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Diablo 4's Hidden Altars Revealed

Author: Hazel Feb 19,2025

Uncover the Secrets of Diablo 4's Forgotten Altars and Lost Powers

The Season of the Maelstrom in Diablo 4 introduces potent Witchcraft Powers, categorized as Eldritch, Psyche, and Growth & Decay. Unlocking these requires favor with The Coven, earned through completing quests and gathering Restless Rot. This allows you to upgrade Altars near the Tree of Whispers. However, a rarer find offers even greater power: Forgotten Altars.

Unlike standard Altars with fixed locations, Forgotten Altars randomly appear within Sanctuary's dungeons. While the seasonal questline will lead you through many dungeons, finding them may require additional exploration. The reward, however, is well worth the effort, as Lost Powers are among the game's most formidable abilities.

Lost Powers in Diablo 4

Harnessing the Lost Powers:

Finding all Forgotten Altars unlocks the following Lost Powers:

Power Name	Effect
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 Witchcraft Effect (Eldritch, Psyche, Growth & Decay). At Rank 8: 40% Lucky Hit chance when all three effects 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 once every 20 seconds. At Rank 5: Piranhado actively seeks nearby enemies.

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

This guide covers the Forgotten Altars (and their Lost Powers) in Diablo 4. For assistance locating other key areas, consult guides on finding Altars of Lilith.

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

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