In Diablo 4, Unique items are the rarest gear that you can find in the game. These items have some exclusive abilities that cannot be transferred to other items making them highly sought by the players.
Among these items, some stand out as the rarest of all known as the Uber Uniques and can only be found when you are playing at World Tier IV by defeating the most powerful bosses in the Sanctuary. This guide will give all the details of the strongest Unique items, their key abilities and where you can acquire them.
5 strongest Unqiues you can find in Diablo 4
1. The Grandfather
The Grandfather is one of the rarest and most powerful two-hand swords in Diablo 4. There is no such specific power associated with this sword however, it exhibits high affix values compared to other items.
You will get increased damage, boosted maximum life, and a modifier that ignores durability loss. Additionally, your critical strike damage increases by 60-100%. The unparalleled critical strike damage modifier and versatility across various builds make it a highly desirable item.
Your character should be at level 85 as well as playing at World Tier 4 to get your hands on The Grandfather. Try grinding high-tier Nightmare Dungeons such as Kor Dragon Barracks, fight Revenant Knights, and use Nightmare sigils with the Magic Find Modifier to increase your chances of getting the sword.
2. Doombringer
The Doombringer is a versatile sword that can be equipped by all the character classes. This weapon can be important for your build during PvP scenarios increasing your overall strength and combat abilities.
The sword provides a 15-25% Lucky Hit chance to deal Shadow damage to the enemies around you. It can also help in reducing damage by 20% for 5 seconds. The weapon’s Shadow attacks make it suitable for crowd-controlling enemies particularly in situations where you are surrounded by them.
Your first task is to reach level 85 and then target high-tier Nightmare Dungeons particularly those having tier 31 and above. Although you may find this item in any area where the normal Uniques can be found, targeting such dungeons can increase your chances. Other effective strategies are – participating in Blood Harvest events and defeating Uber bosses like Duriel.
3. Tempest Roar
For those who are playing with the Druid class, Tempest Roar is the right choice of Unique item for them. This item can keep your damage output high by restoring Spirits and keeping your skills active for a long time and also increase the effectiveness of your Storm skills.
You get an increased resistance to Poison damage and a 15-25% Lucky Hit chance for your Storm skills to grant Spirits. Additional to this, your Storm skills can be transformed into Werewolf skills boosting your Shapeshifted forms.
Try targeting Cultists and Cannibals in the Nightmare Dungeons at World Tier III or IV to get this unique. Some of the best farming locations include Guularn Slums in Dry Steppes, Conclave in Kehjistan, Cultist Refuge in Fractured Peaks, Faceless Shrine, and Earthen Wound in Hawezar. Clear these areas before the arrival of the next season when you can start enjoying the new quests and challenges.
4. Harlequin Crest
The Harlequin Crest is a very rare Unique that increases your character’s abilities by pushing up the rank of your skills by 4 points.
The Helmet provides a significant increase in your defensive stats by boosting your maximum life and reducing the cooldown of the skills. You get an additional 10-20% damage reduction and an increase in the chance to find crafting materials.
Try slaying the Cultists and Cannibals you find in the Nightmare Dungeons such as the Charnel House. Apart from running the dungeons, you can play Helltide events and defeat powerful bosses like Uber Duriel in the Graping Crevasse dungeon. In order to obtain the Helmet you need to be at a level 85 or above and play at World Tier IV.
5. Ring of Starless Skies
The Ring of the Starless Skies boosts your overall damage output and reduces the cost required to cast your primary skills. It can be a powerful addition to your build as the resource costs can be reduced to 40%
To get your hands on any Unique item you must be of level 85 or above and play at World Tier IV. Participate in World Events like Gathering Legions and defeat World Bosses to increase your chance of getting the Ring. Also don’t forget to grind the Nightmare Dungeons and complete Helltide events which are a good source of XP and rare loot.