorcerer | Amulet |
| Ahavarion, Spear of Lycander | Sorcerer | Staff |
Harbinger of Hatred – Domain of Mephisto
The Harbinger of Hatred is a formidable boss introduced in the Vessel of Hatred expansion. Found in the Domain of Mephisto, this boss requires 3x Abhorrent Hearts to access its hoard. Notably, the Harbinger offers a higher chance of dropping Mythic Uniques compared to other bosses.
Location: Harbinger’s Den
Summon Requirement: 3x Abhorrent Hearts
Loot Focus: Mythic Uniques, class-agnostic gear
| Item | Class | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tibault’s Will | All Classes | Pants |
| Flickerstep | All Classes | Boots |
| Godslayer Crown | All Classes | Helm |
| Tassets of the Dawning Sky | All Classes | Pants |
| Penitent Greaves | All Classes | Boots |
| Mother’s Embrace | All Classes | Ring |
| Fists of Fate | All Classes | Gloves |
Urivar – Fields of Judgement
Urivar, the leader of the Burnt Knights, is another boss from the Vessel of Hatred expansion. Accessible in the Fields of Judgement, players need 12x Judicator’s Masks to open his hoard. Urivar drops a mix of class-specific and general Uniques, including several new items introduced in Season 8.
Location: Fields of Judgement
Summon Requirement: 12x Judicator’s Masks
Loot Focus: Spiritborn gear, new class-specific Uniques
| Item | Class | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Locran’s Talisman | All Classes | Amulet |
| Yen’s Blessing | All Classes | Ring |
| Paingorger’s Gauntlets | All Classes | Gloves |
| Godslayer Crown | All Classes | Helm |
| Tassets of the Dawning Sky | All Classes | Pants |
| Temerity | All Classes | Pants |
| Penitent Greaves | All Classes | Boots |
| Frostburn | All Classes | Gloves |
Fell Council – Infernal Hordes
The Fell Council is encountered at the end of the Infernal Hordes activity. Unlike other bosses, they are not summoned traditionally but are the final challenge after surviving waves of enemies in the Infernal Hordes. Defeating them guarantees a Unique drop, with loot scaling based on the Torment level.
Location: Infernal Hordes (various locations)
Summon Requirement: Completion of Infernal Hordes waves
Loot Focus: Infernal Hordes Uniques, dungeon loot
| Item | Class | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Crown of Lucion | All Classes | Helm |
| Endurant Faith | All Classes | Chest Armor |
| Locran’s Talisman | All Classes | Amulet |
| Rakanoth’s Wake | All Classes | Boots |
Andariel – Hanged Man’s Hall
Andariel, the Maiden of Anguish, is a Greater Lair Boss introduced in Season 8. To access her hoard, players must collect 3x Pincushioned Dolls. Andariel shares a loot table with Duriel, offering a higher chance for Mythic Uniques.
Location: Hanged Man’s Hall
Summon Requirement: 3x Pincushioned Dolls
Loot Focus: Mythic Uniques, class-specific gear
| Item | Class | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shattered Vow | All Classes | Amulet |
| Shroud of False Death | All Classes | Chest Armor |
| Heir of Perdition | All Classes | Ring |
| Tyrael’s Might | All Classes | Chest Armor |
| Banished Lord’s Talisman | All Classes | Amulet |
| Soulbrand | All Classes | Chest Armor |
| X’Fal’s Corroded Signet | All Classes | Ring |
| Tibault’s Will | All Classes | Pants |
Shared Unique Pool (All Bosses Except Duriel)
Most bosses share a loot pool with non-exclusive Uniques that can drop in any run. These are still extremely valuable and build-defining.
| Item | Class | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Razorplate | All Classes | Chest Armor |
| Penitent Greaves | All Classes | Boots |
| Frostburn | Sorcerer | Gloves |
| Tibault’s Will | All Classes | Pants |
| Flickerstep | Rogue | Boots |
| Ring of Starless Skies | All Classes | Ring |
