The Vaults harbor a trove of valuable items, including Governing and Tuning Stones crucial for enhancing the newfound Seneschal Companion. However, gaining entry to these dungeons proves no simple feat. To unlock the Vaults, one must progress significantly through the Season 3 story. Accessing the Nightmare versions demands an even greater feat.
How To Unlock the Vaults in Diablo 4 Season 3
To access the Vaults in Diablo 4, players must advance substantially in the Season of the Construct questline. This questline leads players to the Vault of the Loom, where the formidable Malphas, Keeper of the Vaults, awaits. Defeating this boss unlocks the Gatehall, leading to a crucial interaction with Ayuzhan. This dialogue completion marks the fulfillment of The Span of Our Arms quest, the tenth in the Season of the Construct questline, granting access to four distinct Vaults:
- Vault of Copper
- Vault of Cinders
- Vault of the Loom
- Vault of Stone
As players level up and progress further, they will gain access to the fifth dungeon, Vault of Ink.
Preparing for the Descent: Arcane Tremors and Pearls of Warding
Before venturing into the Vaults, players are advised to participate in the new Arcane Tremors events. These events, represented on the map by small tower icons adorned with green leaves near the Vaults, provide an opportunity to accumulate Elemental Cores and Shattered Stones. These materials are essential for summoning heralds of Malphas. Engaging in combat against these monsters rewards players with Pearls of Warding.
By utilizing Pearls of Warding at Zoltun Statues within Vaults, players can amass stacks of Zoltun’s Warding. This buff not only enhances defense but also grants additional rewards for those who manage to preserve blessing stacks till the end of the dungeon. Navigating traps becomes crucial for success.
Unlocking Nightmare Vaults in Diablo 4 Season 3
Nightmare Vaults become accessible to players upon reaching World Tier 3 after leveling up. Collecting Pearls of Warding becomes a prerequisite at this stage. These pearls serve a dual purpose – exchanging them for Zoltun’s Warding and crafting Vault Sigils, the keys to enter Nightmare Vaults.
Fortunately, obtaining these keys is simplified by visiting the Occultist vendor. Crafting the sigils becomes imperative, especially for those unprepared for the challenges within the dungeon. Successfully completing Vaults ensures a slew of valuable rewards, including Pearls of Warding and Governing and Tuning Stones to elevate the power of the Seneschal Companion.
