Halls of the Damned is one of the many dungeons in Diablo 4. What sets it apart from the rest is it rewards you with the Aspect of Disobedience—an amazing Legendary Aspect usable on all five classes.
The Aspect of Disobedience grants an additional 0.25 to 0.5 percent armor for four seconds after dealing any form of damage and can stack up to as much as 25 to 50 percent. It can be put in Amulets, Chests, Pants, Helms, and Shields, but I recommend putting it in an Amulet because it increases its power by 50 percent. This has been a godsend on my Barbarian, allowing me to clear waves with ease.
If you’re after the Aspect of Disobedience or want to complete the Halls of the Damned for the thrill of it, you’ll need to know where to find it. It’s actually in an obscure location surrounded by sand that took me a while to find the first time I looked.
How to get to the Halls of the Damnedf Diablo 4
The Halls of the Damned are located on the eastern outskirts of the Scouring Sands area in Kehjistan. The fastest way to get there in my experience has been by traveling to the waypoint in Tarsarak and heading northeast.
You can see the exact location on the map I’ve marked above. I must warn you, though: keep an eye out for Avarice, the Gold Cursed. He’s a World Boss that spawns close to the area you’re heading to. I made sure to beat him while I was here, and I highly recommend that you do. It’s a lot of fun and you might find something useful.
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Once you’re in the Halls of the Damned, you’ll need to destroy the idol of the Overseer and the Seaborn Goddess, travel to the Sepulchrum, activate the levers inside, and defeat the Tomb Lord. Sounds simple, right? That’s because it is.
It’s a stock-standard dungeon that didn’t give me too much trouble. I didn’t need to do anything out of the ordinary to complete it, nor was the boss fight particularly difficult, so it should be the same for you. That said, if you don’t have a lot of experience playing ARPGs, I suggest taking your time and going at a steady pace. There’s nothing worse than repeatedly dying because you’re trying to rush through.
If you unlock World Tier Three, you can run it as a Nightmare Dungeon.
How to complete the Halls of the Damned in Diablo 4
The Halls of the Damned is a massive, complex dungeon. I remember the second zone feeling like a labyrinth the first time I stepped foot in there. Its vastness made it easier to kite enemies in my experience, though. That said, I strongly suggest you avoid gathering too many mobs in one go since the doors inside take a while to open and it’s easy to get swarmed and overwhelmed while waiting for them.
The first mission in the dungeon is to locate and annihilate two constructs: The Idol of the Overseer and The Seaborn Goddess. The only way to reach them is via teleporters that spawn in the first area. You’ll also have monsters hot on your heels while trying to find them, so I recommend clearing them out.
The Idol of the Overseer has a bit of a double threat going on—it fires projectiles in two different ways. The Seaborn Goddess, on the other hand, summons waves that push you away. Both constructs have a nasty surprise up their sleeves—they summon an elite monster once their health drops to a certain level. Once you’ve taken care of both structures, brace yourself for a bit of a trek to reach the boss room.
How to defeat the boss in Halls of the Damned
The Tomb Lord is the final boss in the Halls of the Damned. I actually found it to be one of the easier dungeon bosses to defeat, as long as you keep your wits about you and stay on your toes. Still, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind.
The Tomb Lord’s most damaging ability is the exploding bone wall that it summons. You will notice that the Tomb Lord floats up and makes a noise before it is about to detonate the walls.
You’ll also want to watch out for the powerful AoE move that can pack a punch if you stand on it too long. I highly recommend avoiding it whenever you can. This move will make you unable to use abilities while inside of it, however it is easy enough to dodge.
Now that you know how to find the Halls of the Damned, it’s time to get out there and defeat the Tomb Lord!
