How to Get Herald's Morningstar in Diablo 4 and Its Unique Effects

Herald's Morningstar is one of the most exciting Paladin-exclusive Unique weapons introduced in Diablo 4. This one-handed ancestral mace is built entirely around Blessed Hammer, one of the Paladin's most iconic and visually satisfying skills.

In this guide, we'll explain what Herald's Morningstar is, break down its stats and unique effects, and outline the most efficient ways to acquire it in Diablo 4.

What Is Herald's Morningstar in Diablo 4?

Herald's Morningstar is an Ancestral Unique one-handed mace designed exclusively for the Paladin class. Its stat profile heavily emphasizes Strength, Maximum Life, and direct Blessed Hammer scaling, making it a perfect fit for Paladins who favor close-range combat combined with large-area damage.

Stats of Herald's Morningstar

Herald's Morningstar comes with a powerful set of affixes that support both offense and survivability:

·+10.0% Lucky Hit Chance

·+(107-121) Strength (up to +182 with mastercrafting)

·+(424-457) Maximum Life (up to +685 with mastercrafting)

·+(2-3) Ranks to Blessed Hammer (up to +5 with mastercrafting)

·+(47.0-65.0)% Chance for Blessed Hammer to Deal Double Damage (up to +97.5% with mastercrafting)

Strength increases the Paladin's overall damage scaling, while Maximum Life is crucial for surviving in melee-heavy encounters. The chance for Blessed Hammer to deal double damage significantly raises burst potential, allowing the skill to shred elite packs and bosses alike.

Together, these stats ensure that Herald's Morningstar remains competitive deep into the endgame.

Unique Effects of Herald's Morningstar

What truly sets Herald's Morningstar apart is its unique effect:

·Blessed Hammer deals (110-150)% increased damage.

·Lucky Hit: Up to a 20% chance to spawn a base Blessed Hammer on the target hit.

The first part of this effect provides a massive multiplicative damage bonus, allowing Blessed Hammer to scale exceptionally well with gear, Paragon bonuses, and skill ranks. The second effect introduces extra hammer spawns through Lucky Hit, dramatically increasing screen coverage and sustained damage output.

How to Get Herald's Morningstar in Diablo 4

Herald's Morningstar can drop from multiple sources, but some methods are far more reliable than others. Below are the best ways to farm this Unique mace.

Boss Farming (Best Method)

Herald's Morningstar drops from the loot hoards of three specific endgame bosses. Repeating these encounters is the most consistent way to acquire the weapon.

1) Echo of Duriel, Maggot King

·Location: Gaping Crevasse Dungeon, southern Kehjistan

·Difficulty: Torment

·Boss Hoard Key: 3× Shard of Agony

·Where to Farm Keys: Hoard of Grigoire, Hoard of Varshan, Kurast Undercity (using Tribute of Titans)

2) Echo of Andariel, Maiden of Anguish

·Location: Hanged Man's Hall Dungeon, eastern Kehjistan

·Difficulty: Torment

·Boss Hoard Key: 3× Pincushioned Doll

·Where to Farm Keys: Hoard of Lord Zir, Hoard of the Beast in the Ice, Kurast Undercity

3) Harbinger of Hatred

·Location: Harbinger's Den Dungeon, Lingering Hatred, Nahantu

·Difficulty: Torment

·Boss Hoard Key: 3× Abhorrent Heart

·Where to Farm Keys: Hoard of Urivar, Kurast Undercity

Among these, Duriel and Andariel are typically the most efficient to farm due to accessible materials and faster clear times.

Nightmare Dungeons

Herald's Morningstar also drops from random enemies, elite packs, and end-of-dungeon chests. High-density Nightmare Dungeons are an excellent secondary source for both Diablo 4 Items and crafting materials. Running these dungeons between boss farms allows for continuous loot progression and efficient farming of gear upgrades.

World Events and World Bosses

World events such as Gathering Legions and Helltides also have a chance to drop Herald's Morningstar. Helltides are particularly valuable due to their large number of reward chests.

During Helltides, collect Aberrant Cinders and open:

·Tortured Gift of Light Weaponry (125 Aberrant Cinders)

·Tortured Gift of Mystery (250 Aberrant Cinders)

These chests significantly increase your chances of obtaining Unique items. If you prefer to save time, it's possible to buy Diablo 4 materials like Aberrant Cinders for faster chest openings.

Gambling with Obols

Another option is gambling with Obols at the Purveyor of Curiosities. Spend Obols on one-handed weapons for a small chance to obtain Herald's Morningstar. While this method is highly RNG-dependent and inefficient on its own, it can still yield results over time.

Final Thoughts

Herald's Morningstar is a build-defining Unique mace for Paladins who focus on Blessed Hammer. Its massive damage multiplier, strong stat package, and Lucky Hit interactions make it one of the best weapons for AoE-focused Paladin builds in Diablo 4. If Blessed Hammer is central to your playstyle, farming Herald's Morningstar should be a top priority, as it unlocks the full destructive potential of this iconic skill.