Runes, keys and crafting supplies
The Pit area clear for runes and bases
The Pit is an accessible high-level area route for broad item and rune searches, with elite packs and useful base drops.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
The Pit area clear for runes and bases
The Pit beneath Tamoe Highland in Act I; reach the entrance through the highland area beyond the Outer Cloister route.
Before you go
- Reach Hell difficulty and have enough damage and resistance for the area.
- Bring a build that can handle the immunities you may encounter or bypass them.
- Leave inventory space for runes, charms, and candidate bases.
Farming steps
- Travel from the Outer Cloister or Black Marsh access into Tamoe Highland.
- Search the area for the cave entrance to the Pit.
- Clear Level 1 in a deliberate sweep, prioritizing elite packs and dense groups.
- Collect runes, charms, and plain bases appropriate to your runeword plans.
- Descend to Level 2 and clear its packs and containers on the way to the final chamber.
- Return to town to identify and store useful finds, then reset for another run.
- The Pit is an area farm, so broad clearing can yield more opportunities than rushing only one boss.
- Skip an immune pack that your build cannot damage safely; do not turn one obstacle into a long fight.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat whenever you want a Hell area clear; item and rune drops remain random, with no guaranteed target.
Common mistakes
- Searching for a fixed entrance location; the route through Tamoe Highland can vary.
- Treating every pack as mandatory; bypass dangerous immunities to protect your run pace.
- Expecting a particular unique from an area-level farm; use it for broad loot and bases.
When to stop or switch
Stop when you have the bases or materials you need, or change to a faster route if traversal and immunities slow the clear.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
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