We explain all the steps required to unlock Diablo 4's endgame activity, Abattoir of Zir for max-level players.
First Published November 29, 2023, 06:21
Do you want to gain access to Diablo 4's Abattoir of Zir, the highly replayable endgame activity meant to test even the strongest of characters? Then we've got you covered, Nephalem!
This guide explains everything you need to do to unlock and access the Abattoir of Zir in Diablo 4 Season of Blood, including the requirements and location, step-by-step to leave nothing out of the equation.
All Steps To Unlock Abattoir of Zir in Diablo 4
Abattoir of Zir is the greatest challenge for max-level players in Diablo 4. In fact, it is supposed to be nearly impossible to complete. Once the Abattoir of Zir release time and date rolls around, those who qualify can unlock it and start grinding in the Dark Master's domain.
We are just going to cut to the chase right now. There's a huge requirement to even start the process of unlocking the Abattoir of Zir. The requirement is that you need to complete the Season Journey, including 7 of the 9 daunting Chapter 7 objectives listed below.
Exterminator: Defeat Duriel in IV Torment, summoned in Kehjistan with materials from Grigoire and the Echo of Varshan (2).
Labor of Love: Purify Seeds of Hatred in Hostile areas (22,222).
Lootmaster: Open multiple Tortured Gifts during a single Helltide in IV Torment (10).
Titanomachy: Defeat World Bosses (12).
Avatar of Sanctuary’s Might: Equip at least 8 Ancestral Unique items simultaneously.
Incarnate of Nightmares: Complete a Tier 90 or higher Nightmare Dungeon.
Glyphmaster: Improve Paragon Glyphs to Rank 21 by completing Nightmare Dungeons (5).
A Bloodied Head, High: Reach Reputation level 18 in the Blood Harvest, available after completing or skipping the Campaign.
Blessed Mother Departed - Defeat the Echo of Lilith in IV Torment, remembered in Nevesk after reaching level 90.
You do, of course, need to be max level (100) to even attempt many of these objectives. Once the Season Journey is complete, players will automatically unlock the ability to craft Bloodforged Sigils at the Occultist.
Head to your nearest town that has an Occultist (I always just go to Kyovashad as it is easy to navigate). Craft a Bloodforged Sigil for 800 Sigil Powder and some gold. If you don't have enough, farm some Nightmare Sigils and turn them into dust.
Use the Tier 1 Bloodforged Sigil. From here, a red portal will open in the city of Ked Bardu (Dry Steppes), where you can enter the Abattoir of Zir.
Check out the developer video from BlizzCon 2023 explaining this new, tough-as-nails endgame activity below.
That's everything you need to do to access the Abattoir of Zir in Diablo 4. Yes, the requirements are steep, and you shouldn't expect to finish all the tiers. It is designed to be nearly impossible to beat, even for characters who can kill Echo of Lilith in seconds...
Good luck, Nephalem, you are going to need it!
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Written by Wessel Minnie
Wessel is a former member of Bravado Gaming, a top South African esports organization, and a former editor at GLITCHED.online. He can also be found on HLTV discussing everything CS esports. When he's not writing or editing, Wessel is clicking heads in Counter-Strike 2, pondering over the best Diablo 4 builds for each class, or venturing into the Lands Between of Elden Ring for the umpteenth time. He loves ARPGs and any SoulsBorne title he can get his mitts on, but feel free to email or drop him a message on social media with any interesting gaming-related topics you think he might enjoy.
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