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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred (D4)

Shard of Verathiel Unique Effect and How to Get

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This is a guide to the Unique 1H Sword, Shard of Verathiel, in Diablo 4 (D4). Read on to know about Shard of Verathiel, including its Unique Effect, list of affixes, and all builds that use Shard of Verathiel!

Shard of Verathiel Overview

Shard of Verathiel Class, Type, and Effect

Equipment Info
Shard of VerathielShard of Verathiel Class All Classes
Equipment Type Unique 1H Sword
Effect
Basic Skills deal 50 - 200% increased damage but additionally cost 25 Primary Resource.

Shard of Verathiel List of Affixes

Equipment Affix + 50% Damage
Affix 1 + 5 - 13 Maximum Resource
Affix 2 + 5 - 13 Maximum Resource
Affix 3 + 16 - 25% Basic Attack Speed
Affix 4 -

How to Get Shard of Verathiel

Boss Hoards That Drop Shard of Verathiel

List of Bosses
Diablo 4 (D4) - Grigoire BossGrigoire Diablo 4 (D4) - The Beast in the Ice BossThe Beast in the Ice Diablo 4 (D4) - Lord Zir BossLord Zir
Diablo 4 (D4) - Varshan BossVarshan Diablo 4 (D4) - Echo of Duriel BossEcho of Duriel

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

Obtained from Infernal Hordes

Diablo 4 - Infernal Hordes

Shard of Verathiel have higher drop rates in the Infernal Hordes game mode. At the moment, opening the Spoils of Hell found at the end of the Infernal Hordes is the best way to farm this Unique.

In order to unlock Infernal Horde, you must complete the questline The Eyes of the Enemy and obtain an Infernal Compass, which opens the portal to the Infernal Horde.

Infernal Horde Guide and How to Unlock

Builds Using Shard of Verathiel

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

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