Diablo 4: A New Event Offers Massive Free Rewards – But You’ll Need to Slay 40 Million Treasure Goblins

The holiday season is often celebrated with heartwarming events in video games, but Diablo 4 stays true to its dark fantasy roots with a special event that invites players to take part in a massive goblin hunt. Blizzard Entertainment has introduced the (Hell’s Massacre), a festive event where players can earn exciting rewards by eliminating millions of Treasure Goblins across the Sanctuary.

If you’re ready to dive into the fray, here’s everything you need to know about this thrilling holiday event, the rewards on offer, and how to participate.

What Is the Hell’s Massacre Event

The Hell’s Massacre is Diablo 4’s unique spin on Christmas festivities, replacing cheerful traditions with carnage-filled challenges. Treasure Goblins take center stage in this event, serving as targets for players to defeat in exchange for exclusive rewards. With a mix of cruelty and joy, this event highlights the spirit of Diablo’s world while embracing the holiday gift-giving tradition—though you’ll have to earn your presents through battle.

How the Event Works

During the event, players will collectively need to slay Treasure Goblins to unlock rewards at five progressive milestones. Each milestone offers increasingly valuable loot, including legendary items, unique trophies, and even seasonal runes.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the milestones and their corresponding rewards:

Milestone 1: Goblin Pouch

Condition: Kill 5,000,000 Treasure Goblins in Sanctuary

Rewards:

Cache of Legendary Weapons (3 ancestral legendary items with superior affixes)

1 Legendary Rune and 2 Random Runes (if you own the Vessel of Hatred expansion)

Random Tribute from the Depths (if you own the Vessel of Hatred expansion)

Milestone 2: Goblin Pouch

Condition: Kill 10,000,000 Treasure Goblins

Rewards:

Cache of Unique and Legendary Weapons (1 ancestral unique item and 3 ancestral legendary items)

1 Legendary Rune and 3 Random Runes (if you own the Vessel of Hatred expansion)

Random Tribute from the Depths (if you own the Vessel of Hatred expansion)

Milestone 3: Large Goblin Pouch

Condition: Kill 15,000,000 Treasure Goblins

Rewards:

Mount Trophy: Harvest Fruits

Cache of Unique Weapons (3 ancestral legendary items and 2 ancestral unique items)

2 Legendary Runes and 3 Random Runes (if you own the Vessel of Hatred expansion)

5 Radiant Depths Tributes (if you own the Vessel of Hatred expansion)

Milestone 4: Large Goblin Pouch

Condition: Kill 25,000,000 Treasure Goblins

Rewards:

Mount Trophy: Harvest Mare Totem

3 Ancestral Unique Items (with superior affixes)

3 Legendary Runes, 2 Rare Runes, and 1 Random Rune (if you own the Vessel of Hatred expansion)

Citadel Coins (if you own the Vessel of Hatred expansion)

Milestone 5: Mythic Goblin Pouch

Condition: Kill 40,000,000 Treasure Goblins

Rewards:

1 Sublime Spark

Harvest Mare Armor for Mounts

3 Ancestral Unique Items and 8 Ancestral Legendary Items (with superior affixes)

5 Legendary Runes, 2 Rare Runes, and 1 Random Rune (if you own the Vessel of Hatred expansion)

5 Radiant Tributes (if you own the Vessel of Hatred expansion)

20,000 Citadel Coins (if you own the Vessel of Hatred expansion)

Event Dates

The Hell’s Massacre event will run from Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 7:00 PM to Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Players have over two weeks to participate, unlock rewards, and prepare for Diablo 4’s upcoming Season 6.

Bonus Event: Mother’s Blessing

Alongside the “Hell’s Massacre” Blizzard is reintroducing the Mother’s Blessing buff. This special bonus provides players with increased gold and experience gains, even in seasonal realms. The effect is stackable and multiplicative, making this event the perfect time to farm resources or create a new character.

Team Up with Friends: Farming goblins is more efficient in groups. Gather your party and scour Sanctuary for Treasure Goblins to hit milestones faster.

Maximize the Mother’s Blessing Buff: Use this time to optimize your gold and XP gains while hunting goblins.

Plan Ahead for Season 6: The event rewards include powerful items that can give you an edge in the next season.

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