A-Tier: High-Value and Diablo 4 Items Worthwhile Targets
Varshan - Initiate Boss
Entry Materials: Malignant Hearts
Expansion Required: No
Why Varshan Ranks High:
Varshan is one of the most accessible Lair Bosses - requiring only Malignant Hearts, which are common in Season 9's world events. As a low-tier Lair Boss, he's perfect for early endgame players but still drops top-tier loot.
Strategy Tip:
Avoid shadow-pool stacking and focus on burst DPS phases after his AoE heart explosion. Stack Shadow Resistance and use movement abilities like Dash, Teleport, or Blood Mist to avoid lingering ground damage.
Loot Highlights:
Rotting Lightbringer (Druid)
Balazan's Maxtlatl (Spiritborn)
Loyalty's Mantle (Spiritborn)
Shards of Agony (for Duriel)
Verdict:
Excellent early target for gearing and crafting boss materials. Easy to defeat and drops some of the best new Spiritborn gear.
Urivar - Greater Boss
Entry Materials: Hatred-touched Hearts
Expansion Required: Yes
Why Urivar Is Valuable:
Urivar drops several of Season 9's best new Uniques across multiple classes. With careful positioning and resistances, he's beatable without needing perfect gear. His fight can be chaotic but manageable with fire-resist gear.
Strategy Tip:
Urivar's knights of fire shoot flame trails in a cross-pattern. Stay mobile, avoid kiting in tight circles, and use crowd control to interrupt cast phases. Fire Resistance is non-negotiable here.
Loot Highlights:
Hooves of the Mountain God (Barbarian)
Deathmask of Nirmitruq (Rogue)
Balazan's Maxtlatl
Rotting Lightbringer
Abhorrent Hearts (for Harbinger of cheap D4 Gold Hatred)
