Diablo 4's Infernal Hordes introduces a challenging new mode that combines the intense difficulty of roguelike bullet hell games with the dark, demon-infested world of Sanctuary. Here's a comprehensive guide to navigating Infernal Hordes, including how to access them, what to expect, and how to maximize your rewards.

How To Access Infernal Hordes

1. Requirements:

World Tier 3 or Higher: To access Infernal Hordes, you must have completed the main story questline and Capstone Dungeons to reach World Tier 3.

Quest Access: You will receive the quest "The Eyes of the Enemy" upon entering World Tier 3. Completing this quest grants you the Infernal Compass needed to enter Infernal Hordes.

2. Available Realms:

Seasonal and Eternal Realms: Infernal Hordes are accessible in both Seasonal and Eternal Realms as long as you've met the World Tier 3 requirement.

Understanding Infernal Hordes

1. Difficulty Tiers:

Range: Difficulty spans from Tier 1 to Tier 8.

Tier 1: Enemies start at level 60.

Tier 8: Enemies reach level 200.

Waves: Higher Tiers feature more waves, up to a maximum of 10 waves.

2. Gameplay Mechanics:

Waves of Enemies: You face increasingly difficult waves of enemies. Each wave's intensity escalates with the Tier level.

Fell Council: At the end of each run, you confront the Fell Council, corrupted Priests. The number of waves before facing the Council increases with difficulty.

Rewards and Incentives

1. Infernal Offers:

Boons and Banes: After each wave, you can select from three random boons and banes. These choices modify the difficulty and the rewards.

Stacking Offers: These effects stack throughout the run, influencing both the difficulty and potential rewards.

2. Spoils of Hell's Chests:

• Burning Aether: Collected throughout the run, used to open Spoils of Hell's Chests at the end.

• Chest Types:
  
  

       Spoils of Equipment: Can contain Legendary, Unique, or Mythic Unique gear with a chance of Greater Affixes.

       Spoils of Greater Equipment: Guarantees Greater Affix Rolls in gear.

3. Revives and Stakes:

Limited Revives: You have a finite number of revives. Running out means your character is lost to the ether of Hell.

Upgrading and Farming

1. Upgrading Difficulty:

Abyssal Scrolls: Use Abyssal Scrolls to increase the difficulty of Infernal Hordes. Similar to Nightmare dungeons, these scrolls are essential for ramping up the challenge.

2. Farming for Materials:

Infernal Compasses: Obtain from chests in Helltides, Whisper Bounties, or by completing Nightmare Dungeons and the Pit.

Abyssal Scrolls: These are no longer available from salvaging compasses. Instead, farm them from Helltide mystery chests or as loot from Material spoils in Infernal Hordes.

Diablo 4 Items and Gold Management

1. Item Acquisition:

Focus on High-Tier Loot: Prioritize Diablo 4 items with Legendary, Unique, or Mythic Unique qualities from Spoils of Equipment.

Crafting Materials: Collect materials for crafting and enhancing gear to optimize your build.

2. Gold Management:

Efficient Farming: Participate in Infernal Hordes and other high-yield activities to gather Diablo 4 gold and valuable loot.

Smart Spending: Invest gold in critical upgrades and crafting materials to enhance your gear and overall gameplay.

3. Trading and Selling:

Market Value: Utilize the in-game economy to trade or sell items for additional gold. Focus on high-value items to maximize returns.

With these insights, you'll be well-prepared to tackle the Infernal Hordes in Diablo 4's latest update. Embrace the challenge, reap the rewards, and conquer the legions of hell with efficiency and strategy!