In Diablo 4, the questline "Deeds of a Champion" follows your journey after the conclusion of the Vessel of Hatred campaign. As you work to stop the corruption caused by Neyrelle and the imprisoned Prime Evil Mephisto, you will have the opportunity to further enhance your character's power and undertake various challenges across the jungles and plateaus of Nahantu. This guide provides detailed steps to complete the Deeds of a Champion quest, from unlocking mercenaries to conquering endgame content.

How to Begin Deeds of a Champion

The Deeds of a Champion quest becomes available immediately after completing the final quest of the Vessel of Hatred campaign. Once you finish the main story, head to Kalien outside of Lorath's house. Kalien will direct you to speak with Ormus in Kurast Bazaar to receive further instructions.

Ormus will provide you with a list of objectives divided into several steps. Below is an overview of the tasks and detailed instructions on how to complete each one:

Step 1: Complete All Three Mercenary Unlock Quests

To start the questline, you'll need to unlock three mercenaries. Head to Nahantu and complete the following mercenary quests:

A Nameless Mystery

Slayer's Retribution

A Feather on the Scale

These quests will unlock mercenaries who provide additional support in combat. Upon completing these, you can move on to the next step in the questline.

Step 2: Conquer the Kichuk Stronghold

The Kichuk Stronghold is located in northeast Nahantu, and it's crawling with Lacuni. The objective here is to clear the stronghold by completing the following steps:

Destroy the Cages: Start by freeing villagers trapped in cages.

Defend the Survivors: Once the villagers are free, defend them against waves of Lacuni.

Destroy the Pillars: Enter the cave and destroy the pillars inside to collapse the cave.

Defeat Kirma, Blood Bargainer: After the cave collapses, continue east to find Kirma. This boss fight has two phases, but it's relatively easy to defeat.

Rekindle the Wanderer's Statue: Complete the stronghold by rekindling the Wanderer's Statue to seal the victory.

Step 3: Complete the Tenets of Depravity Questline

The next objective is to complete all four quests in the Tenets of Depravity questline. This can be started in either Kurast Docks or Kurast Bazaar, where a Guard will provide you with the first of the quests. Follow the entire questline until completion, which will prepare you for the next phase of the challenge.

Step 4: Complete 3 Dungeons in Nahantu

For this step, you need to complete three dungeons in Nahantu. Note that these dungeons do not require completing objectives along the way—simply reach the end and defeat the final boss. While optional objectives may reward you with extra loot, they are not required for progress.

Step 5: Unlock and Explore the Kurast Undercity

To proceed, you'll need to unlock the Kurast Undercity and defeat the Terror of Five Hills. Start by completing the following two quests:

The Kurast Undercity

Undercity: Wail of the Forgotten

Once the Undercity is unlocked, enter it and locate the Terror of Five Hills boss. Defeat this boss to continue with the questline.

Step 6: Collect Grim Favors for the Tree of Whispers

To continue, you need to gather 10 Grim Favors from activities in Nahantu. These can be collected by completing tasks for the Tree of Whispers. Once you've obtained the Grim Favors, claim your reward from the Tree to proceed.

Step 7: Complete Helltide Objectives

During a Helltide event, which occurs randomly in Diablo 4, you must complete the following objectives:

Open 5 Tortured Gifts: Kill monsters during Helltide to collect Aberrant Cinders and open Tortured Gifts.

Slay a Blood Maiden: Blood Maidens can be summoned at altars with Baneful Hearts (three required). Defeat the Blood Maiden to complete this step.

Step 8: Clear Tier 20 of the Pit of the Artificer

The final step of the quest involves completing Tier 20 of the Pit of the Artificer, located in Cerrigar. This endgame activity is akin to Greater Rifts in Diablo 3—you will need to progress through several timed stages of increasing difficulty. If you're comfortable playing on Torment 1 difficulty, this should be manageable. Otherwise, you may need to upgrade your gear and Paragon levels to prepare for this challenge.

Reward for Completing Deeds of a Champion

After you clear Tier 20 in the Pit of the Artificer, return to Ormus to complete the quest. Your reward will be significant:

Experience to boost your Paragon levels.

Legendary Armor Set with the Baneful Intent appearance, which can be used to unlock new cosmetic options in the Wardrobe.

Final Thoughts

The Deeds of a Champion quest is a challenging yet rewarding journey that will test your skills across several different types of content. Each step—whether completing stronghold events, clearing dungeons, or participating in Helltide—will provide valuable loot and experience to prepare you for the most difficult content Diablo 4 has to offer. Completing the quest not only advances your character's progression but unlocks cosmetic rewards that add a prestigious flair to your adventure.

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MMOexp Diablo 4 Team