Alright, fellow gamers! Let’s dive into the heart of Diablo 4’s third season, the Season of the Construct. We’re talking about Elemental Cores, the golden ticket to snagging the juiciest loot this season has to offer. Trust me; you don’t want to miss out on this treasure hunt.
How to acquire Elemental Cores
So, Elemental Cores are the MVPs here, essential for conquering the seasonal Arcane Tremors activities. These activities involve summoning elite bosses, the Heralds of Malphas, who, when defeated, shower you with precious rewards.
To get your hands on these Elemental Cores, you need to get cozy with the seasonal Obelisks scattered around Sanctuary. These bad boys are located in areas pulsating with Arcane Tremors activity. Now, here’s the catch – each Obelisk comes with its own elemental trap. Dodge, weave, and dance your way through the traps to interact with the Obelisk, disable it temporarily, and snatch that Elemental Core. No pain, no gain!
- The Ice-based trap shoots directional blasts outward – dodge through the chaos.
- The Fireball frenzy trap demands a good old-fashioned run and dodge.
- The Red electricity waves trap? Timing is key; sprint when the coast is clear.
And just so you know, Elemental Cores also drop from Construct Beacons hidden in Tremor-active areas. These sneaky beacons won’t show up on your map, but when activated, get ready for waves of enemy constructs.
How to use Elemental Cores
Now that you’ve got your mitts on these Elemental Cores, let’s put them to good use. Grab three Elemental Cores and toss in five Shattered Stones for good measure. Head to one of the braziers in a Tremor-active zone and summon a Herald of Malphas. Brace yourself because once you kick off the summoning, waves of enemies and Elite foes stand between you and that elusive Herald.
And here’s the kicker – the type of brazier you use determines the affixes the Herald will come packing:
- Gelid Brazier? Frozen, Cold Enchanted, and Chilling Wind affixes.
- Voltaic Brazier? Lightning Enchanted, Teleporter, and Electrified Obelisk affixes.
- Igneous Brazier? Explosive, Mortar, and Fire Enchanted affixes.
Defeat a Herald of Malphas, and your rewards include a Pearl of Warding, a Governing Stone, a Demon’s Heart, gold, and gear. Governing Stones are your ticket to attuning your Seneschal Companion, while Pearls of Warding unlock the door to extra powerful rewards from Vaults.
