Forgotten Altars Rediscovered: Unlocking Hidden Power in Diablo 4

Author : Harper Feb 23,2025

Uncover the Secrets of Diablo 4's Forgotten Altars and Lost Powers

The Season of the Maelstrom in Diablo 4 introduces a captivating new questline centered around Witchcraft Powers. These potent abilities, categorized into Eldritch, Psyche, and Growth & Decay, unlock through favor with The Coven, earned by completing various missions. This favor allows you to upgrade Altars near the Tree of Whispers. However, beyond the main Altars lie the elusive Forgotten Altars, offering incredibly powerful Lost Powers.

Locating these Forgotten Altars presents a unique challenge. Unlike their counterparts, they don't have fixed spawn points. Instead, they randomly appear within Sanctuary's dungeons. While the seasonal questline will naturally lead you through many dungeons, finding them may require some exploration. The reward, however, is well worth the effort, as Lost Powers are among the game's most potent abilities.

Unlocking Powerful Lost Powers

Lost Powers in Diablo 4

Successfully locating and activating all Forgotten Altars grants access to these formidable Lost Powers:

Name Power
Breath of the Coven Applying a Crowd Control effect or dealing damage with any Witchcraft Effect boosts Attack Speed by X for 10 seconds, stacking per unique Witchcraft Effect. At Rank 8: 40% Lucky Hit chance when bonuses from Eldritch, Psyche, and Growth & Decay are active.
Hex Specialization Increases the potency of Hex Effects by X. At Rank 10: 10% increased Critical Strike Chance against Hexed enemies.
Aura Specialization Expands the area of effect of Aura Effects by X. At Rank 10: 50% increased Critical Strike Damage against enemies within Aura Effects.
Piranhado When an enemy is affected by both a Hex and an Aura, a Piranhado is summoned, dealing X Physical damage over 12 seconds and pulling enemies. Occurs every 20 seconds. At Rank 5: Piranhado actively seeks nearby enemies.

Remember, once you've obtained Witchcraft Powers, you can upgrade them using Restless Rot from your inventory. Completing quests is crucial for acquiring this resource.

This guide covers the Forgotten Altars (and their Lost Powers) in Diablo 4. For assistance locating other key locations, consult resources detailing the Altars of Lilith.

Diablo 4 is currently available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.