Diablo 4 Supplication Affixes, Drop Bosses/Locations & Best Build

This guide explains everything you need to know about Supplication, a powerful Unique sword for Paladins in Diablo 4. Learn what Supplication does, where to find it, how to farm it efficiently in Season 11, and the best Paladin build to max out its potential.

Diablo 4 Supplication Affixes, Drop Bosses/Locations & Best Build

Supplication is a Unique One-Handed Sword exclusive to the Paladin class. Its core power lies in radically altering the Brandish Basic Skill. Instead of a simple forward slash, Brandish unleashes explosive waves of holy energy in all directions around your character, dealing massively increased damage. This makes it a cornerstone weapon for aggressive "Disciple" playstyles focused on mobility and precise positioning.

D4 Supplication Effects & Affixes 

Unique Effect: 

Brandish Unleashes in all directions dealing 150-300%[x] increased damage.

Curated Affixes:

• +33% Basic Damage

• +89-99 Strength

• +13.5-22.5% Basic Attack Speed

• +46.5-60.0% Chance for Brandish to Deal Double Damage

• +2-3 to Brandish

Supplication Benefits:

• Massive AoE Transformation: Turns Brandish from a single-direction attack into a devastating 360-degree area-of-effect (AoE) explosion. Perfect for clearing dense packs of enemies.

• Insane Single-Target Potential ("Shotgunning"): By positioning yourself directly on top of a large enemy or boss, all the directional waves can hit simultaneously, dealing catastrophic damage.

• Basic Skill Synergy: Significantly boosts the power of Basic Skill-focused builds, allowing them to scale effectively into endgame content.

• Synergy with Paladin Mechanics: Works exceptionally well with the Disciple Oath (specifically the Arbiter transformation) and Aspects that enhance Basic Skills, Maximum Resource, or Holy damage.

• High Mobility Playstyle: Encourages an aggressive, in-your-face playstyle where you constantly reposition to maximize the AoE and shotgun effects.

Diablo 4 Supplication Drop Bosses and Locations
Supplication primarily drops from the treasure hoards of specific Lair Bosses. You need summoning materials to fight these bosses and open their hoards:

Grigoire:

• Location: Hall of the Penitent (located in Dry Steppes, just south of its capital, Ked Bard)

• Lair Keys: 12 Living Steel

Notes:

• Supplication is NOT a guaranteed drop from these bosses. Be prepared for multiple runs.

• You can also choose Supplication as your target loot after defeating Belial, if you have the required materials.

How to Get D4 Supplication in Season 11?

1. Reach World Tier 4 (Torment)

Supplication is a high-tier Unique item. It can only drop from Uber Bosses or have a chance to be obtained from other sources when you are playing on World Tier 4 (Torment). Therefore, you must first ensure your character has unlocked this World Tier.

2. Farm Lair Keys: Obtain 12 Living Steel

Supplication can be acquired from the treasure hoard after defeating Grigoire, an Initiate Lair Boss. To open this hoard, you need to consume 12 Living Steel as the required Lair Key. You can farm this material through the following open-world content:

• Helltides

• World Bosses

• Nightmare Dungeons

Additionally, all Initiate Lair Bosses have a chance to drop Stygian Stones. This item can be converted into any Lair Key. If you find Living Steel farming inefficient, you can use this method as an indirect supplement.

3. Locate and Defeat the Target Boss: Grigoire

After gathering 12 Living Steel, head to Grigoire's spawn location—the Hall of the Penitent. It is situated in the Dry Steppes region, just south of its capital, Ked Bardu. This area is accessible on all Torment difficulties. Note that no materials are required to summon Grigoire; the battle will trigger once you arrive. After defeating the boss, keep an eye out for a smaller version of Belial (Mini Belial) that may appear on the battlefield. Defeating it will reward you with the Betrayer's Husk, which is needed to open Belial's Hoard in the Palace of the Deceiver—you can collect it while you're at it.

4. Open the Hoard and Claim Supplication

Upon Grigoire's defeat, a chest named Grigoire’s Hoard will spawn. You can unlock it by consuming 12 Living Steel. Importantly, Supplication does not drop directly from the boss itself—it has a chance to appear in this treasure hoard. If you don't get Supplication on the first try, repeat the cycle: farm Living Steel → travel to the Hall of the Penitent → defeat Grigoire → open the hoard until you successfully obtain the target item.

Alternative Methods to Get Supplication Sword in Diablo 4

While farming Lair Bosses is the best way, Supplication can also drop from:

• Helltide Chests: Farm Aberrant Cinders during Helltides and open Tortured Gifts of Mysteries (best chance) or other chests.

• The Purveyor of Curiosities: Gamble Murmuring Obols on One-Handed Swords. The chance is very low, but possible.

• World Bosses / Legion Events / Nightmare Dungeons / Whisper Caches: General high-tier loot sources, but extremely low targetability.

Best Builds for D4 Supplication: The Brandish Paladin

Supplication is the build-defining item for the Brandish Paladin. This build maximizes Basic Skill damage, utilizing Supplication's unique effect and synergizing with Maximum Resource and Holy damage. Spam Brandish as your primary damage source, amplified by Supplication's 360-degree explosion and double damage chance. Use mobility and defensive skills to position yourself perfectly on top of enemies for "shotgun" blasts. Stack Maximum Resource to fuel powerful damage multipliers.

Key Skills:

• Brandish (Primary): Your main damage dealer, transformed by Supplication.

• Condemn: Pulls enemies together, setting up perfect Supplication bursts.

• Falling Star: Key mobility tool for repositioning onto priority targets.

• Defiance Aura / Fanaticism Aura: Provides crucial buffs and cooldown reduction.

• Fortress: Major defensive skill for surviving in melee range.

Gear:

• Weapon: Supplication

• Offhand: Herald of Zakarum (Boosts Basic Skill damage and survivability)

• Helm: Harlequin Crest (Shako - Massive stats & damage reduction)

• Chest: Shroud of False Death (Life and defensive stats)

• Amulet: Aspect of Adaptability (Damage scales with Maximum Resource - CRITICAL)

• Gloves: Aspect of Ascension (Synergizes with Disciple Oath/Arbiter)

• Rings: Aspect of Celestial Strife & Aspect of the Moonrise (Damage & Attack Speed)

• Pants: Aspect of the Indomitable (Unstoppable & Defense)

• Boots: Aspect of Unstoppable Force (Movement Speed & Damage)

Stat Priority: 

Maximum Resource (Highest Priority), Strength, Basic Skill Damage, Attack Speed, Holy Damage, Cooldown Reduction, Defensive Stats (Armor, Life, DR).

Paragon Board & Glyphs:

• Glyphs (Priority): Resplendence (CDR), Arbiter (Basic Skill Dmg), Apostle (Holy Dmg), Judicator (Dmg vs Elites), Challenger (Dmg).

• Boards: Starter Board -> Castle -> Relentless -> Shield Bearer -> Divinity. Focus on nodes boosting Strength, Maximum Resource, Basic Skill Damage, and Holy Damage. Utilize the "Castle" board's Armor scaling.

Season 11 Mechanics:

• Sanctified Items: Prioritize rolling +Maximum Resource on Offensive slots (Weapons, Rings, Amulet, Gloves). +10%[x] Holy Damage, +% Strength, and +Ranks to Basic Skills are also strong.

• Divine Gifts: Primarily offer challenge/reward bonuses in S11. Choose defensive options where possible (e.g., Belial - Essence of Lies for DR vs Elites).

• Tempering: Apply Tempering Affixes that boost Basic Skill Damage, Attack Speed, Maximum Resource, or Holy Damage.

Elixirs & Incense:

• Elixir: Elixir of Resourcefulness II (Boosts Maximum Resource)

• Incense: Spiral Morning (All Stats), Song of the Mountain (Armor), Soothing Spices (Resistances/Armor)