Greater Hoard is one of those Season objectives that looks obvious, then you try it and nothing happens. I did the same thing at first: see Azmodan, hit him, leave. Nope. The game cares about one very specific moment and one very specific chest, so gear and prep matter more than usual. If you're still tuning your loadout or swapping pieces around before you camp the timer, it's worth sorting your stash and Diablo 4 Items needs early so you're not scrambling right before the spawn, and make sure you're set to Torment I or higher.

World Boss vs Summoned Azmodan

This is where most people get burned. There's a summoned Azmodan you can trigger in certain spots, and it feels like it should count. It doesn't. The objective is tied to the real World Boss rotation, the one that shows up on the world map with the countdown and pulls a crowd. If you're fighting him somewhere quiet with just you and a couple friends, you're probably doing the wrong version. Wait for the proper rotation, then show up a bit early so you can swap builds, fix potions, and not miss the start.

Corrupted Tongues Are the Real Key

The task isn't "kill Azmodan," it's "open Azmodan's Hoard" with Corrupted Tongues of Azmodan. Think of the tongues like a ticket. No tongues, no completion, even if the boss drops instantly. You'll usually see tongues coming from the World Boss encounter itself, and sometimes from Lesser Evil hoards that pop during phases. Don't overthink the stack. One is enough to interact, but using the chest will eat whatever you have on you, so decide if you're saving any for later or just cashing out.

Don't Leave the Arena Too Fast

After the kill, a lot of players hit town portal on reflex. That's the heartbreak moment. Azmodan's Hoard chest spawns in the arena after the death sequence, and it can blend in with the mess on the ground. Slow down, pan the camera, and walk the area where the group stacked. Interact with the hoard, spend your tongues, and watch for the objective update before you do anything else. If you miss it, you're back to waiting on the next World Boss window, and that wait always feels longer when you're one step away.

Making the Attempts Less Painful

If the tongues don't drop the way you want right away, try not to tilt. It happens. The best play is to treat Azmodan spawns like appointments: check the timer, show up ready, and keep your inventory clear so you don't fumble the interaction. If you're also short on gold, mats, or just want to speed up gearing between rotations, some players use marketplaces to top up and get back to playing instead of grinding, and that's where U4GM comes up for things like game currency and item services without turning the whole night into admin work.