Diablo 4 World Tiers drastically change the game in multiple ways. Diablo 4 players can tailor the difficulty to their liking, and those who can manage the higher difficulties can reap more rewards.

World Tiers change the overall difficulty of the game, adding much tougher monsters in significantly greater numbers. Here is everything you need to know about them in the game.

What are World Tiers?

Diablo 4 offers four different World Tiers in the game. The first two are available from the get-go, and you can choose between them at the start of the game. In contrast, the other two become available once you complete the game's campaign and the prerequisite dungeons in World Tier 2 and 3.

Note: Further World Tiers, such as a World Tier 5 may happen in the future, but as of the release of the game there are just four World Tiers.

That said, here are the different World Tiers available, as well as their recommended levels:

World Tier	Recommended Level
World Tier 1: Adventurer	1-50 (easy mode for experiencing the story)
World Tier 2: Veteran	1-50 (hard mode for playing through the campaign)
World Tier 3: Nightmare	50-70 (entering endgame)
World Tier 4: Torment	70-100 (endgame)

World Tier 1 is best for new players who want to experience Diablo 4 for its story. In this tier, the enemies are very easy to defeat regardless of your gear and skill, and you can finish the game quite easily.

On the other hand, World Tier 2 offers the same enemies, but they are more challenging to defeat as they inflict more damage and have increased health. To compensate for that, players with World Tier 2 will get 15% more Gold and 20% more EXP.

Here is a more detailed look at all available World Tiers:

World Tier	How to unlock	Description	Unlocks
Adventurer	Available from the start	Players who are new to Diablo or want a light challenge. Enemies are easy to defeat Level requirement: 1 - 50	No new feature unlocked.
Veteran	Available from the start	Players who desire more challenge. Enemies are more challenging. Monster gives 20% increased XP. Monsters drop 15% more Gold. Level requirement: 1 - 50	No new feature unlocked.
Nightmare	You must complete the campaign and the Cathedral of Light Capstone dungeon on Veteran.	Players who want a significant challenge. Enemies are more formidable. Monsters give 100% increased XP. Monster drops 15% more Gold. Overcome 20% Resistance. Level requirement: 50 - 70	New drops: Sacred and Unique items Nightmare Sigils Helltides events Champion monsters
Torment	You must complete the Fallen Temple Capstone Dungeon dungeon on Nightmare.	For extremely experienced and skilled players who want a maximum challenge. Enemies are fearsome. Monsters give 200% increased XP. Monster drops 15% more Gold. Overcome 40% Resistance. Level requirement: 70+	New drops: Ancestral and other high-tier drops

How to change World Tiers

In Diablo 4, you can change World Tier using the World Tier Statues found in big towns like Kyovashad, which serves as the game's hub area. Once you find a World Tier Statue, interact with it to change your World Tier.

Alternatively, you can use the "Change World Tier" option available in Diablo 4's main menu to switch between World Tiers.

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