Starting out Diablo 4 Season 9 for the first time or returning after a long break can sometimes be not easy! There is a lot of new content, and it can feel overwhelming really fast, especially getting started with endgame content. Thankfully, content creator Fallen Messiah has shared an excellent guide aimed at helping players hit the ground running.
You check out the video if you want some visual guide:
The video is especially useful for new players who have finished the main campaign and want to make the most out of their seasonal experience. Veteran players can still pick up some valuable optimizations and gold-making tricks, however!
Here is a breakdown of the key strategies for leveling, Resplendent Sparks, and gold farming in Season 9.
Fast Experience Farming (XP)
The road from level 1 to endgame does not need to be a slog. You can outline two main paths to level 60, with one clearly faster than the other:
- Levels 1-60
- Standard Leveling: Progress naturally through story and dungeon content.
- Power Leveling: Get carried by higher-level players in Pit 60-70 runs. This method can get you to level 60 in as little as 20-25 minutes.
- Level 60+ Paragon Farming
- Once you hit 60, speed-running Pit 60-70 is the most efficient method for Paragon XP, with runs taking roughly 2 minutes each.
- While Infernal Hordes are an option, they do not match the speed and XP density of optimized Pit runs.
- Pro Tip: Use Sigils with “Forgotten Wisdom”
- This affix causes enemies to drop experience orbs, and upcoming patches are set to buff orb limits, making this even better.
- Combine these orbs with XP wells in dungeons to speed up early Paragon levels dramatically.
How to Farm Resplendent Sparks Efficiently
Resplendent Sparks are essential for crafting best-in-slot items, and in Season 9, you can guarantee one fairly quickly if you follow the right steps.
- The Two Main Spark Methods:
- Random Farm: Defeat Uber Bosses and hope for a drop (very very low chance).
- Guaranteed Method (Recommended): Use the Season Reputation Track, which offers a Spark via a Resplendent Cache at Tier 18.
- Reputation Method Explained:
- Power Level to 60 (see above).
- Gear up with:
- Pit boss loot.
- Basic enchants and tempering.
- Low-level gems to cap resistances (start with Fire, then Poison > Lightning > Cold > Shadow).
- Complete the seasonal intro quest to unlock Horadric Knowledge.
- Turn in your Blood Relic to Biona after your first Strongroom.
- Important: skipping this step will prevent rep drops from Infernal Hordes.
- Run Infernal Hordes on Torment IV, preferably with public groups or paid carries.
- Use a defensive build to avoid dying.
- Takes about 3 runs (~1 hour) to reach Tier 18 and unlock the Resplendent Cache.
Once done, claim your guaranteed Spark. From scratch, the entire process takes about 2-3 hours, an incredible value for a best-in-slot item component.
Gold Farming Like a Pro
Gold is king in Diablo 4, and there are a few most effective ways to earn it:
- Loot Trading (RNG-Dependent)
- Sell valuable drops to other players. While profitable, this method depends heavily on luck.
- Offer In-Game Services (Reliable & Lucrative)
- This is where things get creative, and profitable.
- Power Leveling: Once you are geared, offer to carry other players through Pit runs. Many players will pay 1B-1.5B gold per level boost.
- Strongroom Dungeon Services: Turn Strongroom clears into a sellable service:
- Farm seasonal sigils with guaranteed Strongrooms.
- Offer quick clears (especially if the Strongroom spawns near the entrance).
- Advertise on Diablo.trade.
- Charge 1B per run solo, or up to 3B per run with a full party.
- Each run takes just 2-5 minutes, and you can make 10-30B gold per hour with good efficiency.
- To maximize your effectiveness:
- Use fast-clearing builds.
- Prioritize completing the dungeon bar for extra loot.
- Save all seasonal sigils that include guaranteed Strongrooms.
- This is where things get creative, and profitable.
Final Tips and Warnings
- Always complete the seasonal intro quest, or you won’t earn rep from Infernal Hordes.
- When trading or buying services on Diablo.trade, act in good faith. Scams are rare, but caution is wise.
- Avoid manual revives in group content, as it can trigger automated kicks.
Final Thoughts
With just a few hours of investment, even new players can:
- Power level to 60.
- Farm a guaranteed Resplendent Spark.
- Begin making serious gold through services.
This structured approach makes it easy to succeed in Season 9’s Torment IV content, even with minimal gear or experience. It makes Season 9 more approachable, and profitable, than ever.
