Dante the Dog – How to Unlock Your Faithful Companion in Diablo 4 Season 9

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Diablo 4’s Season 9, Sins of the Horadrim, doesn’t just bring new builds and endgame systems—it also gives you the chance to recruit Dante, a loyal canine companion who will follow you through Sanctuary and pick up loot like gold and crafting materials. If you're wondering how to unlock Dante, we’ve got your step-by-step guide right here.

🎯 What Is Dante the Pet?

Dante is a special auto-loot companion introduced in Season 9. He’s part of the growing Pet system in Diablo 4, and he’s not just adorable—he’s useful. Once equipped, Dante will automatically collect gold, crafting materials, Aberrant Cinders, and other dropped items, freeing you up to focus on the demon-slaying.

And yes—he’s a very good boy.

Dante the Dog Unlock Guide – Diablo 4 Season 9
🗺️ How to Unlock Dante in Diablo 4 Season 9

✅ Step 1: Progress Through the Seasonal Journey

Season 9's Journey has seven chapters, each with objectives tied to activities like:

  • Completing Strongrooms

  • Unlocking Horadric Spellcraft

  • Defeating Nightmare Dungeon bosses

  • Farming Seasonal Bosses like Duriel or Astaroth

Dante becomes available once you complete Chapter VI: Champion.

💡 You don’t need to finish Chapter VII (Slayer) to get Dante.

✅ Step 2: Claim the Reward

After finishing Chapter VI, open the Season Journey menu and manually claim the Dante reward.

You’ll also earn Favor, resources, Smoldering Ashes, and a major sense of accomplishment.

✅ Step 3: Equip Dante via the Wardrobe

  • Visit any major city’s Wardrobe (Kyovashad, Zarbinzet, etc.)

  • Navigate to the “Pets” tab

  • Select Dante from your available companions

  • You’re all set—he’ll now follow you and scoop up loot automatically

🛠 You can equip Dante on any Seasonal character after unlocking him, no repeat required!

🔥 Why Dante Is So Useful

Dante isn’t just cosmetic—he boosts your efficiency across every phase of the game:

🪙 Faster Looting in:

  • Helltides (pick up Aberrant Cinders without slowing down)

  • Strongrooms (grab gold while fighting elites)

  • Nightmare Dungeons (less backtracking)

  • World Boss Events (less scramble between phases)

🎮 Great for:

  • Casual players who don’t want to micromanage loot

  • Speedrunners trying to stay in motion

  • Gold & XP farmers focused on clearing fast

🐾 Community Reaction

“Dante is the MVP of Season 9. I don’t know how I played without pets before.” – Reddit user u/NightmareNomad

“Dante scooping up my cinders during Helltides is top-tier QoL.” – Maxroll community comment

❓ FAQ: Dante the Pet

Q: Can I unlock Dante after Season 9?
A: No. Dante is a Season 9 exclusive. Unlock him during this season or miss out permanently.

Q: Does Dante attack or fight?
A: No. He is non-combat, strictly a loot-assist companion.

Q: Is he account-wide?
A: Yes—once unlocked, Dante is usable by all your Season 9 characters.

🏁 Final Thoughts

If you’re playing Diablo 4 Season 9 and haven’t met Dante yet, now’s the time. He’s more than just a cosmetic addition—he’s a practical, adorable companion that makes your grind more enjoyable.

🔓 To Summarize:

  • 🎯 Finish Chapter VI of the Seasonal Journey

  • 🐾 Claim Dante via the Journey reward screen

  • 🧥 Equip him through the Wardrobe → Pets tab

  • 💰 Enjoy easier farming with your loyal sidekick!

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So, have you unlocked Dante yet? Let us know how your runs feel with your new furry loot-gatherer by your side.

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