Weekly Gauntlet Dungeon Challenge Guide

The Gauntlet is a new endgame dungeon set to release in the middle of Diablo 4 (D4) Season 3. High scoring runs will be recorded for the upcoming Leaderboard system and rewards given to the top players. Read on to learn more about the Gauntlet and how to access it!

What is the Gauntlet?

Weekly Dungeon that Determines Leaderboard Rankings

The Gauntlet is a brand new feature that's set to ship in the middle of Diablo 4 Season 3. According to the developers it will be a fixed and non-linear dungeon where players rack up points by killing demons. High scorers will be recorded in the weekly leaderboards.

Fixed means all players will experience the same dungeon layout when trying to compete for a high score. Non-linear means you are free to make your own route when running the dungeon since what matters is your overall score after the time runs out.

Dungeon Layout Changes Every Week

The Gauntlet will change its layout every week, giving players enough time to attempt an optimized run in the hopes of getting the highest score for that particular week.

The Gauntlet is vastly different from the dungeons found in Diablo 4. In the Gauntlet, anything goes, as seen during the January 2024 Developer Update that showcased the first Gauntlet room immediately having a boss monster instead of regular demon fodder.

Can be Played with a Party

Since Leaderboards are split into Solo, Duo, Trio, and Full Party categories, it is entirely possible to run the Gauntlet with a party. Just remember to fully optimize your builds before attempting a run given that the Gauntlet was designed to be run by level 100s.

How to Access the Gauntlet

Reach World Tier 4 During Season 3

Unlike the Abattoir of Zir back in Season 2, the Gauntlet will not be gated by a level requirement. According to the developers, all you need to do is reach World Tier 4 (WT4) to unlock the Gauntlet.

How to Change World Tier Difficulty

Level 100 is Recommended to Compete

Based on the gameplay previews available for the Gauntlet, it is highly recommended that you reach Level 100 before attempting a run. Enemies in the preview scaled up to Level 124, making any attempt below the suggested level a subpar one at best.

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