Uncover the Secrets of Diablo 4's Forgotten Altars and Lost Powers
The Season of the Maelstrom introduces Witchcraft Powers in Diablo 4, drawing inspiration from fantasy series like Harry Potter and Agatha All Along. Mastering these powers requires dedication, and a key component is locating the elusive Forgotten Altars. This guide details how to find these altars and the potent Lost Powers they unlock.
Unlocking Witchcraft's Potential
The Season of the Maelstrom's questline allows you to learn powerful Witchcraft abilities categorized into Eldritch, Psyche, and Growth & Decay. Gaining favor with The Coven, through mission completion, earns you Restless Rot, crucial for upgrading Altars near the Tree of Whispers. While standard Altars are readily accessible, Forgotten Altars offer a unique path to even more potent magic: Lost Powers.
The Challenge of Forgotten Altars
Unlike their counterparts, Forgotten Altars don't have fixed locations. They randomly appear within Sanctuary's dungeons. While the season's questline will inevitably lead you through various dungeons, finding these altars requires exploration and potentially some extra grinding. The reward, however, is well worth the effort, as Lost Powers are among the game's most powerful abilities.
All Lost Powers in Diablo 4
Successfully locating all Forgotten Altars yields significant rewards. Below is a table detailing each Lost Power and its effects:
Name | Power |
Breath of the Coven | Using Witchcraft Effects (Eldritch, Psyche, Growth & Decay) to deal damage or apply Crowd Control boosts Attack Speed by X for 10 seconds, stacking per unique effect. At Rank 8: 40% Lucky Hit chance when bonuses from all three effects are active. |
Hex Specialization | Increases the potency of Hex Effects by X. At Rank 10: 10% increased Critical Strike Chance against Hexed enemies. |
Aura Specialization | Increases the size of Aura Effects by X. At Rank 10: 50% increased Critical Strike Damage against enemies within Aura Effects. |
Piranhado | When an enemy is affected by both a Hex and an Aura, a Piranhado is summoned, dealing X Physical damage over 12 seconds and pulling enemies in. Occurs once every 20 seconds. At Rank 5: Piranhado actively seeks nearby enemies. |
Remember, once unlocked, Witchcraft Powers can be upgraded in your inventory using Restless Rot. Complete as many quests as possible to maximize your Rot supply.
This concludes our guide to locating Forgotten Altars and acquiring Lost Powers in Diablo 4. Good luck on your journey!
Diablo 4 is available now on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.