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Barbarian: Masters of Battle Quest Walkthrough and Rewards

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Diablo 4 - Barbarian Masters of Battle

Barbarian: Masters of Battle is a priority quest in Diablo 4 (Diablo IV). Read on to learn how to unlock Barbarian: Masters of Battle, a list of quest objectives, rewards, as well as a complete walkthrough.

Barbarian: Masters of Battle Overview

Quest Type Priority Quest
Required Level 15+
Zone Dry Steppes
Starting Location Ked Bardu
Quest Giver Forgemaster Kerdi
Rewards
Renown EXP Gold
Weapon Technique Class Feature

How to Unlock Barbarian: Masters of Battle

Reach Level 15

Map Location World View

Dry Steppes

Ked Bardu

Reach Level 15 on any Barbarian character and head to Ked Bardu to receive this quest from Forgemaster Kerdi.

Barbarian Leveling Guide and Best Skills

Barbarian: Masters of Battle Walkthrough

1
Find Katra
Head north to the blue area marked in the Wayward Plains on your map.
2
Speak with Katra
Talk to Oxen Clan Scout Katra, who's standing on a ridge in the middle of the marked area. Tell her you wish to join the Oxen Tribe.
3
Travel to the hunting ground
Head north again to the new, larger blue area marked on your map.
4 Slay 30 bandits and 20 wildlife
Within the blue area, defeat the bandit and wildlife enemy types. These are the Hornets, Bloodhawks, Arsonists, and Slicers you'll find in the area. They will be marked as red dots on your minimap.
5
Go to the cave entrance
Head to the cave entrance in the west side of the Wayward Plains.
6 Speak with Katra
Talk to Katra at the cave entrance and ask, "What is in this cave?"
7 Enter the Charnel Cave
8
Defeat Beast of the Steppes
Slay the Beast of the Steppes inside the cave. It has the ability to create shadow versions of itself, but you just need to focus on defeating the real version.
9
Speak with Katra
Head back to the entrance of the cave and deliver the beast's head to Katra.
10
Return to the Forgemaster
Head back to Ked Bardu (fast travel is recommended) and speak to Gerti to end the quest.

Barbarian: Masters of Battle Quest Reward

Weapon Technique

Diablo 4 Barbarian Masters of Battle Reward

You obtain the Weapon Technique Barbarian class feature when you complete the Masters of Battle quest. It allows you to choose a Weapon Expertise Effect that will be applied to all of your Barbarian's attacks, regardless if that weapon is equipped or not.

Barbarian Weapon Guides
▶︎ Barbarian Class Guide ▶︎ Arsenal System Guide

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