GamesRPGHow to unlock the Dark Citadel in Diablo 4: Vessel of HatredWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
GamesRPGHow to unlock the Dark Citadel in Diablo 4: Vessel of HatredWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Blizzard)
It is quite a long-winded process to unlock it, though. You’ll have to both complete the Vessel of Hatred story and then a questline which essentially runs through every new mechanic and endgame activity. Here I’ve outlined the exact steps to unlocking the Dark Citadel so you can try it for yourself.
How to unlock the Dark Citadel
Image1of3You’ll get the Deeds of a Champion quest from Ormus in Kurast after you complete the Vessel of Hatred campaign(Image credit: Blizzard)Completing the quest will let you access Torment 1 difficulty(Image credit: Blizzard)Once in Torment you’ll get the Crater of Lost Souls quest that unlocks the citadel(Image credit: Blizzard)
Image1of3You’ll get the Deeds of a Champion quest from Ormus in Kurast after you complete the Vessel of Hatred campaign(Image credit: Blizzard)Completing the quest will let you access Torment 1 difficulty(Image credit: Blizzard)Once in Torment you’ll get the Crater of Lost Souls quest that unlocks the citadel(Image credit: Blizzard)
Image1of3
You’ll get the Deeds of a Champion quest from Ormus in Kurast after you complete the Vessel of Hatred campaign(Image credit: Blizzard)Completing the quest will let you access Torment 1 difficulty(Image credit: Blizzard)Once in Torment you’ll get the Crater of Lost Souls quest that unlocks the citadel(Image credit: Blizzard)
You’ll get the Deeds of a Champion quest from Ormus in Kurast after you complete the Vessel of Hatred campaign(Image credit: Blizzard)Completing the quest will let you access Torment 1 difficulty(Image credit: Blizzard)Once in Torment you’ll get the Crater of Lost Souls quest that unlocks the citadel(Image credit: Blizzard)
You’ll get the Deeds of a Champion quest from Ormus in Kurast after you complete the Vessel of Hatred campaign(Image credit: Blizzard)
You’ll get the Deeds of a Champion quest from Ormus in Kurast after you complete the Vessel of Hatred campaign(Image credit: Blizzard)
You’ll get the Deeds of a Champion quest from Ormus in Kurast after you complete the Vessel of Hatred campaign(Image credit: Blizzard)
You’ll get the Deeds of a Champion quest from Ormus in Kurast after you complete the Vessel of Hatred campaign(Image credit: Blizzard)
You’ll get the Deeds of a Champion quest from Ormus in Kurast after you complete the Vessel of Hatred campaign(Image credit: Blizzard)
Completing the quest will let you access Torment 1 difficulty(Image credit: Blizzard)
Completing the quest will let you access Torment 1 difficulty(Image credit: Blizzard)
Completing the quest will let you access Torment 1 difficulty(Image credit: Blizzard)
Completing the quest will let you access Torment 1 difficulty(Image credit: Blizzard)
Completing the quest will let you access Torment 1 difficulty(Image credit: Blizzard)
Once in Torment you’ll get the Crater of Lost Souls quest that unlocks the citadel(Image credit: Blizzard)
Once in Torment you’ll get the Crater of Lost Souls quest that unlocks the citadel(Image credit: Blizzard)
Once in Torment you’ll get the Crater of Lost Souls quest that unlocks the citadel(Image credit: Blizzard)
Once in Torment you’ll get the Crater of Lost Souls quest that unlocks the citadel(Image credit: Blizzard)
Once in Torment you’ll get the Crater of Lost Souls quest that unlocks the citadel(Image credit: Blizzard)
There are three primary things you need to do to unlock the new Dark Citadel dungeon in Diablo 4:
That first part is simple enough, but the second part is much more complicated. After you finish the main quest, you’ll get another from Ormus in Kurast called Deeds of a Champion, which is essentially a checklist of activities you have to complete to unlock Torment difficulty.
In order, these are:
1.Complete quests “A Nameless Mystery,” “Slayer’s Retribution,” and “A Feather On the Scale” (these are the mercenary recruitment quests you find in The Den).
2.Conquer the Stronghold Kichuk. Complete the questline “Tenets of Depravity”. Complete three dungeons in Nahantu.
3.Complete quest “The Kurast Undercity” then quest “Undercity: Wail of the Forgotten” (these are the quests that unlock the Undercity activity).
4.Gain 10 Grim Favours in Nahantu (complete whispers in Nahantu and claim a Tree of Whispers reward cache).
5.Travel to a Helltide region. Open five Tortured Gifts. Slay a Blood Maiden.
6.Reach level 60 and unlock The Pit of the Artificers.
7.Complete a tier 20 Pit of the Artificers run to unlock Torment world tier
8.Change to Torment 1 world tier and complete the Crater of Lost Souls quest to unlock the Dark Citadel.
It’s quite a long process, but as soon as you get to the Torment world tier, you’ll get the Crater of Lost Souls quest that unlocks the Dark Citadel.
The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals
PRODUCTSDiablo 4: Vessel of HatredDiablo 4
PRODUCTS
More about rpg
Path of Exile 2 numberlord spends 16 straight days killing rare monsters to prove that a stat that makes loot better makes better loot
Path of Exile 2 numberlord spends 16 straight days killing rare monsters to prove that a stat that makes loot better makes better loot
LatestWormhole is an impeccable arcade revival of Snake that plays like it fell off the back of Derek Yu’s vanSee more latest►
Latest
Wormhole is an impeccable arcade revival of Snake that plays like it fell off the back of Derek Yu’s van
Wormhole is an impeccable arcade revival of Snake that plays like it fell off the back of Derek Yu’s van
Wormhole is an impeccable arcade revival of Snake that plays like it fell off the back of Derek Yu’s van
See more latest►
Most PopularHow to use the Sacrificial Heart in Path of Exile 2How to make Mushroom Pizza in Disney Dreamlight ValleyFallout season 2—what we know about the next season set in New VegasHow to unlock Sally in Disney Dreamlight ValleyHow to find a Fast Recon Vehicle in Helldivers 2Best Witch starter build in Path of Exile 2If you’re struggling to look cool instead of cute in Infinity Nikki, don’t miss these hidden clothing merchantsHow to get more spirit in Path of Exile 2Best Sorceress starter build in Path of Exile 2How to obtain Bedrock Crystal in Infinity NikkiHow to get units in Marvel Rivals
Most PopularHow to use the Sacrificial Heart in Path of Exile 2How to make Mushroom Pizza in Disney Dreamlight ValleyFallout season 2—what we know about the next season set in New VegasHow to unlock Sally in Disney Dreamlight ValleyHow to find a Fast Recon Vehicle in Helldivers 2Best Witch starter build in Path of Exile 2If you’re struggling to look cool instead of cute in Infinity Nikki, don’t miss these hidden clothing merchantsHow to get more spirit in Path of Exile 2Best Sorceress starter build in Path of Exile 2How to obtain Bedrock Crystal in Infinity NikkiHow to get units in Marvel Rivals
Most PopularHow to use the Sacrificial Heart in Path of Exile 2How to make Mushroom Pizza in Disney Dreamlight ValleyFallout season 2—what we know about the next season set in New VegasHow to unlock Sally in Disney Dreamlight ValleyHow to find a Fast Recon Vehicle in Helldivers 2Best Witch starter build in Path of Exile 2If you’re struggling to look cool instead of cute in Infinity Nikki, don’t miss these hidden clothing merchantsHow to get more spirit in Path of Exile 2Best Sorceress starter build in Path of Exile 2How to obtain Bedrock Crystal in Infinity NikkiHow to get units in Marvel Rivals
Most Popular
How to use the Sacrificial Heart in Path of Exile 2
How to make Mushroom Pizza in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Fallout season 2—what we know about the next season set in New Vegas
How to unlock Sally in Disney Dreamlight Valley
How to find a Fast Recon Vehicle in Helldivers 2
Best Witch starter build in Path of Exile 2
If you’re struggling to look cool instead of cute in Infinity Nikki, don’t miss these hidden clothing merchants
How to get more spirit in Path of Exile 2
Best Sorceress starter build in Path of Exile 2
How to obtain Bedrock Crystal in Infinity Nikki
How to get units in Marvel Rivals
HARDWARE BUYING GUIDESLATEST GAME REVIEWS1Best Steam Deck accessories in Australia for 2025: Our favorite docks, powerbanks and gamepads2Best graphics card for laptops: the mobile GPUs I’d want in my next gaming laptop3Best mini PCs in 2025: The compact computers I love the most4Best 14-inch gaming laptop: The top compact gaming laptops I’ve held in these hands5Best Mini-ITX motherboards in 2025: My pick from all the mini mobo marvels I’ve tested1Thank Goodness You’re Here! review2Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island review3WD Black SN850X 8 TB NVMe SSD review4Ikea Utespelare desk review5Asus ROG Harpe Ace Mini wireless mouse review
HARDWARE BUYING GUIDESLATEST GAME REVIEWS1Best Steam Deck accessories in Australia for 2025: Our favorite docks, powerbanks and gamepads2Best graphics card for laptops: the mobile GPUs I’d want in my next gaming laptop3Best mini PCs in 2025: The compact computers I love the most4Best 14-inch gaming laptop: The top compact gaming laptops I’ve held in these hands5Best Mini-ITX motherboards in 2025: My pick from all the mini mobo marvels I’ve tested1Thank Goodness You’re Here! review2Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island review3WD Black SN850X 8 TB NVMe SSD review4Ikea Utespelare desk review5Asus ROG Harpe Ace Mini wireless mouse review
HARDWARE BUYING GUIDESLATEST GAME REVIEWS1Best Steam Deck accessories in Australia for 2025: Our favorite docks, powerbanks and gamepads2Best graphics card for laptops: the mobile GPUs I’d want in my next gaming laptop3Best mini PCs in 2025: The compact computers I love the most4Best 14-inch gaming laptop: The top compact gaming laptops I’ve held in these hands5Best Mini-ITX motherboards in 2025: My pick from all the mini mobo marvels I’ve tested1Thank Goodness You’re Here! review2Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island review3WD Black SN850X 8 TB NVMe SSD review4Ikea Utespelare desk review5Asus ROG Harpe Ace Mini wireless mouse review
HARDWARE BUYING GUIDESLATEST GAME REVIEWS1Best Steam Deck accessories in Australia for 2025: Our favorite docks, powerbanks and gamepads2Best graphics card for laptops: the mobile GPUs I’d want in my next gaming laptop3Best mini PCs in 2025: The compact computers I love the most4Best 14-inch gaming laptop: The top compact gaming laptops I’ve held in these hands5Best Mini-ITX motherboards in 2025: My pick from all the mini mobo marvels I’ve tested1Thank Goodness You’re Here! review2Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island review3WD Black SN850X 8 TB NVMe SSD review4Ikea Utespelare desk review5Asus ROG Harpe Ace Mini wireless mouse review
HARDWARE BUYING GUIDESLATEST GAME REVIEWS
1Best Steam Deck accessories in Australia for 2025: Our favorite docks, powerbanks and gamepads
1Best Steam Deck accessories in Australia for 2025: Our favorite docks, powerbanks and gamepads
1
Best Steam Deck accessories in Australia for 2025: Our favorite docks, powerbanks and gamepads
2Best graphics card for laptops: the mobile GPUs I’d want in my next gaming laptop
2Best graphics card for laptops: the mobile GPUs I’d want in my next gaming laptop
2
Best graphics card for laptops: the mobile GPUs I’d want in my next gaming laptop
3Best mini PCs in 2025: The compact computers I love the most
3Best mini PCs in 2025: The compact computers I love the most
3
Best mini PCs in 2025: The compact computers I love the most
4Best 14-inch gaming laptop: The top compact gaming laptops I’ve held in these hands
4Best 14-inch gaming laptop: The top compact gaming laptops I’ve held in these hands
4
Best 14-inch gaming laptop: The top compact gaming laptops I’ve held in these hands
5Best Mini-ITX motherboards in 2025: My pick from all the mini mobo marvels I’ve tested
5Best Mini-ITX motherboards in 2025: My pick from all the mini mobo marvels I’ve tested
5
Best Mini-ITX motherboards in 2025: My pick from all the mini mobo marvels I’ve tested
1Thank Goodness You’re Here! review
1Thank Goodness You’re Here! review
1
Thank Goodness You’re Here! review
2Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island review
2Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island review
2
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island review
3WD Black SN850X 8 TB NVMe SSD review
3WD Black SN850X 8 TB NVMe SSD review
3
WD Black SN850X 8 TB NVMe SSD review
4Ikea Utespelare desk review
4Ikea Utespelare desk review
4
Ikea Utespelare desk review
5Asus ROG Harpe Ace Mini wireless mouse review
5Asus ROG Harpe Ace Mini wireless mouse review
5
Asus ROG Harpe Ace Mini wireless mouse review
