In Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion, the player community discovered a resource-farming exploit - one that remains consistently triggerable - following the hotfix deployed on May 19. This exploit allows for the infinite generation of Gold, Gem Fragments, Obducite, and Obols, at a rate far exceeding that of standard gameplay.
Unlike typical transient bugs, this exploit leverages a specific conflict mechanism involving Session IDs shared between War Plans and Nightmare Dungeons. Consequently, even after official patching attempts, a specific sequence of actions can still force a dungeon to reset infinitely.
Based on extensive in-game testing, the following sections will provide a detailed breakdown of the exploit's underlying logic and the precise steps required to execute it.
Tracing the Mechanism
The core of this exploit lies in a flaw within Diablo 4's server-side management of Dungeon IDs.
Each active Nightmare Dungeon is assigned a unique Dungeon ID. When a player attempts to teleport to Infernal Hordes, the system briefly removes the player from their current dungeon environment and places them into Infernal Hordes staging area.
However, during this 2-to-3-second transition window, if another player requests access to the dungeon corresponding to that exact same Dungeon ID, the server will reassign the original Session ID to the new player, causing the original player to lose their valid session ID.
At this point, the system generates an entirely new dungeon based on the parameters of the last-used Sigil, thereby achieving Reset effect.
As of the hotfix deployed on May 19, this exploit has not been completely eliminated. The developers merely adjusted the collision detection for Infernal Hordes teleportation point; they did not modify the underlying logic governing the reuse of Session IDs.
As long as War Plans progression is maintained such that the next pending objective is Infernal Hordes (without actually entering it), and - simultaneously - a popular dungeon type is selected to increase the probability of an ID conflict, the success rate of the reset remains consistently high.
Prerequisites and Setup
To execute the aforementioned infinite reset exploit, you must complete the following preparatory steps:
First, ensure that Branching Pathways node within War Plans skill tree has been unlocked. This node is located in the mid-section of War Plans tree; once activated, it allows you to choose from three distinct buff options upon completing each tier of a Nightmare Dungeon.
Without this specific node, it is impossible to trigger the subsequent infinite reset sequence.
Regarding War Plans progression, you must systematically complete the various objectives until the system indicates that the next pending task to be executed is Infernal Hordes. At this stage, do not click the portal to enter Infernal Hordes area; instead, keep this quest in a Pending Completion state.
Use a Nightmare Dungeon Sigil of any attribute to enter a dungeon (however, to maximize your chances of a successful reset, it is recommended to prioritize Sigils for popular dungeons), regardless of the quality of their affixes.
Progress through the dungeon as normal until you have cleared the second floor. Before entering the third floor, the system will present you with three branching options.
This step determines the type of rewards you will yield during this cycle: if you need Gold, select Gold Reserve. If you need Obducite, select Obducite Mine. If you need Diablo 4 Gems or Obols, select the corresponding reserve options.
If none of the three options contain the specific resource you are targeting, abandon the current dungeon, use a new Nightmare Sigil, and repeat the aforementioned steps until the desired option appears.
The Loop
Once you have selected your desired reward type, proceed to the third floor of the dungeon. The map size and number of chests on this floor are significantly larger than on the previous two floors, typically containing six to eight chests. Loot all the chests and collect the resources. However, be absolutely sure not to kill the boss on this floor.
Afterward, open your map interface and click the portal button - the one originally intended for entering Infernal Hordes quest area. Because the reset mechanism relies on other players simultaneously requesting the exact same Dungeon ID, your first attempt to use the portal will typically just return your character to the dungeon's entrance rather than performing a full reset.
At this point, you must repeatedly execute the following cycle: Open Map-Click Portal-Check if Dungeon Has Reset. If the dungeon has not reset, continue using the portal until a successful reset occurs.
Once the dungeon has successfully refreshed (meaning all chests and enemies have respawned), you can proceed to clear the area and loot the chests again - with no need to re-select your reward type.
Efficiency Optimization
Once you have mastered the basic loop described above, the following optimization techniques can significantly boost your efficiency.
Sigil Selection
Based on the principles of Session ID Race Conditions, your success rate for resetting the dungeon is directly proportional to the likelihood that other players are simultaneously requesting the exact same Dungeon ID as you. Therefore, you should avoid using Sigils with obscure affixes.
The best practice is to monitor World Chat channel or community forums to identify which Nightmare Dungeons are currently being discussed or run most frequently - specifically, Sigils for low-tier dungeons, maps with simple layouts, or those featuring common combinations of affixes. Based on testing, when utilizing popular dungeons, a successful reset is typically achieved within 10 attempts.
Conversely, when using dungeons with rare affixes, it may sometimes require over 30 attempts. Failure to Trigger issues frequently reported in community comments largely stem from using unpopular dungeons or failing to correctly maintain the active status of Infernal Hordes quest.
Timing and Frequency
Beyond the popularity of the dungeon itself, the specific time of day when the operation is performed directly impacts reset speed. During peak activity hours - when the player base is at its largest - the probability of Dungeon ID conflicts is at its highest. Consequently, each reset attempt during these times typically requires an average of 3 to 5 portal uses.
During off-peak hours (low activity periods), however, this figure may rise to between 15 and 20 portal uses per reset. Furthermore, if you attempt to reset the same dungeon more than 10 times consecutively, the system may temporarily lock that specific Session ID; it is therefore recommended that you wait 30 seconds after completing every 5 rounds of resets before proceeding to the next batch.
Equipment Setup
Depending on your specific farming objective, there are optimal equipment configurations to consider. If your primary goal is Gold acquisition, it is absolutely essential to equip a Legendary Sigil bearing +900% Gold Find affix. This affix applies its multiplicative bonus not only to standard drops but also to Gold contained within treasure chests.
For other resources - such as Obducite or Diablo 4 Gems - there are currently no equivalent gear affixes that provide similar multiplicative bonuses. Consequently, Gold remains the most lucrative resource to farm in terms of yield per unit of time. Field testing under ideal conditions indicates that one can acquire approximately 200 to 300 million Gold per hour.
Risk Assessment
The probability of being banned for exploiting this glitch is extremely low. This is because Diablo 4 currently contains a multitude of unpatched bugs, making it difficult for the developers to accurately distinguish between legitimate players and those utilizing exploits.
However, one cannot rule out the possibility that future game patches may permanently fix this vulnerability - either by enforcing strict validation checks for dungeon completion flags or by removing the ability to reuse the portal button in this specific context.
As of Hotfix released on May 19th, this exploit remains functional; players interested in utilizing it are advised to do so as soon as possible.
This exploit functions by leveraging a Session ID conflict between War Plans and Nightmare Dungeons to enable infinite resets. By selecting a Sigil for a popular dungeon and avoiding reset attempts during off-peak hours, players can significantly boost the efficiency of their farming operations.
