Diablo 4 Player Reveals Effective Burning Aether Farming Strategy

A Diablo 4 player has unveiled a new strategy for efficiently farming Burning Aether by stacking specific events. The fifth season of Diablo 4 introduced players to a variety of new content, including a fresh game mode featuring enemies familiar to longtime fans of the franchise.

Introducing Infernal Hordes Mode

The new feature, Infernal Hordes mode, offers a roguelite experience where players face waves of enemies and choose new powers at the end of each wave. After defeating these waves, players battle the Fell Council, a group of characters from Diablo 2 making their return in Diablo 4. Infernal Hordes difficulty ranges from tiers 1 to 8, with monster difficulty scaling to player level. Participating in Infernal Hordes allows players to earn Burning Aether, an important new currency.

A New Method for Farming Burning Aether

To assist the community, Reddit user dundiman shared a guide for farming Burning Aether while playing Diablo 4's Infernal Hordes. The guide concludes that Hellborne and Elite boons are the most effective events to stack for increased gains. Conversely, the player notes that Aether Lords, Masses, and Spire events are less effective for farming Burning Aether. While results may vary, the player reported earning 972 Burning Aether and 142 million gold in their best tier 8 run, showcasing the method's potential.

Burning Aether: A Valuable New Currency

Burning Aether, introduced at the start of Diablo 4 season 5, is used to purchase Spoils of Hell—chests offering various rewards. Players can spend 20 Burning Aether to obtain Spoils of Equipment, a chest containing unique Legendary or Mythic items. With 60 Burning Aether, players can acquire Spoils of Greater Equipment, which guarantees a Greater Affix. Spoils of Materials, available for 20 Burning Aether, includes a variety of materials used in the Masterworking system.

Community Reactions and Discoveries

As Diablo 4's fifth season progresses, players continue to share their insights and tips to enhance the community's experience. Some players have discovered effective methods for farming Unique Mythics, the most powerful weapons in the game. Additionally, the community has responded positively to the addition of a highly requested quality-of-life feature, allowing players to enable or disable combat-related text.