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Black River Unique Effect and How to Get

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Black River is a Unique 1-Handed Scythe used by the Necromancer class in Diablo 4 (D4). Read on to know more about Black River, including its Unique Effect that modifies the Corpse Explosion skill, its list of affixes, as well as all builds that use Black River!

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Black River Overview

Black River Class, Type, and Effect

Equipment Info
Black RiverBlack River Class Necromancer
Equipment Type Unique 1H Scythe
Req. World Tier WT3+
Effect
Corpse Explosion consumes up to 4 additional Corpses around the initial Corpse, gaining 120 - 160% damage and 10.5 - 12.5% Size per additional Corpse consumed.

"The scrolls describe a river of tar that separated the living from the land of the dead. Any unfortunate soul who tried to cross would be dragged down into oblivion." - Notes of Scholar Kamien

Black River List of Affixes

Equipment Affix + 10% Attack Speed
Affix 1 + 36.5 - 50% Chance for Corpse Explosion to Deal Double Damage
Affix 2 + 1 - 3 to Corpse Skills
Affix 3 + 1 - 2 to Hewed Flesh
Affix 4 + 1 - 2 to Fueled by Death

How to Get Black River

Bosses That Drop Black River

List of Bosses
Diablo 4 (D4) - Echo of Duriel BossEcho of Duriel Diablo 4 (D4) - Echo of Andariel BossEcho of Andariel

Ladder Bosses and Uber Bosses allow for Target Farming of specific Uniques. Grind the bosses above until you get the drop you want!

All Boss Ladder and Uber Boss Loot Tables

Will Drop from Enemies and Chests

Diablo 4 - Nightmare Dungeon Unique Reward

Unique items can be obtained by killing enemies and opening chests in the open world. To raise your chances of getting Black River, participate in World Events like Gathering Legions, slay World Bosses, or run Nightmare Dungeons as these are the best methods for acquiring high-tier loot.
How to Farm Uniques

Can Drop from Chests in Helltide Events

Can Drop from Chests in Helltide Events

You can also obtain the Black River from chests found in Helltide Events. Keep watch of any active Helltide on the map since they spawn every hour and farm as many Cinders as you can to open chests.
Helltide Event Guide

Gamble from The Purveyor of Curiosity

Gamble from The Purveyor of Curiosity

If you are feeling lucky, you can also take your chances at the Purveyor of Curiosity and spend your Murmuring Obols for purchasing gear. Keep in mind that the rarity of gear you can get will range from Magic to Mythic Unique items so gamble at your own risk.

How to Farm Obols

Builds Using Black River

All Related Builds
There are currently no builds available using this Unique Item.

Diablo 4 Related Guides

Diablo 4 - Unique Items Partial

List of Unique Items

All Unique Items by Class

Unique Items by Class
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NecromancerNecromancer DruidDruid SpiritbornSpiritborn
Diablo 4 - GeneralAll Classes

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List of Other Uniques
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