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| The salt-covered ruins of a town aflicted by a sadistic curse | |
| Location | Dry Steppes |
| Recommended Level | 49 and above |
| Reward | +100 Dry Steppes Renown (Stronghold Conquered) +20 Dry Steppes Renown (Waypoint Unlocked) Turns into a player-friendly settlement Unlocks the Pallid Delve and Shifting City dungeons |
The Ruins of Qara-Yisu is a Stronghold in Diablo 4. Strongholds are heavily fortified locations in the overworld that have become occupied by demons. Clearing out Strongholds will leave a lasting impact on the world, creating safe havens for players, transforming into a new town and unlocking new Side Quests, Dungeons, Waypoints, shortcuts and more. The Ruins of Qara-Yisu is located in the Dry Steppes region and is recommended for players of level 49 and above.
How to find The Ruins of Qara-Yisu in Diablo 4
The Ruins of Qara-Yisu are located in the Dry Steppes region, in the south-central section of The Accursed Wastes sub-region. [Map Link]
Diablo 4 The Ruins of Qara-Yisu Objectives
- Explore the Ruins of Qara-Yisu
- Find and destroy the Infernal Spires
- Investigate the disturbance at the mine
- Slay Utulku
- Rekindle the Wanderer's Shrine to conquer Qara-Yisu
Diablo 4 The Ruins of Qara-Yisu Walkthrough
Upon entering The Ruins of Qara-Yisu, you will quickly notice several statue-like figures encased in salt. These locals of Qara-Yisu will come to life and break out of their salt petrification after a brief moment and will be hostile, but you can pre-emptively attack them to reduce their numbers quickly.
From the first batch of Qara-Yisuni, take the southwest path and will see a tall structure made of jagged rocks. This is one of three Infernal Spires that you must locate and destroy in order to progress forward. While these spires are typically surrounded by lots of enemies, it is best to prioritize the spires themselves, as they will frequently send out bursts of energy in a large radius, dealing moderate, but consistent damage and can be dangerous when ignored. You will be contending with Cursed Yisuni and various Fallen-type enemies. Prioritize the Shaman first when you see them. There will also be one or more Elites around each spire.
The second and third Infernal Spires are located to the southwest and northwest of the first, respectively. The process is identical to the first, prioritize the spires first, then the Shaman, and then the Elites. There is a Healing Well near the northwest spire, if you need it. Completionists may also want to explore every nook and cranny of the ruins for some Lore-based interactions, although they are not necessary for progression. Once all spires are destroyed, proceed towards the central section of the ruins to begin the stronghold's Boss encounter against Utulku, the Voice Below.
The Ruins of Qara-Yisu Boss Fight
Utulku, the Voice Below is a Shaman-type boss whose most prominent move is summoning a bolt of red lightning to strike the ground, leaving an electrified pool that lingers at the point of impact for a brief moment. At the beginning of the fight, Utulku will only summon one bolt each time, but as his health gets lower, he will begin summoning multiple bolts of red lightning at once, with up to 5 bolts when his health is below 50%. While they are easy enough to avoid, Utulku has a tendency to summon the bolts right where he is standing, which can make it difficult for melee-focused players to get hits in. Simply time your attacks between each bolt summoning to get some damage in.
Utulku will also periodically fire three red lightning projectiles that fan outwards from him. Additionally, you will also be assaulted by Cursed Qara-Yisuni throughout the fight. Just like most boss fights with adds, try to reduce their numbers from time to time to avoid getting overwhelmed.
Once the boss is defeated, make your way to the southwest of his arena to find the Wanderer's Shrine. Interact with it to conquer The Ruins of Qara-Yisu.
Completing The Ruins of Qara-Yisu will turn it into a player-friendly settlement, complete with its own Waypoint, vendors and crafting, as well as access to new Side Quests within the stronghold. Two new Dungeons will also be unlocked within the stronghold, the Pallid Delve to the east, and the Shifting City to the north.
The Ruins of Qara-Yisu Rewards in Diablo 4
- +120 Dry Steppes Renown (100 for conquering the stronghold and 20 for unlocking the Waypoint)
- Turns into a player-friendly settlement with its own Waypoint, vendors, crafting and grants access to new Side Quests.
- Unlocks the Shifting City dungeon to the north of the stronghold
- Unlocks the Pallid Delve dungeon to the east of the stronghold
Diablo 4 The Ruins of Qara-Yisu Notes, Tips, and Lore
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