Obducite is the rarest Masterworking material in Diablo 4 Season 6. This guide covers every reliable farming route and how to maximize your weekly haul.
What is Obducite?
Obducite is used for the highest tier of Masterworking — improving Ancestral gear from rank 8 to rank 12. Each rank costs:
| Rank | Obducite Cost | Gold Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 8 → 9 | 10 | 50,000 |
| 9 → 10 | 15 | 100,000 |
| 10 → 11 | 20 | 200,000 |
| 11 → 12 | 25 | 300,000 |
Total Obducite to fully Masterwork one item: 70. For a full gear set: ~700 Obducite.
Best Obducite Farming Routes
| Source | Obducite/hour | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tormented Bosses | ~100-150 | Best source per hour of farming |
| The Pit (Tier 100+) | ~80-120 | Consistent mid-farming option |
| Helltide Chests | ~40-60 | Best for casual players |
| Nightmare Dungeons (T90+) | ~50-70 | Pair with XP farming |
| Legion Events | ~30-50 | Good group activity bonus |
Tormented Boss Summon Costs (Reminder)
Each Tormented boss has a material cost. Save up before farming Obducite this way:
- Lilith: 30 Living Steel
- Andariel: 12 Stygian Bile
- Duriel: 12 Globus Malificarum
- Beast in the Ice: 12 Ancient Igna
- Grigoire: 12 Shards of Agony
Optimal Weekly Schedule
Most efficient Obducite farming:
- Tuesday (reset): Run all 6 Tormented bosses for guaranteed drops
- Wednesday-Sunday: Alternate between Pit 100+ and Helltide chest farming
- Monday: Spend accumulated Obducite on Masterworking before reset
Hidden Tips
- Tormented bosses drop more Obducite if killed within 90 seconds (use a fast single-target build)
- The Pit tier 100+ boss drops 25-40 Obducite on the first clear of the week per class
- Group play does not increase Obducite drops (personal loot only)
Don't Waste Obducite
Common mistakes to avoid:
- Masterworking items you'll replace within a week
- Masterworking items below Ancestral quality
- Masterworking items with wrong affixes for your build
- Burning all 700 on one item — spread it across your gear first
What to Masterwork First
Priority order for Masterworking Obducite investment:
- Weapon (highest damage impact)
- Amulet (large stat budget)
- Ring #1 (your damage ring)
- Helm (large stat budget)
- Chest, Pants, Boots (defensive layers)
- Gloves, Belt, Ring #2 (last priorities)