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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred (D4)
Slayer's Retribution Walkthrough
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Slayer's Retribution is a priority quest in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred (D4) that unlocks the mercenary Varyana when completed. See how to unlock the Slayer's Retribution quest, a list of quest objectives, rewards, and a complete walkthrough.
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How to Unlock Slayer's Retribution
Interact With Brutal Note
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Interact with the Brutal Note to the right of Raheir at The Den in Nahantu to start the quest. A small note will appear once clicked, and the quest will be added to your journal afterwards.
Mercenary Guide and List of All Mercenaries
Slayer's Retribution Walkthrough
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Search for Varyana
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 After receiving the quest, proceed to the Temple of Rot and read the Blood-Scribed sign on the southern side of the stronghold. |
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 Head down south and enter the Fetid Larder. Defeat all the enemies inside and then Varyana herself. Exit the Fetid Larder and speak to Varyana just outside when you're done. |
Kill Grelkar and His Cannibals
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 Follow the quest marker to the northeast and kill the Herald of Grelkar. He will drop a Hand of Invitation when killed which will show the location of Grelkar's Feast Hall on the map. |
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 Enter Grelkar's Feast Hall and defeat him along with the other enemies. After the cutscene, head outside and speak to Varyana again. |
Kill Zolmog and His Blackguards
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 Head northeast towards the quest marker and board the boat to get into the **Arena of Guulrhan*. |
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 Fight your way through the linear hallway until you reach Zolmog. Defeat Zolmog and his Blackguards to conclude this quest and unlock Varyana as a mercenary. |
Slayer's Retribution Quest Reward
Unlock Varyana Mercenary
Completing Slayer's Retribution unlocks Varyana, allowing you to recruit her as a mercenary. Varyana fights up close to deal massive AoE attacks.
Mercenary Guide and List of All Mercenaries
Slayer's Retribution Overview
| Quest Type | Priority Quest | ||||
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| Zone | Nahantu | ||||
| Starting Location | The Den | ||||
| Quest Item | Brutal Note | ||||
| Rewards | |||||
| Mercenary - Varyana | Starlight Earthend Band | ||||
| Murmuring Obols | Gold | EXP | |||
Diablo 4 Related Guides
Priority Quest Walkthroughs
| List of Priority Quests | |
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| Mount: Donan's Favor | The Helltide Rises |
| Sigil Crafting | Whispers of the Dead |
| Fields of Hatred | World Tier 3: Nightmare |
Vessel of Hatred Priority Quests
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