Quest Navigation System
Effectively managing your quests ensures smooth progression in Diablo 4's expansive world.
Quest Types
Main Story: Core narrative objectives.Priority Quests: Key side objectives impacting gameplay progression.Side Quests: Optional content for rewards and lore.Events: Timed activities providing unique rewards.How to Manage Objectives
Access the Map Menu:PC: Press Q.Console: Press Left D-Pad.Toggle Tracking:
Select or deselect quests via the tracking menu.Locate Objectives:
Use the map zoom feature to pinpoint quest locations.Tip: Focus on key quests while keeping others on standby for efficient navigation.
Mount Acquisition
Mounts significantly enhance travel speed but aren’t available immediately.
Unlocking Mounts
Complete Acts 1, 2, and 3 (in any order).Progress through Act 4.Finish the quest "A Master's Touch".Complete the Stable Quest to acquire your first mount.Mount Features
Faster Travel: Speeds up overworld navigation.Combat Dismount: Leap attack upon dismounting in combat.Customization: Modify appearances through in-game rewards or purchases. Cache System Guide
Caches provide essential resources for crafting and upgrades.
Sources of Caches
Quest rewardsChests in the environmentMonster dropsCache Types & Contents
Herbalist Caches: Contain potion crafting materials.Enhancement Caches: Offer stat-boosting potions and XP buffs.Material Caches: Include rare crafting components like legendary materials.Important Notes
Must be manually opened from your inventory.Loot from caches appears on the ground after opening.Regularly open caches to avoid inventory clutter.Salvaging & Equipment Management
Efficient equipment management is key to optimizing your character's power and resources.
Equipment Assessment
Look for green highlights when comparing gear.Equip upgrades immediately.Mark unneeded items for salvage or sale.Salvaging Strategy
Visit the Blacksmith in town to process items.Salvage based on rarity:Common items: Sell for gold if needed.Magic items: Salvage for basic materials.Rare/Legendary items: Always salvage for premium materials.Transmog System
Salvaging items unlocks appearance options.Customize gear looks in the Wardrobe.No additional cost after unlocking appearances.Gem System
Unlock the gem system at Level 15 for additional gear enhancements.
Gem Basics
Gems drop as regular loot.Equipment can have 1-2 socket slots for gems. Bonuses vary based on gem type and gear slot (e.g., weapon, armor, jewelry).Gem Management Tips
Collect all gems, even with limited socket availability.Store extras for future use or upgrades.Visit the Jeweler for:Combining/Upgrading Gems.Socket Transfers (adds sockets to new gear).Gem Removal (requires gold).Codex of Power Guide
The Codex of Power system allows you to imprint powerful aspects onto gear.
Understanding Aspects
Legendary modifiers unique to specific dungeons.Some aspects provide class-specific bonuses.Acquisition Methods
Complete dungeons to unlock new aspects.Extract aspects from legendary gear (extraction is a one-time process).Imprint aspects onto gear unlimited times once acquired.Difficulty & World Tiers
World Tier Features
Changeable via the Kyovashad Statue.Affects:Drop rates.Enemy strength and mechanics.Death penalties.Important
Changing World Tier resets:Active portals.Incomplete Whispers of the Dead.Open Nightmare Dungeons.Can also be adjusted from the character select screen.Death & Equipment
Equipment Durability
Each death causes slight gear degradation. Impacts both weapons and armor.Repair regularly at the Blacksmith.Skill Tree Respecs
Free respecs until Level 15.Gold costs increase with level, but remain manageable.Experiment with builds before committing to a final setup.Account-Wide Benefits
Many features in Diablo 4 carry across all characters on your account.
Permanent Unlocks
Mount appearances.Altar of Lilith bonuses.Shared currency systems.Codex of Power discoveries.Shared Resources
Crafting materials.Regional Renown progress.