Diablo 4: Abattoir of Zir Pinnacle Dungeon

The Abattoir of Zir is a pinnacle dungeon introduced in Diablo 4 with the Season 6 update (Patch 1.2.3), and it presents a unique endgame challenge. As players progress through its increasingly difficult levels, they are rewarded with exclusive Diablo 4 items and a new Unique Glyph, called Tears of Blood. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to access and conquer the Abattoir of Zir, alongside preparation tips and key details.

Abattoir of Zir Dungeon Overview

Release Date: December 5th, 2023

Difficulty: Starting at the difficulty level of a level 90 Nightmare Dungeon.

Available in: World Tier IV, after completing the Season 6 journey.

Number of Levels: 25 progressively harder tiers, unlocked by completing each previous one.

The dungeon is a race against time—players must clear all enemies within 10 minutes to advance, with each completion unlocking a higher difficulty tier.

Requirements to Access the Abattoir of Zir

To take on this dungeon, players must first finish the Season 6 Journey:

• Complete all Chapters of the Season Journey to unlock the Bloodforged Sigil recipe.

• Craft the Bloodforged Sigil at the Occultist.

• Use the Sigil to open a portal in Ked Bardu called the Visceral Channel, which leads to the Abattoir of Zir.

• After completing each tier, you'll need to craft a higher-level Bloodforged Sigil to access the next tier.

Sigil Powder

Crafting these Sigils requires Sigil Powder, which can be obtained by breaking down sigils or completing the Abattoir of Zir. The amount of powder needed increases as you progress, so you'll need to succeed consistently to avoid running out of resources.

Dungeon Layout and Key Mechanics

Dynamic Layouts: The dungeon's layout, enemy spawn points, and environments change with each run, keeping players on their toes.

No Respawns: If you die during the run, your attempt ends, and you must craft another Sigil to try again.

Timer-Based: You must clear all enemies within 10 minutes, and afterward, you'll face three Blood Seekers. Defeating them completes the dungeon.

Loot doesn't drop from enemies during the run to maintain the pace. Focus on completing the challenge rather than gathering gear mid-dungeon.

How to Prepare for Abattoir of Zir

Balancing survivability and damage output is crucial. Here's how to get ready:

1. Maximize Survivability

Armor: Aim for at least 10,000 base armor. Use the Disobedience Aspect to further boost it during the run.

Resistances: Ensure your resistances are at least 70% to mitigate damage from the tough enemies.

Elixirs & Incense: Craft Elixirs to boost your defenses and Incense to increase dodge chance, thorns, and stats.

2. Optimize Damage Output

Tears of Blood Glyph: As the enemies' HP scales by 20% per level, the Tears of Blood glyph is essential for increasing damage. Level this glyph to boost your effectiveness in higher tiers.

Core Stats: Ensure you place the Tears of Blood glyph in a location that maximizes both damage and survivability.

How to Complete the Abattoir of Zir

• Enter the dungeon and clear all enemies within the 10-minute time frame.

• Once cleared, defeat the three Blood Seekers that appear to finish the level.

• Each successful run unlocks a higher tier, allowing you to return to the Occultist to craft the next Bloodforged Sigil and try again.

  
  

Bloodforged Sigil Tiers and XP Rewards

Each level of the dungeon provides glyph XP and additional rewards. Here's the breakdown of glyph XP for various dungeon tiers:

Tier 1: 1,000 XP

Tier 5: 2,800 XP

Tier 10: 11,600 XP

Tier 20: 65,400 XP

Tier 25: 117,100 XP

Tears of Blood Unique Glyph

Upon completing the first tier of the Abattoir of Zir, you unlock the Tears of Blood glyph. Here's the starting stat breakdown:

Radius Size: 4

Bonus: For every 5 Core Stats within range, gain +2.0% increased damage.

Grants +50% bonus to all Rare nodes within range. This bonus increases by 10% every 10 levels.

The glyph has 200 levels, with each 10 levels adding a significant increase to the bonuses.

Final Thoughts

The Abattoir of Zir is a challenging but rewarding dungeon for Diablo 4 veterans, offering the ultimate endgame test for those who have mastered the game's mechanics. With a significant focus on both survivability and damage output, players need to be well-prepared with optimized gear, resistances, and elixirs. The Tears of Blood glyph is a crucial tool, providing exponential power growth as you scale its levels. Success in this pinnacle dungeon promises a wealth of rewards, from Diablo 4 gold to Legendary Diablo 4 items, making it a highly valuable endgame pursuit. Proper planning and mastery will allow you to conquer all 25 levels of this thrilling challenge!