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 element lies in discovering Forgotten Altars. This guide details their location and the potent Lost Powers they unlock.
Accessing Witchcraft Powers involves progressing through the Season's questline, earning Restless Rot, and upgrading Altars near the Tree of Whispers. While the main Altars are readily accessible, Forgotten Altars offer unique and powerful Lost Powers, but their locations are randomized within Sanctuary's dungeons.
This means exploration and dungeon grinding are necessary, though the questline itself will lead you through numerous dungeons, potentially minimizing extra effort. The rewards, however, are substantial, as Lost Powers are among the game's most effective abilities.
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All Lost Powers in Diablo 4
Finding all Forgotten Altars grants access to these powerful abilities:
Name | Power |
Breath of the Coven | Dealing damage or applying Crowd Control with any Witchcraft Effect boosts Attack Speed by X for 10 seconds, stacking once per unique effect (Eldritch, Psyche, Growth & Decay). At Rank 8: 40% Lucky Hit chance when bonuses from all three effects are active. |
Hex Specialization | Increases Hex Effect potency by X. At Rank 10: 10% increased Critical Strike Chance against Hexed enemies. |
Aura Specialization | Increases Aura Effect size 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, pulling enemies in and dealing X Physical damage over 12 seconds (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 quests diligently to gather sufficient Rot for upgrades.
This concludes our guide to Forgotten Altars and Lost Powers in Diablo 4. For assistance locating other in-game landmarks, consult our guide on Lilith's Altars.
Diablo 4 is available now on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.