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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred (D4)

Hellish Descent Location and Guide

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Diablo 4 - Hellish Descent Guide

The Hellish Descent is a Capstone Dungeon located in Scosglen in Diablo 4 and is required to unlock Rank 3 of the Seasonal Rank. Learn more about the Hellish Descent, including its location, how to complete it, and its rewards!

Hellish Descent Location

Hatred's Foothold in Scosglen

The entrance to Hellish Descent is located in Hatred's Foothold in Scosglen. Rather than manually going to the dungeon location, you can easily teleport inside through the Seasonal Ranking tab.

Scosglen Interactive Map and Renown Guide

How to Beat Hellish Descent

Hellish Descent Objectives

CheckmarkDefeat 5 Door Wardens

CheckmarkDefeat the Hellfire Adherent

CheckmarkTravel to The Hunting Ground

CheckmarkCharge 3 Sacrificial Altars

CheckmarkSlay the Ritual Master

CheckmarkFind and Enter the Summoned Hell Breach

CheckmarkDestroy 3 Demonic Corruption

CheckmarkTravel to the Sanctum of Hatred

CheckmarkDefeat Xol`noct, Tordak, and The Burning Butcher

Hellish Descent Mechanic

In order to fill the Sacrificial Altar, slay enemies within the red circle. Killing enemies outside the circle won't count toward your progress, so make sure you lure them inside.

Hellish Descent Completion Rewards

Unlocks Season Rank 3

Hellish Descent Rewards
・Access to Season Rank 3
・2 Skill Points
・Along the Moonlit Way Emblem
・Rank II Capstone Cache
・Archetype Cache
・Unlocks Pit
・Unlocks the Tower
・1 Smoldering Ash

Completing the Hellish Descent grants access to Rank 3 of the Seasonal Ranking system. Completing the Hellish Descent quest also grants you access to the Pit activity in Cerrigar and the Tower dungeon.

Season Rank Explained

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