Final Goal: Capstone 5 (Tournament 4 Push)
To reach Tournament 4 efficiently:
Fully tempered gear (mandatory).
Glyphs level 46+.
Basic masterworking completed.
Solid aspect coverage.
You do NOT need:
Perfect rolls.
Fully masterworked gear.
Mythics.
If Infernal Hordes or Diablo 4 Items (https://www.mmoexp.com/Diablo-4/Items.html) Butcher XP scaling remains strong at launch, those may become alternate leveling methods - but Hell Tides remain the safest and most consistent strategy.
Final Thoughts
Season 12 is shaping up to reward players who:
Maintain killstreaks.
Prioritize movement speed.
Optimize tempering early.
Level glyphs efficiently.
Ignore mythic distractions.
If you're racing to buy D4 materials (https://www.mmoexp.com/Diablo-4/Items.html) Capstone 5, efficiency beats flashiness every time.
Test your build. Plan your route. Keep moving.