Because of the random nature of what is dropped in Diablo 4, it can be challenging to find items that can be upgraded. This is despite the fact that there is certainly no lack of gear to be found in the game. Having said that, it is possible to take a targeted approach to item farming, which enables players to concentrate their efforts on improving specific slots that are severely lacking in their current build. Fans will gain a solid understanding of target farming in Diablo 4 as a result of reading this guide, which will provide details on how that can be accomplished. An Explanation of Target Farming in Diablo 4 To begin, it is essential to establish that target farming is connected to a concept that the community refers to as monster families. The term "monster families" was coined to describe these groups of monsters. This idea asserts that enemies in Diablo 4 are organized into families, and that specific item types are more likely to be dropped by families than by individual enemies. It's possible that some players will question the veracity of this assertion; however, it was validated by Associate Game Director Joseph Piepiora in an April 2023 Developer Update Live Stream, so you can rest assured that it's accurate.
Now that this connection has been made, players of Diablo 4 are able to comprehend that the most effective method for target farming a particular kind of item is to concentrate on killing monsters that are most likely to drop that item type. To achieve this goal, the community on the Blizzard Forums, led by the user Zolmation, has been diligently working to confirm the specific associations between monster families and item types, and the following is what is believed to be the case at the time that this article was written:It is currently believed that the item types denoted with an asterisk (*) are connected to the monster families that they are associated with; however, this is not yet completely confirmed.
Type of Monster from the Family of MonstersCannibal Boots, Crossbows, Daggers*, Maces*, and Cultist Helmets* Bandit Boots, Crossbows, Daggers*, and Maces* Cultists Axes*, and Helmets*Fallen Scythes*, 2H Maces*, Pants*, Boots* Fallen Staves, Gloves, Axes* Ghosts Rings, 1H Swords*, Bows*, Wands Daggers, Helms, Staves Demons Focus Shields Daggers, Helms, Staves Fallen Scythes*, 2H Maces*, Pants*, Boots* Fallen Scythes*, 2H Mace* Axes, Staves, and Totems for Goatmen * Swords, Maces, and Shields for Knights * Goatmen Axes, Staves, and Totems*Snake Boots, Daggers, Polearms, Swords* 1H Swords, 2H Axes, Crossbows, Shields, Rings* Spider Boots, Daggers, Polearms, Swords*Two-Handed Swords, Bows, Polearms, Focus, and Gloves*Werewolves armed with two-handed swords, wands, and bows2H Maces, Pants, 2H Staves, and Gloves* Zombies 2H Axes, 2H Maces, and Boots* Wildlife 2H Maces, Pants, and 2H Staves*The 2H ScythesEven though players are now able to recognize the monster families that have the highest probability of dropping the item types in which they are interested, they may still have questions regarding the most effective locations to look for those monster families. This table provides an answer to those questions by describing the Nightmare Dungeons that are currently accessible and listing the types of enemies that can be encountered there. This information was compiled by the user Zolmation of the Blizzard Forums; the entries that are bolded are those that have at least one Elite of the type associated with them.
Horror Show for the Entire FamilyDungeon BanditThe Works of Maugan,Maulwood, Raethwind Wilds,Renegade's Retreat CannibalsWounds of the Earth,Guulrahn SlumsCultists' Gathering Place, Cultists' Sanctuary,The Dark Ravine, also known as the Serpent's Lair,Plunge in the ShadowsAncient's Lament, Dark Ravine, and Prison of Caldeum Drowned N/A Fallen Ancient's Lament, Dark Ravine, and Prison of Caldeum DrownedPrison of Caldeum, Demons Wake, and Lost Archives are some of theAmong the Whispering PinesLost Archives, Onyx Hold, Abandoned Mineworks, Earthen Wound, Guulrahn Slums, and Guulrahn Slums. Abandoned Mineworks. Sunken RuinsThe victory of Anica, the defeat of the ChampionCathedral of Crusaders, Maugan's Works, Prison of Caldeum, and Maugan's PrisonRenegade's Retreat SkeletonsCrusader's Cathedral, Anica's Claim, and Black Asylum are the first three of these. Demons Wake,Kor Dragan Barracks,Sunken RuinsPlaces like Serpent's Lair, Shadowed Plunge, andWitchwater SpidersMines that have been abandoned, blind burrows,Champion's Decay, Feral's Den, Guulrahn Canals, and Guulrahn Ruins. Vampires in the Witchwater Valley, Serpent's Lair, and Whispering PinesKor Dragan Barracks,Werewolves of the ZenithAldurwood Wildlife Aldurwood, Ferals Den, Maulwood, Raethwind Wilds,Zombies lurking in Whispering Pines. Claim of Anica, Canals of Guulrahn, Hold of Onyx, Ruins of Shivta, and Sunken Keep are the locations in question. Zenith, and RuinsOne last point worth mentioning is that Diablo 4's ultra-rare Uniques can only be dropped by monsters of level 85 or higher.
As a result of this, a player who plans to use the information contained within this guide in an effort to target farm one of those six items ought to ensure that they are engaging in combat with foes of an appropriate level.