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If you've been on the fence about jumping back into Diablo 4 or are looking for an excuse to power-level your alt characters, now is the moment. Blizzard has officially reactivated the Mother's Blessing event - one of the most beloved community bonuses - and it's bringing massive incentives to play the game from now until Monday, August 12 at 10:00 AM PT. Players across all World Tiers and Realms will enjoy +35% experience gains and +50% gold drops, making this the best week to farm, level, and prepare for what's to come in Season 10.

Whether you're still working through Season 9: Sins of the Horadrim, hunting down powerful Greater Affix (GA) legendaries in Nightmare Dungeons, or just looking to finish your Battle Pass faster, Mother's Blessing dramatically increases the efficiency and fun of every in-game activity.

What Is Mother's Blessing in Diablo 4?

Mother's Blessing is a recurring event in Diablo 4 that acts as a time-limited bonus window for faster progression and loot acquisition. First introduced as a community treat during the early stages of the game's lifecycle, it has returned multiple times in response to positive player feedback. Typically lasting for a full week, this event gives players a huge edge in the game by amplifying XP gains and gold drops globally, across all characters, modes, and difficulties.

Each iteration has sometimes included extra perks - such as bonus Grim Favor caches from the Tree of Whispers - and continues to be one of Blizzard's best-designed engagement tools.

Details for the August 2025 Mother's Blessing:

· Start Date: August 5, 2025

· End Date: August 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM PT

· Bonus XP: +35% to all experience gains

· Gold Bonus: +50% to all gold drops

· Available In: All World Tiers (I-IV) and both Eternal & Seasonal Realms

· Platform Support: All platforms (PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5)

Is the Grim Favor Bonus Cache Included This Time?

This is the only major question surrounding the current Mother's Blessing event. In the past, players received an additional cache when completing 10 Grim Favors at the Tree of Whispers - a mechanic that massively increased efficiency for farming gear, crafting materials, and Whisper Obols.

Unfortunately, Blizzard's official Twitter announcement and social posts did not confirm the cache bonus this time. There's also no update on the official Diablo IV website at the time of writing. That said, every previous Mother's Blessing after March has included the cache bonus, even if it wasn't publicly listed. So while we can't say with absolute certainty, the odds are decent.

Regardless, the Tree of Whispers remains one of the best places to farm XP and gold, especially now with the bonus multiplier active. Players are advised to farm Grim Favors either way, as they remain valuable for Season Journey progression and general character advancement.

Why You Should Take Advantage of Mother's Blessing Now

This Mother's Blessing event couldn't have come at a better time. The March of the Goblins just wrapped up - where players could hunt treasure goblins en masse and earn a Resplendent Spark, a rare crafting material. Blizzard immediately followed that loot-heavy event with this XP/gold-focused one, ensuring zero downtime for those who want to keep grinding.

With no major updates coming until Season 10, this event is likely the last big bonus window before September. If you're looking to:

· Reach Level 100 on your main

· Level up alt characters

· Complete the Season 9 Battle Pass

· Stockpile gold for crafting and enchantments

· Farm high-quality Diablo 4 Items or gear for Greater Affix aspects

Best Places to Farm During Mother's Blessing

To make the most of this event, players should focus on high-density content that rewards lots of kills and valuable loot. Here's what we recommend:

1. Nightmare Dungeons (Tier 30-60)

These dungeons give great XP, especially if you target the ones with efficient layouts (such as Forgotten Depths, Hoarfrost Demise, or Ancient Reservoir). Use glyph leveling runs to farm fast and stack bonuses.

2. The Pit (Tier 70-79)

Pit runs are the current meta choice for both XP and gold/hour in high-end play. Mother's Blessing enhances the already strong rewards here, especially when paired with XP Elixirs and Shrine bonuses.

3. Helltide Events

With bonus XP and gold, Helltides become even more efficient. Farm Aberrant Cinders quickly to open Tortured Gifts and maximize loot income. Don't forget to bring a build that clears packs fast.

4. Tree of Whispers

Even without the cache bonus, the Tree remains a top-tier method of grinding. Rotate bounties efficiently, and turn in your Grim Favors frequently to keep the loot and XP rolling in.

What About Alts and Hardcore Characters?

Thanks to the 35% experience bonus, now is the best time to level alt characters or even try new classes or off-meta builds you've had your eye on. The lower levels fly by, and if you've been meaning to check out Blood Surge Necro, Companion Druid, or Penetrating Shot Rogue; this is your chance.

Hardcore players also benefit - especially those chasing level 100 on a non-softcore character. The faster XP makes the journey to max level far more reasonable.

Tips to Maximize the Event

· Stack XP Bonuses: Use an XP Elixir (+5%), prioritize Shrine effects (especially the Experience Shrine), and run with a group for a multiplicative bonus.

· Avoid Over-Enchanting Gear: Use this time for efficient progress. Don't waste millions of gold chasing perfect rolls while gold is pouring in.

· Run Efficient Routes: Focus on short dungeons or high-density zones. Time is everything.

· Play During Off-Hours: Fewer players mean better server stability, lower ping, and more fluid gameplay.

· Bank Gold for Season 10: Crafting, enchanting, and rerolling Greater Affix gear is expensive. Use this gold bonus, and buy Diablo IV Gold to prep for the next meta.

Final Thoughts - Play More, Level Faster, Get Richer

The August 2025 Mother's Blessing is here to reward your time in Diablo 4. With the game offering double-digit percentage bonuses to both your leveling speed and in-game currency acquisition, there's simply no reason not to jump in and grind.

Whether you're a min-maxer planning for the next season, a casual player looking to hit level 100 for the first time, or someone trying to complete Season 9 before the next reset, this is your window.

You have until August 12 at 10 AM PT - so grab your favorite build, pop your best Elixirs, and hit the loot trails hard. Hell waits for no one - but you've got Mother's Blessing on your side.