Diablo 4 Season 11: Infernal Hordes Guide

The Ultimate Farm for Scrolls of Restoration & Ether

Why Farm Infernal Hordes in Season 11?

With D4 Season 11, the Compass to Carnage event has made Infernal Hordes a top-tier farming destination. While Nightmare Dungeons have taken first place for some activities, Infernal Hordes now offer the most reliable and rewarding farm for key season materials—especially Scrolls of Restoration—eliminating the need to buy Diablo 4 Gold for basic crafting needs.

Key Rewards:

· Scrolls of Restoration – Nearly guaranteed drops every run.

· Massive Ether Gains – Thousands per run, especially during Chaos Waves.

· Greater Affix Gear – From the Equipment Chest.

· Gem Fragments & Gold – From additional caches.

Efficiency & Strategy: Maximizing Your Runs

1. Target Chaos Waves

· The Compass to Carnage event significantly boosts Ether drops during Chaos Waves.

· A single Chaos Wave can provide enough Ether to purchase both Bartuk’s fight and the Equipment Chest.

· Even non-Chaos Waves are profitable with the right choices.

2. Optimal Wave Choice

· 6-Wave Runs – Ideal for speed-farming Scrolls of Restoration (~7 minutes).

· 8-Wave Runs – For maximum Ether and loot (can yield 2,800+ Ether).

· Always prioritize completing at least enough waves to afford Bartuk and the Equipment Chest. 

3. Must-Buy Rewards

· Fight Bartuk – Drops Scrolls of Restoration.

· Equipment Cache – Guaranteed Greater Affix gear.

· Spend excess Ether on gem caches (Royal Rubies/Emeralds) or gold.

Group Play vs. Solo Play

Solo Play

· Possible with strong area-clear builds (e.g., Barbarian, Sorcerer).

· Focus on mobility and full-screen damage to handle spawning monsters.

Group Play (Recommended)

· 4-player groups dramatically increase efficiency.

· Position each player at a corner of the map to instantly clear all spawns.

· Ideal builds include AoE specialists (e.g., Sorcerer with chain lightning, Barbarian with whirlwind).

How to Find a Group

· Discord Communities – Active channels for grouping (like the creator’s “Legion” clans).

· In-Game Party Finder – Use Social → Find Party → Activities → Infernal Hordes.

· Regular groups can farm Ether and scrolls at unparalleled speeds.

Build & Playstyle Tips

Recommended Builds:

· Barbarian – High mobility and area damage (as shown in the video).

· Sorcerer – Massive AoE clear (e.g., Orb builds).

· Any class with strong screen-wide damage works.

Strategy During Waves:

· Stay mobile – Monsters spawn across the entire arena.

· Focus elites and goblins – They drop additional Ether and loot.

· Save cooldowns for Chaos Waves – Maximize clear speed during high-value moments.

Event Choice Tier List & Data

Refer to the community spreadsheet (linked in the original video) for a detailed tier list of event choices, based on collected run data. Key takeaways:

· Some event modifiers drastically increase Ether gain.

· Avoid choices that slow your clear speed unless they offer massive Ether multipliers.

· The spreadsheet includes exact Ether yields from different wave and choice combinations.

Step-by-Step Farming Plan

1. Acquire Infernal Horde Compasses – Farm from world events, whispers, or season mechanics.

2. Enter with a plan – Decide on 6-wave (speed) or 8-wave (full clear).

3. Prioritize Chaos Waves – If you get one, you’ll likely afford all key rewards.

4. Clear efficiently – Use AoE skills and keep moving.

5. Purchase in this order:

· Equipment Cache (Greater Affixes)

· Bartuk fight (Scrolls of Restoration)

· Gem/Gold caches (if Ether remains)

6. Repeat and stack Scrolls – The most consistent restoration scroll farm in Season 11.

Additional Resources

· Full 8-Wave Run Video – Available in the original content for visual reference.

· Discord Community – For group finding, build discussion, and trading.

· Spreadsheet with Tier List – For optimizing every choice in the Infernal Horde.

Final Notes

The Infernal Hordes are currently the best farm for Scrolls of Restoration and Ether in Diablo 4 Season 11. With the Compass to Carnage event active, there’s no better time to run them, allowing you to acquire valuable Diablo 4 items and powerful gear directly. Whether solo or in a group, focus on speed, prioritize Chaos Waves, and claim your Greater Affix gear and scrolls. Good luck, wanderer—may your runs be full of Ether and legendary drops!

MMOexp Diablo 4 Team