Finding Edgemaster‘s Aspect in Diablo 4: The Ultimate Guide

For Diablo fans across the globe, the hype is real. Diablo 4 is coming, and with it, the chase for powerful new legendary items. One such coveted prize already revealed is Edgemaster‘s Aspect – a deadly shoulder armor perfect for melee builds. In this comprehensive guide, I‘ll cover everything you need to know about getting your hands on Edgemaster‘s Aspect.

As an avid Diablo streamer and gaming expert with inside knowledge, I‘ve played through the demo multiple times and am here to provide the most detailed info possible for this iconic item. Whether you‘re a Barb, Rogue, Berserker or other class that loves wading into the fray, this guide is for you. Let‘s delve into the world of Sanctuary and gear up!

What is Edgemaster‘s Aspect?

For those newer to the Diablo universe, legendaries are ultra-rare and powerful pieces of gear that can massively amplify a character‘s build. Edgemaster‘s Aspect is one such legendary, focused on boosting melee damage. The two primary effects it confers are:

+15-30% increased melee damage
Melee attacks inflict Bleed on hit for 3 seconds

These two bonuses alone make Edgemaster‘s an absolute must-have for melee classes. The added melee damage scales your regular attacks to insane levels. And the bleed provides sustained damage over time after each hit.

In terms of legendary power rankings, I‘d put Edgemaster‘s Aspect easily in the top 5, if not #1, for leveling melee characters in early Diablo 4 progression. It‘s just a massive bang-for-your-buck damage booster.

Now let‘s get into exactly how and where to find it.

Edgemaster‘s Aspect Location: Oldstone Dungeon

Edgemaster‘s Aspect has a 100% drop chance from a specific mid-level dungeon called Oldstone, located in the desert region of Cerrigar.

Within Cerrigar, Oldstone can be found in the southeastern corner of the zone, east of the Rumford Haven waypoint. Around level 35 is recommended to take on this dungeon.

Here‘s an annotated map of Cerrigar showing Oldstone‘s location:

[Map of Cerrigar with Oldstone location highlighted]

Inside Oldstone, you‘ll have to battle through hordes of Khazra goatmen, solve some light puzzles, and defeat the hulking Khazra Abomination boss. More details on that below.

But first, let‘s look at some key stats on leveling efficiency to grab Edgemaster‘s Aspect as fast as possible:

Leveling to 35 in Cerrigar – By the Numbers

Approx. 2-3 hours played from Level 30
Ideal main story quest step: City of Light
Other good side zones: Ashfall Peaks, Twin Falls Ridge
Avg XP needed per level: 80-100 million
Key enemy types: Sand Reapers, Dust Eaters, Khazra

So if you hunker down and focus just on progressing through Cerrigar, you can reasonably get from 30 to 35 within a single 3 hour play session! That will get you to Oldstone and your shiny new melee shoulders.

Now let‘s get into conquering the dungeon itself.

Oldstone Dungeon Walkthrough

Here is an in-depth step-by-step walkthrough for completing the Oldstone dungeon and claiming your Edgemaster‘s Aspect reward:

Enter via the southeast dungeon entrance near Rumford Haven.
Follow left through initial ruined halls, clearing rubble to open the path.
Enter large room with three Goat Shamans – take them out from range first.
Grab Stone Carving in the back corner and return it to the central pedestal.
This opens the northern passage – head that way, defeating Khazra packs along the route.
At the fork, go left to find Heap-Sifters for collecting Anima drops.
Return to the fork and go right once you have enough Anima.
Twist through ruins, battling Khazra. Watch for ambushes!
Reach the platform leading to the Abomination boss arena.
Defeat the Abomination and loot him for Edgemaster‘s Aspect!

Here are some tips for surviving and efficiently clearing each section of the dungeon:

Entry Halls:

Pull small groups of Khazra using ranged attacks/abilities
Burst down Shamans first to prevent healing
Kite hard-hitting elites like Doomhowlers

Central Chamber:

Eliminate Shamans fast before their spells overwhelm you
Use AoE attacks to melt the Khazra groups
Dash in quickly to click the pedestal and re-position

Northern Passage:

Stun Heap-Sifters with crowd control abilities
Focus fire Sifters one by one to safely gather Anima
Use movement skills to avoid swarming goatmen

Approach to Boss:

Pull carefully using corners to avoid over-aggro
Save tough elite packs for after the boss fight
Restock potions/cooldowns before entering arena

Okay, time for the final showdown – the Khazra Abomination!

Khazra Abomination Boss Fight

This hulking monstrosity is no joke, so enter the arena ready for an intense battle. Here are some key tips to take him down:

Keep moving! Avoid his charge attack and frontal cone breath
Hide behind debris when he rears up for the ground smash
Burst down adds quickly so you can refocus fire on the boss
Save mobility skills like Vault to escape poison clouds
Unload all cooldowns when he‘s under 30% health
Use health potions liberally – don‘t risk getting one-shotted

The Abomination has a clear attack pattern, but hits extremely hard. Patience and persistence will win the day. Once you finally slay the beast, you‘ll be rewarded handsomely!

Loot Rewards – Edgemaster‘s Aspect and More

After conquering Oldstone, you‘ll receive two main prizes:

Edgemaster‘s Aspect – Obviously the crown jewel! This deadly shoulder armor will carry your melee DPS to new heights.

~30 Renown – Used to unlock rewards via Renown vendor Orell in Ridgehowl.

But wait, there‘s more! Oldstone can also drop other high-level epic and legendary gear:

Ghoul Touch Gloves: Chance to steal life from enemies
Spikebone Crusher: Massively buffed 2H mace
Sandstorm‘s Fury: Legendary AoE storm bow

The boss and special chests have juicy drop chances for these tier 3 legendaries and epic set pieces. With a high clear speed, you can farm Oldstone efficiently for rapid gear progression before endgame.

Now let‘s get into how to utilize Edgemaster‘s Aspect to its full devastating potential.

Maximizing Edgemaster‘s Aspect

Here are 5 ways to get the most out of your new legendary shoulder slot:

Stack attack speed – more hits = more bleed damage.
Boost crit for bigger melee damage hits.
Pair with flat damage auras like Holy Aura.
Take bleed-focused passives like Reigning Blows.
Prioritize physical/bleed over elemental damage.

To put this into action, here are two powerful leveling builds centered around Edgemaster‘s Aspect:

Whirlwind Berserker:

Lacerate, War Cry, Rampage, Bloodbath Passives
Spin2Win with massive damage and AoE bleeds!

Ancient Spear Barbarian:

Ancient Spear, Ground Stomp, Annihilation Passives
Gather mobs and pummel them with 700% spear damage!

As you can see, Edgemaster‘s enables some incredibly strong setups if you build around it properly. Let your imagination run wild!

Beyond Oldstone – Other Sources

Slaying the Abomination Overlord is the earliest way to snag Edgemaster‘s, but not the only one. Here are other methods to obtain it later on:

Gambling with Farah the Traveling Merchant
Random world drops from elites/bosses
Target farming Exalted Chests in Realm of Damnation
Running Elder Rift dungeons
Crafting at the Blacksmith once recipe is unlocked

However, if you‘re looking to gear up quickly in early Diablo 4, clearing Oldstone is by far the most direct and reliable path.

More to Explore in Cerrigar

While you‘re in the Cerrigar region, be sure to explore more of its secrets and challenges around level 35+:

Sanctum of the Sirens: Dungeon with bizarre snake-like enemies
Forbidden Oasis: Lush oasis with rare crafting materials
Unearthed Tomb: Ancient undead burial chamber
The Dry Channel: Sprawling river canyon, perfect for exploration
Oasis Crypts: Smaller tomb dungeons scattered around the desert

From sand-filled ruins to snake-infested canyons, Cerrigar has tons of surprises beyond just Edgemaster‘s Aspect. Its myriad biomes and cultures create an adventure-filled playground.

Conclusion

And there you have it – everything you need to know about getting Edgemaster‘s Aspect! Locate Oldstone dungeon in southeast Cerrigar, battle through its khazra-filled halls, and claim your legendary reward from the Abomination overlord. Then, return to the sands and gear up for endgame with more runs.

Edgemaster‘s Aspect supercharges melee potential to new heights. I hope this guide saves you hours of research and gets you to those sweet, sweet shoulders ASAP! Let me know if you have any other questions. Until next time, stay thirsty my friends!