By GamGem ResearchLast updated 26 Oct 2026
Changed since the research snapshot (2026-09-11):
What to do in Diablo IV endgame
The Pit War Plan
Run now for xp / paragon at Torment IV — until your push to Torment V.
SeasonSeason 14 · sample snapshotSnapshot2026-09-11 · patch 3.1.3
What are you trying to get?
CurrentTorment IVYou are here
Do thisThe Pit13 min (sample) · Glyph XP
Next unlockTorment VClear Pit tier 50 (sample gate)
GOAL → ROUTE CALCULATOR
Sample
The Pit
Nightmare Dungeons
Helltide
Kurast Undercity
Legion Event
- Confidence
- 92%
- Est. time
- ~7h (sample)
- You have
- 18h
- Main gate
- Pit 50 (sample)
- Bottleneck
- Glyph XP
Why this route? Ranked by xp / paragon payout; disliked activities are left out.
NEXT HOUR PLAN (2h 30m)
Sample- 00:00The PitGlyph XP, masterwork mats13m◆◆◆◆
- 00:13Nightmare DungeonsAspects, gear12m◆◆◆
- 00:25HelltideAncestral gear, chests53m◆◆◆
- 01:18Kurast UndercityTargeted gear via Tributes8m◆◆
- 01:26Legion EventChests, aspects8m◆◆
- 01:34The PitGlyph XP, masterwork mats13m◆◆◆◆
Total 1h 47m · Expected: 6 runs of xp / paragon (sample)
43 min left over — nothing fits; shorten a run in "My time".Alternatives
SampleSoloNightmare DungeonsSolo fine
GroupThe PitGroup: easier timer. Rewards are per player.
Short session (≤15 min)The Pit13 min per run (sample)
Target-specificThe PitDirect drop, not indirect progress
Blizzard's Season 15 article says only that the season changes on Sep 15, 2026; it publishes no end date for Season 14. Our estimate (written 2026-10-23): Season 14 ended by then. Rows below are the Season 14 sample snapshot and may be gone — re-verify.
Switching character? War Plans reputation is shared across characters in Season 15, but each character has its own planner (Blizzard).WAR PLAN ROUTE BUILDER
Sample
1
2
3
4
- Steps
- 4 / 6
- Reward bias
- Ancestral gear
- Modifier risk
- Medium
- Rerolls
- limited per plan (verify)
- Completion chest
- claim at the end
- Disliked steps
- 0
SKIP-DEBT TRACKER
SampleSkip debtNone
REWARD MATRIX (per hour · sample)
SampleActivityHelltideThe PitNightmare Dungeons
Tree of WhispersKurast Undercity
Lair Bosses
Infernal Hordes
World Boss
Dots 0–4 = sample payout for the column's reward. Tap a column to set it as your goal.HelltideThe PitNightmare DungeonsTree of WhispersKurast UndercityLair BossesInfernal HordesWorld BossDIFFICULTY GATES
SampleGateTorment IVTorment V
16 levels: Normal, Hard, Expert, Penitent and Torment I–XII (Blizzard, Lord of Hatred article). Torment I opens at Pit Tier 10 (guides); later Pit gates are sample, since guides disagree on the step.Unlock byPit 40 (sample) ✓Pit 50 (sample)
Paragon (sample)138 ✓152
Resistances70% cap70% cap
Ancestral dropsYes ✓Higher odds (verify)
MasterworkingYesYes
Pit mats tierIngolithIngolith
DECISION RADAR
Sample
- Best for XP / hourThe Pit
- Best for Gear / hourHelltide
- Best for Targeted matsInfernal Hordes
- Best for Mats / hourThe Pit
- Best for Gold / hourTree of Whispers
PATCH TRANSLATOR (3.1.3)
Sample↑War Plans teleport fixedFaster travel between plan steps — helps your 4-step route.Good
↑Helltide chest density (sample)Not in your top route.Sample
↓Pit glyph XP (sample)Your goal — re-check Pit pace.Sample
See full patch notes →RUN OR SKIP?
Sample| Activity | Entry | Time | My time (min) | Primary · secondary | War Plan | Verdict | Solo / group | Next | Source | Dislike |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The PitPermanent | Free (no key) | 10–15m | Glyph XP, masterwork mats Obducite, Ingolith, Neathiron | The Pit tree | Run now | Solo: timer is tight · Group: easier timer | Lair Bosses | |||
| Nightmare DungeonsPermanent | Nightmare Dungeon Sigil | 8–15m | Aspects, gear XP, sigils | Nightmare tree | Run now | Solo fine · Group: same rewards each | The Pit | |||
| HelltidePermanent | Free | 45–60m | Ancestral gear, chests Baneful Hearts, gold | Helltide tree | Run now | Solo fine · Group: faster chests | Tree of Whispers | |||
| Kurast UndercityVessel of Hatred | Tributes | 5–10m | Targeted gear via Tributes Bargains | Undercity tree | Situational | Solo fine · Group: timer easier | Lair Bosses | |||
| Legion EventPermanent | Free (timed) | 5–10m | Chests, aspects XP | Not in War Plans | Situational | Public event · Public event | Helltide | |||
| Tree of WhispersPermanent | Free | 10–20m | Whisper caches Gold, Obols, gear | Not a playlist node (doubles up with any activity) | Situational | Solo fine · Group: shared bounties | Nightmare Dungeons | |||
| Infernal HordesPlayers report slow late-game | Infernal Horde Compass | 15–25m | Burning Aether chests Mats, gold | Hordes tree | Situational | Solo: long waves · Group: faster waves | Lair Bosses | |||
| Lair BossesPermanent | Keys open the Hoard | 3–8m | Uniques, Mythic chance Resplendent Sparks (verify) | Lair Boss tree | Skip for this goal | Solo: own keys · Group: each opens own Hoard | Helltide | |||
| World BossPermanent | Free (timed) | 10–15m | Weekly cache Boss mats | Not in War Plans | Skip for this goal | Public event · Public event | Helltide |
CONTRADICTION RADAR
Sample
MY NOTES
this device onlyHelltide density felt good in this zone.
SOURCES
War Plans overview guideGuideSample
Seven War Plan trees guideGuideSample
War Plan community threadsCommunitySample
Cited in the rows aboveBlizzard · Season of Hell’s Legacy + 3.2.1 notes ↗Blizzard · Diablo IV patch notes (3.2.2 / 3.2.3) ↗Blizzard · Lord of Hatred (Torment 1–12, level cap) ↗news.blizzard.com 24268702 · Season 14 ↗news.blizzard.com 24287406 · patch 3.1.3 ↗icy-veins.com · World Difficulty guide ↗icy-veins.com · The Pit guide ↗timesaver.gg · Season 15 endgame guide ↗
Infernal Hordes (20m) → World Boss (13m) — highest key payout that fits 30 minutes (sample).
SEASON OVERLAY & HANDOFF
Season 15 live since Sep 15, 2026Finish now
Safe to defer
Not established
Why Ruptures are not in your plan: Season 14 seasonal activities are reported to sit outside the War Plans loop, so they get their own row. Ticks are saved on this device.
SAMPLE DATA — route times and payouts are placeholders; linked gates are Blizzard'sSeason data is attached as rows, not layoutNo official Diablo IV API