Diablo 4 (D4) features plenty of secrets and easter eggs referencing characters, locations, and details from older games in the series. Check out a list of all hidden in-game easter eggs, secrets, and references!
 Heads-up! | We are constantly on the hunt for other secrets we might have missed while playing through Diablo 4. If you find references or easter eggs while playing, don't hesitate to share it in our comments section! |
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List of Contents
- List of Secrets and Easter Eggs
- Diablo 4 Related Guides
List of Secrets and Easter Eggs
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Class Selection Campfire from Diablo 2
Diablo 4's class selection screen featuring all five classes surrounding a campfire references Diablo 2's class selection screen, which did the same. In addition, the placement of the Druid and Necromancer in Diablo 4's campfire mirrors their arrangement around Diablo 2's campfire.
Best Class Tier List: All Classes Ranked
The Return of The Butcher
The Butcher is a recurring character in the Diablo franchise. He initially appeared as a deadly early boss in the first Diablo and appeared again as the Act 1 final boss in Diablo 3.
In Diablo 4, The Butcher can appear as a randomly-occurring boss in Dungeons and Helltides, remaining just as deadly as his earlier counterparts. When killed, he has the chance to drop his signature weapon, The Butcher's Cleaver, as a Unique One-Handed Axe or as a Mount Trophy.
Meshif Returns in Act 3
In Act 3, when the Wanderer (player character) and Lorath look for somebody to help them cross the northern sandstorms and reach Elias, they stumble upon and get assistance from a strange man named Meshif.
Meshif is a returning character from Diablo 2, being the person who bridges the game's Acts 2 and 3 by bringing the player character from Lut Gholein into Kurast. In Diablo 4, Meshif also assists the Wanderer by leading them to Elias and even references Deckard Cain, another character from previous Diablo titles.
Andariel and Duriel from Diablo 2
Andariel and Duriel, the bosses for Diablo 2's Acts 1 and 2, also return as bosses in Diablo 4. Players fight Andariel as the final boss of Act 4, while Duriel acts as one of the bosses blocking the path to Hell in Act 6.
Lyndon the Scoundrel in Backwater
Lyndon the Scoundrel, one of the player character's Followers in Diablo 3, also returns in Diablo 4 as the head of Backwater in Hawezar. Despite being older, Lyndon keeps his cheeky attitude and trusty crossbow when fighting alongside the player character during The Greater Good Side Quest chain.
Hawezar Interactive Map and Renown Guide
Act 2 Hidden Camp from Diablo 3
The Hidden Camp, the primary town in Diablo 3's Act 2, returns in Diablo 4 in a destroyed state, as it has been several decades since the events of Reaper of Souls. You can find the remnants of the Hidden Camp at the Forgotten Overlook in Kehjistan.
Kehjistan Interactive Map and Renown Guide
Alcarnus and Maghda's Lair in Kehjistan
Alcarnus is a returning location from Diablo 3's Act 2, where the Nephalem (player character) hunts down and faces Maghda, one of the Act's primary antagonists. You can find Alcarnus as a Stronghold in Kehjistan, with the Lair of the Witch, Maghda's boss fight location, inside.
All Kehjistan Stronghold Locations
Hellraiser References in Unyielding Flesh
The Unyielding Flesh Side Quest features plenty of references to the Hellraiser movie franchise, including the famous "Such sights" quote and the numerous hooks and chains used to torture Feodor, who is also skinless.
Unyielding Flesh Quest Walkthrough and How to Fix Bug
The Way of the Three Side Quest
While visible in the Challenges screen, The Way of the Three is an easily missable secret Side Quest. Unlocking the quest involves finding three statues of the Prime Evils across Kehjistan and performing the Cheer emote in front of them to light up the pyres of the Unknown Altar in the Gates to Hell.
Check out our guide below to learn more about this hidden quest and how to start and complete it!
The Way of the Three Walkthrough and How to Light Empty Altar
By Three They Come Side Quest
By Three They Come is part of the To Walk a Dark Path Side Quest chain, and it leads players to the chapel found in the official announce cinematic. In the chapel, they find remnants of Lilith's summoning and learn the fate of Symon, the pilgrim from the trailer.
By Three They Come Quest Walkthrough
The Cow Level
The Cow Level was added in Diablo 2, previously community hoax, it was added by the developers after the running joke has become notorious and spread among the playerbase.
After this, the Cow Level has been added to other Blizzard Games including Starcraft, Diablo 3, and Diablo 4. Read on to know about the Cow Level and how to unlock it with our Cow Level guide!
Cow Level and How to Unlock
The Ring of Misfortune
The Unique Ancestral Jewelry, Ring of Misfortune, is a Ring that can only be obtained through a specific unique method involving 5 different classes. The Ring itself poses a unique self-debilitating effect that can instantly deplete your resources after a successful lucky hit which makes it a suboptimal item to equip.
Ring of Misfortune Effect and How to Get
Diablo 4 Related Guides
Beginner Guides and Best Tips for Getting Started
Tips and Tricks
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| Skill Tree Explained | List of Controls |
| Character Customization Options | How to Make a Battle.Net Account |
| Best Settings for PC | Best Settings for Console |
| Difficulty Settings and World Tiers Guide | Best World Tier: Adventurer or Veteran? |
| List of All Status Effects: Buffs and Debuffs | Compatible Video Card List |
| Best Equipment for Early Game | Can You Play Split Screen? |
| PC Controller Support | Best Quest Order |
| What to Spend Gold On | Combat Guide: How to Beat Hard Enemies |
| Stat Guide: All Stats Explained | Early Game Guide: What to Do First |
| Tips and Tricks | |
| Respec Cost Guide | EXP Farming Guide |
| Battle Pass Guide | Renown System Guide |
| Where to Sell Items | Faded Plaque Puzzle Solutions |
| How to Summon the Golem | What is Hardcore Mode? |
| How to Get a Whispering Key and Open Silent Chests | How to Highlight All Interactables |
| Elective Mode: How to Assign Skills | Can You Change Classes? |
| How to Stagger Bosses | How to Create a Clan |
| List of Shrine Effects | How to Get Missed Legendary Drops |
| Legendary Farming Guide | List of Challenges and Titles |
| Trophies and Achievements Guide | Multiplayer Guide: How to Play Co-Op With Friends |
| How to Use Aspects | How to Skip Campaign and What Carries Over |
| How to Claim All Rewards and Preorder Bonuses | How to Farm Expertise Quickly |
| How to Teleport to a Party Member's Location | How to Target Farm Legendaries |
| Party Bonuses and Group Scaling Explained | What is Level Scaling? |
| Mutterlock Chest Puzzle: How to Open | How to Get the Darkblade |
| What Does Mark For Blood Do? | Powerleveling Guide |
| How to Make a Build | How to Clear Dungeons Fast |
| How to Trade | Best Season Blessing for Season 1 |
| How to Hunt for Treasure Goblins | Close vs Distant Explained |
| What is Strength | What is Dexterity |
| What is Intelligence | What is Willpower |
| How to Reset Dungeons | What is the Armor Cap? |
| How to Unlock Pets | How to Use the Party Finder Feature |
| How to Skip Cutscenes | How to Level Mercenaries Fast |
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| Endgame Content | |
| What to Do After the Campaign | Leaderboards Release Date |
| Ancestral Items Guide | How to Farm Uniques |
| Class Specializations | |
| Barbarian Arsenal System | Rogue Specialization |
| Sorcerer Enchantments | Druid Spirit Boons |
| Necromancer Book of the Dead | - |
| FAQs | |
| What is the Max Level? | Should You Uninstall the Beta? |
| Can You Zoom Out? | Do You Need to Play Diablo 3 First? |
| Are There Set Items in Diablo 4? | Does Diablo 4 Have Followers? |
| Can You Change Your Name? | How to Use Two-Handed Weapons |
| What Is the Maximum Party Size? | Can You Augment Equipment? |
| Where is Kyovashad? | What to Inscribe into the Wood in Kyovashad |
| Is There WASD Movement? | How to Update Graphics Drivers |
| How to Change Voice and Text Language | List of Accessibility Features |
| Should You Use Keyboard or Controller? | How to Show FPS and Latency |
| Campaign Length: How Long to Beat | Should you Sell or Salvage? |
| How to Save | What Happens If You Die? |
| What Happens When Items Break? | Is There A Guest Pass? |
| How to Use Voice Chat | List of Hairstyles and Hair Colors |
| Can You Minimize the Map? | How to Save Outfits |
| How to Take Screenshots on PC | Rarity Explained: What Does Rarity Affect? |
| Is Deckard Cain in Diablo 4? | Is There a Monthly Fee? |
| Is Loot Shared Between Characters? | Missables and One-Time Events Guide |
| Best Character Name: Are Names Unique? | List of Secrets and Easter Eggs |
| Are There Private Servers? | Is There a Loot Filter? |
