How to get the Doombringer sword in Diablo 4

The Doombringer sword is a unique item in Diablo 4 that has a unique aesthetic, terrific core affixes, and a great Legendary Aspect. It can be equipped by any class as well, so players don’t have to fret if they add it to their inventory. Doombringer’s in-game description is: “Whenever this ancient sword has reappeared throughout history, it portends a time of great strife, as well as a devastating loss of life.

This is all Diablo 4 players want to hear.

The core affixes that come with the sword are extra critical strike, core skill, and base damage as well as a plus to maximum life and chance to heal. The Legendary Aspect that comes equipped on Doombringer has the following effect: “Lucky Hit: Up to a [15 – 25%] chance to deal [X] Shadow damage to surrounding enemies and reduce their damage done by 20% for 5 seconds.”

If you specialize in shadow damage or simply want to add the Doombringer sword to your collection in Diablo 4, you can read below for exactly how to acquire it.

Getting the Doombringer sword in Diablo 4

Unfortunately, just like all other unique items in Diablo 4, you will not be able to guarantee yourself a drop for the Doombringer sword. The sword is a random drop from enemies and opening chests, meaning that you have to solely rely on luck.

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I would recommend you to run Nightmare Dungeons and defeat enemies in Helltide events to boost your chances of receiving Doombringer. You can also exchange 10 Grim Favors at the Tree of Whispers and hope that one of the caches you pick specializes in melee weapons. Other than that, though, there’s no real way for your to increase your odds of landing the Doombringer sword. Hopefully, the Diablo 4 gods will be on your side during your quest to find the sword.