D4 Filter Viewer

How to Use Diablo 4 Loot Filters on PS5 & Xbox

Complete guide for console players — last updated May 2026

What Is a Diablo 4 Loot Filter?

A loot filter in Diablo 4 is a set of rules that controls which items appear on your screen as you play. Instead of seeing every single drop, a well-configured loot filter shows only the items that matter for your specific build — keeping the screen clean and helping you instantly spot upgrades.

You can create rules based on item type (e.g., only show Two-Handed Swords), required affixes (e.g., must have "Critical Strike Chance"), rarity, greater affix count, and more. Each rule can be set to Show, Hide, or Recolor items — and you can assign custom colors to highlight your best drops at a glance.

Diablo 4 also lets PC players export and import these rule sets as a compact import code — a long base64-encoded string that encodes every rule in one shareable snippet. Console players cannot paste these codes directly, but they can read and recreate them manually.

Why Console Players Need This Guide

The loot filter import/export feature in Diablo 4 is currently available only on PC. PS5 and Xbox players can create and edit loot filter rules manually in the in-game menu, but there is no way to paste an import code directly.

This means that when a content creator shares a filter on Maxroll.gg, Mobalytics, or YouTube, PS5 and Xbox players have to decode that import code themselves to know what rules to add. Until now there was no easy way to do that — you would need to understand the raw binary format the game uses internally.

D4 Loot Filter Viewer solves this. Paste any import code into the decoder and instantly see every rule, condition, affix, item type, and visibility setting in plain language — so you can recreate the filter on your console step by step.

Step 1 — Find a Loot Filter Import Code

The most popular source for build-specific loot filter codes is Maxroll.gg. Open any Diablo 4 build guide on Maxroll and look for the "Loot Filter" tab near the top of the page. You will see a long string of characters — that is the import code. Copy it to your clipboard.

Other good sources include:

  • Mobalytics — build guides often include loot filter codes in the gear section.
  • YouTube & Twitch — many content creators share filter codes in video descriptions or on-screen during builds.
  • Reddit (r/diablo4) — players frequently post filter codes for popular builds in the season megathread.

The import code looks like a long string of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It is usually several hundred characters long. Copy the entire thing — do not include any leading or trailing spaces.

Step 2 — Decode the Filter Code

Go to the D4 Loot Filter Viewer home page and paste the import code into the input field. Press Decode (or use Cmd+Enter / Ctrl+Enter).

The decoder will show you the filter's name, the class it was designed for, and a full list of every rule. For each rule you will see:

  • Rule name — the label the filter author gave it (e.g., "Keep — BIS Sacred")
  • Visibility — Show, Hide, or Recolor
  • Color — a color preview swatch if the rule uses a custom highlight color
  • Conditions — item type requirements, required affixes, minimum greater affix count, rarity, and more

Step 3 — Open the Loot Filter Menu on Console

On your PS5 or Xbox, launch Diablo 4 and navigate to:

Options → Gameplay → Loot Filter

Here you can add, edit, and reorder rules. Each rule you add has the same fields you see in the decoded output: item type, affixes, rarity, greater affix count, and visibility. The order of rules matters — the game evaluates them top to bottom and applies the first rule that matches a dropped item.

Tip: clear any existing rules before recreating a shared filter from scratch, unless you want to merge it with your current setup.

Step 4 — Recreate Each Rule Manually

For each rule shown in the decoded output, tap Add Rule in the in-game menu and fill in the fields:

  1. Item Type — select the item type shown in the "item_type" condition (e.g., Two-Handed Sword, Chest Armor).
  2. Required Affixes — add each affix from the "required_affixes" condition. These are the affixes the item MUST have.
  3. Optional Affixes — add affixes from the "optional_affixes" condition if present. The item needs at least one of these.
  4. Greater Affix Count — if the rule has a "greater_affix_min" condition, set the minimum greater affix count accordingly.
  5. Visibility — set to Show, Hide, or whichever option matches the decoded rule's visibility badge.
  6. Color — if the rule has a color swatch, use the custom color picker to match it as closely as possible.

Understanding Condition Types

Each decoded rule can contain multiple condition types. Here is what each one means:

item_type
Matches items of a specific type such as Sword, Helm, or Ring. In the in-game menu this is the first filter you set when creating a rule.
required_affixes
The item must have ALL of the listed affixes to trigger this rule. Use this for must-have stats on your best-in-slot gear.
optional_affixes
The item needs at least one of the listed affixes. Use this for flexible builds where multiple stat combinations are viable.
greater_affix_min / greater_affix_max
Matches only items with at least this many greater affixes (the starred affixes that roll at maximum value). Very useful for end-game farming.
specific_unique
Targets a specific unique item by name. Use this to always show or highlight a chase unique.
rarity
Matches items by rarity tier — Normal, Magic, Rare, Legendary, or Unique. Most endgame filters use this to hide all Magic and Normal drops.
codex_upgrade
Shows items that can upgrade a specific Codex of Power aspect. Useful while leveling and farming aspects for your build.

Tips for Console Players

  • Work through rules in order — the game applies rules top to bottom. Add Hide rules before Show rules so important items are not accidentally hidden.
  • Use the Share URL — after decoding a filter on D4 Loot Filter Viewer, copy the share link so you can reopen it on your phone or tablet next to your TV while setting up rules on console.
  • Focus on must-have rules first — a large filter may have 20–30 rules. Prioritize the Show rules for your core build items first, then add Hide rules for clutter.
  • Season-specific affixes — new seasons sometimes add new affixes. If the decoder shows "ID:XXXX" for an affix, it may be a new seasonal affix not yet in the mapping database.
  • Test with "Show All" — temporarily disable your filter in-game to verify items are dropping, then re-enable it to confirm your rules are working as expected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Blizzard ever add import codes to console?
As of Season 8 (2026), Blizzard has not announced console import support. Many players have requested it. Until it arrives, D4 Loot Filter Viewer is the easiest way to read and recreate PC filters on PS5 and Xbox.
Is it safe to paste filter codes into this tool?
Yes. Filter codes are decoded entirely on the server and are not stored. No account or personal information is required. The code is just a compressed representation of loot filter rules — it contains no account data or game credentials.
How many rules can a Diablo 4 loot filter have?
The in-game loot filter supports up to 30 rules per filter. Most build-specific filters from content creators use 10–20 rules. You can create multiple filters and switch between them in-game.
What if a decoded rule shows "ID:XXXX" for an affix?
This means the affix SNO ID is not yet in the mapping database — usually a new seasonal affix or an unreleased item. The decoded rule still shows all other information. You can report unknown IDs using the Report Issue button in the decoded output.