With Season 6: The Season of Hatred, the Infernal Hordes game mode has returned with some exciting changes. This guide covers everything you need to know about how to unlock it, acquire the required Infernal Compasses, navigate the mechanics, and maximize your rewards.

How to Unlock Infernal Hordes

To unlock Infernal Hordes:

Reach Torment I difficulty by progressing through the Pit of the Artificers.

After reaching this level, you'll unlock a new questline: The Eyes of the Enemy.

This quest follows Locran, who investigates increased demonic activity.

Completing this short quest unlocks Infernal Hordes, allowing you to dive into this challenging game mode.

How to Get Infernal Compasses

Infernal Compasses are essential to start Infernal Hordes runs. Here's how to acquire them:

1.Endgame Activities

Helltides, Nightmare Dungeons, and Tree of Whispers activities can reward Infernal Compasses.

The difficulty of the compasses scales with your World Level, meaning you'll get better compasses as you progress to higher difficulties.

2.Realmwalker Events & Seething Opal of Torment

Participate in Realmwalker events and use a Seething Opal of Torment to boost the drop chance for Infernal Compasses, Boss Summoning Items, and Artificer Stones.

Infernal Hordes Game Mode Overview

Infernal Hordes works similarly to its earlier iterations but with some fresh tweaks in Season 6.

Waves of Enemies: Fight through increasing waves, facing harder enemies as you progress.

1.Infernal Offerings

Between waves, you'll select Infernal Offerings that modify the game positively or negatively.

Positive choices can provide buffs, but negative ones can increase enemy difficulty—and enhance rewards.

2.Limited Revives

Be cautious, as you'll only have a limited number of revives during each Infernal Hordes run.

3.Burning Aether Currency

As you fight, you'll earn Burning Aether, which can be spent after the run to unlock rewards and Spoils of Hell.

Burning Aether also provides a chance to obtain new Uniques and Legendaries.

The Fell Council - Boss Mechanics

The final wave of Infernal Hordes pits you against The Fell Council, a group of five powerful priests with unique abilities.

Fight 3 Random Members:

Each time you enter an Infernal Hordes run, 3 out of the 5 Fell Council members will be selected at random.

As the fight progresses, the priests frenzy, increasing their attack power and abilities the closer you get to defeating them.

Infernal Hordes Rewards

Upon completing the Infernal Hordes run, you'll earn Burning Aether to unlock Spoils of Hell. Each Spoils offers different rewards:

1.Spoils of Greater Equipment (200 Aether)

Contains high-end gear with Greater Affixes for improved character builds.

2.Spoils of Material (Remaining Aether)

Provides crafting materials for upgrading your gear.

3.Spoils of Gold (Remaining Aether)

Rewards a large amount of Diablo 4 gold to fund gear upgrades and reroll affixes.

Note:

You can only open Spoils of Greater Equipment first. Afterward, you must choose between Materials or Gold based on your remaining Aether.

Aim to gather as much Burning Aether per run to unlock all the chests you want!

Tips for Infernal Hordes Success

1.Focus on Infernal Offerings

Choosing positive offerings may make fights easier but result in fewer rewards. Consider riskier offerings for better loot.

2.Use Seething Opal of Torment

Boost your chances of getting Infernal Compasses and Artificer Stones to maintain a steady flow of Infernal Hordes runs.

3.Farm Nightmare Dungeons and Helltides

These activities drop high-quality Diablo 4 items and materials, making them perfect for preparing for tough Infernal Hordes encounters.

4.Upgrade Gear Efficiently

Use your gold and crafting materials wisely—reroll affixes at the Occultist to maximize your build's potential.

Conclusion

The Infernal Hordes game mode is a thrilling challenge in Season 6: Season of Hatred. With the right preparation and strategy, you can overcome the Fell Council and earn valuable Uniques, Legendaries, and Greater Affixes. Focus on farming Infernal Compasses through endgame activities and optimize your Burning Aether usage to maximize your rewards. Good luck, and may the spoils of Hell be yours!

MMOexp Diablo 4 Team