Diablo 4 Season 9 is in full swing, and once again, players are chasing the most powerful D4 items in the game-mythic uniques. These ultra-rare, game-changing pieces of gear are essential for top-tier builds, but getting them requires more than just luck. In this article, we'll break down every way to get mythics in Season 9, including boss farming, spark acquisition, rune trading, crafting, and the best tools to make the grind more efficient.
What Are Mythic Uniques and Sparks?
Mythic uniques are Diablo 4's highest-tier items. Unlike regular uniques, they cannot be found casually while leveling or farming normal mobs. Instead, they require a specific process to obtain-through rare drops or targeted crafting using "sparks".
A spark is a currency item used to craft mythic uniques. You need two sparks to create one mythic, and depending on how you use them, you can either get a random mythic or target-craft a specific one with additional runes.
Main Method: Boss Farming on Tormented IV
The core loop of Season 9 revolves around farming exalted layer bosses-especially Balile. This boss is the most commonly farmed due to its efficiency and group-friendliness. You'll need Betrayer's Husks to summon Balile or other exalted bosses, and the idea is to join a group, kill the boss fast, and open the chest at the end for a chance at a mythic drop or spark.
Guaranteed Sparks: Three Reliable Sources
If you're tired of relying on RNG, there are three reliable ways to get guaranteed sparks in Season 9:
1. Horadric Knowledge Tier 18
At the Saragar bounty board, completing tier 18 will reward you with a guaranteed spark and valuable crafting mats. This is one of the most straightforward guaranteed methods.
2. Kill Lilith on Tormented Difficulty
Beating Tormented Lilith will grant another guaranteed spark. However, a bug may prevent her from dying properly, locking her in an endless phase. The workaround? Reduce your damage drastically (don't use Hydras, for example) so you don't bug the encounter. Hopefully, a fix will come soon.
3. Season Journey Rewards
Historically, the Season Journey has offered a guaranteed spark, but this time, it's a bit jankier. Some objectives-like using specific infused Herodric powers-bug out if you log out or switch characters. You'll still want to complete the journey eventually, but don't rush it early on.
Crafting Mythic Uniques: Blacksmith vs. Jeweler
Once you've got your two sparks, you can head to either the blacksmith or jeweler in town to craft your mythic:
At the Blacksmith:
Cost: 2 Sparks + 50 million gold
Result: A random mythic unique appropriate for your class
Ideal for early-game or filler mythics
At the Jeweler (Rand):
Cost: 2 Sparks + runes + 5,000 gold
Result: A targeted mythic of your choice
This is by far the best method, but farming the required legendary runes takes time.
How to Get the Runes You Need
Runes are used in the targeted mythic crafting system. You'll need:
Several common runes
Multiple legendary runes (like AU or M)
Specific sets depending on the item you're crafting
Farming Runes:
Farm Exalted Layer Bosses (still the most efficient)
Run Tribute of Harmony, Ascendance, and Radiance activities
These have been buffed in Season 9
Offer higher drop rates for legendary runes
Trade with players:
Use Diablo.trade or the in-game trade chat
Exchange legendary for legendary; avoid offering blue runes unless it's a fair value
Pro Tips:
Don't waste runes using the randomization option at the Jeweler (3:1 ratio)
Join Discord or in-game trade chats to find fair trades
Know rune values-some like AU are more valuable and frequently used
What About Salvaging?
If you happen to get a mythic you don't want, such as the universally disliked Melted Heart of Selig, salvage it to get back a spark. This lets you work toward crafting again without wasting everything.Mythic Drop Rates
These are extremely low. It's normal to go hours without a single mythic drop. Don't panic-just keep running and farming sparks.
Best Way to Use Sparks
If you're early in the season or low on gear, roll a random mythic at the blacksmith.
Once you've got some Diablo 4 gold and know your build, target-craft a specific one at the jeweler.
Final Thoughts on Mythics in Season 9
Diablo 4's endgame remains a loot chase-and mythics are still the top prize. The core loop of boss farming, spark collection, and rune gathering hasn't changed drastically, but Season 9 has made runecrafting more accessible, especially with improvements to Tribute activities.
Even though bugs (like the Lilith immortality glitch) still linger, players now have more paths to guaranteed progression. With enough time, effort, and coordination, even casual players can secure powerful mythic uniques this season.
If you're hunting your next mythic or just want to min-max your spark usage, this guide should set you on the right path. Stay persistent, use the community tools, and don't forget to have fun with the loot chase.
MMOtg Diablo 4 Team
