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Strongholds, a brand-new gameplay element in Diablo 4, are like dungeons but are located outside of them in the overworld. There are challenging groups of enemies, bosses, and missions in the area. Successfully completing a stronghold will award you with Renown, high-end gear to create the best Diablo 4 builds, XP for your chosen pick of the five Diablo 4 classes, and vendors. It will also turn the location into a new town hub with vendors and side quests to complete.
There are three Diablo 4 Strongholds in each of the five regions, for a total of 15, here is a rundown of all the Stronghold locations in Diablo 4
All Stronghold Locations in Diablo 4
Scosglen Strongholds
Moordaine Lodge
This Stronghold is located in the Eastern part of Scosglen, just above The Shrouded Moors. Once you start clearing the area, the Beast of Moordaine will get summoned and eventually you’ll need to beat Fionnir the Mad Druid for progression.
Hope’s Light
This Stronghold is located on the Northernmost peninsula of Scosglen and is not easy to reach. Once you manage to maneuver your way near the location, head into a lighthouse and eventually you’ll fight Tidewitch Ne’gana.
Túr Dúlra
The third Stronghold is located on the Western edge of Scosglen. You need to find a tree with a Runestone which will summon Druid Spirits. Free their souls and the Infernal Tormentor will arrive. Defeat him to complete the Stronghold.
Fractured Peak Strongholds
Nostrava
You can find this Strongohold in the Western part of the region and requires you to be Level 18 at least. You’ll need to destroy the Demonic Effigies after which three demons will show up. Defeat them to beat the Stronghold.
Kor Dragan
This Stronghold is located in the Northern part of Fractured Peaks and requires you to be Level 25 at least. It is overrun with undead and you need to keep digging deeper and beat Nilcar to complete the Stronghold.
Malnok
This Stronghold is located on the Eastern part of Fractured Peaks and requires you to be Level 18 at least. Defeat all the Ice Clan Stormcallers and finally Frosthorn to complete this Stronghold.
Dry Steppes Strongholds
The Onyx Watchtower
The Stronghold in the Central part of the region will first require you to kill all the bandits. Then, move towards the watchtower and from there, locate and kill Captain Ezmin and other minions to clear the area.
Temple of Rot
Located in the Southwestern part of Dry Steppes, this Stronghold needs more work to clear. Kill all the monsters in The Garden, The Courtyard, and The Temple. Then, head over to the monster’s lair and kill it to clear the area.
The Ruins of Qara-Yisu
To clear this Southeastern Stronghold, you’ll need to find and destroy three Infernal Spires, which will wake up Utulku, a shaman. Defeat this boss to clear the section.
Kehjistan Strongholds
Altar of Ruin
Head along the western coast to reach this Stronghold, you’ll find a cavern in this Stronghold in the northwestern part of the region. Locate the Keystones and use them to unlock the Ritual Chamber. Inside is the Dark Cardinal Maldul, who you need to beat to rekindle the Wanderer’s Shrine.
Alcarnus
Located Northeastern part of Kehjistan, this Stronghold needs you to go deep inside until you come across Rashta, the Mad Surgeon. After defeating, explore the Witch’s lair along with destroying the creatures to bring back Rashta’s Simulacrums. Destroy all of them and head back to the Lair of the Witch to finally defeat Rashta Reborn.
Omath’s Stronghold
Located in the Southern end of Kehjistan, this Stronghold requires you to defeat High Priestess Hadar to complete the area.
Hawezar Strongholds
Crusaders’ Monument
This Stronghold is located in the Eastern part of Hawezar and requires you to be Level 35. Kill the undead near the monument, dig out the corpse, feed the Ritual Brazier and the Crusader Champions will be summoned. Fight three of them to clear the area.
Vyersez
The third Stronghold of Hawezar is located in the Southern part. Destroy the Serpent’s Eyes to open up the door. Then, move further to find and kill Dianthus and you’ll clear the area.
Eriman’s Pyre
Located in the Northeastern part of Hawezar, this Stronghold will need you to speak to a ghost who will teach you the Fallen Overseer. Kill him and use his remains to extinguish Eriman’s Pyre. This will summon Duz’Agur’s spirit and defeat the boss to clear the area.
These are all the strongholds in Diablo 4. You receive 100 Renown points for completing each one, which you can use to help you construct your character and increase your chances of receiving the greatest Diablo 4 loot, making class builds much simpler to create.
