Get ready to chase down Treasure Goblins like never before in Diablo 4’s Slay Ride to Hell event-a global community challenge where every goblin slain unlocks epic rewards for all players. From legendary weapons and ancestral uniques to exclusive mounts and runes, this holiday-themed event running through January 2, 2025, promises a treasure trove of loot for both solo adventurers and Vessel of Hatred expansion owners alike.
In this Diablo 4 guide, we’ll walk you through the Slay Ride to Hell event, including details about how long it lasts, what rewards you can get, and how you can participate (a.k.a., by hunting Treasure Goblins).
Diablo 4 Slay Ride to Hell start date and end time
The Diablo 4 Slay Ride to Hell event starts on December 17, 2024, at 10 a.m. PST and runs until January 2, 2025, at 10 a.m. PST. During this limited-time holiday-themed global community event, players worldwide join forces to slay increased numbers of Treasure Goblins, contributing to a collective kill count that unlocks tiered rewards including exclusive cosmetics and powerful items. The event provides about two weeks for players to participate and claim rewards, with special bonuses available for owners of the Vessel of Hatred expansion.
Diablo 4’s holiday event, Slay Ride to Hell, started on Dec. 17, and will run until Jan. 2 at 10 a.m. PST. The Mother’s Blessing experience buff is also active during the event.
You have until just after the new year begins to take advantage of the XP buff, slay Treasure Goblins, and pick up your festive gifts.
All Slay Ride to Hell rewards in Diablo 4
The Slay Ride to Hell event in Diablo 4 offers a tiered reward system based on the global number of Treasure Goblins slain by the community. Rewards start at Tier 1 with a Legendary Weapons Cache and runes, progressing through tiers that unlock increasingly valuable items such as Ancestral Uniques, Legendary items with guaranteed Greater Affixes, and exclusive mounts like the Harvest Mare’s Totem and Barding Armor. Players who own the Vessel of Hatred expansion receive additional exclusive rewards, including Tributes and Citadel Coins. All rewards can be claimed at Goblin Square in Kyovashad, and the event runs from December 17, 2024, to January 2, 2025.
The entire point of Slay Ride to Hell is killing Treasure Goblins, and every Treasure Goblin killed adds to a community total, which will unlock new rewards at each tier for you to collect in Kyovashad, the capital city of Fractured Peaks.
Here are the Treasure Goblin slaying tiers and their rewards, with those unique to the event listed in bold:
- Tier 1: 5,000,000 Treasure Goblins slain by the community
- Three Ancestral Legendary weapons guaranteed to have a Greater Affix
- One Legendary Rune and two random Runes for Vessel of Hatred owners
- Random Undercity tributes for Vessel of Hatred owners
- Tier 2: 10,000,000 Treasure Goblins slain by the community
- Three Ancestral Legendary weapons guaranteed to have a Greater Affix
- One Ancestral Unique guaranteed to have a Greater Affix
- One Legendary Rune and three random Runes for Vessel of Hatred owners
- Random Undercity tributes for Vessel of Hatred owners
- Tier 3: 15,000,000 Treasure Goblins slain by the community
- Fruit of the Harvest Mount Trophy
- Three Ancestral Legendary weapons guaranteed to have a Greater Affix
- Two Ancestral Uniques guaranteed to have a Greater Affix
- Two Legendary Rune and three random Runes for Vessel of Hatred owners
- Five Undercity Tributes of Radiance for Vessel of Hatred owners
- Tier 4: 25,000,000 Treasure Goblins slain by the community
- Harvest Mare’s Totem Mount Trophy
- Three Ancestral Uniques guaranteed to have a Greater Affix
- Three Legendary Runes, two Rare Runes, and one random Rune for Vessel of Hatred owners
- An unknown number of Citadel Coins for Vessel of Hatred owners
- Tier 5: 40,000,000 Treasure Goblins slain by the community
- Harvest Mare’s Barding Mount Armor
- Resplendent Spark
- Three Ancestral Uniques guaranteed to have a Greater Affix
- Eight Ancestral Legendary items guaranteed to have a Greater Affix
- Five Legendary Runes, two Rare Runes, one random Rune for Vessel of Hatred owners
- Three Tributes of Ascendance for Vessel of Hatred owners
- Five Tributes of Radiance for Vessel of Hatred owners
- 20,000 Citadel Coins for Vessel of Hatred owners
While Slay Ride to Hell is running, there is a little Treasure Goblin statue area in Kyovashad. The event area is just southeast of the jeweler and southwest of the inn. You can interact with the Treasure Goblin statue to pick up any unclaimed rewards from the event.
Where to find Treasure Goblins in Diablo 4
Treasure Goblins in Diablo 4 can be found in various locations across Sanctuary, with some areas offering higher spawn rates and better farming efficiency. The Nahantu region is considered the best place to farm Treasure Goblins, especially for players who own the Vessel of Hatred expansion, due to its large enemy clusters and high goblin density. Riding through Nahantu while activating Greed Shrines can maximize goblin spawns. Other notable locations include Kurast Bazaar for consistent spawns, PvP zones like Denshar and Alzuuda which have lower player competition but come with PvP risks, and dungeons such as Horror Frost Demise that allow frequent Greed Shrine resets. Additionally, Treasure Goblins can appear in cellars and dungeons, with some rare cases spawning multiple goblins. During events like Slay Ride to Hell, goblins spawn more frequently, making it an ideal time to hunt them for rewards.
Treasure Goblins can appear (rarely) all over the place in Sanctuary, from dungeons to Helltides and beyond. They’ll appear on your mini-map when you’re near, and attempt to run away from you if you engage them in combat. But if you manage to kill them before they escape, they’ll drop a ton of loot.
Treasure Goblins behave the same way as usual during the Slay Ride to Hell event, with two major differences. First, they seem to be appearing in greater numbers throughout Sanctuary, but especially in Nahantu, which is a nice boon for folks who own the Vessel of Hatred expansion. Second, every Treasure Goblin we’ve seen during the event has summoned a second Treasure Goblin to assist them, allowing you to get two kills per Treasure Goblin found – if you’re fast, that is.
If you’re playing Diablo 4 naturally, you’ll find plenty of Treasure Goblins throughout the event (especially if you’re hanging out in Nahantu). But if you’re specifically looking to hunt down Treasure Goblins to add to the community totals, they’re still random spawns, so your best bet is to get on your mount and roam around Nahantu until that Treasure Goblin icon appears on your map so you can kill it and mount back up to roam again.
What exclusive rewards can I earn before the Slay Ride to Hell event ends in January 2025
Before the Slay Ride to Hell event ends on January 2, 2025, you can earn a variety of exclusive rewards by participating in the global Treasure Goblin hunt in Diablo 4. The rewards are unlocked in five tiers based on the total number of goblins slain across Sanctuary:
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Tier 1 (5 million goblins slain): Legendary Weapons cache with 3 Ancestral Legendary Items (guaranteed Greater Affix), 1 Legendary Rune, 2 random runes, and a random Undercity Tribute (some rewards exclusive to Vessel of Hatred owners).
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Tier 2 (10 million goblins slain): Unique and Legendary Weapons cache including 3 Ancestral Legendary items and 1 Ancestral Unique (all with guaranteed Greater Affix), additional runes, and Undercity Tribute.
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Tier 3 (15 million goblins slain): Greater Goblin Bag with the Fruit of Harvest mount trophy, unique weapons (3 Ancestral Legendary and 2 Ancestral Uniques), 5 Tributes of Radiance (United), and multiple runes.
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Tier 4 (25 million goblins slain): Greater Goblin Bag featuring the Harvest Mare’s Totem mount trophy, 3 Ancestral Uniques, 6 runes (3 legendary, 2 rare, 1 random), and Citadel coins.
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Tier 5 (40 million goblins slain): Mythic Goblin Bag containing the Resplendent Spark, Harvest Mare’s Barding mount armor, 3 Ancestral Uniques, 8 Ancestral Legendary items, 8 runes (5 legendary, 2 rare, 1 random), Tributes of Ascendance and Radiance, and 20,000 Citadel coins.
Additional rewards and bonuses are available exclusively for owners of the Vessel of Hatred expansion. To claim your rewards, visit Goblin Square in Kyovashad during the event period.
What are the most valuable rewards I can claim before January 2 2025
The most valuable rewards you can claim before January 2, 2025, in the Diablo 4 Slay Ride to Hell event include:
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The Mythic Goblin Bag at 40 million goblins slain, which contains the Resplendent Spark, Harvest Mare’s Barding mount armor, 3 Ancestral Uniques, 8 Ancestral Legendary items, 8 runes (5 legendary, 2 rare, 1 random), Tributes of Ascendance and Radiance, and 20,000 Citadel coins. This is the highest tier and offers the most prestigious and rare items.
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The Harvest Mare’s Totem mount trophy unlocked at 15 million goblins slain and the Harvest Mare’s Barding armor at 40 million goblins slain, both exclusive and visually striking mount rewards.
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Multiple caches of Ancestral Legendary and Unique weapons with guaranteed Greater Affixes, providing powerful gear upgrades.
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Large quantities of valuable runes, including Legendary and Rare runes, and various Tributes that enhance gameplay.
These rewards combine rare cosmetic items, powerful gear, and valuable crafting materials, making them the top-tier prizes to aim for before the event concludes[Memory][Search results from prior knowledge].
