Exquisite Blood is one of the Boss Trophies in Diablo 4 that was previously used as a Boss Summoning Material but has changed since Season 13 updates.
This Boss Trophy is tied to Lord Zir, who players may challenge within the Ancient’s Seat after progressing through The Darkened Way in Fractured Peaks.
While defeating Lord Zir is one of the main ways to get Exquisite Blood, it is also used to unlock his Hoard Cache for higher-value endgame rewards.
How To Get Exquisite Blood?
Exquisite Blood is commonly obtained from Lord Zir, World Bosses, Legion Events, and Blood Maidens found within Helltide zones.
You can also obtain Exquisite Blood through activities such as Tree of Whispers Caches and Mercenary Bartering in The Den.
Exquisite Blood is only available in Torment difficulties and will not drop before reaching endgame progression content.
Exquisite Blood Uses
Exquisite Blood is used as a Lair Boss Key for Lord Zir, where a total of 12 is required to open his Hoard Cache after defeating him.
This Hoard Cache contains a reward pool of Unique items tied to Lord Zir’s drop table, making it essential for maximizing loot from each run.
It replaces the older summoning system, turning Exquisite Blood into a consumable key item for structured endgame farming
Lord Zir Unique drops include the following:
All Classes
- X’Fal’s Corroded Signet
Barbarian
- Fields of Crimson
- Twin Strikes
Druid
- Gathlen’s Birthright
- Kilt of Blackwing
- Mad Wolf’s Glee
- Unsung Ascetic’s Wraps
- Waxing Gibbous
Necromancer
- Cruor’s Embrace
- Sanguivor, Blade of Zir
Paladin
- Judgement of Auriel
- Judicant’s Glaivehelm
Rogue
- Shroud of Khanduras
- Skyhunter
- The Umbracrux
Sorcerer
- Fang of the Viper Magi
- Rimeblood
- Staff of Lam Esen
Spiritborn
- Ring of the Midday Hunt
- Ring of Writhing Moon
Warlock
- Dirge of Odium
- Fleshwrit Carapace
Verdict
Lord Zir remains a dangerous boss located in the Ancient’s Seat, deep within The Darkened Way in Fractured Peaks.
He can deal heavy burst damage and punish poorly timed movement, making him a challenging fight even for geared characters.
While he drops some loot directly, the real value comes from his Hoard Cache, making Exquisite Blood farming essential for efficient rewards.
