- begins at 10 a.m PST (8 pm GMT) on Tuesday 6th August and runs until 8 October 2024 when Vessel of Hatred launches.Note: These sections are being continually updated
The Diablo 4 Season 5 theme is the Infernal Hordes where players dive back into Hell to face the Fell Council.
Unlocking Season 5
In order to start the Season 5 content, players must reach World Tier 3 and complete a questline which begins in Zarbinzet.
On completing the questline, the Infernal Hordes content can be activated by players assuming they have collected an Infernal Compass.
Infernal Hordes Overview
When an Infernal Compass has been activated (there are 8 tiers of Compass), they can enter the gates of Hell where they will be face off against multiple waves of enemies which last for 60 seconds each.
At the end of each wave, players are given a choice of three Infernal Offers. Once selected, the next wave begins with these modifiers active. Each wave becomes increasingly difficult as the Infernal Offers stack after each wave.
Once all the waves have been competed, players must battle the Fell Council (formerly the High Council in Diablo 2). There are five members of the council but only three of the five appear at the end of each Infernal Horde session. Whicn council members appear is random but there's a possible 10 different combinations.
Burning Aether
During the Infernal Horde, players collect Burning Aether by defeating Asther Fiemds and Either Lords. Other sources include Soulspires and Aetheric Masses. Destroying any of these will grant the player 2 Burning Aether which can also be collected by your Pet. Burning Aether is not lost when a player dies.
Rewards - Spoils of Hell
Completing each tier will give players a choice of rewards and each chest costs 20 Aether to open. 60 Aether can also unlock the Spoils of Greater Equipment which guarantees an item with a Greater Affix. This more rewarding chest will be availabe if you have vanquished of the Infernal enemies.
Rewards include:
- Gold
- Materworking Materials
- One randomly rolled item with a guaranteed Greater Affix, including some new Unique Items.
Hellbreak Dungeons
A new type of Dungeon found only on the Seasonal Realm, these dungeons can be found throughout Sanctuary. Players encounter events that also appear in the Infernal Hordes and players are given a choice of Infernal Offering once the dungeon is complete before reaching the dungeon boss.
Players can spend Burning Aether on Chests at the end of the Hellbreach Dungeon.
New Unique Items and Legendaries
Season 5 introduces new unique items to the game for all classes. These uniques can be target farmed from the Infernal Hordes as well as Grigoire.
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| Unique Item | Farming Location | Class | Type |
| Axial Conduit | Grigoire | Sorcerer | Pants |
| Bjornfang's Tusks | Grigoire | Druid | Gloves |
| Path of Trag'Oul | Grigoire | Necromancer | Boots |
| Shroud of Khanduras | Grigoire | Rogue | Chest |
| Unbroken Chain | Grigoire | Barbarian | Amulet |
| Crown of Lucion | Infernal Hordes | All Classes | Helm |
| Endurant Faith | Infernal Hordes | All Classes | Gloves |
| Locran's Talisman | Infernal Hordes | All Classes | Amulet |
| Rakanoth's Wake | Infernal Hordes | All Classes | Boots |
| Shard of Verathiel | Infernal Hordes | All Classes | 1H Sword |
| The Basilisk | Infernal Hordes | Druid | Staff |
| The Mortacrux | Infernal Hordes | Necromancer | Dagger |
| The Third Blade | Infernal Hordes | Barbarian | 1H Sword |
| The Umbracrux | Infernal Hordes | Rogue | Dagger |
| Vox Omnium | Infernal Hordes | Sorcerer | Staff |
As well as the new uniques, there are also new Legendary Items. These will remain in the game once Season 5 concludes on both Seasonal and Eternal realms.
Some of these items are "Hell" themed and come with "Hellish qualities". These items are best farmed from Spoils of Hell in the Infernal Hordes.
All Unique Items have been updated in Season 5 and look out for the purple Mythic Uniques which is the new name for Uber Uniques.
Quests
Season 5 progression is slightly different on the Seasonal and Eternal Realms.
Seasonal Realm
On the Seasonal Realms, players start in World Tier 1 or World Tier 2 and undertake a quest called "Of Lamb and Wolves" and progress through that questline. Reaching World Tier 3, Seasonal players then begin "The Eyes of the Enemy" questline.
- Start the "Of Lamb and Wolves" quest in Zarbinzet and speak to Captain Cireska.
- To start "The Eyes of the Enemy", go to World Tier III and investigate a disturbance amongst the city folk.
Eternal Realm
On the Eternal Realms, players simply need to go to World Tier 3 and begin the "The Eyes of the Enemy" questline.
- To start "The Eyes of the Enemy", go to World Tier III and investigate a disturbance amongst the city folk.
Progression Reward
Completing the Seasonal Progression for Season of the Infernal Hordes grants you one Resplendent Spark.
Mother's Gifts
Mother's Gifts are the name of the reputation board for this Season. In order to complete the reputation board you need to increase your reputatiopn by taking part in activities which include:
- Helltides
- Strongholds
- Nightmare Dungeons
- Capstone Dungeons
- Hellbreach Dungeons
- Infernal Hordes
- World Bosses
Helltide Changes
Helltides are always a great place to level changes in Season 5 including increased drop rates of Baneful Hearts and are guaranteed to drop from Helltide Commanders.
In World Tiers 1 and 2, only 2 Baneful Hearts are required to summon the Blood Maiden and Tortured Gifts cost 75 Cinders.
Season Duration
Season 5 is shorter than previous Seasons and will conclude when Season 6 begins with the launch of the Vessel of Hatred expansion on 6 October 2024.
Season 5 Patch Notes
The Patch notes for Season 5 (patch 1.5.0) are extensive covering all aspects of the game and also detail stat and functionality changes on unique items.