Struggling to complete the Nahantu Maiden Massacre Achievement before the Season ends? Here’s the most efficient way to farm Baneful Hearts and summon Blood Maidens in Diablo 4.

The achievement requires killing 666 Blood Maidens in Nahantu and can get very time consuming.
One player on Reddit has discovered an efficient farming method and shared it with the community to farm Baneful Hearts.

Where to Get Baneful Hearts 

As per Blizzard’s official patch notes, Baneful Hearts can drop from the following sources:

• Tortured Gift Chests (Helltide) – ~15% chance
  
•  Hellborne – ~1% chance
  
•  Helltide Assassins – ~1% chance
  
•  World Events – Unconfirmed rate (estimated ~5%)
  
•  World Bosses (Hawezar & Kehjistan Helltide zones) – 100% guaranteed
  
•  Helltide Commander Events – 100% guaranteed
  

But what Blizzard didn’t mention: Helltide Harbingers also drop Baneful Hearts at a decent rate (~15%).

The Best Farming Route: Kehjistan Commander Loop

If you want to guarantee Baneful Heart drops consistently, the best method right now is the Commander Event farming loop in Kehjistan, just north of Gea Kul.

Here’s how it works:

• There are two world event areas north of Gea Kul.
• Each sits in a different map segment, so transitioning between them can cause enemy events to “refresh”.
• These areas frequently spawn Helltide Commander Events—recognizable as:
  • A massive tornado surrounded by cultists
  • A ritual circle summoning hell portals
    

Why this route is so effective:

• Commander Events = Guaranteed Baneful Heart
• Fast clears (~30 seconds with a strong build)
• Harbingers spawn along the route, often dropping more Hearts
• Builds Threat to summon Hellborne
• Earns Cinders to spend on Tortured Gift Chests
• Constant event refreshes = nonstop action

One Loop to Rule Them All

With a smart farming loop and a well-optimized build, the grind for Baneful Hearts becomes much more manageable.
Whether you’re chasing 100% completion or just looking to wrap things up before the season ends, this will make it easier to finish one of the hardest achievements.