Summary
- Diablo 4's Treasure Goblin Nemesis achievement requires defeating 6,666,666 Treasure Goblins.
- Due to their mechanics and spawn rate, achieving this feat is nearly impossible.
- Blizzard may nerf the achievement if deemed too excessive, but potential backlash could ensue.
Achievements aren't everything to everyone in a video game, and are often seen as either not worth the extra effort or as a bonus reward on top of natural progression. Sometimes, video game achievements can be earned by simply playing a game, like earning an achievement for defeating a required boss, for example. Other times, however, achievements can be out of the question for some players. When it comes to Diablo 4's achievements, one of them is not only inaccessible to some players, but nearly all of them: Treasure Goblin Nemesis.
Treasure Goblin Nemesis is by far one of Diablo 4's most difficult achievements. What makes this achievement nearly impossible to complete is not that it requires players to defeat a powerful boss or collect an extremely rare item, but that it requires players to defeat a staggering number of Treasure Goblins, Diablo 4's most elusive foes. As such, Treasure Goblin Nemesis may end up being impossible for players to unlock, forcing Blizzard to make some changes to it unless someone happens to earn the achievement before that happens.
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Diablo 4's 'Treasure Goblin Nemesis' Achievement Seems Impossible
Treasure Goblin Nemesis Requires Players to Defeat a Staggering Number of Treasure Goblins
Diablo 4 may be filled with tough bosses and other challenging obstacles to overcome, but the Treasure Goblin Nemesis achievement might be the toughest challenge of all. In order to acquire this incredibly coveted but often scorned achievement in Diablo 4, players are required to defeat an astronomical 6,666,666 Treasure Goblins. The sheer number of Treasure Goblins players are required to subdue makes the Treasure Goblin Nemesis achievement unlike anything else in the game, as it demands a level of dedication, patience, and commitment that goes far beyond typical gameplay in Diablo 4, not to mention the amount of time it takes — a luxury many modern gamers simply cannot afford.
Diablo 4's Treasure Goblin Mechanics Make the Achievement Nearly Impossible
Treasure Goblins are rare creatures that spawn unpredictably in Diablo 4's Sanctuary, whether in the open world or in dungeons, and they often attempt to flee through portals once they appear on the screen or are attacked by players. Even with the best farming strategies out there, like using the Scroll of Contained Goblins or participating in events like Slay Ride to Hell where the spawn rate of Treasure Goblins increases, the sheer number of Treasure Goblins players are required to defeat in order to complete the Treasure Goblin Nemesis achievement makes it almost impossible.
Due to the incredible number of Treasure Goblins needed for the Treasure Goblin Nemesis achievement in Diablo 4, as well as their mechanics and spawn rate, the achievement is often viewed as a long-term challenge aimed at the most dedicated players. All in all, it could take years of uninterrupted playtime to defeat 6,666,666 Treasure Goblins, even taking advantage of the best farming methods. For all intents and purposes, the Treasure Goblin Nemesis is not meant to be seen as a practical goal, but as a testament to someone's extreme commitment to Diablo 4.
Blizzard Could Potentially Nerf Treasure Goblin Nemesis at Some Point
It’s entirely possible that Blizzard could nerf the requirements for Diablo 4's Treasure Goblin Nemesis achievement in the future. If the community overwhelmingly views the 6,666,666 goblin kill requirement as far too excessive of a requirement, or if it ultimately fails to engage players in the way it was meant to, Blizzard might lower the number to something more realistic. After all, Blizzard has an extensive history of tweaking game content in order to balance challenge and accessibility, so it very well could do the same for an achievement that some completionists might find to be a bit discouraging.
On the other hand, if Blizzard were to nerf the Treasure Goblin Nemesis achievement in Diablo 4, it could be received negatively by the game's community, especially by those who are currently doing everything in their power to acquire it, with hopes that they might achieve god status among the Diablo 4 community. If any adjustments are made to the achievement, Blizzard would likely do it in such a way that Treasure Goblin Nemesis would still have the same prestige among the game's player base but still be a bit more attainable for a wider audience of players.
Diablo 4
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 88 /100 Critics Rec: 93%
WHERE TO PLAY
- Engine
- Proprietary Engine
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- Franchise
- Diablo
- Number of Players
- 1-2 players
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Hack and Slash
- How Long To Beat
- 26 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- File Size Xbox Series
- 158.25 GB
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-2 players (console only)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
