The pursuit of power in Season 9 of Diablo 4 is a journey filled with gold, experience, and, most importantly, a wealth of crafting materials. We refer to this essential resource as "Arcana," which is crucial for every upgrade, re-roll, and step towards achieving a perfected build.

Focus on Nightmare Dungeon tiers that you can clear quickly and safely. Speed is vital for maximizing material acquisition per hour. Avoid selling excess Diablo 4 Items unless you urgently need gold. Salvaging unwanted gear offers a steady stream of crafting components.

Running out of Arcana can significantly hinder your progress, especially with the complex Tempering and Masterworking systems that require constant material input. While Helltides are undoubtedly beneficial, incorporating Nightmare Dungeons (NDs) into your Arcana farming strategy provides a complementary and highly efficient method.

Nightmare Dungeons are not only for leveling Glyphs; they consistently yield a variety of materials, including the rarer components necessary for high-tier upgrades, along with a steady supply of what we refer to as Arcana. The increased monster density and guaranteed elite encounters within NDs make them particularly rewarding for material gathering.

Frequently, Nightmare Dungeons are part of the Tree of Whispers bounties. Completing these bounties grants a bonus Cache of materials, further enhancing your Arcana supply. Builds that focus on resource generation or cost reduction enable more sustained combat, resulting in faster clear times and more material drops.

By alternating between the rapid material gains from Helltides and the consistent drops from Nightmare Dungeons, you create a strong and efficient "Easy Arcana" pipeline. This dual approach ensures that you are never short on the essential resources needed to enhance your Diablo 4 S9 best items   and excel in Season 9. Stop worrying about materials and start farming more intelligently!