Hail Lilith! Blizzard has announced Diablo 4‘s first bonus XP event, aka Mother’s Blessing, where players can earn more experience points (XP) and Gold at an increased rate. If you are a Nephalem looking to level up faster or farm Gold for those item upgrades, then we’ve got you covered.
In this guide, we outline the exact start and end dates/times for the Diablo 4 bonus XP event and share the specific rates, so you know how much extra you are getting.
Diablo 4 Bonus XP Event: Dates & Times
The Mother’s Blessing event in Diablo 4, aka Bonus XP and Gold, runs from 1 to 5 September 2023. Below, you will find the start dates and times per region.
- 1 September at 10:00 PDT
- 1 September at 18:00 BST
- 1 September at 13:00 EDT
- 1 September at 19:00 CEST
- 2 September at 03:00 AEST
This Diablo 4 event ends at the same time as noted above, on 5 September 2023, giving players four full days to grind and get to level 100 faster.
Blizzard announced the Bonus XP event for Diablo 4 in a longwinded post, offering up some lore tidbits in the process:
An alluring glow descends across the land, increasing the clarity and temperament of all stalwart warriors. Scholars have unlocked new secrets in their ancient tomes, while coffers threaten to burst with gold unearthed from long forgotten crypts.
How will you seize your fortunes in this brief glimpse of splendor? Make haste to hone your blade across a weekend of adventure and plunder to become the deadliest force in all of Sanctuary.
The Bonus XP stacks with elixirs and is applied for both Seasonal and Eternal Realm characters. It also works on all World Tier difficulties. You can also combine it with the Urn of Experience for maximum Bonus XP!
Diablo 4 Bonus XP Event Countdown
Below is a countdown clock to the end of the Bonus XP event in Diablo 4 so you can see exactly how much time you have left.
Diablo 4 Mother’s Blessing Bonus XP Increase Rate
This isn’t a double-XP event. Instead, players will receive XP and Gold at a 25% increased rate. You will also reportedly get an 8% seasonal XP bonus increase for your Battle Pass.
In case you’ve missed it, check out the Diablo 4 Season of Blood trailer below and get hyped for Season 2!
That’s everything you need to know about the Bonus XP event in Diablo 4, from when it starts to exactly when Mother’s Blessing ends, alongside the specific rates and details. If anything changes, or if another Bonus XP event occurs in the future, we will endeavor to update this article faster than a Treasure Goblin can run away from a Nephalem out in Sanctuary.