Setting up a loot filter in Diablo 4 is one of the best quality-of-life upgrades you can make, especially once you hit the endgame. It lets you hide useless junk and highlight only the gear that matters—saving time and reducing screen clutter during farming sessions.

Where to Find the Loot Filter

The loot filter system was introduced with the Lord of Hatred expansion but is available to all players, even without owning the DLC. Here’s how to access it:

  • Open the Game Menu → Options → Gameplay tab.
  • Scroll down to the Loot Filters section.
  • Click Loot Filters to open the configuration screen.
  • (Optional) Enable “Show Loot Filters on Game Menu” so you can access it quickly via the Escape/Start menu.

You can also assign a keybind under Controls to toggle your filter on/off instantly—many players use this to briefly reveal all drops when needed.

How to Create or Import a Loot Filter

You have two main options: build your own from scratch or import a pre-made filter using a code.

Option 1: Import a Filter (Fastest)

Popular content creators and theorycrafters often share filter codes. To import one:

  1. In the Loot Filters screen, click New Filter.
  2. Give it a name (e.g., “Endgame GA Only”).
  3. Paste the Import Code into the box that appears.
  4. Click Save and ensure the filter is active (checkmark enabled).

Examples of shared filters:

  • Raxxanterax’s T6+ Endgame Filter – Focuses on high-tier gear for late-game farming.
  • Wudijo’s Loot Filter – Balanced for general endgame use.
  • Mobalytics Baseline Filter – Class-agnostic and widely used.

💡 Tip: Filter codes are long text strings. Copy the entire code from a trusted source (like a creator’s Pastebin, GitHub, or description) and paste it exactly.

Option 2: Build Your Own (Most Customizable)

If you want full control, create a custom filter using Rules and Conditions :

Step-by-Step Example: Hide Junk, Show Only High-Value Drops

This setup hides common/magic/rare/legendary items unless they have Greater Affixes (GA) , are Mythics , or are Charms/Seals. Rule 1: Hide Low-Value Gear

  • Visibility : Hide All (hides item name + glow) or Hide Text Label (hides name only).
  • Conditions :
    • Codex Upgrade Check : Unchecked (ignores codex-upgrade items).
    • Item Rarity Match : Check Common , Magic , Rare , and Legendary.
    • Greater Affix Check : Set to 1 (only items with at least 1 GA will bypass this rule if placed above).

Rule 2: Show Exceptions (Charms, Seals, Mythics)

  • Visibility : Show.
  • Conditions :
    • Item Type Match : Select Charms and Horadric Seals.
    • (Optional) Add another rule for Mythics or Talisman Sets with Show visibility.

⚠️ Rule Order Matters : Rules are processed top to bottom. Place “Show” rules above “Hide” rules if you want exceptions to override general hiding.

Key Conditions You Can Use

When building rules, you can mix and match up to 10 condition types per rule:

  • Item Power Range (e.g., only show 700+ power gear)
  • Rarity (Common → Mythic + Talisman Sets)
  • Greater Affixes (1–4 GA minimum)
  • Item Type (e.g., Two-Handed Swords, Chest Armor)
  • Specific Affixes (e.g., Fire Damage, Critical Strike Chance)
  • Codex Upgrade status
  • Unique/Mythic Items
  • Talisman Set Bonuses

You can create up to 25 rules per filter , and toggle individual rules on/off for situational farming (e.g., disable “Hide Rares” when hunting for specific uniques).

Pro Tips & Common Setups

  • Recolor Instead of Hide : Use Recolor visibility to make valuable items glow in custom colors (e.g., highlight GA legendaries in purple).
  • Toggle Keybind : Bind a key (like ~ or F) to instantly enable/disable the filter—great for checking if you missed something.
  • Multiple Filters : Save different filters for different activities (e.g., “Leveling” vs. “Pit Farming” vs. “Boss Hunting”).
  • Don’t Over-Filter Early : In early endgame, you might still want to see most legendaries for aspect extraction. Save strict filters for when you’re chasing specific GA rolls.

TL;DR

  • Go to Options → Gameplay → Loot Filters.
  • Either import a code from a creator or build your own using Rules + Conditions.
  • Use Hide All for junk, Show for exceptions (GA items, Mythics, Charms/Seals).
  • Assign a toggle keybind for flexibility.
  • Remember: Rule order = priority (top rules override lower ones).

With a well-tuned loot filter, you’ll spend less time sorting drops and more time actually playing—especially in high-density farming scenarios like The Pit or Helltides. 🎯 Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.