How to Clear the Cultist Refuge in Diablo 4

Struggling with the Cultist Refuge dungeon in Diablo IV? This guide breaks down how to find it, defeat its bosses, and claim your rewards like the Flamewalker's Aspect.

Alright, so you're trying to tackle the Cultist Refuge dungeon in Diablo IV, huh? It's a bit hidden, but don't worry, I've got your back. First things first, you'll actually find this dungeon tucked away beneath Stronghold Nostrava. You know, that place east of Kyovashad that you'll need to clear and conquer first. Once Nostrava is pacified, head back to the ruined church on the east side of town. Look around the northern part of the building, and you'll spot a cellar door. That's your ticket in!

Once you're inside, the game lays out your objectives pretty clearly. You'll need to:

1. Slay all enemies in the Halls of Assembly
2. Slay The Overseer and collect the Cultist Key
3. Use the Cultist Key to open the Sanctum Door
4. Travel to the Inner Sanctum
5. Destroy the Construct
6. Slay the High Priests

Walkthrough:

Clearing this place is pretty straightforward, honestly. It's mostly about exterminating cultists and the demons they're messing with. You'll start in the Halls of Assembly. Just run around and clear out every single enemy you see. Once you've dealt with the initial wave, get ready for a mini-boss: Rakshasi The Overseer. He's got some nasty traits like Teleporter, Terrifying, and Shadow Enchanted, so be ready for anything. Once you defeat him, he'll drop the Cultist Key. Grab that!

Now, use that Cultist Key to unlock the Sanctum Door. This next room is a bit tricky – it's got spike traps that pop up randomly. Getting hit will hurt and make you Vulnerable, which is the last thing you want when more enemies start spawning. Your main goal here is to Destroy the Construct, which is actually a Bone Pile. Keep an eye on those traps and the enemies, but focus on taking down the Bone Pile. Once it's gone, you can head down a ladder into the Inner Sanctum.

Down in the Inner Sanctum, it's time for the final showdown. You need to defeat two High Priests. They're basically just tough elite cultists. We ran into Clouse (Poison Enchanted, Plaguebearer, Waller) and Chesna (Mortar, Multishot, Vampiric), but they didn't require any super special tactics. While you're hunting them down, keep an eye out for Resplendent Chests along the walls – we found two, and they were packed with goodies!

Defeating the High Priests will complete the dungeon, earning you Renown and the powerful Flamewalker’s Aspect.