The Goblins Event in Diablo 4 Season 11 is close enough that you can feel it, and if you're smart you'll do the dull prep now so you're not wasting the first night running in circles, burning time you could be turning into Diablo 4 gold and drops. It starts December 18 and lasts until January 6, 2026, which sounds like ages, but the best runs always belong to the folks who show up ready.
Whisper Caches: Bank Them, Don't Pop Them
Start with Whispers, even if you're tired of them. Focus on boss lairs that are already marked with Whispers, because the math is simple: kill the boss, get five Grim Favors, move on. You don't have to babysit the reward chest if you're trying to keep momentum. The real trick is the part people mess up: don't open your caches yet. Turn in at the Tree, toss the Chaos Caches and Whisper caches into your stash, and leave them sealed. When the event's live, those same caches tend to feel way more worth your time, and you'll be glad you didn't crack them early.
Alt Prep: The "Instant 60" Feeling
If you're thinking about rolling an alt for the event, this is where the stash plan pays off. A pile of unopened caches turns leveling from a slog into a quick flip. You'll pop a few and suddenly your new character's flying through early levels without you grinding the Pit or asking friends to drag you around. The annoying part is inventory management, yeah. Clear space now, maybe junk some old "might use later" gear, and dedicate a tab to event prep so you're not sorting items when goblins are literally spawning.
Sigils to Save: Treasure Breach or Bust
Next up, Nightmare Dungeon Sigils. You're hunting the "Treasure Breach" modifier, because it's one of the easiest ways to tilt your runs toward more goblin action. If your sigil stack is thin, craft with powder, but don't sleep on World Bosses as a refill. Just play it safe. Dying and missing the loot is brutal, and it happens more than people admit. Get in, stay alive, grab sigils, stash them, repeat.
Asbidan Runs and Bug-Safe Habits
Also keep an eye out for Asbidan encounters for extra sigils, but don't get careless in the risky zones. There's been plenty of talk about PvP weirdness and mercenary issues, and you don't want your prep wiped by some nonsense. Run with awareness, bank what you earn, and keep your event kit ready so when the 18th hits you're only thinking about routes, spawns, and loot—plus any last-minute upgrades you might pick up through diablo 4 runes without derailing your farming rhythm.