As an avid Diablo franchise fan, I live for seeking out epic gear and plowing through hordes of demons in this legendary action RPG series. So when I unlocked the "Traveler‘s Prayer" side quest early in my journey through the dark open world of Diablo 4, I jumped at the chance to take a short detour for extra rewards.
This compact side quest only took me around 15 minutes to complete, but the loot and experience I gained made it well worth the effort. In this guide, I‘ll share everything you need to know to track down the traveler‘s lost prayer in Diablo 4 for yourself.
Backstory Adds Intrigue
I first discovered the quest after coming across a strange Pilgrim‘s Letter at the seedy Hog‘s Head tavern in Yelesna during my early adventures:
The letter was from a troubled grandmother who feared her granddaughter had become consumed by darkness and "fallen in with a foul crow". She implored any adventurers who found her plea to search for her granddaughter and light the signal fire at their family‘s old prayer shrine.
I love when side quests are woven neatly into the game world like this. The small backstory shrouded this diversion in mystery – what fate had befallen this young woman? Could lighting the fire save her soul or was she already lost? The seasoned demon slayer in me needs to investigate…
Minimizing Distractions En Route
As an obsessive min/maxer, I didn‘t want to waste time battling unnecessary foes on the way. So I plotted out an optimal route to the shrine that avoided dense enemy clusters.
I set my own waypoint on the map in Western Zeleny Lowlands first. Then I circumvented the Skittering Hollow to the north by hugging the southern mountain range. This path provided plenty of cover while exposing me to fewer wandering creatures.
Within 5 minutes, I reached the specified shrine location with over 90% of my health and mana preserved for the ritual itself. Perfect! Now to shed some light on the grandmother‘s plea…
Site of the Pilgram‘s Final Prayer
Nestled in a quiet, lush valley between two arms of the rugged mountains lies the weathered shrine. Though eroded by time, I could still make out the delicate features of its female statue. Her arms uplifted towards the heavens in veneration.
This secluded area evoked a deep peace – likely why the pilgrim chose this spot for her final prayer years ago. It was easy to picture a enduring believer making one last sacred journey to this verdant site so near to the heavens before departing our world.
Now to ignite the signal fire using my abilities and end this spiritual pilgrimage once and for all…
Performing the Ancient Ritual
As a level 28 demon hunter well-versed in forbidden rituals, I knew requesting a boon from any shrine requires Focus (my base Stats/Char at this point):
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Strength | 18 |
| Dexterity | 22 |
| Vitality | 16 |
| Willpower | 20 |
First, I honed my razor Focus, murmuring an occult verse to channel energy into my bloodstone amulet. Crouching beside the shrine, I swept my cape back and tapped into the innate Dexterity flowing through my veins. With dextrous fingers, I retrieved flint stones from my pack and struck them in my steel-gloved hand.
Kneeling reverently, I gently blew the sparks onto the brush piled before me. The tinder quickly caught and bloomed into a vibrant blaze. As roaring flames licked the cool night air, I felt renewed Willpower coursing through my body. This was a pure flame – not born of hatred and chaos like demonic fire.
I averted my eyes from its bright glow, instead peering into the shadows encroaching on this sacred ground. What darkness had corrupted the child‘s soul as her grandmother feared? Had my ritual succeeded in awakening the girl‘s spirit or was she forever condemned?
Quest Conclusion and Rewards
Only after the last ember faded did the ritual conclude. A weathered chest materialized, containing the quest rewards:
- 3 Weak Healing Potions
- 2 Minor Health Elixirs
- 22 Fractured Peaks Renown points
- 197 XP
- 68 gold pieces
A useful haul, especially the vitality-replenishing potion formula to aid me in future battles! Plus, the extra XP expanded my demon hunter’s formidable skillset even further:
| Ability | Effect |
|---|---|
| Hunger Arrow | 31% bonus poison damage |
| Spike Trap | 4 additional spikes |
| Fel Barrage | Ignores 5% enemy resistances |
As for the doomed pilgrim‘s granddaughter? Her fate remains unknown…for now. Perhaps one day in my travels I shall finally uncover the harrowing truth. But the non-stop demon slaughter awaits!
So for less than 15 minutes of effort, this compact side quest netted me valuable battle resources plus permanent boosts to my hero‘s abilities that will serve me well. I‘d say time efficiently invested!
Tips for Unlocking Traveler‘s Prayer Yourself
If you too crave extra loot and XP early in your Diablo 4 campaign, be sure to track down the Traveler‘s Prayer side quest. Just follow these tips to uncover its rewards:
- Reach level 7 first to meet the unlock requirements
- Check The Hog‘s Head tavern and adjacent buildings in Yelesna thoroughly
- Locate the Pilgrim‘s Letter on a bench to activate the quest
- Use your map liberally to locate the shrine
- Memorize the shrine‘s location – it‘s outside the Skittering Hollow rift entrance
- Quickly head south from Yelesna then west to reach Zeleny Lowlands
- Give Thanks emote at shrine to complete ritual & spawn loot
- Open chest fast – it disappears quickly if you walk away!
Trust me – take a short detour of your main campaign and make this quick ritual offering. The early boost to your hero’s skills and gear can really amplify your demon-slaying domination!
Now get out there and wreak vengeance across Sanctuary!
