In Diablo 4 Season 9, the pursuit of increasingly powerful Diablo 4 Items requires not only a strong build but also a strategic approach to farming. In addition to the usual Helltides and Whispers, learning how to maximize your returns from "Strong Rooms"—areas rich in elites within dungeons—and adopting a comprehensive farming strategy will give you an advantage.

Strong Room Strategies: Enhancing Dungeon Efficiency
While "Strong Room" is not an official term, it describes specific sections within Nightmare Vaults (Season 3) and Dungeons that are filled with elite enemies, providing high XP and loot density. Recognizing and utilizing these areas can yield significant rewards:

Focusing on "Elite Dens": Certain dungeons, such as Blind Burrows and Antechamber, which have previously been popular for XP farming, contain sections with a high concentration of elite packs. Familiarize yourself with these layouts and prioritize clearing these specific areas.

Utilizing Shrines: Pay attention to Shrines, especially Protection, Conduit, and Artillery Shrines. Activating these before or during an encounter with an elite pack can significantly boost your clearing speed and survivability, allowing you to defeat more monsters quickly and increasing your chances of acquiring rare Diablo 4 Items.

"Boss Rush" versus "Full Clear": In some cases, particularly when targeting specific Diablo 4 Items from a boss, a "boss rush" strategy (bypassing weaker mobs to reach the boss) may be effective. However, for general material and XP farming, especially in elite-dense dungeons, a more thorough "strong room" clear is often more advantageous. In Vaults, efficiently navigating traps while taking down elites is crucial.

Optimized Loot Runs: A Comprehensive Approach
Achieving true farming mastery in Season 9 involves integrating all available activities. Organize your play sessions to combine activities. This maximizes your efficiency and minimizes wasted travel time.As you gather Diablo 4 Items, be decisive with your inventory. Determine which boss unique items are worth keeping for potential upgrades, salvaging for materials, or selling for gold. Avoid wasting time frequently returning to town.

Build Optimization: An effective farming build may not always have the highest damage output, but it should balance good clear speed with survivability and mobility. Being able to quickly navigate the map and eliminate packs reduces downtime.