Uncover the Secrets of Diablo 4's Forgotten Altars and Lost Powers
The Season of the Maelstrom introduces Witchcraft Powers in Diablo 4, categorized into Eldritch, Psyche, and Growth & Decay. Unlocking these potent abilities 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, beyond the main Altars lie the elusive Forgotten Altars, granting powerful Lost Powers.
Unlike the consistently located main Altars, Forgotten Altars randomly appear within Sanctuary's dungeons. This necessitates exploration and dungeon grinding, but the rewards are substantial. The Lost Powers are among the game's most potent abilities, making the search worthwhile. Since the seasonal questline already involves dungeon delving, you may stumble upon them naturally.
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All Lost Powers in Diablo 4
Discovering all Forgotten Altars yields significant rewards. Below is a summary of the Lost Powers and their effects:
| Name | Power |
| Breath of the Coven | Applying a Witchcraft Effect (Eldritch, Psyche, or Growth & Decay) that deals damage or applies Crowd Control boosts Attack Speed by X for 10 seconds, stacking per unique effect. At Rank 8: 40% Lucky Hit chance when bonuses from all three Witchcraft types are active. |
| Hex Specialization | Enhances Hex Effect potency by X. At Rank 10: 10% increased Critical Strike Chance against Hexed enemies. |
| Aura Specialization | Increases Aura Effect size by X. At Rank 10: 50% increased Critical Strike Damage against enemies within Aura Effects. |
| Piranhado | Afflicting an enemy with both Hex and Aura Effects summons a Piranhado, pulling in enemies and dealing X Physical damage over 12 seconds (once every 20 seconds). At Rank 5: Piranhado actively seeks nearby enemies. |
Remember, once acquired, Witchcraft Powers can be upgraded using Restless Rot from your inventory. Complete quests diligently to maximize your Rot supply.
This concludes our guide to locating Forgotten Altars (and their Lost Powers) in Diablo 4. For assistance finding other in-game locations, consult our guide on discovering all Altars of Lilith.
Diablo 4 is currently available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
