Elite enemies are not uncommon in Diablo IV throughout different locations, but players can earn unique loot and an achievement if they track down all twenty Rare Elites that exist within Sanctuary. These named foes are different from standard Elite enemies, who are usually just regular creatures with a special power or two. Dropping gear with perhaps the highest base Power in the game, these Rare opponents are worth tracking down.
While the locations of Rare Elites are in set areas, they do not always spawn, especially if players have killed another unique Elite recently. The spawn times seem random, so there are, unfortunately, no ways to predict when Rare Elites will show up. Players that keep checking should eventually run into them, including even The Butcher, a unique Elite secret boss that shows up in dungeons from a random spawn.
Every Rare Elite Spawn Location in Diablo 4
Players should understand that these Rare Elites have far more health and deal way more damage than even regular Elites found in dungeons, Strongholds, or World Events. As a result of this strength, these “extremely rare monsters” drop Rare items with high Item Power, a stat used to give players an idea of how strong a piece of gear is. Normally reaching a cap of 825 Power, items dropped from Rare Elitesreach up to 840 Power, breaking Diablo 4’s rules with strong loot.
Rare Elite
Region
Location
Map Image
Almunn
Kehjistan
The Scarred Coast, southwest of the Ked Bardu Waypoint
Bhotak the Inevitable
Dry Steppes
Khargai Crags, northwest of The Onyx WatchTower Waypoint
Lord Eonan
Scosglen
Deep Forest, south of the Túr Dúlra Waypoint
Zarozar the Mighty
Dry Steppes
Untamed Scarps, east of the Jirandai Waypoint
Corlin Hule
Fractured Peaks
Seat of the Heavens, northeast of the Bear Tribe Refuge Waypoint
Abe-Mari
Kehjistan
Amber Sands, southwest of the Altar of Ruin Waypoint
Nine-Eyes
Kehjistan
Ragged Coastline, southwest of the Iron Wolves Encampment
Qiniel
Kehjistan
Southern Expanse, southeast of the Gea Kul Waypoint
Captain Willcocks
Hawezar
Blightmarsh, southwest of the Ruins of Rakhat Keep: Inner Court Waypoint
Faraya Tehi
Kehjistan
Amber Sands, northwest of the Tarsarak Waypoint
Sir Lynna
Fractured Peaks
Frigid Expanse, north of Kyovashad
Gaspar Stillbian
Scosglen
Highland Wilds, east of the Under the Fat Goose Inn Waypoint
Pitiless Gur
Dry Steppes
Chambatar Ridge, southeast of the Fate’s Retreat Waypoint
Rotsplinter
Fractured Peaks
Pallid Glade, west of the Menestad Waypoint
Wrathful Osgar Reede
Fractured Peaks
Pallid Glade, south of the Nostrava Waypoint
Renn Dayne & Claudia Dayne
Hawezar
Dismal Foothills, west of the Wejinhani Waypoint
Trembling Mass
Hawezar
Fethis Wetlands, southeast of the Zarbinzet Waypoint
Enkil
Hawezar
Rotspill Delta, south of the Tree of Whispers Waypoint
Blind Odwyn
Scosglen
The Shrouded Moors, northeast of the Tirmair Waypoint
Garbhan Ennai
Scosglen
The Downs, southeast of the Cerrigar Waypoint
Some Waypoints closest to the Rare Elites must be unlocked by overcoming Strongholds in Diablo 4, such as the Nostrava and The Onyx Watchtower. These areas have tons of enemies that must be eliminated before players activate the Wanderer’s Shrine at these locations to access the Waypoint, extra dungeons, and other NPC vendors in the area. Many Strongholds are a suitable challenge, hosting enemies always two levels above the player’s character.
All Rare Elite Enemy Unique Drops in Diablo 4
Depending on a character’s level, every Rare Elite enemy drops a Rare yellow gear item with different abilities attached. The value of these traits relies on the player’s current level, but each can be enchanted at the Occultist vendor in Kyovashad to swap out abilities. While this method is available to all players once the vendor opens up, players will need a rare item called Fiend Rose in Diablo 4 to complete any enchantment.
Rare Elite
Item Drop
Gear Ability Bonuses (Random Value)
Almunn
Infernal Edge (Two-Handed Sword)
Critical Strike Damage All Stats Damage to Injured Enemies Lucky Hit: Chance to Execute Non-Injured Enemies
Bhotak the Inevitable
Necklace of Inevitability (Amulet)
Resistance to All Elements Critical Strike Chance Against Injured Enemies Damage Reduction While Injured Healing Received
Lord Eonan
Blood-Cursed Band (Ring)
Shadow Resistance Poison Resistance Increased Damage for 4 Seconds After Picking Up a Blood Orb Blood Orb Healing Damage to Close Enemies
Zarozar the Mighty
Bloodspiller’s Helm
Damage While Berserking (Barbarian Only) Ranks of Rupture (Barbarian Only) Life on Kill
Corlin Hule
Staff of Elemental Command (Sorcerer Only)
Damage to Crowd-Controlled Enemies Fire Damage Lightning Damage Cold Damage
Abe-Mari
Wand of Abe-Mari (Sorcerer and Necromancer Only)
Lucky Hit Chance Intelligence Stat Damage to Distant Enemies Ultimate Skill Damage
Nine-Eyes
Broodmother’s Stinger Dagger
Damage to Close Enemies Poison Damage (Rogue Only) Damage Over Time Damage to Healthy Enemies
Qiniel
Qin’s Captivating Eye Focus (Sorcerer and Necromancer Only)
Cooldown Reduction Lucky Hit Chance Lucky Hit: Chance to Slow Crowd Control Duration
Captain Willcocks
Captain’s Ragged Boots
Attacks Reduce Evade’s Cooldown Slow Duration Reduction Poison Resistance
Faraya Tehi
Grotesque Loop Ring
Cold Resistance Poison Resistance Barrier Generation Fortify Generation Life on Kill
Sir Lynna
Darkblade Sword (One-Handed Weapon)
Critical Strike Damage Shadow Damage (Necromancer and Rogue Only) Damage to Affected By Shadow Over Time Damage Enemies Lucky Hit: Chance to Execute Injured Non-Elites
Gaspar Stillbian
Outcast’s Handwraps (Gloves)
Rank of Incinerate (Sorcerer Only) Fire Damage Over Time (Sorcerer Only) Lucky Chance: Chance to Slow
Pitiless Gur
Gur’s Freezing Chest Armor
Cold Damage Cold Resistance Thorns
Rotsplinter
Ring of Splintered Wood
Lightning Resistance Poison Resistance Critical Strike Chance Poison Damage (Rogue Only) Damage to Close Enemies
Wrathful Osgar Reede
Mace of Blazing Furor (One-Handed Weapon)
Overpower Damage Damage to Burning Enemies Damage while Berserking (Barbarian Only) Overpower Damage
Renn Dayne & Claudia Dayne
Haunted Crossbow (Rogue Only)
Vulnerable Damage Shadow Damage Core Skill Damage Damage to Close Enemies
Trembling Mass
Trembling Ring
Cold Resistance Lightning Resistance Maximum Life Life on Kill Life Regeneration while Not Damaged Recently (Healthy)
Enkil
Eye of Enkil (Amulet)
Resistance to All Elements Crowd Control Duration Damage for 4 Seconds After Killing an Elite Shrine Buff Duration
Blind Odwyn
Blind Man’s Bell (Amulet)
Resistance to All Elements Control Impaired Duration Reduction Damage Reduction while Injured Movement Speed for 4 Seconds After Killing an Elite
Garbhan Ennai
Manhunter’s Breeches (Pants)
While Injured Potion Also Grants Movement Speed Ranks of Rabies (Druid Only) Damage for 4 Seconds After Killing an Elite Healing Received
Not all the items dropped by Rare Elites can be used by every class, but defeating at least 15 of these foes lets players complete the “Trophy Hunter” Challenge for several new titles. Those looking for the locations of all Rare Elite enemies in Diablo IV may have to search far and wide, but the rewards make an effort worth it.
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Franchise: Diablo
Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows
Released: 2023-06-02
Developer: Blizzard Team 3, Blizzard Albany
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Genre: Action RPG, Hack and Slash
Multiplayer: Blizzard Entertainment
ESRB: M
Summary: Players are set to return to the world of Sanctuary in Diablo 4. Set after the events of Diablo 3’s Reaper of Souls DLC, Lilith, the daughter of Mephisto, has been summoned to the world and has assumed power in the absence of demons and angels. Lilith establishes Sanctuary as a haven for refugees caught in the crossfire between hell and heaven. Wanting to protect her kind from the recently emerged Nephelem, Lilith is banished to the void. Now she has returned, seeking revenge for the crimes committed against her. Players will choose between staple class choices, such as Barbarian, Sorceress, Druid, Rogue, and Necromancer, as they battle alone or together against Lilith’s forces.
How Long To Beat: 34 hours
Prequel: Diablo 3
