From simply cheering on some soldiers to deep dives into Dungeons unlocked from clearing Strongholds, Side Quests in Diablo 4 come in all shapes and forms. Many of them tell the small stories of Sanctuary and become an integral part of your character power progression due to their rewards: 15 Renown, Experience, Gold and some the occasional cache with various contents like crafting materials or Elixirs as a “Thank You”. In Fractured Peaks, we had access to 23 Side Quests. Let's have a look at what we know so far.
All information in this article is from the Press Preview Access of Diablo 4. The content presented here is subject to change, and will be updated as we learn more.
Basic Information on Side Quests
Let's look at some information that we have gathered. Available quests are marked on the map with a big blue exclamation mark: !
In addition, after you begin a quest, a secondary objective is marked in various ways, either with a blue circle on the map to indicate the general area you need to go or with blue diamond icons to indicate a specific object, target or place to track.

Types
In Diablo 4 we have standalone Side Quests and Quest chains. Of the 23 we encountered in the Press Preview, 16 were standalone and 7 were split up into 2 chains. Despite showing 24 Quests in the Renown board, 2 of the Quests we found did not actually trigger the reward. Due to this, we believe 1 or 3 Quests were not available. We expect upwards of 100 Side Quests scattered through the 5 major zones.
Durations
By themselves, the time investment for Side Quests ranges from 20 seconds to 5 minutes. Quest chains have taken up to 15 minutes to complete. To top off your Renown in a zone, this is time well spent!
Rewards
Besides the important Renown points, you receive Gold, Experience, and sometimes a cache of goodies or special item for your troubles.
Unlocks
A less intuitive fact of Side Quests: Some of them can only be seen once a certain condition is met:
- Complete a Stronghold: Some NPCs that spawn once a Stronghold is cleared have Side Quests for you.
- Level up your Character: There seems to be a threshold every 5 levels at which new quests are highlighted on the map.
- The second Quest in a chain only appears once the first is complete.
Fractured Peaks Side Quests
In the following listings you find a list of all Side Quests with information on starting location, duration, and rewards we engaged with in Fractured Peaks during the Press Preview. We will create full guides on each Quest once we have access to the full game.
Raising Spirits
Duration: 20 seconds Starting Zone: Kyovashad Started by: Lorath Requires Stronghold Unlocked: No Requires Dungeon: No Quest-Chain: No |
Rewards Renown: Yes Item: Herb Cache Gold: Depends on Character Level Experience: Depends on Character Level |
A Cold Faith
Duration: 1-2 minutes Starting Zone: Eastern Plain Started by: Pilgrim's Journal Requires Stronghold Unlocked: No Requires Dungeon: No Quest-Chain: No |
Rewards Renown: Yes Item: Herb Cache Gold: Depends on Character Level Experience: Depends on Character Level |
Legacies of Light's Watch
The Cleansing Flame
The Dread Martyr
Duration: 3-4 minutes Starting Zone: Olyam Tundra Started by: Sir Cromwell Requires Stronghold Unlocked: No Requires Dungeon: Hallowed Ossuary Quest-Chain: No |
Rewards Renown: Yes Item: Ore Cache Gold: Depends on Character Level Experience: Depends on Character Level |
Exorcist's Cache
Duration: 3 minutes Starting Zone: Lake Rusgitov Started by: Kill a Ghost, pick up the Exorcist's Cache Requires Stronghold Unlocked: No Requires Dungeon: No Quest-Chain: No |
Rewards Renown: Yes Item: Unsealed Exorcist's Cache Gold: Depends on Character Level Experience: Depends on Character Level |
Ravenous Dead
Duration: 2-3 minutes Starting Zone: Yelesna Started by: Orton Requires Stronghold Unlocked: No Requires Dungeon: No Quest-Chain: No |
Rewards Renown: Yes Item: Herb Cache Gold: Depends on Character Level Experience: Depends on Character Level |
Traveler's Prayer
Duration: 1-2 minutes Starting Zone: The Hog's Head Started by: Pilgrim's Letter Requires Stronghold Unlocked: No Requires Dungeon: No Quest-Chain: No |
Rewards Renown: Yes Item: Elixirs from chest Gold: Depends on Character Level Experience: Depends on Character Level |
Unyielding Flesh
Duration: 4-5 minutes Starting Zone: Yelesna Started by: Krystyna Requires Stronghold Unlocked: No Requires Dungeon: No Quest-Chain: No |
Rewards Renown: Yes Item: Blood-Barbed Blade Gold: Depends on Character Level Experience: Depends on Character Level |
Shattered Tribute
Duration: 4-5 minutes Starting Zone: Bear Tribe Refuge Start: Sena Requires Stronghold Unlocked: No Requires Dungeon: Hoarfrost Demise Quest-Chain: No |
Rewards Renown: Yes Item: Leather Cache Gold: Depends on Character Level Experience: Depends on Character Level |
The Beast's Challenge
Duration: 2 minutes Starting Zone: Bear Tribe Refuge Started by: Greganoch Requires Stronghold Unlocked: No Requires Dungeon: No Quest-Chain: No |
Rewards Renown: Yes Item: Salvage Cache Gold: Depends on Character Level Experience: Depends on Character Level |
Gold Well Spent
Duration: 2 minutes Starting Zone: Menestad Started by: Meros Requires Stronghold Unlocked: No Requires Dungeon: No Quest-Chain: No |
Rewards Renown: Yes Item: Gem Cache Gold: Depends on Character Level Experience: Depends on Character Level |
Cutting the Risk
Duration: 30-45 seconds Starting Zone: Trench-Foot Trails Started by: Samuel's Journal Requires Stronghold Unlocked: No Requires Dungeon: No Quest-Chain: No |
Rewards Renown: Yes Item: Salvage Cache Gold: Depends on Character Level Experience: Depends on Character Level |
The Sealed Door
Duration: 2 minutes Starting Zone: Kyovashad Started by: Strange Beggar Requires Stronghold Unlocked: No Requires Dungeon: No Quest-Chain: No |
Rewards Renown: Yes Item: Leather Cache Gold: Depends on Character Level Experience: Depends on Character Level |
Cries of Innocence
Duration: 2-5 minutes Starting Zone: Olyam Trundra Started by: Vendral Trost Requires Stronghold Unlocked: No Requires Dungeon: Black Asylum Quest-Chain: No |
Rewards Renown: Yes Item: Gold: Depends on Character Level Experience: Depends on Character Level |
Secret of the Spring
Duration: 30-45 seconds Starting Zone: Kylsik Plateau Started by: Discarded Note Requires Stronghold Unlocked: No Requires Dungeon: No Quest-Chain: No |
Rewards Renown: No Item: No Gold: Depends on Character Level Experience: Depends on Character Level |
Malady of the Soul
Duration: 2 minutes Starting Zone: Kyovashad Started by: Sister Octavia Requires Stronghold Unlocked: No Requires Dungeon: No Quest-Chain: Yes - Start |
Rewards Renown: Yes Item: No Gold: Depends on Character Level Experience: Depends on Character Level |
Depths of Despair
Duration: 5-6 minutes Starting Zone: Kyovashad Started by: Sister Octavia Requires Stronghold Unlocked: No Requires Dungeon: No Quest-Chain: Yes - Previous: Malady of the Soul |
Rewards Renown: Yes Item: Elixir Cache Gold: Depends on Character Level Experience: Depends on Character Level |
Faith in Blood
Duration: 3 minutes Starting Zone: Petr Started by: Kyovashad Requires Stronghold Unlocked: No Requires Dungeon: No Quest-Chain: Yes - Previous: Depths of Despair |
Rewards Renown: Yes Item: No Gold: Depends on Character Level Experience: Depends on Character Level |
Hammer of the Grizzly
Duration: 7-8 minutes Starting Zone: Bear Tribe Refuge Started by: Greganoch Requires Stronghold Unlocked: No Requires Dungeon: Rimescar Cavern Quest-Chain: No |
Rewards: Renown: yes Item: Work Gold: Depends on Character Level Experience: Depends on Character Level |
Call of the Ancients
Duration: (unsure) Starting Zone: Bear Tribe Refuge Started by: Glous Requires Stronghold Unlocked: No Requires Dungeon: No Quest-Chain: Yes - Previous: Hammer of the Grizzly |
Rewards: Renown: yes Item: (unsure) Gold: Depends on Character Level Experience: Depends on Character Level |
Gory Display
Duration: 30-45 seconds Starting Zone: Olyam Tundra Start: Ice Clan Impaler - Pick Medallion of the Bear Requires Stronghold Unlocked: No Requires Dungeon: No Quest-Chain: No |
Rewards: Renown: yes Item: Herb Cache Gold: Depends on Character Level Experience: Depends on Character Level |
Sight to Madness
Duration: 2-3 minutes Starting Zone: Kyovashad Started by: Vilek Requires Stronghold Unlocked: No Requires Dungeon: No Quest-Chain: No |
Rewards: Renown: yes Item: No Gold: Depends on Character Level Experience: Depends on Character Level |
Summary
- Side Quests are a great way to complete your Renown. If this is your goal, focus on the short ones.
- They tell little stories about the world of Sanctuary and its inhabitants.
- The duration of Quests can vary between 20 seconds and 5 minutes each. Quest chains take around 15 minutes.
- Experience and Gold are always rewards that you'll receive. In most cases, you also get an item or a cache of goodies.
Credits
Written by Teo1904
Reviewed by wudijo
Changelog
Article created from the Press Preview Access of Diablo 4.