Tuesday is becoming a particularly unpleasant day to visit Lut Gholein. In Diablo Immortal, Andariel and Duriel have apparently decided that sharing the surrounding desert is unacceptable, and their disagreement now takes the form of a weekly invasion involving empowered demons, corrupted altars and, fortunately for the rest of us, Legendary equipment. The event is called Twisting Torments, and if you are looking for another reliable weekly activity, it deserves a place on your schedule.
Introduced with the Made to Suffer update, Twisting Torments takes place in the Rocky Waste outside Lut Gholein. Every Tuesday, either Andariel or Duriel invades the region, bringing specially empowered enemies and a series of altar encounters. The objective is straightforward: defeat enemies at three altars, destroy the altars, summon a Lieutenant and defeat it to collect rewards. The challenge comes from the additional enemy mechanics, which can make an otherwise routine desert excursion considerably more dangerous.
When and Where Does Twisting Torments Spawn?
Twisting Torments takes place every Tuesday in the Rocky Waste subregion outside Lut Gholein. According to Blizzard, the event remains available throughout that Tuesday rather than appearing during a single short time window. That makes it considerably easier to fit into a normal playing session, particularly for players who cannot organize their lives around the exact moment a demon decides to emerge from the ground.
For the upcoming rotation, the next scheduled event day is Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Blizzard has not published a fixed alternating schedule identifying which Lesser Evil will invade on each individual date, so check the active event information in-game to see whether Andariel or Duriel is currently responsible for the trouble.
The Rocky Waste is part of the expanded Lut Gholein region introduced through Diablo Immortal's Nation in Agony storyline. As we covered in our earlier look at the Made to Suffer update, the region has become the center of an increasingly unpleasant struggle between Pain and Anguish.
How to Complete Twisting Torments
Unlike a traditional dungeon, Twisting Torments revolves around objectives in the open world. Blizzard describes a simple sequence involving three altars and a Lieutenant encounter, with empowered monsters defending the sites.
- Travel to Rocky Waste: Enter the subregion outside Lut Gholein on Tuesday while Twisting Torments is active.
- Locate the event altars: Find the three altar objectives associated with the invasion.
- Defeat the defending enemies: Clear the empowered monsters at each altar while avoiding their special affixes.
- Destroy all three altars: Complete the altar objectives to trigger the next stage.
- Defeat the Lieutenant: Once the three altars are destroyed, a Lieutenant appears. Kill it to receive the event rewards.
- Check your weekly rewards: Make sure you have received the available Legendary equipment reward before treating the week's event as complete.
There is no need to invent an elaborate farming route before understanding the basics. The essential requirement is completing the three altar objectives and defeating the resulting Lieutenant. Blizzard has not specified a universal altar order, so players should follow the active objectives and their positions in the game rather than assuming there is one mandatory route through Rocky Waste.
Andariel vs Duriel: Understanding the Special Enemy Affixes
Twisting Torments is not simply another excuse to fill the desert with ordinary monsters. Enemies empowered by the two Lesser Evils receive additional affixes reflecting their masters' particular interests. Andariel's influence includes Chains of Anguish, while Duriel's followers can bring Pain Burrows that spawn maggots.
These mechanics change how players should approach the altar fights. Against enemies using Chains of Anguish, prioritize positioning and avoid becoming trapped among several empowered monsters. Builds with mobility skills and reliable area damage should have an easier time repositioning when the battlefield becomes crowded. Against Pain Burrows, pay attention to newly spawned enemies rather than focusing exclusively on the largest target. Additional monsters can quickly turn a manageable fight into a mess, especially when several effects overlap.
For melee characters, the sensible approach is to avoid standing in dangerous effects simply because a skill rotation is almost finished. Ranged builds should make use of their ability to reposition, while characters with strong area damage can concentrate on clearing groups around the objectives. These are practical combat recommendations rather than confirmed requirements for particular classes or builds.
How to Get the Weekly Legendary Equipment Reward
The main reason to participate in Twisting Torments is the additional loot. Blizzard confirms that defeating the Lieutenants associated with Andariel and Duriel provides increased rewards, including a weekly Legendary equipment drop.
That makes the event particularly appealing to players who want another source of Legendary equipment without committing to a lengthy activity. Completing the altar sequence and defeating the Lieutenant can fit naturally alongside other weekly progression objectives, although the exact time required will depend on your character, difficulty and the number of players participating.
There is an important distinction between a weekly reward and unlimited Legendary farming. Blizzard confirms the weekly Legendary equipment reward, but does not establish that every additional Lieutenant kill will award another guaranteed Legendary item. Players should therefore avoid assuming that repeatedly completing the event will produce guaranteed Legendary equipment indefinitely.
The sensible strategy is to secure the weekly reward first. If you continue participating afterward, treat any additional loot according to the event's actual in-game reward rules rather than expecting another guaranteed Legendary drop.
Best Builds and Skills for Twisting Torments
Because Twisting Torments features groups of empowered enemies rather than only a single stationary boss, builds that combine area damage, mobility and survivability should feel comfortable here. The ideal setup is one that clears altar defenders efficiently without becoming vulnerable to chains, spawned monsters or overlapping enemy effects.
Barbarians and Crusaders can benefit from durable close-range setups, while Demon Hunters and Wizards may prefer builds that maintain damage while repositioning. Necromancers can use minions to help occupy enemies, and other classes should prioritize familiar farming builds with dependable area damage. There is no verified evidence that one specific class is mandatory or universally fastest for this event, so changing an otherwise effective build solely for Twisting Torments is probably unnecessary.
Players who are still developing their equipment should also remember that improving overall character power often matters more than chasing one perfect event-specific skill combination. Diablo Immortal's progression systems have become increasingly flexible, including the Progressive Normal Gem upgrades introduced with Made to Suffer, which allow players to receive incremental improvements starting at Rank 6.
Is Twisting Torments Worth Doing Every Tuesday?
For most active Diablo Immortal players, Twisting Torments is worth considering as a weekly activity. The event has a clearly defined objective, remains available throughout Tuesday and offers an additional opportunity to earn Legendary equipment. It also makes use of the expanded Lut Gholein region rather than sending players into another isolated menu-driven encounter.
More importantly, the weekly structure makes it relatively easy to remember. Visit Rocky Waste on Tuesday, destroy three altars, defeat the Lieutenant and collect the available rewards. Players interested in the broader Nation in Agony storyline also get another opportunity to experience the growing influence of Andariel and Duriel outside the city's walls.
Whether it becomes an essential part of your weekly routine depends on your equipment needs and how much time you want to spend farming. But for players still searching for useful Legendary upgrades, an extra scheduled source of equipment is rarely a bad thing.
And if you happen to encounter Duriel, remember that this is the same demon who has spent decades making Diablo II players miserable. Some traditions are apparently too important to abandon.
