Season 11 of Diablo 4: Divine Intervention isn’t just another seasonal reset — it’s a full-on rethink of how power progression works in Sanctuary. Core systems like Renown have been overhauled, and game-changing mechanics such as Divine Gifts and Sanctification now sit at the heart of the endgame.
That means one thing: efficiency matters more than ever.
Old seasonal routines are gone. Instead, Season 11 rewards players who follow a focused, intentional progression path through the new Season Rank system. This guide cuts through the noise and gives you a clear, prioritized checklist of the five most important activities you should complete to unlock Season 11’s strongest systems and dominate the endgame without wasting time.
1. Unlock Divine Gifts — The Engine of Seasonal Progression
Your first and most important objective in Season 11 is unlocking Divine Gifts. This system replaces previous seasonal modifiers and acts as the backbone for faster progression across all content.
What to Do & How to Do It
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Start the Seasonal Questline
Create your seasonal character, head to any major city, follow the radiant portal, and speak with Hadriel to begin. -
Hunt the Lesser Evils
Defeat the four new Lesser Evils invading Sanctuary. Each first kill drops a Corrupted Essence. -
Return to Hadriel
Bring each Corrupted Essence to Hadriel at the College of Light to unlock two Divine Gifts per boss.
Why This Is Mandatory
Divine Gifts offer powerful activity-specific bonuses, each with:
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a Corrupted version (harder, baseline rewards)
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a Purified version (strong buffs + double rewards)
From bonus XP and Gold to extra upgrade chances and materials, Divine Gifts dramatically accelerate every other activity on this list.
2. Push Season Ranks to Unlock Purified Divine Gifts
Season 11 replaces the old Seasonal Journey and Renown systems with Season Ranks — now your primary progression track.
What to Do & How to Do It
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Complete Capstone Dungeons
Season Ranks are gated behind fixed-difficulty Capstone Dungeons. While they have suggested levels, difficulty does not scale, meaning skilled builds can clear them early for massive power spikes. -
Follow Season Rank Objectives
Each rank clearly lists its requirements, condensing character progression (skill points, Paragon, unlocks) into a clean seasonal path.
Why This Is Critical
Purified Divine Gifts are exponentially stronger than Corrupted ones and unlock at specific ranks:
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Rank II – Purified Gifts for Duriel
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Rank IV – Purified Gifts for Andariel
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Rank VI – Purified Gifts for Azmodan
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Rank X – Purified Gifts for Belial
If you want maximum efficiency, Season Rank progression is non-negotiable.
3. Dominate the Core Endgame: Pit, Undercity & Helltide
With Divine Gifts unlocked, Season 11 funnels you into three redesigned endgame activities — each ruled by a specific Lesser Evil.
| Activity (Invaded By) | Key Rewards & Strategy |
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| The Pit (Belial) | Glyph XP & Gold. Use Essence of Lies (Purified) for extra upgrade chances and constant Fortify, or Essence of Shadows (Purified) for massive gold gains. |
| Kurast Undercity (Andariel) | Obols & crafting materials. Use Essence of Anguish (Purified) for +30% Movement Speed and double Obols, or Essence of Screams (Purified) for +20% Resistances and double salvage mats. |
| Helltide (Duriel) | XP & socketables. Use Essence of Squalor (Purified) for potion refills and bonus XP, or Essence of Pain (Purified) for barriers and improved gem/rune drops. |
Why This Matters
These activities are no longer generic farms. Each one is tailored around its Lesser Evil, and equipping the right Purified Divine Gift turns average farming into elite-level efficiency. This is where you’ll:
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Level Glyphs
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Fund Masterworking
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Stockpile boss materials
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Power your entire seasonal economy
4. Farm Azmodan for Boss Keys & Endgame Loot
Azmodan is Season 11’s new permanent World Boss — and he plays a crucial role in endgame progression.
What to Do & How to Do It
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Join World Boss Rotations
Azmodan appears in standard World Boss spawn cycles. -
Targeted Summons
For better rewards, summon him directly south of Zarbinzet using materials earned from other Lesser Evils. -
Equip the Right Divine Gifts
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Essence of Sin (Purified): +20% Armor and double Activity Keys
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Essence of Hellfire (Purified): Chance to stun and double Lair Boss Keys
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Why This Is Essential
Azmodan is your most consistent source of:
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Lair Boss Keys
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High-tier Dungeon Keys
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Weekly caches packed with progression resources
If you plan to farm bosses like Duriel, this step is mandatory.
5. Sanctify Your Best Gear (The Final Power Spike)
Sanctification is the final and most powerful layer of item progression in Season 11 — and it’s permanent.
What to Do & How to Do It
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Earn Heavenly Sigils
These drop in Torment difficulty and enable Sanctification. -
Use the Heavenly Forge
Sanctifying an item can:-
Add a bonus Legendary power
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Upgrade an affix to a Greater Affix
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Add exclusive Sanctification-only stats
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Increase item Quality
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⚠ Important Warning
Once Sanctified, an item cannot be modified. Never Sanctify gear you plan to Temper or Masterwork further.
Why This Is the Endgame
For near-perfect Ancestral items, Sanctification defines the absolute power ceiling. One perfect roll can elevate a strong build into a season-defining monster.
Season 11 Efficiency Checklist (Quick Reference)
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✅ Unlock all Divine Gifts by defeating the four Lesser Evils
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✅ Push Season Ranks via Capstone Dungeons
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✅ Farm Pit, Undercity, and Helltide with matching Purified Gifts
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✅ Kill Azmodan weekly for boss and dungeon keys
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✅ Sanctify only best-in-slot gear as your final upgrade
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