How to Open Chests in the Gauntlet in Diablo 4

In Diablo 4 Season 3, a new endgame activity called the Gauntlet was introduced, known as the Trials. This allows players to compete for top scores and rankings on the leaderboards. Along the way, players have the opportunity to earn loot, making it important to know how to open chests in the Gauntlet.

Tips for Opening Gauntlet Chests in Diablo 4

Diablo 4 Gauntlet — Image via Blizzard Entertainment

To open Gauntlet Chests in Diablo 4, an Iron Key must be used. These keys can only be obtained within the Gauntlet and cannot be earned through any other activity.

Iron Keys are obtained by defeating enemies that are indicated by a fiery skull on the minimap. The keys must be collected by players manually, and the number of keys they possess can be seen as an icon next to the minimap.

The Gauntlet contains both normal and gold chests. The main distinction is that gold chests hold Proofs of Might, which are bonuses that increase your final score after completing the run.

How to Obtain the Gauntlet in Diablo 4

Diablo 4 Gauntlet map — Screenshot by Prima Games

To access the Gauntlet in Diablo 4 Season 3, players must visit the longest dock at the port in Gea Kul, Kehjistan. There, they will find a structure known as the Horn of Trials, which can be interacted with to begin the Gauntlet.

In order to access the Gauntlet, players must meet certain requirements. It is exclusively available in the Seasonal Realm once World Tier 4 has been unlocked. The activity’s difficulty is comparable to that of a Tier 70 Nightmare Dungeon, therefore players should have appropriate gear before attempting it.

The Gauntlet is an eight-minute challenge in which players must eliminate as many monsters as they can before the time runs out. At the end, players are given a score and may receive a selection of items based on their placement on the leaderboard.