Best Way to Clear Strongrooms Fast in Diablo 4

Strongrooms are one of the newest additions to Diablo 4 Season 9, but many players are still figuring out how they work, and how to clear them fast.

A recent Reddit thread has gathered some great advice from players who have tested different strategies. Here is a breakdown of what works best!

You can also take a look at the original post here:

Pillars vs. Shrines: What Is the Difference?

One of the biggest questions was: what is the point of pillars and shrines? When you enter a Strongroom, once you are inside the actual zone you have a timer and can run around completing either Shrines or Pillars. The game does not really tell you which one does what exactly, so here is a quick recap:

• Pillars = Spawn enemies AND drop attunement orbs (needed to level up the room).
• Shrines = Only spawn more enemies. Good for density, but no direct progression.

The result of this is: in solo play, just go for pillars. You will easily hit max level (Tier 6) as long as you kill quickly. In co-op, one player can handle pillars while others clear shrines to speed things up. You can only have one active Pillar at a time anyway, so while half the party takes care of Pillars, the other half can run around clearing shrines.

Which Buffs Should You Choose?

When you first enter a Strongroom, you can pick between multiple “buffs” for your room, and yes, some do seem to be a bit better than others:

• More Ambushes pillar: A top pick. It spawns a ton of enemies and helps fill the attunement bar faster.
• Demon Boss (T3+): Also great. It gives you a full level instantly when triggered.
• Avoid pillars with negative effects (like weakened resistances or damage downs). They are not worth the hassle.

Keep in mind that early choices do not really matter once you are well-geared. Just focus on killing mobs quickly and choosing the high-density options.

Fastest Clear Strategy

• Focus on pillars first, they will allow you to progress through Room Tiers faster.
• Only activate shrines if you are in a group or want extra mobs.
• With a strong AoE build, you can hit max attunement without doing much else. Just kill everything fast.
• Do not stress over every room choice. Strongrooms are more about speed and clearing than long-term planning.

With these small tips, you should be able to clear those little Strongrooms rather fast! For more information on the system itself, you can also check out our in-depth guide: