Diamond Quest - MLB The Show 25

What Is Diamond Quest?

Diamond Quest is a new offline game mode in MLB The Show 25, found under Diamond Dynasty → Single Player. It blends elements of conquest, showdown, and moments into a roguelike board game experience, similar to Hades.

Each run is unique, with perks, penalties, and peanuts (the in-game currency) resetting after every session. Your objective is to navigate a board, complete challenges, and win 3-inning stadium challenges to earn rare and epic card rewards.

How to Play

The Basics

Goal: Move across the board, complete challenges to boost your reward chances, and win stadium challenges to claim rewards.
Movement: Roll dice to move your piece around the board.
- Rolling a 6 grants a random positive perk (e.g., increased power or contact).
- Rolling a 1 imposes a random penalty (e.g., reduced fielding or exit velocity).

Board Elements

Stadium Challenges: 3-inning games located at the board's corners. Winning these lets you exit with rewards.
The Sweeper: A flaming baseball that chases you in a predictable rectangular pattern. If it catches you, your next challenge is forced to Legend difficulty.
Challenge Squares: Moments or showdown-style tasks that increase your reward chances by +3% or +6% when completed.
Peanut Squares: Collect peanuts, the in-game currency, to spend on perks.
Coach's Cart: A shop where you can use peanuts to buy powerful perks.

Rewards System

Each Diamond Quest board offers unique rare and epic card rewards.
Stadium challenges provide specific rewards, which you can preview before starting by pressing Square on PlayStation.
Initial reward chances are low but grow as you complete challenges.
Higher difficulties provide better base chances for rare rewards.

Increasing Your Chances

Completing a challenge adds +3% (or occasionally +6%) to your reward chances.
A full board typically has ~17 challenge squares, potentially boosting your base percentage by 51-70%.
Example: On All-Star difficulty with a 6% base chance, completing all challenges could raise your odds to over 70%.

Strategies for Success

There are two main approaches to Diamond Quest:

1. Full Board Exploration

Description: Clear all challenges on the board to maximize your reward percentage (up to 51-70% increase).
Best For: Average players who want higher reward odds on moderate difficulties.
Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes per run.
Risk Level: Low; slower but more reliable.
Why Choose This?: Ensures the best possible reward chances, ideal if you're not comfortable on higher difficulties.

2. Direct Path to Stadium

Description: Rush to the stadium challenge and play on a higher difficulty (e.g., Legend or GOAT).
Best For: Skilled players confident on tougher settings.
Time: ~15 minutes per run.
Risk Level: High; faster but riskier.
Why Choose This?: Quick rewards with higher base chances, but demands strong gameplay skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Diamond Quest count for PXP?

Yes, but only the 3-inning stadium challenges count. Moments and mini-showdowns do not.

What happens if the Sweeper catches me?

You face a one-game penalty (next challenge on Legend difficulty) and lose 50% of your peanuts, but your overall progress remains intact.

Is Diamond Quest profitable?

Absolutely—selling duplicate cards can net you 50,000+ stubs in just a few hours.

Should I fill all spaces before stadium challenges?

Yes, completing all challenges maximizes your reward chances, making it worth the effort.

What difficulty should I pick?

Confident Players: Legend or GOAT for near-guaranteed rewards.
Average Players: All-Star or Hall of Fame with a full board for 60-80% odds.
Struggling Players: Complete the board on lower difficulties to boost your chances.