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In Desperate Times Walkthrough and How to Ask for Watcher's Help

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Diablo 4 - In Desperate Times

In Desperate Times is a side quest in Diablo 4 (Diablo IV). Learn how to ask for the watcher's help, how to unlock In Desperate Times, a list of quest objectives, rewards, as well as a complete walkthrough.

In Desperate Times Overview

Basic Information

Quest Type Side Quest
Zone Kehjistan
Starting Location Caldeum
Quest Giver On Caldeum's Defenses
Rewards
Renown EXP Gold

How to Unlock In Desperate Times

In the Imperial Library After the Campaign

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Kehjistan

Caldeum

The Desperate Times side quest is unlocked in the Imperial Library of Kehjistan only after beating the main campaign. You have to interact with On Caldeum's Defenses, a book on top of one of the wooden barricades.

Campaign Walkthrough

In Desperate Times Walkthrough

Use Help Emote in Front of Watcher Statue

Objective
1
After interacting with On Caldeum's Defenses and starting the quest, head south from the Imperial Library waypoint to the Imperial Gardens. There are mobs of enemies in this area, so be prepared for a fight.
2
Ask for the watcher's help
The Golden Watcher statue is southwest of the Imperial Gardens area. In front of the statue, equip the Help emote to your Emote Wheel by pressing E on keyboard or Up on the D-pad then Customize.
3
In order to ask for the watcher's help, you have to perform the Help emote in front of the statue. Afterward, a Mysterious Chest will appear.
4
Open the Mysterious Chest
Interact with the Mysterious Chest in order to complete the quest and obtain your rewards.

Diablo IV Related Guides

Diablo 4 - Side Quests
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Side Quest Related Guides

Kehjistan Side Quests

Side Quests
The Pilgrim's Footsteps The Weapon of a Wolf
To Serve Again In Desperate Times
Sealed Khazra Offering Unsafe Travels
On the Hunt Late Shipment
Desiccation Symbol of Faith
Payment Past Due Timely Correspondence
When the Tide Comes In Head of the Snake
A Wolf's Honor Guardians of the Pit
More Value Than Gold Zakarum's Plight
Traces of Iron Shadow of Alcarnus
Butchers of the North The Only Cure
Strange Remedies Mirage
Seeking Refuge A Moment of Peace
Unusual Ore Deadly Trade
Pinch of Poison Endless Fortune
Final Straw Izel of the Vizjerei
The Speaking Stone A Voice from the Past
Spotted Mushroom Strayed from the Path
Road to Ruin An Errant Flock
Acts of Atonement Justice Delayed
An Unlawful Order Remnants
The Way of the Three Ravenous Necrolyte's Cache

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