Escalating Dungeons were the main grind in Diablo 4’s last season, but in Season 10, all eyes are on Helltides and Infernal Hordes. So, are these dungeons still worth your time?
A lot of players are debating on Reddit, so we gathered the verdict for you! You can check out the post here as well:
The Case Against Them
Players point out that Strongroom tiers are harder this season, especially hitting Tier 5 and Tier 6. Even those who farmed T6 regularly before are now struggling, making the end chests feel like a poor time investment. Clearing higher tiers now depends a lot on early luck with shrine effects or strong idol setups.
Loot at the top also feels reduced, and Escalation keys seem to drop far less often than before, even from Nightmare Dungeons. Overall, the grind just does not feel worth the effort right now.
Why You Might Still Want to Run Them
- They still drop plenty of mats and gold if you just want steady progress.
- You can still get Chaos-affixed keys from them, which means bonus rifts and a bit of extra fun.
- Astaroth still drops decent loot, so it is not a complete waste of time.
- If you want to hit higher tiers faster, skip the shrines and go straight for pillars.
- Change of Pace: If you are burned out grinding Hordes, these are a good break while still making progress.
No, Escalating Dungeons are not the most efficient activity in Season 10. But if you enjoy the challenge, find a Chaos Rift key, or just need a different grind for a bit, they are still worth keeping on your rotation.
With this in mind, however, many players feel Blizzard keeps sidelining older systems whenever new ones arrive, instead of letting them stay relevant – and Escalating Dungeons are the latest example.
