All Stronghold Locations & Rewards in Diablo 4

In the open beta of Diablo 4, every player has access to a total of three strongholds across the small portion of the map we can access. Malnok, Kor Dragan, and Nostrava.

For every stronghold, you will have to survive unique events that have you doing various tasks. Afterward, you unlock a new waypoint, dungeons, and a whole bunch of rewards.

In this article, I will show you the location of every stronghold in Diablo 4, all the rewards you get from the strongholds, and what events you have to complete.

Why Do Strongholds?

Why should you do strongholds? Well, first of all, they provide some good XP and can drop some good items. On top of that, you’ll unlock a new dungeon and (sometimes) a waypoint, giving you more content to explore.

That all being said, the number one reason to do strongholds is for renown. Renown is gained from various activities while playing Diablo 4 and gives you a bunch of interesting in-game bonuses—the most important of which are two extra skill points.

As the beta only goes up to level 25, this effectively allows you to go up to level 27.

MALNOK STRONGHOLD LOCATION

Malnok is located to the east of Kyovashad, the city at the center of Fractured Peaks.

There will be a giant Khazra in the middle of the town channeling a storm. You need to stop the ritual to conquer Malnok.

1. Head to the center of Malnok to find the source of the storm.
2. Defeat all the Ice Clan Stormcallers indicated on the map by a skull icon. They are immune until you defeat the ritual defenders.
3. Return to the center of Malnok, and defeat the remaining Ice Clan members.
4. Slay Frosthorn, Ice Clan Champion
5. Light the Wanderer’s Shrine, indicated on the map by a diamond icon, to turn the Stronghold into a public space.

The stronghold will scale to your level. This is the second hardest stronghold (in theory).

You unlock two dungeons from this stronghold:

1. Anica’s Claim (16+)
2. Rimescar Cavern (16+)

Both of these will give you a Druid and Necromancer aspect, respectively.

KOR DRAGAN STRONGHOLD LOCATION

The Kor Dragan Stronghold is located above Menestad in the northern section of the Fractured Peaks.

1. Enter Kor Dragan from the southwestern entrance.
2. Purge the vampiric corruption, large red orbs, by first destroying the smaller orbs that branch off. Follow the branches to find and eliminate the lesser vampiric corruption, allowing you to attack the original. Be aware that the larger balls will unleash a boss for you to defeat.
3. Destroy the Vampiric Aberration, which is found in the northern area of the Stronghold.
4. Enter the archives to face off against Nilcar, the Forgotten Bishop.
5. Light the Wanderer’s Shrine, indicated on the map by a diamond, to open up the Stronghold.

Kor Dragan starts scaling with your level at 25. This is the hardest stronghold, so make sure you have strong gear and are of an appropriate level before entering.

NOSTRAVA STRONGHOLD LOCATION

The Nostrava Stronghold can be found to the west of Kyovashad.

Here is how you unlock the stronghold and all of the areas around it:

1. Make your way to the chapel in Nostrava and speak with Priestess inside.
2. Defeat the crazy villagers that attack you.
3. Travel to a nearby home in the village, and destroy the Demonic Effigies found inside. There are five total Demonic Effigies, with one being in each home.
4. Return to the chapel to face off against Negala, Torvala, and Kozira.
5. Rekindle the Wanderer’s Shrine.
6. The town is now free

The level of this stronghold is 1+, meaning that it will scale to your level.