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Diablo 4’s Season 7 is underway, and with it comes the return of the Lunar Awakening event. While much of this event remains unchanged from its debut last year, there are still a few worthwhile rewards, including a guaranteed Resplendent Spark at reputation level 10. In this guide, we’ll break down the event mechanics, the best ways to farm reputation efficiently, and whether the rewards are worth your time.

Event Overview: The Lunar Awakening Reputation Track

The Lunar Awakening event introduces a special reputation system tied to an NPC in Kardu. This system consists of 10 reputation levels, each unlocking a variety of rewards, including:

  · Gear Bags containing random equipment

  · Caches of Runes

  · Under City Tribute Caches (for Vessel of Hatred expansion owners)

  · Exclusive Cosmetics:

   o A cosmetic axe, wand, and bow

   o A body marking

  o A horse trophy and mount

  · A guaranteed Resplendent Spark at level 10, crucial for crafting Mythic Uniques

Given the value of a Resplendent Spark, many players are looking for the fastest way to reach reputation level 10.

Best Reputation Farming Method

The primary way to gain reputation in this event is by killing enemies while under the effects of Lunar Awakening Shrines. These special shrines replace many of the regular shrines in the game and grant double experience for two minutes after activation. However, they primarily benefit those farming in areas with dense enemy spawns.

Optimal Strategy: Hor Frost Demise Dungeon

The best farming method for this event involves running Hor Frost Demise, a dungeon located in the northern Fractured Peaks. Here’s why it’s effective:

  1. Compact Layout: The dungeon consists of two main circular rooms connected by a corridor, making it easy to navigate.

  2. Frequent Shrine Spawns: On average, this dungeon contains one shrine per run, though some runs may contain two (or none, in unlucky cases).

  3. High Enemy Density: Since reputation gains are tied to killing enemies under shrine effects, you can clear most of the dungeon while conserving enemy spawns for when you activate a shrine.

Step-by-Step Farming Process

  1. Enter Hor Frost Demise and progress through the dungeon without killing too many enemies.

  2. Locate a Lunar Awakening Shrine.

  3. Activate the shrine and quickly kill all nearby enemies to maximize reputation gain.

  4. Once the shrine effect ends, exit the dungeon and reset it from the Quest Journal.

  5. Repeat the process.

With an efficient build, you can gain a full reputation level per shrine up to about level 8, making this one of the fastest methods available. Some players have maxed out their reputation in under 40 minutes using this strategy.

Bonus: Forgotten Altars Farming

Hor Frost Demise also has frequent Forgotten Altar spawns, which drop Lost Powers. If you haven’t collected all of your Lost Powers or need upgrades, this dungeon doubles as a great farming location. The spawn rate of Forgotten Altars was increased in a recent patch, making this an even better use of your time.

Additional Farming Tips

  · Corrupted Shrines: If you find a shrine that spawns waves of enemies (e.g., Darkness Wave), you can gain massive amounts of reputation quickly.

  · Elite and Butcher Kills: Reputation gains scale with enemy difficulty. If a Butcher spawns, try dragging it to an active shrine before killing it.

  · Greed Shrines: These shrines spawn Treasure Goblins, which also grant bonus reputation when killed under shrine effects.

Are the Rewards Worth It?

For players focused on endgame gear, the Resplendent Spark at level 10 is the most valuable reward, as it helps craft Mythic Uniques. However, beyond that, the rewards are mostly cosmetic or useful for gearing alternate characters:

  · Gear Bags: These can be farmed indefinitely after reaching level 10 and then transferred to alts via the stash.

  · Under City Tribute Caches: Exclusive to Vessel of Hatred owners, making them relevant only for expansion players.

  · Cosmetic Items: The new axe, wand, bow, body marking, and mount are nice additions but may not be enough to justify grinding if cosmetics aren’t your priority.

Unfortunately, these bags do not contain experience boosts like Whispers of the Dead caches, meaning they cannot be used to level low-level characters quickly.

Paid Cosmetics: Worth the Gold?

Alongside the event, Blizzard has reintroduced last year’s Lunar Awakening skins and added two brand-new pets. One of the standout additions is Pale Perry, an adorable, dazed-looking goat that costs 2,500 Diablo IV Gold.

While the pet designs are fantastic, the pricing raises concerns, especially considering that Diablo 4 is a full-priced game with annual expansions. Many players question why such high-quality cosmetics are locked behind additional purchases instead of being earnable in-game.

Final Verdict: Is Lunar Awakening Worth Your Time?

Overall, Lunar Awakening is a low-effort event that can be completed quickly if you want the rewards. Here’s a quick breakdown:

✅ Worth It If:

       · You want the Resplendent Spark for Mythic Unique crafting.

       · You need Diablo 4 Items gear for alternate characters.

       · You enjoy collecting cosmetics and mounts.

❌ Skip It If:

       · You’re already geared and don’t need the event rewards.

       · You aren’t interested in cosmetics.

       · You dislike repeating dungeons for reputation farming.

Until Blizzard adds more unique content to recurring events, Lunar Awakening remains a modest addition rather than a must-play feature. If you’re grinding endgame content, a quick 30-40 minute session to hit max reputation is all that’s needed to reap the best rewards.

That’s it for this guide on Diablo 4 Season 7’s Lunar Awakening event! Are you farming for the Resplendent Spark, or are you skipping the event this year? Let us know your thoughts!