To open a Greater Rift in Diablo 3, you need to obtain a Greater Rift Keystone from completing regular Nephalem Rifts. Once you have the Keystone, visit the Nephalem Obelisk in any town hub to open a Greater Rift and select your desired difficulty level before entering it to challenge greater foes and reap better rewards.
Understanding Greater Rifts
In Diablo 3, Greater Rifts are a special type of rift that can be accessed once you reach level 70 and have completed a regular Nephalem Rift at any difficulty level. These Greater Rifts are a way for players to test their abilities and push their characters to their limits, with increasingly difficult levels that offer better rewards.
Opening a Greater Rift
To open a Greater Rift, you need to obtain a Greater Rift Keystone. These keystones can be acquired by completing regular Nephalem Rifts or by completing Greater Rifts themselves. They are a common drop from the Rift Guardian in regular Nephalem Rifts and are guaranteed to drop from the Rift Guardian in Greater Rifts. Once you have a Greater Rift Keystone in your inventory, you can use it to open a Greater Rift.
Accessing the Greater Rift Portal
After obtaining a Greater Rift Keystone, head to the Nephalem Obelisk in any town hub. Click on the Obelisk and choose the "Activate Greater Rift" option. This will bring up a screen where you can select the level of the Greater Rift you want to open. The difficulty of the Greater Rift will determine the level of enemies you face and the potential rewards you can earn.
Entering the Greater Rift
Once you have selected the level of the Greater Rift, confirm your choice. The Nephalem Obelisk will then spawn a portal nearby. Interact with the portal to enter the Greater Rift. You will have a limited amount of time to complete the rift and defeat the Rift Guardian at the end. The timer for a Greater Rift starts as soon as you enter and stops when you defeat the Rift Guardian.
Completing the Greater Rift
Inside the Greater Rift, your goal is to progress through the different levels, defeating enemies and elite packs along the way. The difficulty will increase as you progress, culminating in a challenging fight with the Rift Guardian at the end. Defeating the Rift Guardian within the time limit will complete the Greater Rift and reward you with loot, experience, and Greater Rift keystones for higher levels.
Pushing Higher Greater Rift Levels
As you complete Greater Rifts and obtain better gear and experience, you can attempt higher difficulty levels of Greater Rifts. The higher the level of the Greater Rift, the tougher the enemies and the better the rewards. Players often aim to push their characters to complete higher and higher Greater Rift levels to test their skills and efficiency.
Conclusion
Opening a Greater Rift in Diablo 3 involves obtaining a Greater Rift Keystone, accessing the Nephalem Obelisk, selecting the level of the rift, entering the portal, and completing the rift within the time limit. Greater Rifts offer a challenging end-game experience for players looking to test their characters and push their limits in Diablo 3.