Uncover the Secrets of Diablo 4's Forgotten Altars and Lost Powers
The Season of the Maelstrom introduces Witchcraft Powers in Diablo 4, drawing inspiration from fantasy series like Harry Potter and The Witcher. Mastering these powers requires dedication, and a key component is locating the elusive Forgotten Altars. This guide details how to find these hidden locations and the potent Lost Powers they unlock.
Unlocking Witchcraft's Potential
The Witchcraft skill tree branches into three potent categories: Eldritch, Psyche, and Growth & Decay, each representing a distinct form of occult magic. To gain access to these abilities, you must earn favor with The Coven by completing quests and accumulating Restless Rot. This progress allows you to upgrade Altars near the Tree of Whispers. However, beyond the standard Altars lie the Forgotten Altars, offering even more powerful Lost Powers.
The Challenge of the Forgotten Altars
Unlike the main Altars with fixed locations, Forgotten Altars appear randomly within Sanctuary's dungeons. This necessitates exploration and dungeon grinding. Fortunately, the season's questline frequently sends you into dungeons, potentially minimizing extra effort. The rewards, however, are well worth the search, as Lost Powers are among the game's most formidable abilities.
All Lost Powers in Diablo 4
Discovering all Forgotten Altars unlocks the following Lost Powers:
| Name | Power |
| Breath of the Coven | Applying a Witchcraft effect (Eldritch, Psyche, or Growth & Decay) increases Attack Speed by X for 10 seconds, stacking per unique effect. At Rank 8: Gain 40% Lucky Hit chance with all three effects active. |
| Hex Specialization | Increases the potency of Hex effects by X. At Rank 10: Increases Critical Strike Chance by 10% against Hexed enemies. |
| Aura Specialization | Increases the size of Aura effects by X. At Rank 10: Increases Critical Strike Damage by 50% against enemies within Aura effects. |
| Piranhado | Afflicting an enemy with both Hex and Aura effects summons a Piranhado, dealing X Physical damage over 12 seconds. Occurs every 20 seconds. At Rank 5: Piranhado actively seeks nearby enemies. |
Remember, once unlocked, Witchcraft Powers can be upgraded in your inventory using Restless Rot. Complete quests diligently to maximize your Rot accumulation.
This concludes our guide to locating Forgotten Altars and harnessing their Lost Powers in Diablo 4. For further assistance navigating the game, consult our guide on finding all Altars of Lilith.
Diablo 4 is available now on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
