Diablo 4: Realm Walkers and The Seething Realms (Season of Hatred Rising)

Introduction

Diablo 4 Season 6, Season of Hatred Rising, introduces players to exciting new mechanics, including the formidable Realmwalkers and the mysterious Seething Realms. With the accompanying Vessel of Hatred expansion, this season brings new items, skills, passives, and the debut of the Spiritborn class.

Seasonal Questline - Unlocking Realm Walkers

To embark on your adventure with Realmwalkers, you must complete the Creeping Hatred quest line. Here's how to get started:

Talk to Crusader Damond: Head to Zarbinzet, located in the Hawezar region. Diamond will provide details on Realmwalkers and their connection to the Seething Realms and Seething Opals.

Requirements: Ensure you have either completed the base game's campaign or selected the option to skip it during character creation to access the seasonal questline.

Finding a Realmwalker

Realm walkers are not confined to a single location. Instead, they spawn during the Hatred Rising Event in five different regions of the base game:

Spawn Frequency: A Realmwalker will appear every 15 minutes during the event, rotating through various locations.

Nahantu Region: Once per hour, a second Realmwalker will spawn in this new DLC area.

Engaging a Realmwalker

Initial Invulnerability: When you first encounter a Realmwalker, it will be invulnerable. To weaken it, you must defeat its Bloodhound Guardians.

Monster Waves: Be prepared for ambushes from monsters that emerge from nearby portals. Some enemies will be empowered by hatred, making them more challenging.

Seething Realms - New Dungeon Type

Upon successfully defeating a Realmwalker, a portal to the Seething Realms will open, leading you to a new dungeon:

Objective: Navigate through the Seething Realms by defeating enemies to reach the Realm Gate.

Offering Materials: At the Realm Gate, you can sacrifice specific materials, which will influence the rewards you receive upon completing the dungeon.

Seething Opals - New Consumable Items

Completing a Seething Realm rewards you with Seething Opals, new consumables that grant various bonuses:

General Benefit: All Seething Opals provide a 15% increase in experience gain. Additionally, they offer unique effects based on the materials you sacrificed at the Realm Gate.

Types of Seething Opals

• Seething Opal of Equipment: Increases equipment drops from enemies. Grants reputation with Zakarum Remnants upon kills.

• Seething Opal of Materials: Enhances drops of herbs and crafting materials, also granting reputation.

• Seething Opal of Torment Challenges: Boosts drops of Artificer's Stones and boss summoning Diablo 4 items, with a reputation increase.

• Seething Opal of Gold: Increases Diablo 4 gold drops from enemies, along with reputation.

• Seething Opal of Socketables: Enhances drops of gem fragments and runes, providing a reputation boost.

Seasonal Reputation - Zakarum Remnants

Each season features a reputation board, and the Zakarum Remnants are no exception:

Unlocking the Board: Complete the Creeping Hatred quest chain in Zarbinzet to access the reputation board.

Rewards: Participate in seasonal events and activities to gain a reputation, which can be exchanged for various rewards to strengthen your character as you progress through the season.

Conclusion

In Season 6 of Diablo 4, the Realmwalkers and Seething Realms add depth and excitement to your gameplay experience. By completing the Creeping Hatred questline, engaging with Realm walkers, and utilizing Seething Opals, you can maximize your rewards and enhance your character's power. Dive into the Season of Hatred Rising, and embrace the new challenges that await you in Sanctuary!