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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred (D4)

How to Beat Ruins of Qara-Yisu Stronghold

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Ruins of Qara-Yisu is a Stronghold found in Dry Steppes in Diablo 4 (Diablo IV). Read on to learn how to clear Ruins of Qara-Yisu Stronghold, full walkthrough and its location, rewards for completing, as well as tips on how to beat Utulku, The Voice Below.

Ruins of Qara-Yisu Stronghold Overview

Stronghold Information

Ruins of Qara-Yisu Stronghold Details
Location South of the center of The Accursed Wastes region.
Boss Name Utulku, The Voice Below
Rewards & Unlocks ・100 Dry Steppes Renown
・Pallid Delve Dungeon
・Shifting City Dungeon
・Ruins of Qara-Yisu Waypoint
Description The salt-covered ruins of a town afflicted by a sadistic curse

Ruins of Qara-Yisu Stronghold Location

Rewards for Completing Ruins of Qara-Yisu Stronghold

In addition to earning random loot and Renown in the region, you unlock the following rewards for completing the Ruins of Qara-Yisu Stronghold.

Unlocks the Shifting City and Pallid Delve Dungeons

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Completing the Ruins of Qara-Yisu Stronghold unlocks the Shifting City Dungeon and the Pallid Delve Dungeon. Completing these dungeons will reward you with the Elementalist's Aspect for the Sorcerer class and the Ravenous Aspect for the Rogue class.

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Unlocks the Ruins of Qara-Yisu Waypoint

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It also unlocks a new waypoint in Dry Steppes which gives you an additional 20 Renown Value.

Waypoint Map and All Locations

Ruins of Qara-Yisu Stronghold Walkthrough

How to Clear Ruins of Qara-Yisu Stronghold
・Explore the Ruins of Qara-Yisu
・Find and destroy the Infernal Spires
・Investigate the disturbance at the mine
・Slay Utulku
・Rekindle the Wanderer's Shrine to conquer Qara Yisu

Infernal Spires Locations

To complete the Ruins of Qara-Yisu stronghold, you need destroy all three Infernal Spires in the area to spawn Utulku, The Voice Below. Look for the skull icon on your map to locate all the Infernal Spires.

How to Beat Utulku, The Voice Below

Eliminate the Ads Immediately

Diablo 4 - Ruins of Qara Yisu Boss Fight
Utulku's attacks can be easily avoided as long as you keep moving around the area during the fight. However, do not underestimate Utulku's damage. Try to play it safe and kill all the ads that he summons to make sure that you can freely roam the area without worrying about other enemies.

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