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The Vyeresz Stronghold in Diablo 4
Diablo IV

The Vyeresz Stronghold in Diablo 4

Learn how to find and destroy the Serpent's Eyes, survive the cultist onslaught, and defeat Dianthus in Diablo IV's Vyeresz Stronghold. Get tips and strategies for this Hawezar challenge.

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Learn how to find and destroy the Serpent's Eyes, survive the cultist onslaught, and defeat Dianthus in Diablo IV's Vyeresz Stronghold. Get tips and strategies for this Hawezar challenge.

Alright, so you're looking to take on the Vyeresz Stronghold in Diablo IV? It's a tough spot in Hawezar, usually around level 40, but don't worry, it'll scale up with you. To get there, just head east from the Zarbinzet Waypoint. Let's break down how to clear it.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Find and Destroy the Serpent’s Eyes

    Your first task is to find and destroy two Serpent's Eyes scattered around the stronghold. Head to the northwest corner and go into the shack; you'll find the first eye at the back. For the second eye, make your way to the southeast corner and enter that shack. Once you have both eyes, go to the central door and insert them to open it.

  2. 2
    Survive the Cultist Onslaught

    Uh oh, the door gets stuck! This means you've got to hold out against a wave of normal and elite enemies for about 50 seconds. They can be pretty overwhelming, so don't be afraid to use your Area of Effect (AoE) and Ultimate Skills here. Once you've survived the onslaught, head through the door and follow the path. If you're not too worried about the experience points, you can actually just sprint straight into the boss arena; the regular enemies won't follow you.

  3. 3
    Defeat Dianthus

    You'll face Dianthus in a moderately sized arena, so keep an eye on the ground to dodge its area-of-effect attacks. Think of Dianthus as a beefed-up Nangari Longfang you might have seen in the swamps. The key here is to keep your distance and wait for it to attack before you move in to use your Basic and Ultimate Skills. Watch out for its main moves:

    • Lunge: Dianthus will periodically lunge forward and stab its claws into the ground. It doesn't do massive damage if it hits, but it's best to dodge this.
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    Poison Blast: It spins around and shoots out poison projectiles. The safest bet is to hang way back, find a gap in the projectiles, and wait for them to pass.
  5. 5
    Poison Pool: Dianthus will create pools of poison on the ground. Standing in these will drain your health and slow you down, making it harder to dodge other attacks. Just lure the boss away from them.
  • Cleansing the Vyeresz Stronghold nets you +100 Hawezar Renown and unlocks the Shadow Plunge dungeon.

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