Season 3 of Diablo 4 is set to launch on January 23, 2024, bringing a new season theme and rewards. If you're looking to maximize your leveling progress, here are two effective leveling strategies to help you hit maximum level (Paragon 100) as quickly as possible, shared by Raxxanterax!

Diablo 4 Season 3 Best Leveling Guide - Fastest Ways To Level Up 100 in D4 S3

As Diablo 4's Season 3 looms on the horizon, we are here with your essential guide to fast 1-100 leveling in the Season of the Construct. Whether you're looking to have fun and collect a trove of treasures or you're setting your sights on a rapid climb to level 100, We've got you covered. Let's delve into the strategies that will define your journey through Sanctuary.

D4 Season 2 Fast 1-100 Leveling Guide for Casual Players

For most, the joy of Diablo is in the journey, and Season 3's leveling path is designed to maximize your enjoyment. So the first 1-100 leveling method isn't quite as fast but will give you way more rewards and gold and materials while you level, and this is the leveling route will be better for most people.

1. Level 0:

• Go to our Diablo 4 Season 3 tier list and pick a leveling build. Create a new SEASONAL character on WORLD TIER 1 and SKIP CAMPAIGN. Select WORLD TIER 2 if you are an experienced player or are playing in a very efficient group.

2. Level 1-14:

• Hit Tab and claim all Renown rewards in all 5 zones. If you're a new player you won't have this unlocked and you'll want to complete Renown as early as possible.

• Do the Seneschal Questline (might start in KEKistan). This will be required to get the Pet drops. Go as far as you can into it.

• Overworld leveling has been massively buffed, and will be how most players will gain their XP. Here are the activites to prioritize:

  a. Legion Events should pay the most XP for any Overworld activity. They spawn every 25 minutes and should be completed every time.

  b. Completing Whispers is your next best option (especailly dungeon ones which reward 5 Grim Favors). Try to do Whispers that overlap with Vaults, the new pet event.

  c. World Bosses should be the next most rewarding event, if you're high enough of a level to kill them. Remember that they are buffed now with "signifcantly better rewards"!

  d. Vaults are another option to get more seasonal items in Diablo 4, but the XP is probably behind these other activities.

• When you're close to 15, acquire any codex powers you need from dungeons. Your leveling guide will tell you what you need.

3. Level 15:

• At 15 do your class quest that automatically populates in your quest log (Necros are at 25, not 15):

  Barb Techique Slot

  Druid Spirit Boons

  Necro Book of the Dead

  Rogue Specialization

  Sorcerer Enchantment Slots

4. Level 16-48:

• Back to the same strategy as in Step 3.

• Before going to the capstone, UPGRADE YOUR MAIN WEAPONS at the blacksmith as high as you can for extra DPS.

• If playing on Hardcore, make sure you craft an ELIXIR OF DEATH EVASION, place your Scroll of Escape on your emote wheel, and BIND IT TO A KEY in your settings.

• At 48 level (or whatever level you feel comfortable at), swap to World Tier 2 and clear the Capstone Dungeon.

• Go to the center of Kyovashad and swap to World Tier 3.

• Go to pick an endgame build and start setting up for NM dungeons and endgame running.

5. Level 49-57:

• Back to the Overworld on World Tier 3 doing the same strat as in Step 5. Prioritize HELLTIDE to get Forgotten Souls and Fiend Roses.

6. Level 57-65:

• Chain clear Nightmare Dungeons. Hints:

  Turn in a round of Grim Favors to the Tree of Whispers to get a Nightmare Dungeon Sigil.

  Complete the Nightmare Dungeon Quests in Kmart at the Occultist.

  If you're new and don't have your Renown completed yet, finish it before going to World Tier 4.

  Follow the Seasonal NM Dungeon Tier List Tab in this sheet to see what the best dungeons to run are, and which ones you should salvage.

  Salvage any bad NM Dungeon keys per the Tier List on the next tab.

  Pay attention to the Seasonal theme, and look for important pet upgrades for your build.

  You don't have to kill every monster (unless that's the specific objective of the dungeon). Focus on Elites, high-density trash packs, and clearing quickly.

  Make sure that you RUN A FEW HELLTIDES and open the boss chests to get Forgotten Souls and Fiend Roses.

  Go kill the World Bosses when they spawn. Use the same map link above for the timer and location.

7. Level 65-68:

• At 65 level (or whatever level you feel comfortable), clear the second Capstone Dungeon and go to World Tier 4 at the statue in Kmart.

• Upgrade your weapons, armor and jewelry as much as possible before attempting this. Don't forget your ELIXIR OF DEATH EVASION if you're playing Hardcore.

8. Level 68-100:

• Clear Nightmare Dungeons, using the same hints listed above. If you're not strong enough to do WT4 NMDs right away, do WT4 Domhainne Tunnels.

• Remember to the following things:

  Craft the highest level gems at level 70 at the Jeweler

  Run Helltide for Forgotten Souls and Fiend Roses

  Reroll and upgrade your ancestral World Tier 4 gear

  Kill World Bosses for loot and Shattering Prisms

  Make sure you have your optimal pet powers.

  Fight the Uber Bosses when your resistances are capped and you feel powerful to target farm Uniques you need. Now you hit 100!

D4 Season 3 Fast 1-100 Leveling Guide for Racers

For those who prefer a blistering pace over a balanced experience, this method will catapult you to the endgame in record time.

1. Level 0:

• Go to our Diablo 4 Season 3 build tier list and pick a leveling build. Create a new SEASONAL character on WORLD TIER 1 and SKIP CAMPAIGN. Select WORLD TIER 2 if you are an experienced player or are playing in a very efficient group.

• Hit Tab and claim all Renown rewards in all 5 zones. If you're a new player you won't have this unlocked and you'll want to complete Renown as early as possible.

• Do the Seneschal Questline (might start in KEKistan). This will be required to get the Pet drops. Go as far as you can into it.

2. Level 1-15:

• Go to Domhainne Tunnels in Scosglen and contiously clear out the first part of the dungeon.

• Do not free any prisoners or progress further - you are simply losing time and XP for no benefit.

• When you're done, hit 'T' to teleport out and salvage your gear at the Blacksmith. Then hit 'J' and hit reset dungeon BEFORE going back into your portal.

• When you're close to 15, acquire any codex powers you need from dungeons. Your leveling guide will tell you what you need.

• At 15 level, do your class quest that automatically populates in your quest log (Necros are at 25, not 15):

  Barb Techique Slot

  Druid Spirit Boons

  Necro Book of the Dead

  Rogue Specialization

  Sorcerer Enchantment Slots

3. Level 16-48:

• Back to Domhainne Tunnels doing the same strategy as in Step 2.

• Before going to the capstone, UPGRADE YOUR MAIN WEAPONS at the blacksmith as high as you can for extra DPS.

• If playing on Hardcore, make sure you craft an ELIXIR OF DEATH EVASION, place your Scroll of Escape on your emote wheel, and BIND IT TO A KEY in your settings.

• At 48 level (or whatever level you feel comfortable at), swap to World Tier 2 and clear the Capstone Dungeon.

• Go to the center of Kyovashad and swap to World Tier 3.

• Pick an endgame build and start setting up.

4. Level 49-57:

• Back to Domhainne Tunnels on World Tier 3 doing the same strat as in Step 5. If WT3 is too hard, do it on WT2 AFTER you've acquired a Sacred weapon.

5. Level 57-65:

• Chain clear Nightmare Dungeons. Hints:

  Turn in a round of Grim Favors to the Tree of Whispers to get a Nightmare Dungeon Sigil.

  Complete the Nightmare Dungeon Quests in Kmart at the Occultist.

  If you're new and don't have your Renown completed yet, finish it before going to World Tier 4.

  Follow the Seasonal NM Dungeon Tier List Tab in this sheet to see what the best dungeons to run are, and which ones you should salvage.

  Salvage any bad NM Dungeon keys per the Tier List on the next tab.

  Pay attention to the Seasonal theme, and look for important pet powers for your build.

  You don't have to kill every monster (unless that's the specific objective of the dungeon). Focus on Elites, high density trash packs, and clearing quickly.

  Make sure that you RUN A FEW HELLTIDES and the boss chests to get Forgotten Souls and Fiend Roses.

  Go kill the World Bosses when they spawn. Use the same map link above for the timer and location.

  At 65 level (or whatever level you feel comfortable), clear the second Capstone Dungeon and go to World Tier 4 at the statue in Kmart.

  Upgrade your weapons, armor and jewelry as much as possible before attempting this. Don't forget your ELIXIR OF DEATH EVASION if you're playing Hardcore.

6. Level 68-100:

• Clear Nightmare Dungeons, using the same hints listed above. If you're not strong enough to do WT4 NMDs right away, do WT4 Domhainne Tunnels.

• Remember To:

  Craft the highest level gems at level 70 at the Jeweler

  Run Helltide for Forgotten Souls and Fiend Roses

  Reroll and upgrade your ancestral World Tier 4 gear

  Kill World Bosses for loot and Shattering Prisms

  Make sure you have your optimal pet powers

  Fight the Uber Bosses when your resistances are capped and you feel powerful to target farm Uniques you need.

  Now you hit the 100 level!

Both methods carry you through the seasonal journey, offering a tailored Diablo 4 experience. Remember to frequently upgrade your weapons, participate in events for extra resources, and optimize your build with pet powers. Stay tuned for more Diablo 4 Season 3 guide, which will be released soon. It's an exciting time in the world of Diablo 4, and Season 3 promises to be an epic adventure. Happy hunting, heroes, and may your loot be legendary!