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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred (D4)

The Way of the Three Walkthrough and How to Light Empty Altar

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Diablo 4 - Way of the Three

The Way of the Three is a side quest in Diablo 4 (Diablo IV). Read on to learn how to light the empty altar, how to unlock The Way of the Three, a list of quest objectives, rewards, as well as a complete walkthrough.

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The Way of the Three Overview

Basic Information

Quest Type Side Quest
Zone Kehjistan
Starting Location Caldeum
Quest Giver Unknown Altar
Rewards
Renown EXP Gold
Rare Chest Armor

How to Unlock The Way of the Three

Do Cheer Emote at 3 Statues in Kehjistan

Map Location Worldview
Diablo 4 Caldeum Statue
Caldeum
Diablo 4 Caldeum Statue Map Location
Southern Expanse
Diablo 4 Altar of Ruin Statue
Altar of Ruin
Diablo 4 Altar of Ruin Statue Map Location
Ritual Site
Diablo 4 Southern Expanse Statue
Southern Expanse
Diablo 4 Southern Expanse Statue Map Location
Shrine of Terror

The Way of the Three is unlocked in the Gates to Hell by lighting up the Empty Altar. To ignite each flame in the Empty Altar, you need to perform the Cheer emote in front of 3 different statues spread out across Kehjistan. The 3 statues are found in Caldeum, the Altar of Ruin, and Southern Expanse.

Afterward, interact with the Unknown Altar to open a Mysterious Gateway and start The Way of the Three quest. You can find the Unknown Altar to the right of the Imperial Library Waypoint.

The Way of the Three Walkthrough

Objective
1
Diablo 4 Way of the Three - Mysterious Gateway
Enter the Mysterious Gateway
After interacting with the Unknown Altar, interact with the Mysterious Gateway.
2
Diablo 4 Way of the Three - High Priest Corpse
Investigate the Cave
Search the High Priest Corpse found not far ahead of the entrance.
3
Diablo 4 Way of the Three - High Priest Spirit
Speak with the High Priest Spirit
The spirit will appear behind the corpse.
4
Diablo 4 Way of the Three - Communing Pillar
Locate and Damage the Communing Pillar
Head a bit northeast to find the Communing Pillar. Hitting it once will spawn in a bunch of enemies. Fight them off, then destroy the pillar.
5 Destroy the Pillar
Destroying the pillar will complete the quest.

Diablo IV Related Guides

Diablo 4 - Side Quests
List of Side Quests

List of Side Quests by Region

Diablo 4 Region Side Quests
Fractured Peaks Scosglen Dry Steppes
Hawezar Kehjistan Nahantu

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

Comment

3 Anonymous Anonymous over 2 years

THX - there it is

2 Shiroe Shiroe over 2 years

Portal to Imerial Library > go right way, there was a blue quest

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