Diablo 4 Season 5: How To Easily Explore Infernal Hordes Mode?
The highly anticipated meeting of Diablo 4 Season 5 with many players is officially scheduled for August 6, 2024. From the many known information, players can’t wait to enter the game experience. Among them, the most discussed is Infernal Hordes, which is a wave-based game mode in this season.
In the Season 5 PTR some time ago, many players have already experienced this new mode first. This guide will tell you what you will encounter in the official version of Infernal Hordes and how you should deal with it based on the content of the previous PTR. Then come and take a look!
What Is Infernal Hordes?
Infernal Hordes in Season 5 is a wave-based combat activity with a little rogue-like touch. In this activity, you will be asked to fight against enemies who attack you continuously, and they will even attack you as a wave, which can generate Aetheric Events.
As you complete these events, you can earn Boons to increase your combat power. Eventually you’ll face off against Fell Council, and defeating them will earn you the ultimate reward.
As you progress through the Tier of Infernal Horde, the number of Waves you need to clear will increase, with one wave added per level. This means you’ll get more Burning Aether from more waves, but the monsters will also become more powerful.
How To Enter Infernal Hordes?
Before you can enter Infernal Hordes, you’ll need to complete Eyes of Enemy quest near Zarbinzet in Hawezar. You’ll get Locran’s Talisman Unique Amulet and a Tier 1 Infernal Compass at the end of the quest.
Remember this Infernal Compass, it’ll be very useful later in your quest. There are 8 levels of Infernal Compasses in Infernal Hordes. The first three are natural drops, and the next 5 require you to use Abyssal Scroll to upgrade Tier 3 Compass.
Here are the specific levels of Infernal Compasses:
- Tier 1: Obtained from Whisper Caches, Helltide Chests and Nightmare Dungeons (WT3). You need to fight monsters of level 50-70 here.
- Tier 2: Obtained from Whisper Caches, Helltide Chests and Nightmare Dungeons (WT4). You need to fight monsters of level 70-100 here.
- Tier 3: Obtained from Whisper Caches, Helltide Chests and Nightmare Dungeons (WT4 at Level 100). You need to fight monsters of level 100 here.
- Tier 4: Use Abyssal Scroll to upgrade Tier 3 Compass. Here you need to fight against level 120 monsters.
- Tier 5: Use Abyssal Scroll to upgrade Tier 4 Compass. Here you need to fight against level 140 monsters.
- Tier 6: Use Abyssal Scroll to upgrade Tier 5 Compass. Here you need to fight against level 160 monsters.
- Tier 7: Use Abyssal Scroll to upgrade Tier 6 Compass. Here you need to fight against level 180 monsters.
- Tier 8: Use Abyssal Scroll to upgrade Tier 7 Compass. Here you need to fight against level 200 monsters.
Abyssal Scrolls can be obtained through Spoils of Hell or salvaging Infernal Compasses. But you need to note that the number of Abyssal Scrolls obtained when salvaging is determined by Tier of Compass. Starting from Tier 4, an additional Abyssal Scroll will be added for each level upgrade.
How Do Infernal Hordes Waves Work?
In Infernal Hordes, each wave consists of a group of enemies who will try their best to defeat you. However, it is always in vain. After you defeat these enemies, Aetheric Events will be generated, and you can get Burning Aether in these events.
Remember to save your Burning Aether, which is the most important thing in Infernal Hordes and can be exchanged for Spoils of Hell. Each wave lasts about 2 minutes, and the total game lasts about 10 minutes.
There is currently no timer that can be displayed on the screen, but you can set a timer somewhere else, such as your phone, so that there is a certain urgency.
Aetheric Events
After defeating a certain number of enemies in each wave, you will fill up a meter. After filling, these enemies will spawn some events in the current arena. You need to note that the rewards and difficulty of each event are random, but you can use some Boons after each wave to increase the frequency or value of a certain event.
Currently, there are 6 Aetheric Events that will appear. Aether Fiends, Aether Lords, Aetheric Masses, Burning Butcher, Hellborne, and Soulspires.
Aether Fiends
Aether Fiends are very common Elite Monsters. The difference between them and other Aetheric Events is that they will drop some Burning Aether after death. If your class or build cannot easily fight against the boss, you can use Boons to increase the frequency of this event, so that you can get more Burning Aether.
But you should also be reminded that not all Aether Fiends are easy to deal with. Some of the rarer ones may make Infernal Horde more difficult. For example, Rashibosh can cause fire damage in a large area, so please be well protected before preparing for the battle.
Aether Lords
Aether Lords are an upgraded version of Dungeon and Stronghold Bosses in the game, and include all boss types. However, Endgame Boss Ladder is not included.
Although you may have seen them in previous seasons and know what their attacks are, you still can’t take them lightly because there are some recent attacks. Most of these additional attacks are an AOE damage or crowd control.
Once you reach Tier 3 and above, you will need to use some weapons and builds that can deal with super high damage and make the most of them. As a result, you will get a lot of Burning Aether and a lot of Diablo 4 Gold after defeating Aether Lords. Unlike other Aetheric Events, Aether Lords will only appear when you using Boons.
Aetheric Mass
Aetheric Mass actually works very similar to Corrupted Spires in Helltide. The surrounding space is divided into 6 sections, and it will only attack three of them at a time. So there will be a certain gap between each damage area, and what you need to do is to defeat Aetheric Mass in these gaps. Similarly, after being destroyed, it will also drop Burning Aether.
Burning Butcher
In previous seasons, Butcher was a must-have in Hell. In the new Infernal Hordes Mode, Butcher takes on a distinct look, as it adds some fire to its gear.
Like Aether Lords, you’ll need to prepare all the gear that can deal with high damage before fighting Burning Butcher. Usually, you will get 25 or more Burning Aether after defeating Burning Butcher.
Hellborne
You may have seen Hellborne in previous seasons, but unlike Butcher, it has not changed much this season. Hellborne here usually appears in groups of 2 or 3 at a time, so you need to choose weapons or builds that can deal group damage or crowd control.
You don’t have to worry about the number of Burning Aethers dropped, because each group will drop Burning Aether after you successfully defeat it, and this event is very reliable, just like Aether Fiends. But you should be aware that Hellborne also requires Boons to appear in Infernal Hordes.
Soulspire
These are similar to Corrupted Spires in Helltide, but without the health drain. You need to stand near it and defeat a certain number of enemies until it explodes, and you can eventually pick up Burning Aether.
Boons
Boons in Infernal Hordes always have a duality. You can use them to increase the frequency of a certain event, but you can also increase the strength of the enemies in the event. It depends on which you want more.
Fell Council
Fell Council is a variation of Council in Diablo 2 that was corrupted and twisted because of Mephisto’s influence. In Diablo 4 Season 5’s Infernal Hordes, the 5 Council members have original attacks, but similarly, each Fell Council can summon Hydras with unique characteristics.
You can fight 3 random Hydras after Infernal Hordes ends. This means that you need to be well prepared so that you can quickly enter the battle.
The above is some introduction to the new Infernal Hordes Mode in Diablo 4 Season 5. In anticipation, players are welcome to join the player community in Discord to express some insights and opinions. In addition, you can also receive welfare information released by iGMeet Discord while waiting for the official release of Season 5! Come and participate!
Jul-31-2024
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Diablo 4 Season 8 Bane Of A ...
If you want to build a good set of builds for Barbarian in Diablo 4 Season 8, then Bane Of Ahjed-Den should be your first choice. This special glove is actually designed to improve Mighty Throw. With it, you can effectively improve your skills and enhance the power of Barbarian. Next, this guide will take you to learn how to get it and what to build to maximize its potential. As early as during PTR, the game’s developers promised to enhance the power of Barbarian, and the appearance of Bane Of Ahjed-Den just confirms the developers’ promise. It can bring significant improvements and upgrades to Mighty Throw. Affix List Bane of Ahjed-Den can be said to be a unique item specially built for Barbarian. After being enhanced, it is very suitable for some players who pursue burst damage and control. In addition to boosting the effects of his throws, he has some powerful Affixes, some of which are highly recommended for use with Fury-generated skills and cooldown management. 12.5% Cooldown Reduction +6 to Mighty Throw +150.0% Critical Strike Damage +10 Fury per Second These Affixes can significantly increase the amount of damage dealt, providing a significant improvement in the player’s resource management, allowing them to use more powerful Mighty Throws more often. Unique Effect Your Mighty Throw detonates a pulse every 12 seconds, dealing Fire Damage to enemies, and also dealing 600.0% [x] additional damage. This damage greatly increases the power of your Mighty Throw, making it a powerful nuclear bomb. Mastering and timing this skill well can give you the ability to fight elite groups and bosses. How To Get Bane Of Ahjed-Den? As mentioned above, Bane Of Ahjed-Den is a Unique Item. You can't craft it directly in the game or get it with Diablo 4 Gold, but we have sorted out some effective farming methods to get it: Dropped From Boss Hoards Uber Bosses have a larger loot pool, which contains Bane Of Ahjed-Den we are looking for. Defeating certain bosses, such as Urivar and Lord Zir, can increase your chances of getting it. Urivar You can go to Fields of Judgement dungeon in Nahantu to fight Urivar. Like other ladder and lair bosses, it does not require collecting special items to summon it, but obtaining its treasure requires us to collect 12 Judicator’s Mask. Lord Zir In Season 8, we no longer need to collect 12x Exquisite Blood to summon Lord Zir. Instead, we need to use Exquisite Blood we have collected to open the loot dropped by defeating him. Lord Zir is in Ancient’s Seat dungeon in Fractured Peaks region of Sanctuary. Go there and fight him for a chance to get Bane Of Ahjed-Den. World Events Events such as Gathering Legions, Nightmare Dungeons, and World Boss encounters have the potential to drop Bane Of Ahjed-Den and some other Unique Items. Therefore, actively participating in these events is very helpful for you to collect items. Helltide Chests Helltide Chests are rewards for Helltide event. Collecting Aberrant Cinders during the event will help you get event rewards. There is a chance that Bane Of Ahjed-Den will drop in this treasure chest. Opening this treasure chest as much as possible can increase your chance of getting the item. But be warned, if you die during the event, you will lose half of your Aberrant Cinders. So, proceed with caution. Purveyor Of Curiosities Purveyor of Curiosities is also a good way to get it, by spending Murmuring Obols from NPCs. It has a chance to drop rare or unique gear, but the items obtained are random and you need to try multiple times to have a chance to succeed. Best Builds Putting Bane Of Ahjed-Den in builds that reduce cooldown can cause super-powerful damage. It is effective in the following aspects: Critical Hit-Focused Builds: The significant increase in critical hit damage enhances the burst potential, especially in elite or boss encounters. Throwing Weapon Builds: Bane Of Ahjed-Den can reduce the cooldown of skills, increase the peak damage, and cause damage in long-range melee. Fury-Hungry Builds: It helps increase Fury per second, thus increasing the damage of Ultimates and core skills. By carefully farming monsters and participating in activities, we can increase the probability of obtaining this Unique Item, which is a great help in enhancing Barbarian’s Mighty Throw. It is a good choice for some players who like long-range melee attacks and burst damage.May-11-2025
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Is Diablo 4 Still Worth Pla ...
In the past 2024, Diablo 4’s performance can be said to be very impressive, such as providing players with 4 seasons of different game content (Season 3 - Season 6), releasing the game’s first expansion, Vessel of Hatred DLC, and various improvements in the game’s quality of life and mechanics. Of course, these outstanding achievements are presented to all players by the developers. Is this really the case? Unfortunately, in the summer of 2024, Diablo 4’s daily active players gradually decreased due to the impact of Elden Ring’s new expansion Shadow of the Erdtree. In the past December, because of the release of Path of Exile 2 Early Access, many D4 players have flowed to this game with plenty of gimmicks. So in the current 2025, is Diablo 4, a game that has been released for a year and a half, still worth exploring for players? In fact, there is no definite conclusion to this question, because it is uncertain what changes will happen to D4 or other games in 2025, and every player will definitely have an answer of their own. Here we will dialectically look at whether the game Diablo 4 is worth continuing to spend time and energy to play in the new year based on the needs of different groups of people. For Diablo 4 Enthusiasts For players who only love the excitement and crazy exploration experience brought by Diablo 4, 2025 is definitely a year worth continuing the exploration journey. First of all, in the first month of the year, January 21, Season 7 will be released. In this new season, you will feel that a new power called Witch Powers has been added to the game, which will make the complete game shrouded in a more mysterious color. Players familiar with this game must know that this is the tradition of Diablo 4. In each new season, players will be brought a system or mechanism that will make earth-shaking changes to the game content. For example, last season, Spiritborn that can use various animal spirits was added, which made a huge change in the build level in the game - Spiritborn build became the darling of players. Although Roadmap of Diablo 4 in 2025 has not been officially announced at this stage, under the condition that the developers carefully listen to the suggestions and feedback of players, its performance in 2025 will definitely not be too bad, and it can even attract more players with different skill levels to join it. So as a loyal fan of D4, are you looking forward to seeing more new players in the game? It is also worth explaining to you that in your future explorations, you can get more game products, such as items or gold, through the gift channel in iGMeet Discord, which will make your exploration in future seasons easier and more enjoyable. As Passerby Players For those players who often hang out in various MMORPGs, it is a bit unworthy to spend a lot of time and energy on Diablo 4. First, under the impact of many similar games, the number of daily active players of Diablo 4 is gradually decreasing, which makes it impossible for you to find enough teammates when you are exploring in a party form. Although Diablo 4 provides a lot of tolerance for some single-player exploration players, some late-game bosses or campaigns are very difficult to pass if explored alone, and even require nearly dozens of hours on them. This is very disadvantageous for players who have other game options, because they will directly give up this difficult grinding and turn to more interesting and simple activities in other games. More importantly, with the change of seasons, it takes more time and effort to obtain a large amount of Diablo 4 Gold in the game, and the demand for Gold in the game has also increased greatly, which will make players often feel that they can’t make ends meet and then give up the game. Speaking of spending, the overall cost of Diablo 4 is also much higher than similar games. First, the basic game requires you to spend $49.99. If you want to experience the game content in the new expansion, you have to spend $69.99 to get Vessel of Hatred expansion. For the same type of Last Epoch, you only need $34.99 to explore the basic game, and even Ultimate Edition only costs you $64.99. In this case, I believe that some passers-by players will be more willing to choose a more cost-effective game to play. Although Supporter Pack in Path of Exile 2 Early Access currently costs you $29.99 to get, given the grand storyline and more worthy game mechanics in this game, more passers-by players are more willing to explore it. Not only that, its original work, which was released nearly ten years ago, has always maintained an excellent reputation among many players, and the equally highly anticipated POE 3.26 is also expected to be released in February 2025. Under the impact of these two games, Diablo 4 may have even less market share, and fewer and fewer players will explore it. In addition, Elden Ring, which caused the initial impact on D4 last summer, will also launch a derivative game in 2025 called Elden Ring Nightreign, which will support players to play couch Co-Op, which is one feature that Diablo 4 players have always dreamed of. The announcement of this derivative game may cause D4, a game that is used to being self-contained, to be severely affected again. In general, if you are a player who has only explored Diablo 4, you can look forward to what new surprises the developers will bring you in 2025. But for those players who are just watching the fun, this game is not worth spending too much time and energy on, because there really won’t be any new moves. You can focus on new similar games or new expansions or sequels of some old games. I wish you a happy gaming journey in 2025!Jan-02-2025
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Diablo 4 DLC: How To Get Th ...
In Diablo 4, for those players who pursue extreme destructive power, Ugly Bastard Helm is undoubtedly one of the most coveted pieces of equipment when doing Berserker builds. The actual results it provides far outweigh the negative impression caused by its name. Ugly Bastard Helm not only significantly increases the wearer’s overall damage output, but is also specifically enhanced for fire attacks. In addition, Diablo 4 also introduced a helmet called Heir of Perdition, which is also one of the most popular top-level equipment in the game. This helmet can significantly increase the user’s damage to 60%, and may further increase this value depending on different situations. However, since the acquisition process is quite complex and time-consuming, it is recommended that players who focus on building extreme output characters give priority to pursuing this equipment. Next, we will introduce several methods to obtain Ugly Bastard Helm and Heir of Perdition. How To Get Ugly Bastard Helm? Players can obtain Ugly Bastard Helm through the following methods: Participating in World Events: These events usually attract numerous players because they increase the chance of obtaining high-tier loot. Slaying World Bosses: World Bosses are powerful enemies in the game. Although their challenge difficulty is higher, the probability of dropping Mythic Uniques is also higher. Therefore, challenging these bosses is a wise choice to obtain Ugly Bastard Helm. If you really cannot bear the difficulty of this challenge, you can also buy Diablo 4 Gold to speed up the process. Running Nightmare Dungeons: Nightmare Dungeons offer more challenging content and have high-tier loot drop rates. These dungeons are a great place to find unique items, but be aware that they are also relatively difficult and require some preparation and strategy. Participating in Helltide Events: Helltide Events occur every hour, in which players can collect Cinders by killing enemies and completing tasks. Use these Cinders to open Tortured Chests, which may contain valuable equipment such as Ugly Bastard Helm. Gamble at Purveyor of Curiosities: Purveyor of Curiosities provides a unique way to obtain Mythic Unique items like Ugly Bastard Helm. If you believe you’re lucky enough, you can try gambling with Murmuring Obols and see if you can get your hands on this powerful helmet. How To Get Heir Of Perdition? Here are some strategies to help you get your Heir of Perdition more efficiently: 1. Farming Ladder and Uber Bosses: This method is an effective way to obtain Mythic Uniques. To get Heir of Perdition, you can follow the following Bosses: Lord Zir Grigoire Echo of Duriel Beast in the Ice Echo of Andariel Varshan Grind Although the odds of getting this unique item are low on your first try, you can get some other good loot, and with repeated challenges you can accumulate your chances of getting Heir of Perdition. 2. Transmuting with Resplendent Sparks at Alchemist: Players can also craft it by attempting to transmute it at Alchemist. But this method requires the following specific materials: Gar x6 Que x6 Jah x6 or Resplendent Sparks x2 3. Gambling at Purveyor of Curiosities: If you wish to try a more luck-based method of obtaining Heir of Perdition, consider gambling with Obols at Purveyor of Curiosities. Although this method is full of uncertainty and the probability of obtaining it is extremely low, it is still a viable option for players who have numerous Obols. Ugly Bastard Helm Effect When you activate Wrath of the Berserker, it will not only significantly increase your attack power and defense but also trigger a strong explosion effect, causing 100% to 300% additional fire damage to surrounding enemies. And during the entire Berserking period, all attacks you launch will be converted into fire damage, and these fire damage will be increased by another 60% to 80%. Therefore, Ugly Bastard Helm is perfect for fire-based Barbarian builds. For players who pursue ultimate output and are eager to plunge into the enemy’s body and Berserk them in encounters, Ugly Bastard Helm is definitely worth owning. Heir Of Perdition Effect When the player succumbs to hatred and gains Mother’s Favor (Lilith’s Favor), you will increase the damage you deal by 60%. If there are other nearby players wearing the same helmet, and they also have Mother’s Favor activated, you’ll also have a chance to steal an additional 60% damage boost from them. Overall, in Diablo 4, Ugly Bastard Helm and Heir of Perdition are very powerful equipment that can significantly improve the player’s combat effectiveness. While the process of acquiring these gears can be complicated and time-consuming, they are certainly worth pursuing for players focused on building their ultimate DPS character. By participating in various game activities, players can accumulate their chances of obtaining these top-notch equipment. No matter which method is used, players need to put in enough effort and patience to finally own these powerful equipments and achieve better results in the game. Finally, in order to complete these activities more easily, you can follow Giveaway channel in iGMeet discord, where Diablo 4 product gift information is often released, and there may be surprise gifts that you can’t expect.Nov-12-2024
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Diablo 4 DLC: How To Find T ...
In Diablo 4 DLC Vessel of Hatred, players will need special Items and Equipment to Kill Enemies more efficiently and advance the game’s Plot and Quests while they are on various Adventures and Battles. In fact, Tenets of Akarat scattered throughout Nahantu are such a key Item. Tenets of Akarat are similar to Altars of Lilith. Only by finding and collecting most of Tenets of Akarat can players increase their Reputation in the new Zone of the game. From then on, you can get some Diablo 4 Gold and Skill Points. However, unlike Altars of Lilith, players need to solve some related Puzzles to start looking for and getting Tenets of Akarat, and Attribute improvements they provide are time-limited, not permanent. Based on this, we not only provide players with how to solve 4 Tenets of Akarat Puzzles, but also provide the specific Locations where 10 main Tenets appear, so that players can find them more quickly in the game. What Is Tenets Of Akarat Puzzle? As mentioned earlier, although Tenets of Akarat and Altars of Lilith have some similarities, their differences are also worth players’ careful handling. One of them is that when facing Tenets of Akarat, players cannot directly claim it and solve it, but need to Release Tenets from Mephisto’s Black Ichor. In order to Release Tenets, you will face 4 Tenets of Akarat Puzzles, which are: Activating all 3 Statues in time Destroying Ichor with your Attacks Defeating Enemies that spawn from Statue Matching Statues in Background Although there are four Puzzles, fortunately, players only need to solve one of them at a time to continue the game process, rather than facing four Puzzles at the same time. Among them, Puzzle of Activating all three Statues in time is more common and easier. How To Solve Tenets Of Akarat Puzzle? 1. Activating All 3 Statues In Time To complete this Puzzle, you first need to find 3 Lion Statues near Tenets, and then Activate them in time before they go out. Players will have plenty of time to find Statues, so they can plan their future actions. After completing all the steps, Tenets can be Released from Ichor. 2. Destroying Ichor With Your Attacks Solving this Puzzle means that after the player Kills all Enemies around Tenets, some golden balls will appear on the game interface. This means that you still need to continue Attacking Tenets itself. If Health Bar appears, use your Basic Skills to Attack it until Tenet is Released. 3. Defeating Enemies That Spawn From Statue Some Tenets will have Red Lion Statues near them. After activating these Statues, numerous Shades of Hatred will appear. Killing them can effectively Release Tenets. 4. Matching Statues In Background This Puzzle and the associated Tenets are the hardest to find. There are three Lion Statues in hard-to-reach places on Map that light up in a specific order. Players need to find a way to get around these Statues and Activate them in the order they light up to Release associated Tenets. Five Hills Tenets Of Akarat After introducing Tenets of Akarat Puzzle, the next most important thing is to know where Tenets usually appear. In fact, Tenets usually appear in groups of five, and each group is concentrated in the same Zone. Five Hills is the first Zone. 1. Lower Kurast In the lower district of South Of Kurast, there is a dilapidated building. Enter it and you will find a Tenet inside. However, before you can get it, you need to Kill surrounding Enemies and then Attack Black Ichor to Release Tenet. 2. Vale Of Long Mists There is a Putrescent Larder Dungeon in the middle of Five Hills Zone, and there is a stream to the west of Dungeon where players can find a Tenet. Here you need to Activate Red Lion Statues to Release Shades of Hatred, and then Defeat them to Release Tenets. 3. Clouded Forest There is an Ancient Ruin located both east of Feeding Grounds Dungeon and in the southeast corner of Five Hills where players can find a Tenet. 4. Reflection’s Edge Find Glowing Lion Statues on Map, then Activate matching Lion Statues nearby to Release and obtain Tenets. 5. Tangles The last Five Hills Tenet is hidden in a bush east of Samuk Waypoint. Looking around bushes will reveal a pit with Tenets inside. However, to Release Tenets, you need to find all three Lion Statues near Tenets and Activate them in time. Seven Stones Tenets Of Akarat Another set of Tenets is located in Seven Stones Zone. Finding them still requires players to have good patience and keen observation. 6. Resting Void There is a Cave in Seven Stones Zone, northeast of Razak’s Descent Dungeon. Players can find Tenets in the north of this Cave. Here, players need to Activate three Lion Statues in time to Release Tenets. 7. Spiritcall Forest There is a Jungle northeast of Samuk Waypoint, next to a small waterfall, where Tenets are located. Tenets can be Released by looking for Glowing Lion Statues behind Tenets and Activating them in a specific order. 8. Spiritcall Forest There is a ruin just south of Chakir Mini-Zone Stronghold, where a Tenet is hidden. Players need to find and Activate Lion Statues before they go out to Release Tenet. 9. Nether Valley Near the northernmost end of Seven Stones, players can find a Tenet among a large Zone of vines and rocks. Activate Red Lion Statue and Kill Shades of Hatred to Unlock Tenets. 10. Nether Valley There is a large pit in the northwest of Murmuring Spiral Dungeon that contains 10th Tenet, hidden under some vines. Release Tenet by clearing out surrounding Enemies and Attacking Black Ichor. That’s the solution to Tenet Puzzle and where the 10 main Tenets appear. If you want to know more about Tenets of Akarat, you can join iGMeet Discord. Here you can also have a chance to win game prizes through the giveaway channel!Oct-07-2024