Forgotten Altars play a pivotal role in Diablo 4 Season 7, as they are the only way to acquire Lost Powers, including the highly sought-after Piranhado. This guide will walk you through the best strategies to efficiently farm these altars and unlock one of the most powerful Witchcraft abilities in the game.
What Are Forgotten Altars?
Forgotten Altars are rare interactive objects found in specific locations throughout Diablo 4, such as Pits, Nightmare Dungeons, and Root Holds. Each altar grants a rank of a Lost Power upon activation.
Lost Powers like Piranhado are essential for many builds due to their utility and strength, making these altars a key objective for endgame progression.
Where to Find Forgotten Altars
Forgotten Altars are rare and only appear in:
- Pits
- Nightmare Dungeons
- Root Holds
The chance of encountering a Forgotten Altar depends on the dungeon’s difficulty:
- Torment IV (Level 65 cap) offers the highest base chance of 5%.
- Draught of Whispers Elixir doubles the chance, increasing it to 10%.
Tips for Farming Forgotten Altars
Follow these tips to maximize your farming efficiency:
1. Use Draught of Whispers
Always have a Draught of Whispers Elixir active. This consumable doubles the spawn chance of Forgotten Altars, significantly reducing the time needed to find one.
2. Choose the Right Build
Opt for a high-mobility build to quickly traverse dungeons. For example:
- Dance of Knives Rogue or other speed-focused builds are excellent for this purpose.
3. Focus on Higher Difficulties
Run dungeons on the highest difficulty you can handle, up to Torment IV (Level 65). Difficulty levels beyond Torment IV do not increase altar spawn chances.
4. Efficient Dungeon Clearing
- Skip Combat: Focus solely on exploring the dungeon and ignore enemies.
- Explore the Map: Fully uncover each dungeon to maximize your chances of finding a Forgotten Altar.
Farming Route Recommendation
- Set Your Teleport Waypoint to Kyovashad
Start from Kyovashad for easy access to nearby dungeons. - Open a Dungeon at Maximum Difficulty
Choose a dungeon at Torment IV or your highest viable difficulty. - Run Through the Dungeon
- Ignore mobs and the boss.
- Focus on uncovering the entire map to locate the altar.
- Exit Without Completing the Dungeon
- If no altar is found, teleport back to town.
- Rinse and repeat.
On average, you’ll need about 10 dungeons to find an altar if you’re running at maximum efficiency with the Draught of Whispers.
Upgrading Lost Powers
While Forgotten Altars are required to unlock Lost Powers like Piranhado, their ranks can be upgraded later using Restless Rot, a separate resource you’ll find during your adventures.
Summary
Farming Forgotten Altars is a vital task in Diablo 4 Season 7. With the right strategy—leveraging Draught of Whispers, focusing on high-difficulty dungeons, and using a fast-movement build—you can efficiently locate these rare altars and unlock game-changing abilities like Piranhado.
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