The Goblin event's creeping up on the Diablo IV calendar, and yeah, the FOMO's real. If you want to feel ready when it hits, you've gotta prep like it's part of the season grind, not a last-minute sprint. I've been treating it as a simple checklist: build a stash of Sigils, keep an eye out for Mythic Pranksters, and make sure I'm not wasting time on runs that don't pay out. A little extra Diablo 4 gold doesn't hurt either, especially when you're juggling repairs, rerolls, and crafting costs while trying to stay efficient.

Get Your Reputation Sorted

First thing's first: your Essence of Sin level. If it's low, you'll notice it fast—boss rewards feel stingy, and your time-to-profit gets ugly. Push it to Rank 5. Anything under that and you're basically volunteering for slower progress. The funniest part is how many people assume harder equals better. It doesn't, not always. If Torment IV kills take forever or your group keeps face-planting, you're not farming—you're just hanging out in a long fight. Running lower difficulty for faster clears can feel "wrong," but the steady pace is what actually gets you there.

Asmodan Runs That Don't Waste Your Night

Second, lock in a clean Asmodan routine. This is where the Sigils start stacking if you play it smart. The big rule: don't die. It sounds basic, but deaths break your rhythm, mess with momentum, and can ruin what should've been a quick loop. I like Normal for speed-clears—more kills per hour, fewer surprises, and the reputation trickle adds up. If you're in a coordinated group with a tuned build, sure, climb higher. But if you're solo, or your party's a "we'll figure it out" kind of crew, the consistent clears beat the theoretical best drops every time.

Open World Sweeps and Inventory Discipline

Third, when the boss is on cooldown or you're bored out of your mind, go hunt red elites in the open world or PvP zones. Mobility matters here. You want something that can dash between packs, pop the elite, and move on—no sightseeing. The real killer is inventory clutter. Keep a mental rule: salvage often, and don't hoard junk "just in case." Mark anything good as a favorite before you get into that tired, end-of-session autopilot. People lose great pieces that way, and it always feels worse than getting no drop at all.

Save the Good Stuff for the Event

Fourth, hoard like you mean it. Don't burn Mythic Pranksters or Tributes unless you have to, because their value tends to spike when everyone's chasing the same event loop. Get your crafting materials ready, clean up your stash tabs, and set yourself up so you can log in and immediately play instead of doing chores. If you want a smoother start, some folks even line up upgrades and then buy Diablo 4 Items to fill the gaps, so the event time goes into farming instead of scrambling for missing pieces.