Distilled Fear fuels endgame progression in Diablo 4 by unlocking the Beast in the Ice's hoard chest, demanding 12 per run for stacks of legendaries and uniques like Pincushioned Dolls. Efficient farming hinges on high-tier Nightmare Dungeons as the core method, supplemented by boss mat runs and events for steady stockpiles. Mastering these keeps your Torment builds rolling without burnout.
Nightmare Dungeons Tier 30+ guarantee at least one Distilled Fear per clear, scaling to three at Tier 90 and beyond, making them the backbone of any farm. Prioritize short layouts like Guulrahn Canals, Blind Burrows, or Sirocco Caverns for 2-3 minute speed clears craft sigils with positives like Quick Killer or Magic Find, dodging negatives such as Lightning Storm. Group up for faster boss melts and bonus drops from elites, turning a solo grind into 4-6 per hour. While clearing, snag side objectives, shrines, and golden chests to boost glyph levels alongside your Fear haul, creating a multi-purpose loop that levels alts or refines paragon boards.
For boss mat synergy, weave in Kurast Undercity with Tribute of Titans, which spikes Distilled Fear drops amid elite waves—pair it with high-density sigils for Tribute farming in Nightmare Dungeons or Infernal Hordes. Helltide Blood Maidens on Torment drop Fear reliably during events, while Legion Events and World Bosses offer burst yields from caches. Tree of Whispers Grim Favors reward consistent singles from caches, and Mercenary Bartering via Pale Marks trades for Boss Summoning materials that sometimes bundle Fear. Rotate these every 30-60 minutes to avoid fatigue, aiming for 50-100 stockpile to chain 4-8 Beast runs.
Optimize your build for density and survivability: speedsters like Lightning Sorcerer or Raven Druid blast Tier 100s effortlessly, but any Pit-pushing setup works with density sigils and elixir buffs. Refine raw Fear at the Alchemist for purity, and track world events via the map for opportunistic grabs. In groups, designate a puller to clump mobs, amplifying elite drops by 20-30%.
These strategies turn Distilled Fear from a rare pain into an abundant resource, fueling endless Beast farms and Uber pushes. Cycle Nightmare speedruns with event bursts, and your endgame loot drought ends stock up, summon relentlessly, and dominate Sanctuary's frozen depths.