The War Within 11.1.7 Greedy Emissary event guide: D4 x WoW crossover
Don’t miss your chance to earn Diablo-themed loot—learn how to prep for the Greedy Emissary event and claim rare rewards!
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Key takeaways:
- Treasure Goblins spawn every hour. Watch for the portal icon and be ready to tag Goblin.
- Hellcaller Chests and Hellstone Shards are new key rewards. Use Hellstone Shards to buy recolored Tier 2 sets and other Diablo-themed gear from the Dornogal hub.
- A new mount and returning cosmetics are likely event drops. A recolored Tyrael’s Charger, Wirt’s weapons, and Diablo III collectibles are expected to make a comeback.
The Greedy Emissary event is returning in 2025 as part of The War Within patch 11.1.7 new activities, bringing back the chaos—and rewards—of Diablo-themed loot hunts. Learn about Goblins spawn rate, best farming method, and more!
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Greedy Emissary event date
Current Greedy Emissary event schedule is:
- Start: July 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM (server time)
- End: August 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM (server time)
The event will run for a full month, making it easier for players to collect all mounts and collectibles from The War Within’s Greedy Emissary event.
Greedy Emissary overview
On the base level Greedy Emissary event is overly simple. It features special mobs from Diablo called Treasure Goblins that carry loot with them, and players have to defeat them as fast as possible to claim the rewards.
Before the Treasure Goblin appears, a portal icon briefly flashes on the map—your signal that the Goblin is about to spawn. Unlike previous iterations of the event, there’s no set rotation for Goblin spawns. You can choose whichever location you prefer to farm.
The locations of the event are:
- Stormwind (In Stormwind Docks [33, 34])
- Orgrimmar (At the main entrance area [44, 19])
- Dornogal (At the southern entrance, right after Dummy area, [54, 54])
- Undermine (All over the location with Rares)
- Liberation of Undermine (Has a small chance to drop from any boss in the raid, on any difficulty.)
For the most time-efficient Goblin farming, we personally recommend using Undermine as your main hub. If you prefer a more relaxed and predictable method, simply teleport to Dornogal or your faction’s capital city shortly before the top of the hour (x:00) to catch spawns as they appear.
Note
Since the portal technically spawns just outside Orgrimmar, it won’t appear on the in-game map of Orgrimmar. If you’re searching for Goblins near Orgrimmar, head into Durotar or use the hourly spawn times to orient yourself.
In summary, the 2025 Greedy Emissary loop for Capital cities looks like this:
- Portal Spawns
- Portals spawn every hour, on the hour (x:00), at fixed locations in each capital city.
- A map icon marks the portal’s location, but only if you’re in that zone.
- Goblin Arrival
- Exactly 5 minutes after portal appearance (x:05), a Treasure Goblin emerges.
- Before that players may use Elixirs to gain improved rewards and increase Goblins’ strength.
- Once Goblins emerge you can defeat them, earning Hellcaller Chest.
To track Goblin spawn times more accurately, consider using a dedicated WeakAura for streamlined monitoring.
Note
These rules apply only to Stormwind, Orgrimmar, and Dornogal. Undermine and LoU (Liberation of Undermine raid) follows a completely different algorithm for Treasure Goblin spawns.
In Undermine, Treasure Goblins spawn differently. Defeating any eligible Undermine rare will trigger a portal that spawns a Treasure Goblin one minute later—even if you’ve already killed that rare for the day. This can happen once per hour per rare. Rares that can’t trigger a portal will have the “Portal Problems” debuff, which currently shows a 10-hour duration.
Additionally, every hour at (xx:15), a Portal Storm begins in Undermine, summoning five extra Goblin Portals with added affixes for more loot opportunities. This is a great time to farm.
A similar mechanic applies to LoU bosses. Occasionally, after defeating a boss on any difficulty—including LFR—a portal may appear, giving players a chance to farm Treasure Goblins.
Treasure Goblin affixes
There are many Elixirs that apply affixes to Goblins during the new Greedy Emissary event. You might be wondering why you’d want to use them. The answer is simple: the more affixes a Goblin has, the greater the number and variety of Treasure Goblins that spawn.
Here’s how the scaling works:
| Number of Affixes | Number of Treasure Goblins | Goblin Affix Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 Goblin with 1 random affix |
| 1 | 1 | 1 Goblin with 1 portal + 1 random affix |
| 2 | 1 | 1 Goblin with 2 portal affixes |
| 3 | 2 | – 1 Goblin with 2 portal affixes- 1 Goblin with 1 portal + 1 random affix |
| 4 | 2 | – 2 Goblins with 2 portal affixes each |
| 5 | 3 | – 2 Goblins with 2 portal affixes each- 1 Goblin with 1 portal + 1 random affix |
| 6 | 3 | – 3 Goblins with 2 portal affixes each |
Event tips
- No need for a daily grind: Only 10 Hellcaller Chests per week are guaranteed to contain Hellstone Shards, and this limit resets weekly for your Warband.
- Goblins can’t be “stolen” in this event: Unlike previous versions. To be eligible for rewards, all you need to do is tag the Goblin.
- Use Dornogal only if it is less populated: At times, capital cities may have higher population levels, while Dornogal might be quieter. We recommend hosting events in less populated areas when possible. Additionally, consider using less populated servers—though this may be excessive in some cases.
- You can use Rare Scanner in Undermine, making it lightning-fast to locate portal triggers when rares spawn.
Rewards
A key addition for the 2025 Greedy Emissary event is the introduction of Hellstone Shards and Hellcaller Chests. Hellcaller Chests—dropped by Treasure Goblins—can contain things like Valorstones and “otherworldly items.” While the full range of those items remains a mystery, they’re likely to include past-event rewards, new Elixirs and Charms, and more.
Importantly, the first 10 Hellcaller Chests you open each day will always yield at least six Hellstone Shard. These shards can be exchanged in Dornogal for the Classic recolored Tier 2 armor sets. After those initial ten, additional chests carry only a small chance to drop extra Hellstone Shards.
Tier 2 sets recolors
Hellstone Shard will allow players to purchase the recolored Tier 2 sets from Baranar, an NPC located in the Dornogal hub [54.8, 63.6]. Each set costs 40 Hellstone Shards. To view all the Diablo-themed armor sets, check out the Tier 2 recolors introduced in Patch 11.1.7.
We know that the first 10 Hellcaller Chests each week each contain at least 6 Hellstone Shards, totaling a guaranteed 60 Shards per week. Additional Shards can be earned beyond that, though in smaller quantities. With this in mind, the minimum time required to collect all the sets would take multiple weeks.
How to get Inarius’ Charger
There are two mounts that can drop from Greedy Emissaries: Inarius’ Charger and Tyrael’s Charger. Both have a very low drop rate from Treasure Goblins, so be prepared to grind the event if you’re aiming to collect them.
Equipment and bags
- Horadric Haversack (36-Slot Bag): Upgrade from the Diablo 20th Anniversary Satchel.
- Wirt’s Legacy Transmogs:
- Wirt’s Fightin’ Leg (one-hand mace)
- Wirt’s Last Leg (one-hand mace)
- Wirt’s Haunted Leg (two-hand mace)
Toys and Pets
- Baa’lial Soulstone and Little Lord of Lies Achievement
- Nightmare Banner Toy
Temporary buff charms
Keep these in your inventory for on-the-spot buffs:
| Charm | Effect |
|---|---|
| Large Charm of Dexterity | +100 Agility |
| Large Charm of Intelligence | +100 Intellect |
| Large Charm of Strength | +100 Strength |
| Serpent’s Grand Charm | +12000 Mana |
| Small Charm of Inertia | +1% Movement Speed |
| Small Charm of Life | +300 Stamina |
| Stalwart’s Grand Charm | +200 Armor |
Returning items
From the Diablo III Anniversary:
- Tome of Town Portal (Hearthstone toy)
- Twelve-String Guitar (musical toy)
- Livestock Lochaber Axe (polearm)
Short on time? Consider a WoW boost to skip some of the grind and focus on what you enjoy most.
Happy grinding, and have a great week!
FAQ
Where do Treasure Goblins spawn during the Greedy Emissary event?
During the Greedy Emissary event, Treasure Goblins can spawn in several key locations. In Stormwind, they appear at the docks around coordinates [33, 34], while in Orgrimmar, they emerge near the main entrance at [44, 19]. Dornogal sees them just past the training dummy area at its southern entrance, roughly at [54, 54].
In Undermine, they can be found scattered throughout the zone, often alongside rare enemies. Additionally, in the Liberation of Undermine raid, Treasure Goblins have a small chance to drop from any boss, regardless of difficulty.
When do Treasure Goblins spawn during Greedy Emissary event?
In Stormwind, Orgrimmar, and Dornogal, portals appear every hour on the hour (e.g., 1:00, 2:00, etc.), at fixed locations within each city. Exactly five minutes later, at x:05, a Treasure Goblin emerges from the portal. Players can use Elixirs before the goblin arrives to boost its strength and the quality of rewards. Once defeated, the goblin drops a Hellcaller Chest. These portals are marked on the map, but only when you’re in the correct zone.
In Undermine, Treasure Goblins spawn through a different system. Defeating certain rares triggers a portal that spawns a goblin one minute later. This can happen once per hour per rare, regardless of whether you’ve already looted them. Rares unable to trigger portals will show a “Portal Problems” debuff. Additionally, every hour at xx:15, a Portal Storm begins, summoning five bonus goblin portals with added affixes for better loot.
In the Liberation of Undermine raid, Treasure Goblins may occasionally appear after defeating a boss on any difficulty, including LFR.
Does 2025 Greedy Emissary event features past rewards?
Yes, the Greedy Emissary event not only brings back all the rewards from 2023, but also adds items from the Diablo III release celebration— including the long-awaited return of Tyrael’s Charger!
Are Hellstone Shards Warbound?
Yes — Hellstone Shards are indeed Warbound! You can freely transfer them to your fellow Warband members.
From which level you can start farming Greedy Emissary event?
There’s no minimum character level required to kill Treasure Goblins during the Greedy Emissary event — you can engage and tag them at any level.
However, note that:
Only characters at level 80 with The War Within expansion can loot Hellcaller Chests and redeem Hellstone Shards for cosmetic rewards
So while any character can participate in the goblin fights, you’ll need a level 80 account to actually benefit from chest loot and shard-based rewards.
Are the farming limits to Greedy Emissary event?
Yes, there are farming limits tied to the Greedy Emissary event—and they’re quite specific:
Hellstone Shard limits per week:
Your first 10 Hellcaller Chests per week per account are guaranteed to drop 6 Hellstone Shards each, totaling 60 shards weekly. After those 10 chests, subsequent ones still drop shards, but only with a low chance. This cap resets weekly.
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