Avarice, The Gold Cursed World Boss Guide

Avarice the Gold Cursed World Boss can be found in special areas of the world as you progress from region to region. This massive behemoth is equipped with many dangerous abilities looking to flatten any heroes that dare to challenge it. Because any World Boss is very dangerous, teaming up with other players is necessary. When slain, loot drops alongside a special item called Scattered Prism, used to add sockets to certain slots of gear. In this guide, we cover how to find and take down Avarice, the Gold Cursed World Boss, successfully.

World bosses can spawn at the Crucible in Fractured Peaks, Saraan Caldera in Dry Steppes, and The Seared Basin in Kehjistan. World bosses can also spawn in Nahantu Regions at the same time as the old zones. To fight the boss in this area, you need the Vessel of Hatred expansion.

When you arrive, there is a timer letting you know how much time is left before the World Boss spawns. Use this time to prep for the fight or invite friends to tag along. Joining the event after it starts is only possible for a short window of time. These fights are so massive in scale that the camera zooms out once combat starts.

We are separating the attack mechanics into two different categories based on threat level; Major and Minor.

Major Threats

These are attacks that can one-shot you if you are not careful. Attacks are often telegraphed, giving you ample time to get out of the way.

• Chest Swing - Thrusts the treasure chest forward, then swings it around in a 360 area of effect attack. The chest thrust itself is a minor threat, but the swing deals massive damage. You can avoid the swing by standing between the chain and the chest or being at a great distance.
• Mallet Slam - Raises the mallet, then slams the ground, causing a huge shockwave throughout the area. This by itself is a minor threat, but when there are pillars around (see below), the shockwave causes them to explode, dealing large amounts of damage. Pillars activated by the Mallet Slam explode after a 3-second delay, so there's plenty of time to get out of the way. The destroyed pillars leave a puddle of gold dust on the ground, dealing damage over time if stood in.
• Mallet Thrust - Sends a rocky shockwave through the ground in a cone. Deals massive damage and has a wide range. A wind-up period precedes this devastating ability. Use this brief period to move away from the front of the boss to evade this attack.
• Portal Charge - Summons a gilded portal that he charges into before collapsing. This initial charge only deals minor damage. The portal reappears after a few seconds in a different position, and Avarice the Gold Cursed charges out of the portal to deal cataclysmic damage on contact that can knock down. Stay clear!

Minor Threats

These are attacks that deal relatively small damage than their major counterparts. A decently built character should be able to withstand these attacks.

• Cleave - Swings a mallet 180 degrees from the starting point around him. Deals moderate damage.
• Gold Vomit - Vomits gold beneath him in a large area. Standing in this gold deals damage over time.
• Ground Stomp - Pulls you in after a wind-up to deal minor damage.
• Pillars - Summons pillars that can obstruct movement and block attacks. Pillars are often used as a setup for Mallet Slam, which triggers them to explode for massive damage.

Resilience

World Bosses have a defensive interaction called Resilience, which causes them to take less damage than ordinary bosses. This mechanic was introduced to prevent World Bosses from being killed too quickly. So, if you see your damage be significantly reduced compared to what you see in other activities in Diablo 4, this is why!

World Bosses are one of the key activities in Diablo 4 that allow you to collect Boss Lair Keys to loot one of many Bosses. Lord Zir is a Fire-themed Boss that requires you to collect Exquisite Blood (Torment Difficulties only) from defeating World Bosses. In addition, you have a random chance of obtaining materials for any Ladder Boss. Once you have collected enough, you can summon and defeat them.

Summary

• Be sure to fit in a few Avarice the Gold Cursed fights while traveling. Adding sockets is a key part of gear progression.
• Knowing when and where a World Boss can spawn saves you time. Get there before they start to ensure you don't miss it.
• Understanding health bar breakpoints, attacks, and unique stagger mechanics makes the fight easier to manage.

Credits

Maintained by Avarilyn

Written by DiEoxidE
Reviewed by Chewingnom