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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

Map Location World View
Brutal Note Map Location
Brutal Note World View

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.

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Slayer's Retribution Walkthrough

Slayer's Retribution Guide
Checkmark Search for Varyana
Checkmark Kill Grelkar and His Cannibals
Checkmark Kill Zolmog and His Blackguards

Search for Varyana

1
Read the Blood-Scribed Sign
After receiving the quest, proceed to the Temple of Rot and read the Blood-Scribed sign on the southern side of the stronghold.
2
Enter the Fetid Larder
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

3
Herald of Grelkar
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.
4
Kill Grelkar
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

5
Find a boat to Guulrahn
Head northeast towards the quest marker and board the boat to get into the **Arena of Guulrhan*.
6
Kill Zolmog
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

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.

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Slayer's Retribution Overview

Quest Type Priority Quest
Zone Nahantu
Starting Location The Den
Quest Item Brutal Note
Rewards
Mercenary - Varyana Starlight Earthend Band
Murmuring Obols Gold EXP

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