How to get The Unmaker in Diablo 4, and its unique effect
The Unmaker in Diablo 4 is a powerful Unique helm that is best for Necromancer builds, which generate a lot of Essence. When you're using it, the more essence you generate, the more damage you will deal with you Soulrift skill. This benefit makes it great for the Necromancer class.
However, like other Unique in-game items, getting the helm is not easy. Fortunately, there are several ways to farm the Unmaker in Diablo 4, helping you increase your odds of getting it.
How and where to find The Unmaker in Diablo 4
While the primary way to get this item is by target farming a specific boss, there are several other methods you can try to acquire this Unique helm.
Target farm boss
- The Beast in the Ice
By repeatedly farming this boss, you can increase your chances of getting The Unmaker. The Beast in the Ice boss is tough, so make sure you're well-geared before trying to farm it.
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Farming enemies and chests in the open world
The Unmaker can also be dropped by regular enemies and chests throughout the world of Sanctuary. To optimize your farming:
- Participate in World Events like Gathering Legions.
- Slay World Bosses to increase your chances of Mythic drops.
- Run Nightmare Dungeons, which have a higher drop rate for high-tier loot.
Helltide events
Helltide events are another excellent source for farming this unique item:
- Collect Cinders by defeating enemies during the event.
- Use these Cinders to open Tortured Chests in Helltide zones, which may contain The Unmaker.
- Helltide events spawn every hour, so keep an eye on your map for active events.
Gambling at the Purveyor of Curiosities
If you have excess Murmuring Obols, you can gamble for a chance to acquire The Unmaker:
- Visit the Purveyor of Curiosities and spend your Obols on helms.
- Be aware that the chances of getting a specific Unique through gambling are very low, but it's still a viable option if you're feeling lucky.
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Unique effect of The Unmaker in Diablo 4 explained
- Soulrift's duration is increased by 0.5 seconds for every 30 Essence you spend while it is active, up to a maximum of 8 seconds. Soulrift deals 100-200% of its Shadow damage per second to surrounding enemies for every 30 Essence you gain while it is active.
The Unmaker's effect allows you to extend the duration of Soulrift, turning it into a devastating source of Shadow damage. The more Essence you spend, the longer and more potent Soulrift gets, making this helm essential for Necromancer builds focused on high Essence generation and burst damage.