Wisdom’s Chosen is a critical quest during Diablo 4 Season 9 that pushes the player further into the puzzle of the Horadric relics. It is more of an exploratory quest than a combat quest, and it serves as the bridge between the previous ritual-based goals and the ensuing lore-filled dungeon crawl. Roadblocks tend to happen to many players during this quest, either from confusing markers or skipped items. The following guide runs through each phase to make sure to keep things smooth.
Begin Your Quest in Eldhaime Keep
Once the last quest is finished, you will be sent to Eldhaime Keep, which is south of Firebreak Manor. Going inside, proceed to the second floor of the Keep and find the Note in Donan’s Hand. Tapping this note activates the quest and presents you with your initial hint on where Horadric relics could be found.
This task will also spawn a crowd of demons in close proximity that need to be addressed before progressing. After they are cleared, the quest continues and directs your next target: the dungeon of Broken Bulwark.
Explore the Depths of Broken Bulwark
Broken Bulwark is located in the local area and is pinned on your map. After entering, move through the dungeon under normal circumstances. Your goals here are to:
- Retrieve Animus from designated elite enemies
- With the Keep Key, opening the Desecrated Great Hall
- Conquering hordes of cultists and scavengers that defend the inner sanctum
As you approach the later sections of the dungeon—just short of the final boss—branch off. On the left-hand path (western route), there will be a small room with a Bloody Pile and a Slain Knight. Players tend to overlook this section, believing that the relic will drop from the final boss. Instead, talk to the slain knight to obtain the Shattered Gravestone, the first Horadric relic of this quest.
Make sure to completely clear the dungeon if you’re looking for the loot and XP, but this relic is the real focus for Wisdom’s Chosen.
Return to Cerrigar to Place the First Relic
With the Shattered Gravestone in hand, return to Cerrigar, the seasonal hub for seasonal advancement in Season 9. Go into the Horadric chamber and talk to Bryona. She’ll have you put the relic in a specific pedestal close to the Horadric archive, a peaceful and symbolic moment that underlines the significance of your relic hunt.
Once you’ve placed the relic, leave the chamber and go down the stairs where you will meet Terra, a worried villager. Speak to her, and she will impart information that will guide you to your next destination—Calibel’s Mine.
Explore Calibel’s Mine
Calibel’s Mine is another dungeon you will have to explore completely. There are several bandits and corrupted miners inside. Here, your objective is to:
- Defeat Killian, the miniboss that drops the Ancient Miner’s Key
- Use the key to access the Unstable Tunnels part of the mine
- Inside these tunnels, seek out the Bandit’s Scrawl, which provides more lore and gives a clue as to where the last relic is located.
Be sure not to rush through this dungeon. A few players have missed important items by bypassing side rooms. It’s best to completely clear each section out, particularly if you’re soloing or on a higher world tier.
Discover the Final Relic in Kor Valar
With the Bandit’s Scrawl, your final destination is Kor Valar, a snowy fortress rich in Zakarum lore. This stage of the quest is where most players become stranded. The objective marker is unclear, and some think they are supposed to look for another journal or book.
What you’re actually looking for is a Bandit’s Corpse, tucked away near one of the ruined buildings in Kor Valar. Interact with the corpse to receive the Horadric Shield, the final relic required for this quest.
For context, the Horadric Shield is a significant lore piece, tying back to the Zakarum and their ties to the Horadrim. This item completes your relic collection and marks the end of your hunt.
Complete the Quest and Get Ready for the Next Step
Having obtained all three relics—the Shattered Gravestone, Bandit’s Scrawl, and Horadric Shield—make your way back to Cerrigar. Insert the items in their corresponding slots in the Horadric chamber to seal the quest.
This will lock the subsequent quest, The Priestess Horadrim, as well, where the enigma of the relics gets thicker and your quest goes on in ancient dungeons and tainted spirits.
