Diablo 4 Season 11: The Best Ways to Get Mythic Items
Mythic items are the pinnacle of power in Diablo IV, and in Season 11, they remain some of the most sought-after gear pieces in the entire game. Whether you're chasing Harlequin Crest, Ring of Starless Skies, or Shroud of False Death, the process can feel overwhelming-especially with so much conflicting advice floating around.
The truth is simple: most activities in Diablo 4 are terrible for mythic farming. If you approach Season 11 the wrong way, you can easily sink dozens of hours into content that barely moves the needle. This guide breaks down what not to do, the guaranteed ways to earn Mythic Sparks, and the most efficient farming strategies so you can actually get mythics without burning out.
What Not to Do When Farming Mythics
Before talking about the best methods, it's important to clear up some common traps.
First, do not brute-force grind content for 30+ hours expecting mythics to drop. Nightmare Dungeons, Helltides, random overworld farming, and even most Whisper activities all have drop rates that are well under 1%. While mythics can technically drop there, relying on those activities is an enormous waste of time.
Second, don't hoard all your resources and gamble them blindly. Saving up a massive stack of materials just to spam a single item slot-like helmets because you want Harlequin Crest-is incredibly inefficient. The odds are stacked against you, and you're far better off targeting guaranteed progress.
Third, don't obsess over rare event enemies, like the so-called "mythic goblin." While Season 11 includes a goblin-themed event, hunting for a specific goblin with the expectation of a mythic drop is not realistic. Treat goblins as a bonus, not a plan.
The biggest takeaway? Bosses matter. Everything else is filler.
Understanding Mythic Sparks (Your Guaranteed Progress)
Season 11 gives players something incredibly valuable: non-RNG ways to earn Mythic Sparks, which are used to craft mythic items. You need two Sparks to craft a mythic, and several sources are 100% guaranteed.
Guaranteed Mythic Spark Sources
1.Tormented Lilith (Echo of Hatred)
Completing Tormented Lilith once per season grants one guaranteed Spark. This is a seasonal completion, meaning you can only earn it once each season-but it's non-negotiable if you want mythics.
2.Season Journey Completion
Fully completing the Season Journey awards another guaranteed Spark. This takes time, as it requires multiple capstones and endgame objectives, but it's a consistent path.
3.Divine Favor / Bounty Board Reputation
Every character can complete the bounty reputation board. At the final tier, you earn one Spark per character, making this an extremely important method-especially for alt characters.
4.Limited-Time Goblin Event
The current goblin event awards a Spark for completing the full reputation track. This event is temporary but returns periodically (usually around March), so take advantage while it's active.
These four methods alone can give you multiple guaranteed Sparks per season, allowing you to craft mythics instead of praying for drops.
The Best Ongoing Farm: Asmoan (Season 11 MVP)
Once you've exhausted guaranteed Spark sources, Asmoan farming becomes your primary long-term strategy.
Asmoan, located in Zarbanzette, is one of the most efficient repeatable systems in Season 11. As long as you have the required materials, you can continuously open chests that have a chance to drop mythics. While the drop rate isn't guaranteed, players have pulled mythics from these chests.
The real strength of Asmoan is how it loops into the rest of the endgame:
You farm whispers and bosses to get materials
Those materials fuel more Asmoan runs
Asmoan drops more boss keys and dungeon keys
Those keys feed back into boss farming
It's a self-sustaining cycle that keeps your progression moving forward instead of stalling out.
Boss Farming Still Reigns Supreme
Despite new systems in Season 11, Tormented Bosses remain one of the fastest mythic farming methods.
Bosses like Grigoire and other tormented encounters serve two major purposes:
They can directly drop mythics (low chance, but real)
They drop materials that unlock additional bosses and Asmoan runs
Running bosses in groups dramatically improves efficiency. Not only is it faster, but certain boss chains have a higher chance to trigger special spawns like Balile, which further increase rewards.
If you're farming solo, you're leaving value on the table.
World Bosses, Tributes, and Mythic Pranksters
Tributes of Ascendants
World bosses can drop Tributes of Ascendants, which offer roughly a 1-in-3 or 1-in-4 chance to yield a mythic. While not guaranteed, these are absolutely worth running whenever you have them.
Mythic Prankster Dungeons (The Jackpot)
The Mythic Prankster dungeon modifier is the single best mythic reward in the game.When completed in a group, this modifier can guarantee:
Multiple mythics (often 1-5)
An additional Mythic Spark
The downside? These are extremely rare and not realistically farmable on demand. However, if you ever get one, do not run it solo. Find a group immediately-Discord is your best friend here.
Why Group Play Is Essential
Running endgame content in groups:
Reduces fatigue
Increases efficiency
Maximizes reward potential
Crafting Mythics: Targeted vs Random
Once you have two Mythic Sparks, you have two crafting options:
Targeted Crafting (Recommended)
At the jeweler, you can craft specific mythics by providing:
Two Sparks
Six copies of a specific rune
5,000 gold (yes, really)
This is ideal if you know exactly what you want, such as:
Harlequin Crest
Ring of Starless Skies
Shroud of False Death
Airid Prediction
Trading for runes is strongly recommended to avoid RNG frustration.
Random Mythic Crafting
At the blacksmith, you can craft a random mythic for:
Two Sparks
50 million gold
In Season 11, D4 gold is plentiful, so this is a viable option if you're happy with any mythic and don't want to deal with rune trading.
Mixing Content to Avoid Burnout
One of the most important lessons in Season 11 is pacing. Farming bosses for eight straight hours is a fast track to burnout.
A healthy loop looks like:
Tormented bosses
Asmoan runs
World bosses
Occasional Helltides or Undercity
Seasonal events
This keeps progress steady while maintaining sanity.
Final Thoughts: Mythics Are Rare-but Reachable
Mythic items are still rare in Diablo 4 Season 11, but they're no longer locked behind pure RNG. With guaranteed Sparks, targeted crafting, and efficient boss farming, every player can realistically earn mythics if they play smart. If you're in need of Diablo 4 items, MMOexp can quickly provide you with reliable service to meet all your needs!
MMOexp Diablo 4 Team