Song of Rot is a Side Quest in Diablo 4. Song of Rot can be found in Zurke's Hut, at Rotspill Delta, in Hawezar. Side Quests are optional missions that players can complete in order to obtain different rewards. Players are usually rewarded XP, and Gold depending on your level. Completing Side Quests in a specific region will also add to the Region Renown. Side Quests can be acquired by encountering various events or interacting with different NPCs.
Zurke must kill the sweet sickness he has so lovingly cultivated.
Song of Rot Objectives and Information
- View Location on Map: [Diablo 4 Map Link]
- Duration: 5-7 Minutes
- Starting Zone: Zurke's Hut
- Requires Stronghold Unlocked: No
- Requires Dungeon: No
- Quest-Chain: Ire of the Witch, Perceived Threat, Song of Rot
Objectives
- Speak with Zurke
- Find the Blood Fungus Host
- Retrieve Blood Fungus
- Find Zurke
- Place the Blood Fungus on Samil's Corpse
- Speak with Zurke
- Protect Zurke as he completes the Ritual
- Speak with Zurke
Song of Rot Walkthrough
After completing the Side Quest Perceived Threat, this Quest will automatically be activated and your objective will be highlighted accordingly. In case you left this next Quest for later, your objective will be in Zurke's Hut, in the western area of Rotspill Delta.
- Speak with Zurke
Ask the witch, "Do you have everything needed to cure this sickness?" It seems we just need one last ingredient.
- Find the Blood Fungus Host
The next objective location will be northeast of your current location, at the Looming Edifice still in Rotspill Delta.
- Retrieve Blood Fungus
The Blood Fungus Host will be an Elite abomination, with the Vampiric and Summoner Affixes. Mind the other Enemies that might overwhelm you during this fight. When you kill it, it'll drop the Blood Fungus as loot.
- Find Zurke
When you have the fungus, you'll want to head south to the Vile Encroach and find Zurke. Place an objective marker on your map for the fastest path there. He'll be easy to find in the blue circle.
- Place the Blood Fungus on Samil's Corpse
Interact with Samil's Corpse on the pedestal to place the Blood Fungus on his body.
- Speak with Zurke
Head back to Zurke and ask, "You have all the ingredients. What is next?" You'll actually get to see the witch in action as he enacts the ritual to cure the sickness he lovingly cultivated.
- Protect Zurke as he completes the Ritual
Plague Enemies will encroach on you and you'll have to defeat each wave until he finishes the ritual. The first wave will be Maggots, followed by some Corpsefiends and Putried Remains, led by two Elite Corpsefiends carrying a random element-Enchanted Affix. Mind your Life and clear them out with your strongest abilities that hit multiple Enemies at once.
- Speak with Zurke
After the ritual, talk to Zurke and ask, "Is the corruption gone? You don't look pleased." He'll briefly express his sorrow at having to cull what he considered as "life" in the swamps. This will complete the quest.
How to Unlock Song of Rot
- Complete the Side Quest Perceived Threat
Song of Rot Rewards in Diablo 4
- Renown: +20 Hawezar Renown
- Gold: Depends on Character Level
- Experience: Depends on Character Level
Other Rewards & Items:
- Item: Herb Cache, Rare Class-Specific Helm
Song of Rot Notes, Tips, and Lore
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