If you want to know where to find the Pit in Diablo 4, the short answer is the Artificer's Obelisk in Cerrigar, the main town of the Scosglen region. The Pit of Artificers is an endgame activity where you race against the clock through scaling tiers to farm materials for upgrading your gear. Before you can enter it, though, you'll need to reach the endgame and pick up a short unlock quest. This guide walks you through every step, from progressing to World Tier IV to opening your first Pit run at the Obelisk.
What you need before you start
The Pit is strictly endgame content, so a few things must be in place first. Make sure you have:
- A character on World Tier IV (Torment). The Pit does not exist on lower difficulties.
- The unlock quest completed. Entering World Tier IV triggers a quest that sends you into a high-tier Nightmare Dungeon.
- Some Runeshards. These are the currency you hand in at the Obelisk to open each Pit run.
If you tick those boxes, finding and entering the Pit takes only a couple of minutes. Here is the full process.
How to find and unlock the Pit
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Step 1: Reach World Tier IV and start the unlock quest
The Pit only appears once you are deep into the endgame. Push your character through the World Tiers until you unlock World Tier IV (Torment). The first time you enter this tier, the game hands you a quest tied to the Pit of Artificers and asks you to clear a high-level Nightmare Dungeon (around Tier 46 or higher). Completing it awards your very first Runeshards and points you toward Cerrigar.
The Pit unlock quest triggers when you reach World Tier IV. -
Step 2: Travel to Cerrigar in Scosglen
The Pit's entrance lives in Cerrigar, the capital town of the far-northern Scosglen region. Open your map, locate Scosglen in the north of Sanctuary, and use the Cerrigar waypoint to fast-travel straight there. If you have already discovered the waypoint during the campaign, you'll arrive in seconds.
Fast-travel to the Cerrigar waypoint in the Scosglen region. -
Step 3: Find the Artificer's Obelisk in town
Once you spawn in Cerrigar, head toward the town's main courtyard near the Blacksmith and Occultist. There you'll spot the Artificer's Obelisk: a tall stone pillar topped with a glowing red rune. It's hard to miss thanks to the bright magical glow, and it will be marked on your minimap as well.
The Artificer's Obelisk stands in the Cerrigar courtyard beside the crafting NPCs. -
Step 4: Spend Runeshards to open the Pit
Interact with the Obelisk to open the Pit menu. Each run costs Runeshards, which drop from a wide range of World Tier IV activities — Nightmare Dungeons, Helltides, Whisper bounties, Legion Events, and World Bosses. Pick the Pit Tier you want to attempt, confirm, and a portal opens. Step through, clear the monsters quickly to fill the progress bar, then defeat the boss before the timer runs out.
Hand in Runeshards at the Obelisk, choose a Tier, and drop into the Pit.
Tips for your first Pit runs
- Stockpile Runeshards as you play. Almost every endgame activity drops them, so you'll naturally build a supply while farming.
- Start a tier or two below your comfort level. The Pit is timed, so it rewards fast clears. Begin lower to learn the pacing before pushing higher.
- Stay grouped with the enemies. Killing monsters fills the progress meter, while the timer keeps ticking — there's no reward for exploring empty corners.
- The Pit is built for gear upgrades. Higher tiers drop better Masterworking materials and the rarer items used to summon endgame bosses, so it's worth climbing.
Troubleshooting
I'm in Cerrigar but I can't see the Obelisk
Confirm you are actually on World Tier IV. The Obelisk and the Pit do not appear on lower difficulties. Also check that you've finished the unlock quest from your first high-tier Nightmare Dungeon.
The Obelisk won't let me open a run
You likely don't have enough Runeshards yet. Run a Helltide, a few Nightmare Dungeons, or a Legion Event to collect more, then return to the Obelisk.
I never received the Pit quest
The quest fires on entering World Tier IV. If you skipped past it, simply complete a high-tier Nightmare Dungeon — the Obelisk in Cerrigar becomes usable once you have Runeshards in hand.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Pit located in Diablo 4?
The Pit is opened at the Artificer's Obelisk in Cerrigar, the main town of the Scosglen region, near the Blacksmith and Occultist.
How do you unlock the Pit in Diablo 4?
Reach World Tier IV, then complete the unlock quest by clearing a high-tier Nightmare Dungeon. This gives you your first Runeshards and access to the Obelisk.
What are Runeshards used for?
Runeshards are the currency you spend at the Obelisk to open each Pit run. They drop from World Tier IV activities such as Helltides, Nightmare Dungeons, Whispers, Legion Events, and World Bosses.
Why should I run the Pit?
The Pit is the main source of Masterworking materials used to upgrade endgame gear, and higher tiers reward the rare items needed to summon top-end bosses.
Can I run the Pit in a group?
Yes. You can tackle the Pit solo or with a party, though enemy difficulty scales to make grouped runs challenging too.
Final thoughts
Finding the Pit in Diablo 4 comes down to three things: reaching World Tier IV, completing the short unlock quest, and visiting the Artificer's Obelisk in Cerrigar. Once you've opened it the first time, the Pit becomes one of the fastest and most rewarding loops in the endgame for sharpening your build. Keep a stash of Runeshards handy, push tiers at your own pace, and the Pit will quickly become a regular stop on your farming route. For official details and patch notes, see the official Diablo IV website.
