Lair Bosses and boss rewards
Hunt the Helltide Assassin
Kixxarth is a roaming Helltide boss encounter for characters prepared to handle its danger and surrounding threats.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Hunt the Helltide Assassin
The active Helltide region shown on the map; watch for Kixxarth’s horned-skull marker on the minimap.
Before you go
- Access to an active Helltide.
- A character with enough damage and survivability for a roaming boss.
- Room to disengage from surrounding enemies.
Farming steps
- Open the map and travel to the currently active Helltide.
- Check the minimap for the horned-skull marker indicating Kixxarth.
- Move toward the marker while clearing or avoiding packs that could join the fight.
- Before engaging, create space from other enemies and watch for Helltide hazards.
- Fight Kixxarth while staying alert for its stun and heavy attacks.
- Collect the encounter drops, then check the minimap again if you want to continue the hunt.
- Clear nearby threats or reposition so other demons do not surround you during the boss fight.
- Retreat if the stun or incoming damage makes the encounter unsafe; return with more room to maneuver.
Repeat, collect and use
The hunt can be attempted while Kixxarth is available in an active Helltide. Its appearance and drops do not guarantee a particular reward, and the Helltide itself is limited.
Common mistakes
- Following the marker straight into a crowded fight: clear or draw away nearby enemies first.
- Ignoring the stun threat: keep space to move and avoid becoming trapped among demons.
- Expecting a named item: use a Lair Boss with a matching pool for targeted Unique farming.
When to stop or switch
Stop when the Helltide ends, the encounter is unsafe, or the roaming boss no longer serves your goal; choose a more controlled activity for a specific reward.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.