Diablo 4 Mythic Items & Masterworking Guide - Season 11

Serious warning: Sanctification must come first!

Before discussing specific items: ALWAYS Sanctify your Mythic item BEFORE Masterworking it. Once an item is Sanctified, you cannot go back. Masterwork first, then Sanctify, and you'll lose your Masterworking investment. Players looking to quickly upgrade other gear to compensate for such losses might consider to buy Diablo 4 Gold, but always ensure you use reputable services.

Masterworking Priority System

When choosing which stat to Masterwork, prioritize in this order:

1. All Stats (for most items) - Primary choice for intelligence/strength/dexterity builds

2. Build-Defining Stats (core skills, crit chance, etc.)

3. Defensive/Survival Stats (when needed)

4. Resource/Utility Stats (situational)

MYTHIC ITEM BREAKDOWN

1. Shroud of False Death

1. Primary Masterwork: All Stats

· Why: Hits main stat (intelligence/strength/dexterity) AND helps reach Paragon board bonuses (30-40% physical/cold damage, extra HP nodes)

2. Secondary Options:

· Maximum Life (if build feels squishy)

· Resource Generation (if resource problems exist)

3. Avoid: Damage on next attack after entering stealth (only for Blurred Beast builds, rarely used)

2. Air of Predition

1. Primary Masterwork: Ranks to Core Skills

2. Why: ~5% base damage increase per skill point (some classes like Spiritborn get 7%)

3. Secondary: Critical Strike Chance (if not at 100% crit)

4. Up to 45% crit chance from Masterworking alone

5. Note: Lucky Hit Chance can be niche for specific builds

3. Melted Heart of Celig (Amulet)

1. Primary: All Stats (same reasoning as Shroud)

2. Secondary: Resource Generation

3. Why: Makes your resource act like HP - faster regen = more effective HP

4. Leveling Tip: Movement Speed can give ~56% with Masterworking (great for leveling)

5. Best For: Hoda Barb, some Necro builds (scale resource for damage)

4. Ring of the Star of the Skies

1. Primary: Core Skills (if build uses them)

2. Alternatives:

· Critical Strike Chance (if not at 100% crit)

· Attack Speed (category 1 - helps break 100% cap with category 2 bonuses)

3. Note: Aim for 100% crit in all builds (except DoT/Thorns, with Paladin thorns exception)

5. The Grandfather

1. Primary: All Stats

2. Secondary: Maximum Resource

3. Why: Necromancer/Barbarian scale damage based on resource

4. Sorcerer can benefit but rarely uses this item

5. Key Feature: 100x Critical Strike Damage makes up for lost 2-handed aspect

6. Harlequin Crest

1. Primary: Cooldown Reduction

2. Why: Enables 100% ultimate uptime or more frequent ability use

3. Secondary: Maximum Resource (for specific builds)

4. Comparison: Air of Predition = damage, Harlequin = utility/survivability

7. Doombringer

1. Primary: Maximum Life (up to 60% HP from one item)

2. Secondary: Damage Reduction

3. Role: Purely defensive item - use early game for survivability

4. Note: No longer meta since Overpower HP scaling changed

8. Andariel's Visage

· Primary: Attack Speed (67% when Masterworked)

· Note: Other helms (Air of Predition/Harlequin) are generally better

· All Stats is secondary option but attack speed is what makes this potentially viable

9. Tyrael's Might

· Primary: Total Resistances

· Why: Resistance system changed in Season 11 - new caps/calculations

· Secondary: Damage Reduction

· Best For: Intelligence-based characters (inherent resistance bonuses)

10. Spear of Lycander

· Primary: Chance to Restore Primary Resource

· Why: Unique stat after Season 11 affix changes

· Secondary: All Stats

· Note: Resource restoration alternatives exist (Starlight Aspect)

Low-level mythical-grade equipment (generally not recommended)

Shattered Vow

· Attack Speed While Berserking (66.6% when Masterworked)

· Problem: Barbarians already have berserking uptime

· Damage Over Time option exists but attack speed applies more dots anyway

Nikul, the Herald

· All Stats (for Paragon nodes)

· Critical Strike Damage (secondary)

· Problem: Overpower every 2 seconds too slow for most builds

· Better items exist for overpower builds (Radict's Keep)

Main points

All Stats is King: For most Mythics, this is your go-to Masterwork for damage AND Paragon progression.

1. Two-Hander Warning: Most two-handed Mythics (except Grandfather) aren't worth losing your 2-handed aspect slot.

2. Build-Specific Choices: Always consider:

· Do you use Core Skills?

· Are you at 100% crit chance?

· Do you need survivability or resources?

3. Season 11 Changes: Resistance system overhaul and new affixes (cooldown reduction on rings/gloves) affect some item values, making strategic resource investment more crucial than ever. For players looking to efficiently optimize their gear, some may consider to buy Diablo 4 gold from trusted sources like MMOEXP to support their masterworking and enchanting costs.

4. Future-Proofing: These recommendations should hold for Season 12 unless Mythics receive major reworks. To prepare for these upgrades, securing sufficient in-game resources is key, and many players rely on MMOEXP for a safe and reliable way to buy Diablo 4 gold.

5. Remember: Masterworking is expensive. Choose based on your specific build needs, not just generic recommendations. Test in endgame content before fully committing resources to lesser-used Mythics. Managing your gold wisely is essential, and for those seeking a boost, MMOEXP offers a secure platform to buy cheap Diablo IV Items. Guide based on current Season 11 meta. Check for balance updates with Season 12 launch. For all your resource needs and to stay ahead of the curve, visit MMOEXP.