All right, Diablo fans — it's time to log in and make the most of a double-dipping bonus window. Blizzard has brought back Mother's Blessing, but this time, it's overlapping with the March of the Goblins event. That means you can rake in extra XP, extra Diablo 4 gold, and a shower of loot — but only for a short time.

Mother's Blessing – The Core Boost

Mother's Blessing isn't new to Diablo 4, but it's still one of the best times to grind. This event runs from now until August 12, giving:

· +35% bonus XP from monster kills

· +50% bonus gold from monster kills

That “monster kills” keyword matters — you won't get extra gold from chest loot, event caches, or vendors, only from taking down enemies.

The Goblin Event – Why This Overlap Is Huge

Normally, you'd be happy with Mother's Blessing alone, but right now it's stacking with the March of the Goblins event. This wasn't supposed to happen — the goblin event was expected to end earlier — but as of now, it's been extended by a day.

That means:

· Treasure Goblins are everywhere, making farming more lucrative.

· Great synergy with Mother's Blessing gold bonus.

· Perfect time to farm Sparks from the goblin event rewards. Sparks are one of the few valuable rewards right now, alongside some runes for crafting mythic gear.

If you haven't seen the rewards list, know this — most of the event items are average, but Sparks are worth the grind.

XP Grinding Strategy – The Pit Is Still King

If your goal is XP, nothing beats The Pit. Here's the quick guide for maximum efficiency:

· Don't go too high in Pit tiers. You only gain about 1% more XP per tier, but difficulty spikes hard.

· Aim for a tier you can clear in about a minute — this keeps XP/hour high.

· Pit 55 is fine if your build isn't fully optimized yet.

· Monster kill XP is where the blessing shines, so consistent farming beats slow clears.

This bonus is especially good for leveling new characters since early progression is all about killing monsters quickly.

Patch Buffs and Build Recommendations

With the recent balance patch, some classes and builds saw significant buffs — making this event a great time to try something new. Highlights include:

Top Recommendations:

1. Hydra Sorcerer – Currently one of the strongest and most versatile builds. Great for the upcoming Infernal Hordes mode in the Eternal realm.

2. Pulverize Druid – Still the best druid build, with a flat +25% damage buff.

3. Spear-wielding Horned Barbarian (Spearorn) – Improved Razor Wings damage, worth experimenting with.

Other Buffed Builds:

· Barbarian – Big +65% base damage buff to HoD, fantastic for leveling.

· Meteor Sorcerer – Received a damage boost; a full build guide is coming soon.

· Frozen Orb Sorcerer – Damage increased, plus changes to Frozen Memories.

· Tornado Druid – New variant to test, though Pulverize remains king.

· Rogue – Minor buffs that don't fully close the gap with top-tier builds.

With both Mother's Blessing and the Goblin event active, you're looking at one of the most rewarding weeks of Season play — whether you're chasing endgame gear, Diablo IV items, or starting a fresh character.

Tip: Focus on monster-dense areas, Whisper bounties, and Pit runs to fully maximize your bonuses. And don't forget to claim those Sparks before the goblin event vanishes for real this time.