This guide provides a detailed breakdown of XP efficiency across Diablo 4 Season 11’s major activities, including lair bosses, dungeons, and open‑world events. By comparing XP gains, cycle times, and overall consistency, it highlights which activities deliver the highest XP per second and how to combine them into the most effective leveling route for reaching Paragon 300 as quickly as possible. The analysis and data presented here are based on testing originally conducted by YouTube creator Eva Iana Chesso.
What We Tested for XP
To determine the fastest leveling methods in Diablo 4, multiple XP sources were tested under consistent conditions:
Activities Tested
- Lair bosses
- Dungeons (Pit, Undercity, Strongrooms)
- Open‑world activities (Helltide, Hordes, Whispers)
Testing Conditions
All tests were performed on Torment IV with three active XP buffs:
- Potion
- Incense
- Experience Well
This ensures a fair comparison across all activities.
Why Urivar Is the Fastest Way to Level Up
After comparing all XP sources, Urivar stands out as the single most efficient XP farm in the game. His extremely short spawn and death animations, combined with strong XP rewards, give him the highest XP per second among all bosses and activities.
XP Gain Comparison Across Bosses and Activities
Below are the XP results from each tested activity, including total XP gained, time required, and XP per second.
Boss XP Comparison
| Activity / Boss | XP Gain | Time (s) | XP per Second |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urivar | 5,579,280 | 15 | 371,952 |
| Andariel | 5,579,280 | 20 | 278,964 |
| Belial Ambush | 4,149,590 | 15 | 276,639 |
| Varshan | 3,719,520 | 16 | 232,470 |
| Zir | 3,951,990 | 17 | 232,470 |
| Woof Woof | 5,579,280 | 24 | 232,470 |
| Grigor | 3,951,990 | 19 | 207,999 |
| Beast | 3,719,520 | 18 | 206,640 |
| Duriel | 4,800,600 | 27 | 177,800 |
| Belial (Full Boss) | 0 | 25 | 0 |
Other Activities
| Activity | XP Gain | Time (s) | XP per Second |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helltide | 83,215,389 | 2,273 | 36,610 |
| Hordes (No Boss) | 38,812,570 | 540 | 71,875 |
| Hordes (No Boss) | 20,104,940 | 480 | 41,885 |
| Pit 75 | 4,798,073 | 122 | 39,328 |
| Pit 80 | 5,600,913 | 150 | 37,339 |
| Undercity | 4,356,886 | 139 | 31,344 |
| Dungeon + Strongroom | 7,229,547 | 312 | 23,171 |
Lair bosses dominate XP efficiency, and Urivar is far ahead of everything else.
Why Urivar Is So Efficient
Urivar delivers the highest XP per second not only because of his strong XP reward, but also due to his extremely short spawn and death animations, which significantly reduce downtime between kills. This combination makes him the most efficient XP source in the entire game.
To maintain this efficiency, players need a steady supply of Diablo 4 summoning materials. The fastest farming loop involves killing Urivar, opening the chest, interacting with the altar, and repeating the cycle without resetting the dungeon. Summoning materials can be obtained from Helltide, Undercity (Tribute of Titans), mercenary bartering with Pale Marks, or trading with other players.
Other Activities in the Leveling Loop
Even though Urivar is the fastest, other activities still matter:
Helltide
- Low XP per second
- Best source of boss materials
- Provides Whispers and chest XP
Pit
- Good XP if cleared quickly
- Build‑dependent
Hordes
- Highly variable
- Monster density affects XP dramatically
Whispers
- Always worth doing
- Free XP for activities you’re already completing
The Most Efficient Leveling Cycle to Reach Paragon 300
To level as fast as possible:
- Farm Urivar when you have 4–5 stacks of materials
- Run Helltide to restock materials
- Complete Whispers whenever available
- Rotate activities: Pit, Hordes, Undercity, World Bosses, Legions
- Refresh Experience Well every hour
This cycle keeps gameplay fresh while maintaining top‑tier XP efficiency.
Leveling slows dramatically after level 250, and by the time you reach level 283, you're only halfway to Paragon 300. The XP curve becomes noticeably steeper at this stage, but the good news is that bosses now award significantly more XP than Pit ever did, making Season 11 much faster overall compared to previous seasons.
Conclusion
Thanks to detailed XP testing across bosses, dungeons, and open‑world activities, it’s clear that Urivar is the fastest leveling method in Diablo 4 Season 11. With the right buffs, materials, and activity rotation, you can reach Paragon 300 much faster than before.
