When it comes to Diablo 2 Resurrected, most players agree on one thing: Pindleskin is the fastest and most popular magic find (MF) run. He's quick, accessible, and capable of dropping some of the rarest uniques in the game. But what if I told you there's actually an alternative that might be even better?

Meet Thresh Shocket, a super unique monster on the Arreat Plateau. With the right setup, he can be farmed even faster than Pindle, and he shares the same treasure class—meaning he can drop nearly all of the same endgame D2R items players chase. The catch? You have to know how to run him efficiently. Done incorrectly, you'll waste time and lower your odds. Done right, he becomes one of the best-kept secrets for MF grinding.

Why Farm Thresh Shocket?

Thresh Shocket doesn't get as much attention as Pindle, but he comes with some major advantages:

· Guaranteed Drops: Like all super uniques, he always drops two items plus four potions, regardless of player count.

· Easy to Find: His spawn location is static. In single player, you can roll a map where he spawns right next to the waypoint, making runs ridiculously fast.

· Blazing Run Times: With the right map and character, players have recorded runs in under 4 seconds—from game load to kill.

Unlike Eldritch or Shenk, Thresh Shocket has no minions, meaning you only have to focus on a single target. This allows you to stack extremely high magic find without sacrificing too much killing speed.

What Can He Drop?

Thresh Shocket shares the same treasure class as Pindle but is monster level 84, slightly restricting his drop pool. While he can't drop absolutely everything (for example, Arachnid Mesh or Cranium Basher), the good news is that many of the “missing” items aren't staples for modern builds. Instead, the items he can drop are exactly the kinds of endgame uniques players hunt for.

Here are some examples (with odds at 500 MF, players 1):

· Griffon's Eye: 1 in ~22,000 (closer to 1 in ~13,000 with Barbarian Find Item).

· Death's Web: 1 in ~58,000.

· Windforce: 1 in ~19,000.

· Death's Fathom: 1 in ~35,000.

· Nightwing's Veil: 1 in ~23,000.

While those numbers sound daunting, remember that when you add the odds of all possible top-tier items together, your real chance of seeing something great in a run is far better—often close to 1 in 1,000.

How to Find Him

Thresh Shocket spawns near the Arreat Plateau waypoint in Act V. From the waypoint:

1. Head either left or right—he will always spawn in one of those directions.

2. If you hit a dead end, switch to the opposite side.

3. Look for stairs in the terrain. The direction the stairs face usually points toward his spawn.

Because his spawn is predictable, you can plan lightning-fast routes that rival, and sometimes beat, Pindle's efficiency.

Best Characters for Running Thresh Shocket

Not every build is equally suited to farming him. Here are the two most efficient options:

· Berserk Barbarian

  · Berserk deals magic damage, which bypasses most of Thresh Shocket's common immunities (fire, lightning, cold, or physical).

  · With Find Item, you effectively get extra chances at drops.

  · Can hit ~700 MF while still one-shotting with a Grief weapon.

· Sorceress

  · Teleport makes runs lightning-fast.

  · With Infinity on a mercenary, immunities become much easier to break.

  · Can stack 400–500+ MF while keeping high kill speed.

  · Can use Telekinesis to click the waypoint faster, shaving off valuable seconds.

Other builds can farm him, but efficiency drops off significantly unless you're mixing him into a broader MF route (like including Pindle, Eldritch, and Shenk in one cycle).

Magic Find Strategy

Normally, the rule of thumb in Diablo 2 is: stack as much MF as possible without sacrificing killing speed. But Thresh Shocket flips that rule slightly. Since he spawns alone and goes down quickly, you can safely push MF higher than in most areas without slowing down.

This makes him one of the best farming spots for ultra-high MF characters. A Berserk Barb at ~700 MF or a Sorceress at 500 MF can comfortably farm him without feeling weak.

Final Thoughts

Thresh Shocket might not have the name recognition of Pindleskin, but he's an incredible target for solo players and MF hunters looking to optimize their runs. With guaranteed drops, lightning-fast clear times, and access to some of the best uniques in the game, he's arguably the most underrated farming spot in Diablo 2 Resurrected.

If you've been sleeping on Thresh Shocket, now's the time to roll a good map, stack your MF, and start running him. Who knows? Your next Griffon's Eye, Death's Fathom, or Windforce could be just a few seconds away.