Halloween may be over, but the witching season has only just begun in the world of *Diablo 4*. Here’s a comprehensive progression guide to help you level up quickly in *Diablo 4* Season 7.
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Get Your PetGrab Your MercenariesFollow the Seasonal Questline and Level UpUnlock Your Class PowerHeadhunt ZonesWitchcraft PowersRootholdsOccult GemsPits, Infernal Hordes, and Nightmare Dungeons Get Your Pet
First things first, when you dive into *Diablo 4* Season 7, head straight to the nearest town with a Wardrobe. Interact with it to claim your pet. While pets don't contribute to combat, they're incredibly useful for picking up all your gold and materials. This saves you a significant amount of time, allowing you to focus on combat and loot without the tedious task of gathering resources manually.
Grab Your Mercenaries
If you own the *Vessel of Hatred* expansion, make your way to the Den and recruit a Mercenary. Solo players can have up to two Mercenaries, making leveling and combat much easier. Building Rapport with them can also unlock additional rewards, enhancing your overall gameplay experience.
Follow the Seasonal Questline and Level Up
Begin your journey on Normal difficulty and follow the new seasonal questline in *Diablo 4* Season 7, marked by green leaf icons on your map. This questline introduces you to the new mechanics of this Season, including Headhunt zones, Grim Favors for the Tree of Whispers, and the new Witch powers. Though the questline is relatively short, it includes puzzles and primarily requires farming Favors in Headhunt zones. This approach not only familiarizes you with the new features but also efficiently helps you reach level 60. Focus on defeating Headhunt zone bosses and collecting Favors to level up your Witch powers concurrently.
Unlock Your Class Power
A convenient quality-of-life feature this season is that you don't need to repeat class-specific priority quests if you've completed them on a previous character. However, you must first log in with that character on the Eternal realm. For example, if you're planning to play a Rogue in Season 7, log in with a previously created Rogue that has already completed these quests. Then, when you log in with your new Season 7 Rogue, your class power will automatically unlock once you reach the necessary level.
Headhunt Zones
While navigating Headhunt zones, ensure you're completing the Whispers. There are always four active zones, and you should target the smaller, more compact ones for higher enemy density and quicker mob farming. Prioritize the following Whisper quests: Fugitive and Shepherd. The Shepherd quest is straightforward, requiring you to escort animals, while the Fugitive quest involves recovering a head or destroying a husk by defeating Elites and interacting with roots. Upon accumulating 10 Grim Favors, trade them at the Tree of Whispers for a cache. Note that a Raven of the Tree also appears in each Headhunt zone, allowing you to turn in Favors without returning to the Tree.
Witchcraft Powers
At the Tree of Whispers, you can purchase and upgrade your Witchcraft powers at the Altars of Witchcraft using Restless Rot, which you earn by defeating the new Rot enemies. While the initial purchase is affordable, upgrades can be costly. Prioritize powers that boost your damage for significant passive benefits. Additionally, some exclusive Witch powers can only be obtained at Forgotten Altars, which you may encounter in regular dungeons, Nightmare Dungeons, Pits, and Rootholds at Torment 1 difficulty. Increase your chances of finding a Forgotten Altar by consuming a Draught of Whispers.
Rootholds
Rootholds, a new dungeon type introduced in Season 7, are accessible by consuming a Whispering Wood, obtained from Whispers and Silent Chests. Rootholds offer a rogue-lite experience similar to Infernal Hordes, where you can activate negative modifiers to enhance loot quality. As you progress, open Exposed Roots for loot, with the quality and quantity influenced by the chosen modifiers. For the best results, save your Roothold keys until you reach Torment 1, as they are the prime source of Ancestral loot this Season.
Occult Gems
Late in the game, consider crafting Occult Gems with Gelena at the Tree of Whispers. These gems, which can be slotted into your jewelry, outperform regular gems. Keep in mind that crafting them requires a significant amount of Restless Rot and Heads, which drop from Roothold bosses and Fugitives in Headhunt zones. Using a Draught of Whispers can increase your chances of obtaining Heads from bosses.
Pits, Infernal Hordes, and Nightmare Dungeons
Lastly, integrate Pits and Nightmare Dungeons into your routine. These are essential for obtaining Glyphs from Nightmare Dungeons and leveling them up in Pits. Additionally, farm Infernal Hordes for masterworking materials, which are crucial for enhancing your Uniques.
And that wraps up our *Diablo 4* Season 7 progression guide. For more tips and detailed information on the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.
