Diablo 4 Season 9 is finally here, and with it comes a whole new layer of grind, strategy, and loot hunting. If you're looking to farm Mythic Uniques, the most powerful gear in the game, you're in the right place. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through every method and strategy to acquire Mythics, farm Sparks, and get the Runes you need to craft your dream gear.

Whether you're a returning Diablo veteran or a new player jumping in after the free-to-play announcement, Season 9 changes things up in important ways, especially with the way we acquire and target craft Mythic Uniques.

What Are Mythic Items in Diablo 4 Season 9?

Mythic Uniques are the rarest and most powerful Diablo IV items in the game. Think of them as the "Chase" items, the endgame gear that defines meta builds and offers game-changing bonuses. In Season 9, you can obtain Mythic Uniques either as extremely rare drops from bosses or by crafting them using Sparks and Runes.

What Are Sparks and How Do You Get Them?

Sparks are the essential crafting currency for Mythic Uniques. You need two Sparks to craft one Mythic. There are two types of crafting:

1. Random Mythic Crafting (Blacksmith):

· 2 Sparks + 50 million gold

· Yields a random Mythic Unique based on your character class and loot table

2. Targeted Mythic Crafting (Jeweler):

· 2 Sparks + Runes + 5,000 gold

· Allows you to craft a specific Mythic Unique of your choice

Now, let's talk about how to get these Sparks.

Main Method: Boss Farming for Sparks and Mythics

The go-to strategy for most players is farming Exalted Layer Bosses on Tormented 4 difficulty. The boss most commonly farmed is Balial, as it provides decent returns and has predictable mechanics.

Best Practices for Boss Farming:

· Use a group that can kill the boss in under 10 seconds. Longer kills or revives lower efficiency.

· Use Betrayer's Husks to summon bosses. These can be farmed in-game or traded for gold.

· Find groups through the Sanctuary Diablo Discord — the largest Diablo IV community with channels dedicated to LFG (Looking For Group) for Balial and other activities.

· Always bring your materials. These are not public runs; everyone uses their entry key.

Tip: Avoid Andariel unless you have a strong group. Her mechanics often wipe undergeared players.

Where to Get Betrayer's Husks and Trade Materials

If you're not lucky enough to farm enough Husks, the best source is ELD.gg – an in-game item trading website. Here's how you use it:

· Farm valuable items (especially Greater Affixes)

· Sell them on ELD.gg for in-game Diablo 4 gold

· Buy Husks directly with gold

· Trade and purchase Runes needed for Mythic crafting

Note: This is not real money trading. Everything happens within Diablo IV's in-game economy.

Guaranteed Sparks – Don't Miss These

Aside from RNG farming, there are guaranteed methods to get Sparks:

1. Heradric Knowledge (Saragar) – Tier 18 Completion:

  · Reward includes one guaranteed Spark and other crafting materials.

2. Tormented Lilith Kill:

  · Drops a guaranteed Spark. Be careful of bugs—if Lilith enters an invulnerable state, restart the fight.

3. Season Journey (Optional):

  · Can reward another guaranteed Spark. However, many players report bugs or tedious objectives.

  · Objectives often require killing monsters with specific Heradric infusions, which can bug out if you relog or swap infusions.

Realistically, you're looking at three guaranteed Sparks if you go for everything. Combine that with drops or salvageable Mythics, and you're on track to target craft.

Salvaging Mythics for Extra Sparks

Got a bad Mythic like Melted Heart of Selig or Doomer? Salvage it! Salvaging a Mythic Unique gives you one Spark. This is a crucial method to re-roll or trade up to the item you need.

Runes – The Bottleneck for Target Crafting

To craft a specific Mythic at the Jeweler, you'll need two Sparks and a collection of Runes. Some of these Runes are:

· Legendary Runes (Orange)

· Rare Runes (Yellow)

· Common Runes (Blue/Green)

Best Ways to Farm Runes:

1. Exalted Layer Bosses:

  · Still a good method, but drop rates are low.

  · Works well for Spark and Rune farming at the same time.

2. Tribute of Harmony (New in Season 9):

  · Greatly improved in Season 9.

  · Provides more Legendary Runes, a vital source for crafting.

  · Expect to run dozens to collect all the necessary runes.

3. Tribute of Ascendance – Undercity Event:

  · Can yield Mythic Uniques at ~25% rate.

  · Requires Vessel of Hatred expansion.

  · Look for items labeled "United" for group rewards (vs. “Resolute,” which is solo-only).

  · Rotate runs with the group using Sanctuary Discord's LFG tools.

How to Use the Jeweler to Craft Target Mythics

Once you have:

· 2 Sparks

· All required Runes

· 5,000 Gold

Head to the Jeweler in Kyovashad or Saragar.

From there:

· Select the specific Mythic Unique you want to craft

· Input all ingredients

· Enjoy your guaranteed Mythic!

Note: Some Mythics are more valuable than others. Craft smart—prioritize Mythics that are used in your build or meta-defining.

Mythic Drop Rates: Manage Expectations

The drop rate for Mythic Uniques is extremely low. Even with optimal farming:

· Expect 1–2% drop rates

· May take hundreds of boss kills

· RNG is brutal—prepare for dry streaks

If you're new to Diablo 4, this may sound discouraging, but the long grind is part of the game's endgame loop. Use Sparks, salvage bad Mythics, and target craft to overcome the randomness.

Conclusion: Season 9 – More Options, Same Grind

Diablo 4 Season 9 doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it improves it.

· Rune farming is more accessible

· Mythic target crafting is more feasible

· Sparks can still be a bottleneck, but guaranteed sources help ease the pain

If you're serious about endgame, focus on group farming, efficient trading, and target crafting the gear that powers your build. Whether you're gunning for the Melted Heart, the Fist of Fate, or a new meta Mythic, the grind is long—but this season, it's more rewarding than ever.