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Discover Hidden Altars in Diablo 4: Unlocking Lost Power

Author:Kristen Update:Feb 25,2025

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 Agatha All Along. Mastering these powers requires dedication, and a key component is discovering the elusive Forgotten Altars. This guide details how to locate these altars and harness their potent Lost Powers.

Unlocking Witchcraft's Potential

The Witchcraft power system features three core branches: Eldritch, Psyche, and Growth & Decay, each representing a unique facet of occult magic. Gaining favor with The Coven, through completing missions, earns you Restless Rot, crucial for upgrading Altars near the Tree of Whispers. While standard Altars are readily accessible, Forgotten Altars offer a different path to power.

The Challenge of Forgotten Altars

Unlike their predictable counterparts, Forgotten Altars appear randomly within Sanctuary's dungeons. This necessitates exploration and dungeon grinding. However, the Season's questline frequently leads players into dungeons, potentially minimizing extra effort. The reward, however, is substantial: Lost Powers represent some of the game's most formidable abilities.

All Lost Powers in Diablo 4

Lost Powers in Diablo 4 as part of an article about all Forgotten Altar locations.

Finding all Forgotten Altars unlocks a range of powerful Lost Powers:

Name Power
Breath of the Coven Applying a Crowd Control effect or dealing damage with any Witchcraft Effect boosts Attack Speed by X for 10 seconds, stacking once per unique effect. At Rank 8: 40% Lucky Hit chance when Eldritch, Psyche, and Growth & Decay are active.
Hex Specialization Increases the potency of Hex Effects by X. At Rank 10: 10% increased Critical Strike Chance against Hexed enemies.
Aura Specialization Increases the size of Aura Effects by X. At Rank 10: 50% increased Critical Strike Damage against enemies within Aura Effects.
Piranhado When an enemy is affected by both a Hex and an Aura, a Piranhado is summoned, dealing X Physical damage over 12 seconds and pulling enemies. Occurs every 20 seconds. At Rank 5: Piranhado targets nearby enemies.

Remember that once unlocked, Witchcraft Powers can be upgraded in your inventory using Restless Rot. Complete as many quests as possible to maximize your Rot acquisition.

This concludes our guide to locating Forgotten Altars and obtaining Lost Powers in Diablo 4. Good luck, and may your path be filled with powerful magic!

Diablo 4 is available now on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.