Governing Stones in Diablo 4 are event items introduced in the Season of the Construct. Governing Stones are used to augment the Seneschal Construct, a new Companion that will join the Wanderer as they explore the Sanctuary until the end of Season 3. Governing Stones determine the type of attacks the Seneschal Construct can perform. The Governing Stones are only available during the Season of the Construct and become obsolete after the Season.
How to Farm Governing and Tuning Stones in Diablo 4?
There are 2 types of stones in Season of the Construct: Governing Stones and Tuning Stones. There are multiple ways for players to collect these stones to augment your Seneschal Construct:
- Complete Vaults to earn one random Tuning Stone
- Seek out Wardwoven Chests to earn additional Tuning Stones (earned through various level of the Season Journey)
- Both Governing and Tuning Stones appear as random drops when playing Vaults and Arcane Tremors
- New Item Drops: Shattered Stone - can be crafted into Governing Stones and Tuning Stones by visiting Jewelers throughout the Sanctuary
What do Governing and Tuning Stones Do in Diablo 4?
Governing Stones allow players to customize the build of their Seneschal Construct, the newest companion available during Season 3 in Diablo 4. These will also determine the type of attack your companion will do in battle to complement various Diablo 4 Builds. There are 12 Governing Stones available in Diablo 4 that can be collected throughout Season 3.
They work hand-in-hand with Tuning Stones which will augment the attack further, and allow the Seneschal Construct to provide additional buffs and effects. Additionally, there are 2 Fabled Tuning Stones with powers beyond the knowledge of mere mortals. Presently, all we know are the 2 names of these secret Tuning Stones:
- Evernight: ???
- Genesis: ???
All Governing Stones Guide in Diablo 4
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Quick Search of All Season of the Construct Stones
Name |
Effect |
|---|---|
Autodefense |
The Seneschal Construct activates an antimaterial field around itself, shooting down enemy projectiles. Cannot shoot down Boss or Player projectiles. |
Bushwhack |
Quickly ambush, dealing damage to each target. May strike the same target multiple times. |
Firefly |
Deploy a small construct that lands on the target and explodes three times, dealing damage. |
Focus Fire |
The Seneschal Construct channels a ray of fire onto targets, dealing damage to each over time. |
Gyrate |
The Seneschal Construct whirls its legs around quickly, dealing damage to all surrounding enemies. |
Impale |
Perform a line attack to all enemies in front of the Seneschal Construct, dealing damage. |
Lightning Bolt |
Launch a bolt of lightning at the target, dealing damage. Arcs to other targets, dealing a portion of the original damage. |
Protect |
The Seneschal Construct materializes a protective barrier on the player for a portion of their Maximum Life. |
Reconstruct |
The Seneschal Construct channels a reconstruction beam, healing the player for a portion of their Maximum Life over time. |
Pummel (Governing Stone) |
Pummel enemies in front of the Seneschal Construct, dealing damage. |
Tempest (Governing Stone) |
Electrically charge an enemy, causing it to deal damage to themselves and additional enemies each second over time. If the enemy is killed, Tempest spreads to another enemy, gaining additional time and bonus damage. These bonuses are also applied if Tempest is reapplied onto the same enemy. |
Flash of Adrenaline |
Administers a quick flash of adrenaline into the player, granting bonus damage for a duration. |
How to Use the Governing Stones in Diablo 4?
In the latest Season of the Construct, Wanderers will be able to wield the power of the Loom and acquire their very own Seneschal Companion. As you progress through the seasonal questline, Zoltun will provide you with your Seneschal Construct that you can augment to best suit your build during the season.
This is where Governing Stones will come into play. Once players have acquired their Seneschal Construct, they can use magical Governing and Tuning Stones recovered from the Vaults and throughout the Sanctuary, to customize their Seneschal Construct. The Governing Stones will determine the type of attacks they perform while Tuning Stones will provide additional buffs to those skills, as well as provide utility.
Players can equip their Seneschal Construct with a total of 2 Governing Stones and 6 Tuning Stones. These Stones can also be upgraded to unleash their potential fully.
This page is a work in progress. More details will be added as soon as relevant information is released.
