How to Unlock Torment I in Diablo 4 Season 8

May-15-2025

 

Reaching level 60 in Diablo 4: Season 8 is a major milestone—it unlocks Paragon Boards and opens the gates to the endgame. While Season 8 has introduced slower XP progression, this guide provides a clear, efficient path to help you enter Torment difficulty and farm powerful loot with ease.

 

 

What Are Torment Levels?

Torment is Diablo 4’s endgame difficulty system. In the Vessel of Hatred expansion, four Torment tiers are available: Torment I to Torment IV. Each level increases enemy strength but also significantly boosts loot quality, experience gains, and access to key endgame systems:

 

Ancestral items

Mythic Uniques

Endgame bosses (e.g. Duriel, Varshan, Grigoire)

The Pit & advanced Paragon Glyphs

 

In Season 8, Torment difficulty is now more tightly connected to your Paragon level, Pit progression, and glyph development, rather than just item power.

 

How to Unlock Torment I

Requirements

Reach Level 60

Complete Pit Tier 20 (located in Ked Bardu)

 

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Level Up to 60

Start on World Tier 1 (Adventurer) and follow this leveling path:

Run Apparition Incursions early to collect boss powers

Farm efficient zones like Held Heights or Undercity to level 50

Clear Strongholds in Nahu to push to level 60

 

Note: For a full leveling route, refer to Diablo 4 Season 8 Leveling Guide (1–60).

 

2. Enter and Progress Through The Pit

Head to Ked Bardu

Access The Pit and complete runs up to Tier 20

After completing Tier 20, Torment I will unlock

 

In Season 8, Torment I is relatively easy for a level 60 character. You don't need to upgrade gear to complete it. At this stage, you should begin gathering materials for the endgame boss that fits your build.

 

For example, if you’re playing a Lightning Spear Sorcerer build but haven't obtained your core item (Fractured Winterglass), start farming Helltide to collect Exquisite Blood and prepare to summon Lord Zir.

 

How to Unlock Torment II–IV

Unlike past systems, Torment II to IV are progressively unlocked through deeper Pit completions:

 

Torment Tier	Requirement
Torment II	Complete Pit Tier 10
Torment III	Complete Pit Tier 30
Torment IV	Complete Pit Tier 60

 

Each higher tier increases:

Monster health and damage

Loot drop rate and quality

XP gain and Glyph XP

Drop chances for Greater Affixes and Mythic Uniques

 

What to Do After Unlocking Torment

Once you enter Torment I, your primary objectives shift toward build optimization and boss farming.

 

Core Activities

Run The Pit to level up Paragon Glyphs and unlock higher Torments

Farm Helltides for boss summon materials (Exquisite Blood, Living Steel, etc.)

Complete Whispers to gain Grim Favors and XP

Target bosses like Grigoire, Varshan, Zir, and Duriel for unique gear and Uber Uniques

 

Gear Optimization and Crafting

Greater Affixes

At higher Torment tiers, gear can roll Greater Affixes—extra powerful stat rolls that boost your character significantly. Focus on acquiring gear with these affixes as a priority.

 

Tempering and Masterworking

These crafting systems allow you to upgrade your gear beyond base stats:

 

Tempering: Add extra affix lines based on your build

Masterworking: Further enhance gear stats using rare crafting materials

 

Masterworking and Tempering are essential for pushing deep Pit tiers, optimizing your build, and surviving high-Torment bosses.

 

Conclusion

Reaching level 60 is just the beginning—what lies ahead is a refined and rewarding endgame. By following this guide, you can efficiently unlock higher Torment levels, collect top-tier gear, and prepare for the game’s toughest encounters.