What are the Altars of Lilith in Diablo IV?

You may have noticed the Altars of Lilith spread across Sanctuary in Diablo IV, but what are they exactly?

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Nick Nack

Key Takeaways:

  • Altars of Lilith offer several types of permanent boons
  • Players will also receive renown for finding altars
  • Altars are often in remote, hard-to-reach places
  • Altars provide another way to expand upon the lore of Diablo IV
  • Share what altars you have found on the Z League app

In Diablo IV, the Altars of Lilith are an important mechanic that players will encounter throughout the game. These mysterious altars are dedicated to the Mother of Sanctuary, Lilith, and they offer a unique way for players to customize their character’s skills and builds.

Finding the Altars of Lilith

When a player discovers an Altar of Lilith in Diablo IV, they have the option to offer up a sacrifice to Lilith in exchange for one of her boons. These boons are special abilities that can enhance a player’s skills or provide new abilities altogether. However, many of the altars are in remote or hard-to-reach locations and will require the player to explore the map extensively.

One boon that players can receive from the Altars of Lilith is the ability to enhance their existing strength. Each altar is predetermined as to which stat it will permanently increase and will be marked on your map as soon as it is discovered. These boons can be especially useful for players who are struggling with a particular enemy or boss, as they can help them deal more damage and overcome the challenge.

Another boon that players can receive from the Altars of Lilith is renown points. Players will receive 10 renown points the first time a specific altar is interacted with. Renown points are important since they can unlock more gold, additional skill points, potion charges, Paragon points, and Murmuring Obols capacity increases.

The Altars of Lilith are not without risk, however. Each sacrifice comes with a potential downside that players must consider before searching in a dangerous location. It may be best to unlock all of the areas of the map and progress with the story so that players don’t find themselves in an area that is next to impossible to beat.

Altars of Lilith
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Here are the potential boons that players can receive once finding an Altar of Lilith:

  • +2 Dexterity
  • +2 Strength
  • +2 Intelligence
  • +2 Willpower
  • +5 Murmuring Obol capacity

Right now it is unknown how many Altars of Lilith will appear in the game since the open Beta only covered the Fractured Peaks. In this area, there were a total of 28 altars that were found. These bonuses are extremely useful since they provide permanent stat increases to characters and also a fun challenge to explore remote parts of the map that might otherwise be skipped. Some players have stated that it reminds them of collecting Korok seeds from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

The Altars of Lilith also tie into the game’s lore, providing players with a deeper understanding of the world of Sanctuary and the characters that inhabit it. Lilith is a central figure in the game’s story, and her presence is felt throughout the game. By making offerings to her at the Altars of Lilith, players are able to deepen their understanding of her character and the impact she has on the world.

Overall, the Altars of Lilith are an exciting and unique addition to Diablo IV. They provide players with a new way to customize their characters and approach combat, while also adding to the game’s lore and story. With careful consideration and strategy, players can use the Altars of Lilith to their advantage and emerge victorious in their battles against the forces of darkness.