Diablo 4 - Season 1 Story Campaign Walkthrough - SAMURAI GAMERS (2024)

August 1, 2023Wolf KnightDiablo 40

Season 1 story campaign walkthrough for Diablo 4 (Diablo IV), including all Season of the Malignant story quest objectives (Seasonal Realm), questline locations, obtainable items, and enemies and bosses encountered.

Diablo 4 - Season 1 Story Campaign Walkthrough - SAMURAI GAMERS (1)

Season 1 Story Campaign Walkthrough for Diablo 4 (Season of the Malignant)

Part 1: Burning from Within

  • Look for survivors on the road.
  • Enter the Forest Clearing.
  • Search the Forest Clearing.
  • Slay the strange demon.
  • Inspect the Malignant Heart.
  • Speak with Cormond at the wagon.
  • Take the Bag of Cages from Cormond’s Chest.
  • Return to Cormond with cages.

Part 2: A Plague of Hatred

  • Find Cormond outside of Orbei.
  • Speak with Cormond.
  • Defeat Malignant in the Ravening Pit.
  • Craft a Brutal Malignant Invoker at Cormond’s Workbench.
  • Find a Brutal Outgrowth.

Part 3: Holding Back the Flood

  • Clear Season 1 Chapter 1 and 2.

Part 4: Answers in the Ashes

  • Investigate Cormond’s Wagon.
  • Defeat the Malignant Ambush.
  • Read Note from Cormond.
  • Find Cormond at the Orbei Monastery.
  • Speak with Cormond.
  • Enter the Crypts of Orbei.
  • Bring Cormond to the Sealed Door.
  • Defeat the Skeleton Ambush.
  • Find the Records Room with Cormond.
  • Search the Records Room.
  • Talk to Cormond.
  • Defeat Varshan the Consumed.

Part 5: A Prayer for Salvation

  • Speak with Cormond near Zarbinzet.
  • Collect Crusader Missives near Crusader’s Monument.
  • Collect Paladin Prayer Book near Eriman’s Pyre.
  • Collect Tithe Ledger near Zakarum Belfry.

Part 6: Hope’s Guardian

  • Clear Season 1 Chapter 3.
  • Check in with Cormond.

Part 7: Ruins of Faith

  • Meet Cormond at the Zakarum Ruins.
  • Follow Cormond.
  • Defeat the Malignant.
  • Follow Cormond.
  • Speak with Cormond.
  • Perform the Sign of the Light near the statue.
  • Find the second statue.
  • Enter Karamat’s Reach.
  • Regroup with Cormond.
  • Defeat the Vengeful Spirits.
  • Listen to Cormond.
  • Open the gate to the next room.
  • Search the chamber.
  • Slay the Angry Spirit.
  • Speak with Cormond.

Part 8: The Cold Hard Truth

  • Meet Cormond outside of Velkhova.
  • Clear the Malignant from Velkhova.
  • Speak with Cormond.
  • Enter the Velkhova Church Undercroft with Cormond.
  • Find the ritual site with Cormond.
  • Prepare the Ritual.
  • Defend Cormond from the Malignant.
  • Kill Varshan.
  • Capture Varshan’s heart.
  • Check on Cormond.

Part 9 (Final): A Merciful Fate

  • Meet Cormond at his wagon outside of Velkhova.
  • Speak with Cormond.

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Diablo 4 - Season 1 Story Campaign Walkthrough - SAMURAI GAMERS (2024)

FAQs

How many acts are in the main campaign Diablo 4? ›

In its 20 hour length, Diablo 4's epic story is told through multiple acts and through the sub quests within them. As for how many acts - there are six of them once you finish the prologue.

Where is secrets bartered fates sold? ›

In the Hawezar zone, you will pick up Act 5: Secrets Bartered, Fates Sold. The Campaign contains the main story arc for Diablo 4 and covers each zone: Fractured Peaks, Dry Steppes, Scosglen, Hawezar, and Kehjistan.

Where do I go after Act 1 Diablo 4? ›

After finishing Act 1, you can start up the next part of your journey through Sanctuary in Act 2: The Knife Twists Again. This section of the game contains 17 main story quests to complete and recommends that you're level 10 or higher before embarking on the journey.

What is the last campaign mission in Diablo 4? ›

Diablo 4 Campaign Quests: Epilogue - From the Wound Spilled

Finishing up the rest of the story involves heading around to some previous locations and cleaning up the last of Lilith's influence in Diablo 4.

Should you skip the campaign in Diablo 4? ›

If a player's primary interest is leveling up and reaching the endgame as quickly as possible, then they are absolutely advised to skip the campaign.

What level should I be at the end of Act 1 Diablo 4? ›

Since a range between levels 10 and 20 is ideal for Act 1's end, players should also be sure to upgrade their potions at least once before proceeding to the next act. Head to a nearby Alchemist and obtain the Tiny Healing Potion update, which requires one Gallowvine.

How many side quests are in BotW? ›

In Breath of the Wild, Side Quests are optional Quests given to Link by various characters. They are denoted by a speech bubble icon containing an ellipsis. There are 76 Side Quests in the base game, 7 Side Quests in The Master Trials DLC Pack, an extra Side Quest released through the Version 1.3.

Who is the final boss in Act 1 of Diablo 4? ›

Lilith's Lament is a boss that you'll encounter towards the end of Act 1 during the Descent quest.

How to finish chapter 1 in Diablo 4 season 1? ›

How to complete chapter 1 of the Season Journey
  1. The Hangman's Garden – Collect (15) Gallowvine, found nearly anywhere.
  2. Heart of Corruption – Collect a Malignant Heart, available after completing or skipping the Campaign.
  3. Den of Evil – Complete any Dungeon found on your Map.
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Who is the final boss in Diablo 4 Season 1? ›

Varshan the Consumed is the final boss that players encounter as part of the Season 1 storyline. It's been previously reported that more will be added with each new Season in the future.

What do you do after finishing Diablo 4 campaign? ›

Upon defeating the campaign, players can then unlock a new Diablo 4 World Tier by completing the Cathedral of Light Capstone Dungeon on World Tier 2. Doing so unlocks World Tier 3: Nightmare, which increases enemy difficulty but also results in more powerful rewards throughout the world.

What is the best class in Diablo 4? ›

The Rogue is likely the best solo class for skilled players looking to bring themselves through the game — even if you'll eventually have to work harder in the endgame to compete with Barbarians.

What order should I do Diablo 4 quests? ›

Unfortunately, the most efficient order to play is numeric: Act I into Act II into Act III. But if you're dying to play something new after playing through Act I multiple times in the beta, you can go into Act II with very minor leveling issues, which should remedy themselves quickly as you level up.

How long is the Diablo 4 main campaign? ›

How long is Diablo 4? According to Blizzard in an oft-cited interview with GameSpot on the subject, Diablo 4's main campaign should run to about 35 hours.

How long is the main story in Diablo 4? ›

Diablo 4 length and time to beat

Story only: 25-30 hours. Story + exploration and side activities: 40+ hours. Endgame level: 100+ hours.

How long are the acts in Diablo 4? ›

Act 1: One and a half hours - I was already familiar with how this went owing to playtime from the beta. Act 2: Two and a half hours - It's a fairly decent romp in the northern portion of the map. Act 3: Three hours - There's a segment here that felt like it dragged on forever. Act 4: 20 minutes - This is not a joke.

How many quests are in Act 4 Diablo 4? ›

There are 6 in total and each varies in size. While some tackle Dungeons you'll go through others are simple return quests, so some will go by quicker than others. It's also important to know that most rewards and XP for completing missions will vary depending on your level and what class you're playing as.

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