Infernal Hordes are still one of the most fun and engaging activities in Diablo 4. However, one mechanic still stands out negatively while doing them: Soul Spires! A rework could improve the flow of Infernal Hordes and make Soul Spires a bit more interesting.
The Problem With Soulspires
Currently, Soulspires feel underwhelming and don’t provide enough value compared to Aetheric Masses, Aether Fiends, and especially Hellbornes. Instead of offering valuable choices, Soulspires often feel like a wasted opportunity, slowing down the hunt for the highest amount of Aether possible.
Potential Fixes
A simple change would be to give players better choices for their Infernal offers. For example, there could be an option to choose between:
- 4x Aether, but a lot of extra damage on normal monsters and elites.
- Spawning additional Aether Fiends or elite enemies for a chance of more Aether.
This would give players more valuable choices and let them decide if they want harder fights with higher rewards.
On Reddit, some more suggestions have been made on how they could have follow-up mechanics:
- Spawn mini-bosses that drop extra Aether when defeated.
- Create an area-wide buff or debuff while Soulspires are active.
- Enemies inside a Soulspire deal more damage but also reward more Aether.
Seasonal Variations and Changes
Another way to improve Soulspires would be by integrating them into the seasonal theme. This could also change Infernal Hordes as a whole, making them feel fresh with each new season. For example, in Season 7, Spires could have had enemies that were introduced in Headhunt Zones like the Headrotten and the Headless Husk, maybe giving players even more options to farm Fugitive Heads and Restless Rot.
Final Thoughts
Infernal Hordes is one of the best modes in Diablo 4, but Soulspires need a rework. Right now, it feels like the only real way to maximize Aether gain is through Hellborn, and that’s a problem. There should be more viable options to optimize Aether gain instead of pushing players into one dominant path.
A rework of Soulspires, or even an addition of new options and modifiers in general, could make Infernal Hordes even more fun and would change the gameplay of one of the only features that isn’t tied to a seasonal Borrowed Power.