The Dark Citadel in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred offers a new cooperative PvE end-game experience, merging multiplayer elements with intense dungeon combat and challenging boss battles. Players can enter The Dark Citadel in groups ranging from 2 to 4 members, facing intricate bosses that demand coordination and splitting paths to progress. Teams can also use the new Marker System for non-verbal communication.
The Dark Citadel can be found in the overworld map with the following Icon: 
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How to Unlock The Dark Citadel in Diablo 4
- The Dark Citadel becomes available once you reach the endgame. You will have to complete a Priority Quest called Crater of Lost Souls. Received from Ormus at Upper Kurast, you will have to talk with Priestess Cualli who is addressing a mob regarding the Khazra.
- Players need to unlock Torment difficulty to be able to receive this Quest, and will not be able to unlock it in lower difficulties.
Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred The Dark Citadel Guide
The Dark Citadel Ancient Nexus in Diablo 4
As previously mentioned, The Dark Citadel can be found in the Ancient Nexus, and players gain acces to it during the Priority Quest called Crater of Lost Souls. Players won't be able to access The Dark Citadel until the quest is completed.
The Dark Citadel holds three separate wings, each with their own secrets to unlock and demonic plans to unravel. Brute force will only let you venture so far; the cooperation of your allies is the key to besting each Wing before finally facing off against the final boss.
The Khazra and the Dark Citadel
The Dark Citadel is located at the bottom of a massive crater, where the Khazra are harnessing the crater’s energy to summon their dark lord. As their efforts near fruition, players must journey through this complex maze to stop a new evil from being unleashed on Sanctuary. The Dark Citadel introduces harsh, demanding encounters featuring complex mechanics, such as boss abilities that require players to interact with objects to reflect projectiles. This end-game content also comes with new currencies, which can be spent on themed cosmetic sets.
Teamwork in the Dark Citadel & the Party Finder in Diablo 4
Although the Dark Citadel can be tackled by just two players, it is designed primarily for teams of four. Many of the challenges players will face inside The Dark Citadel, and specially Boss Fights, emphasize this decision. Players have to cooperate and coordinate in order to overcome these challenges.
With the introduction of the Vessel of Hatred expansion, the new Diablo 4 Party Finder makes it much easier for players to join groups for this new content, reducing the need to rely on external communities.
Merchants and Services in The Dark Citadel
Stash
The Alchemist
Healer
The Occultist
Weapons Vendor
The Jeweler
The Blacksmith
Dark Citadel Vendor
Diablo 4 The Dark Citadel Walkthrough
Enclave of Strife
Path of the Initiate
- Find the Crystalline Chamber
Crystalline Chamber
- Charge the Soul Siphons (0/2)
- Slay the Ward Guardians (0/2)
- Obtain Ward Stones (0/2)
- Dispel the Sealing Wards (0/2)
Halls of Judgement
- Find the Trial of Reflection
- Find a way past the barriers (step on the pressure plates to close the same-colored barrier. At this point, you need to split your team.)
Trial of Reflection
- Escape your impending Doom (A small progress bar warns you of the impending doom, you have to venture forth before it fills up.)
- Charge the Soul Siphons (0/2)
- Slay the Ward Guardians (0/2)
- Dispel the Sealing Wards (0/2)
- Find the gateway (You can regroup now)
Passage of the Enlightened
- Deposit Realm Shards to charge the Gateway (Realm shards are collected from Realm Guardians. )
- Enter the Gateway
Realm of Oblivion
- Traverse the Realm of Oblivion to the Depth of Enclave of Strife
- Protect yourself from Death using the Soul Dampeners.
- Deposit Realm Shards to charge the Gateway (Realm shards are collected from Realm Guardians. )
- Enter the Gateway
Warrior's Mark
- Find the Ascendant's Gate
- Slay Kubal
- Find the Chamber of Ascendancy
- Slay the First Khazra Shielding the Soul Conduit
Chamber of Ascendancy
- Gorschak, the First Ascendant
- Place the Soul Essence into the Conduit of Souls to weaken Gorschak
- Dispel the Ward Sigils to summon the Fragmented Soul of Gorschak
- Obtain a Soul Essence from Fragmented Soul of Gorschak
The Labyrinth of Souls
Hall of Hexes
- Find the Chamber of Binding.
Chamber of Binding
- Slay the Barrier Guardian to dispel the barrier
Pit of Depravity
- Find the Astral Gateway
Astral Gateway
- Dispel the barrier (step on the pressure plate to lower the barrier)
- Enter the Unknown portal
- Dispel the barrier
- Find the Hall of Flayed Souls
Path of Purgatory
- Activate the Soul Siphon
- Charge the Soul Siphon
- Slay the Barrier Elite
Hall of Flayed Souls
- Find the Ritual Guardian
- Obtain the Sigils from Ritual Guardians
- Use the Sigils to disrupt the Rituals
Corridors of Incantation
- Find the Hallowed Gateway
- Dispel the Barrier
- Enter the Unknow Portal
Realm of Oblivion
- Traverse the Realm of Oblivion to the Labyrinth of Souls
- Protect yourself from Death using the Soul Dampeners.
- Deposit Realm Shards to charge the Gateway (Realm shards are collected from Realm Guardians. )
- Enter the Gateway
- Dispel the Barrier
Infernal Antechamber
- Find the Altar of Immolation
- Activate the Barrier Ward
- Take Shelter in the Protective Barrier
- Slay Faeroch
- Enter the unknown portal
Sanctum of the Ravenous
- Find the Gorger's Labyrinth
Gorger's Labyrinth
- Slay the souls empowering Lorzuul
- Slay Barrier Guardians
- Obtain Sigils of Binding
- Use Sigils of Binding at Soulbound Pedestal (pick up the sigils and stand on the pressure plates)
- Slay Aimless Souls to prevent Lorzuul from powering up
- Slay Lorzuul
Dominion of Zagraal
Vestibule of Divinity
- Find the Experimental Gateway Nexus
- Enter both unknown portals
Expermental Gateway
- Slay Ward Guardians
- Dispel the Sealing Wards in each room
Exalted Cloister
- Find the Chamber of Echoes
Chamber of Echoes
- Kill Spell Guardians
- Collect a Counterspell Stone
- Counterspell the statues Soul Orbs
- Enter the Teleporter
Spiritcallers' Sanctum
- Disrupt the Khazra Ritual
- Slay Vorshok and Hurstt
- Countersepll Soul Orbs to weaken Vorshok and Hurstt
Path of the Immortal
- Find the Throne of Zagraal
Throne of Zagraal
- Disrupt Zagraal's ritual of ascension
- Slay Zagraal's guardians
- Activate the Conduit to banish Zagraal out of Realm of Oblivion before your Death
- Slay Zagraal's guardians to activate Soul Siphons
- Charge the Soul Siphons to summon Ritual Guardians
- Dispel Zagraal's Ritual Sigils with the matching Sigils
- Slay Zagraal
Diablo 4 The Dark Citadel Rewards
Incense of Khazra Power
Rare Incense
For the next 20 minutes:
- Increases All Stats by +30 for all nearby players.
- After killing an enemy, gain +2 to All Stats for 5 seconds.
- Increases Experience by 5%.
This is a type II incense. Only one Incense of a type may be active at a time. Experience Bonus does not stack with other Incenses.
Incense of Fortitude
Rare Incense
For the next 20 minutes:
- Increases Damage by 5% for all Nearby players.
- For each Nearby dead player, gain 5% Damage, up to 15%.
- Increases Experience by 5%.
This is a type II incense. Only one Incense of a type may be active at a time. Experience Bonus does not stack with other Incenses.
Elixir of Swift Revival
Rare Elixir
For the next 30 minutes:
- Increases Healing by 15% and Revive speed by 25%.
- After Reviving a player, gain +10% Move Speed for 5 seconds.
- Experience gained is increased by 8%.
Elixir of Sacrifice
Rare Elixir
For the next 30 minutes:
- Every 10 seconds, your next Core Skill heals you and Nearby allies for 10% of their max Health.
- Restore an additional 5% max Health for each Nearby ally, up to 25%.
- Experience gained is increased by 8%.
Scroll of Generosity
Rare Consumable
For the next 30 minutes:
- Every 10 seconds, your next Core Skill heals you and Nearby allies for 10% of their max Health.
- Restore an additional 5% max Health for each Nearby ally, up to 25%.
- Experience gained is increased by 8%.
Scroll of Restoration
Rare Consumable
Use to restore all Tempering Charges on an item. (Only useable once per item.)
Scroll of Abundance
Rare Consumable
Use to restore 30% Health and drop Health Potions for Nearby players.
Dark Citadel Cosmetics
You can use Citadel Coins to purchase cosmetics that are exclusive to the Dark Citadel.
Barbarian
Druid
Rogue
Necromancer
Sorcerer
Dark Citadel Mount
Khazra Horn Material
You can also loot the Khazra Horn material in The Dark Citadel, which you will need to transmute Boss Summoning items at the Alchemist.
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Khazra HornCurrencyUsed to transmute Boss Summoning items at the Alchemist. Collected from:
A fractured piece of Khazra Horn. Some lingering magic still exists.
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Diablo 4 Enemies & Bosses in The Dark Citadel
Enemies
- Annihilator
- Az'skaron Flareney (Elite)
- Balrog
- Bone Warrior Archer
- Bone Warrior Captain
- Hellcaller Annihilator (Elite)
- Hellcaller Soul Burner
- Khazra Pulverizer
- Khazra Breathtaker
- Khazra Shredder
- Khazra Trampler
- Khazra Lifedrainer
- Khazra Reaper
- Khazra Dissector
- Realm Guardian
- Stormy Balrog (Elite)
- Sin Eater
- Soul Burner (Champion)
- Spawn of Damned
- Tainted Balrog
- Treasury Warden
- Ward Guardian (Elite)
- Wretched Annihilator (Elite)
- Carver
- Carver Shaman
- Carver Lunatic
- Carver Overseer
- Colenzo Hoarfrost
- Elvumoz Carver Overseer
The Dark Citadel Notes & Tips
- Dungeons are instanced domains that offer a sanctuary for brave adventurers. They are thematically related to the region in which they are found, but their layout is randomized. Each Dungeon has its own Boss as well as a related Legendary Aspect that they reward, once completed. Players are also awarded 30 Renown points by completing a dungeon.
- All notes and tips about The Dark Citadel Notes go here…
