Just like in Diablo 3 and other similar ARPGs, seasons in Diablo 4 follow a familiar structure. Progress through chapters, fulfill various objectives and unlock rewards to advance the season story. The ultimate aim is to complete all 7 chapters to unlock every reward. For guidance on which objectives to prioritize in order to successfully complete the Season Journey, check out our recommendations below.
Chapter 1
You must complete all 3 objectives to finish the chapter.
Rewards: Archetype Cache + 25 Horadric Phials
Objectives:
- Horadric Arrival – reward: 25 Horadric Phials
- Complete The Embers Yet Smolder Seasonal Quest
- Reach Horadric Knowledge Rank 3 at the Horadric Focus.
- Equip a Catalyst Spell to a Skill Slot
- Equip an Infusion Spell
- Acquire 3 Arcana Spells by completing Strongrooms.
- Collect 666 Horadric Phials.
- Potent Alchemy – reward: 200 Obols
- Gather 100
Bundled Herbs. - Craft 5 Elixirs at the Alchemist.
- Gather 25
Angelbreath. - Upgrade Healing Potion to Minor Healing at the Alchemist.
- Gather 100
- Restless Slumber – reward: 100 Sigil Powder
- Acquire a Nightmare Dungeon Sigil
- Complete a Nightmare Dungeon
Chapter 2
You must complete all 4 objectives to finish the chapter.
Rewards: Archetype Cache, 1 Smoldering Ash, 50 Horadric Phials
Objectives:
- Horadric Apprentice – reward: 50 Horadric Phials + 1 Smoldering Ash
- Reach Horadric Knowledge Rank 6.
- Complete 6 Strongrooms to acquire Arcana Spells.
- Upgrade a Catalyst to rank 3.
- Upgrade an Infusion to rank 2.
- Rising Through the Ranks – reward: Journey Cache
- Salvage 5 Legendaries at the Blacksmith.
- Imprint 5 Aspects at the Occultist.
- Unlock 5 Aspects in the Codex of Power.
- Equip Legendary gear to all slots.
- Sharpest Tool in the Shed – reward: Journey Cache
- Learn 20 recipes of Magic rarity or higher.
- Temper 8 affixes onto gear at the Blacksmith.
- Upgrade Healing Potion to Light Healing at the Alchemist.
- Fitful Sleep – reward: Journey Cache
- Complete 5 events in Nightmare Dungeons.
- Complete 5 Nightmare Dungeons.
- Defeat 100 Elites in Nightmare Dungeons.
- Defeat 1500 Monsters in Nightmare Dungeons.
Chapter 3
You must complete all 4 objectives to finish the chapter.
Rewards: Fable Spellcrafter player titles, Archetype Cache, 1 Smoldering Ash, 75 Horadric Phials
Objectives:
- Horadric Scholar – reward: 1 Spectral Ash + 75 Horadric Phials
- Reach Horadric Knowledge rank 8.
- Complete 10 Horadric Strongrooms to acquire Arcana.
- Upgrade a Catalyst to rank 6.
- Upgrade an Infusion to rank 3.
- Pretense To Power – reward: Journey Cache
- Fever Dreams – reward: Journey Cache
- Complete 5 Nightmare Dungeon with a Strongroom.
- Complete 5 events with Mastery in Nightmare Dungeons.
- Salvage a Nightmare Dungeon Sigil.
- Craft a Nightmare Dungeon Sigil.
- Welcome to the Pit – reward: Journey Cache
- Complete Artificer‘s Tier 10 or hgiher.
- Improve a Paragon Glyph to Rank 10.
Chapter 4
You must complete 4 out of 5 objectives to finish the chapter.
Rewards: Mystery Greater Archetype Cache, Sinful Scholarship Emblem, 3 Smoldering Ashes, 100 Horadric Phials
Objectives:
- Horadric Mage – reward: 100 Horadric Phials, 1 Smoldering Ashes
- Reach Horadric Knowledge rnak 10.
- Complete a Wanderer, into Flames seasonal quest.
- Collect 15 Arcana Spells.
- Upgrade an Infusion to rank 5.
- Master At Work – reward: Greater Journey Cache
- Masterwork 4 pieces of gear to rank 3 at the Blacksmith.
- Temper 8 affixes onto Ancestral gear at the Blacksmith.
- Figment of Madness – reward: Greater Journey Cache
- Acquire an Escalation Sigil.
- Defeat Astaroth at the end of an Escalating Nightmare.
- Collect 1000 Obducite during Escalating Nightmares.
- Into the Pit – reward: Greater Journey Cache
- Complete Artificer‘s tier 25 or higher.
- Improve a Paragon Glyph to Rank 15.
- Summon and Destroy – reward: Lair Cache
- Slay Tormented Echo of Varshan.
- Slay Tormented Echo of The Beast in the Ice.
- Slay Tormented Echo of Grigoire, the Galvanic Saint.
- Slay Tormented Echo of Lord Zir.
Slayer (Chapter 5)
You must complete 4 out of 5 objectives to finish the chapter.
Rewards: Mystery Greater Archetype Cache, Legacy of the Order Mount Trophy, 3 Smoldering Ashes, 125 Horadric Phials
Objectives:
- Horadric Perseverance – reward: 100 Horadric Phials, 1 Smoldering Ash
- Reach Horadric Knowledge rank 13.
- Upgrade a Catalyst to rank 15.
- Upgrade an Infusion to Rank 8.
- The Pit of the Artificer – reward: Greater Journey Cache
- Complete Artificer‘s Tier 40 or higher.
- Improve a Paragon Glyph to Rank 25.
- Tormented Royalty – reward: Lair Cache
- Slay Echo of Duriel in Torment 2 or higher.
- Slay Echo of Andariel in Torment 2 or higher.
- Master Spellcrafter – Reward: Greater Journey Cache
- Use 10x Smoldering Embers Infusion on Monsters.
- Use 10x Nebulous Extract Infusion on Monsters.
- Use 10x Glacial Nimbus Infusion on Monsters
- Use 10x Corrosive Vapor on Monsters.
- Use 10x Thunderous Particle on Monsters.
- Use 10x ANY infusion spells on Monsters.
- Night Terrors – Reward: Greater Journey Cache
- Open 5 Grand Horadric Caches in Strongrooms during Escalating Nightmares.
- Complete 5 Local Events with Mastery in Escalating Nightmares.
Champion (Chapter 6)
You must complete 5 out of 6 objectives to finish the chapter.
Rewards: Dante the dog, Mystery Greater Archetype Cache, 150 Horadric Phials, 3 Smoldering Ashes
Objectives:
- Horadric Legacy – Reward: 125 Horadric Phials and 1 Smoldering Ash
- Reach Horadric Knowledge Rank 18 at the Horadric Focus,
- Exchange Horadric Phials for Horadric Knowledge at the Horadric Lapidary,
- Craft a Horadric Jewel at the Horadric Lapidary
- Psyche’s Depths – Reward: Greater Journey Cache
Complete the following tasks during Escalating Nightmares in Torment III or higher:- Complete 5 Escalating Nightmares with a “Horadric Strongroom” Affix,
- Complete Escalating Nightmares with a “Horde” Affix,
- Complete Escalating Nightmares with an “Elite” Affix,
- Complete Escalating Nightmares with an “Astaroth” Affix
- Cache Claimer – Reward: Greater Journey Cache
- Open 2x Weapon Bounty Caches
- Open 5x Armor Bounty Caches
- Open 1x Ancestral Bounty Cache
- Open 3x Jewelry Bounty Caches
- Open 1x Chaos Bounty Cache
- Open 3x Greater Collection of Gold, Material, or Gems Bounty Caches
- Tides of Hell – Reward: Greater Journey Cache
- Open 5 Tortured Gifts of Mysteries in Torment III
- Defeat 3 Hellborne spawned by reaching Max Thread Level in Torment III
- Defeat the Blood Maiden 5 times on Torment III
- Live In Excess – Reward: Greater Journey Cache
- Craft 1 Jewelry Cache at the Jeweler
- Craft 1 Smithy Cache at the Blacksmith
- Salvage 99 Ancenstral Legendary gear at the Blacksmith
- Knock At The Gate Of Hell – Reward: Greater Journey Cache
- Complete Artificer’s Tier 55 or Higher
- Improve a Paragon Glyph to Rank 45
Destroyer (Chapter 7).
You must complete 6 out of 8 objectives to finish the chapter.
Rewards: Beast Born in Blood Emblem, Horadric Amalgam Player Title, 
Resplendent Spark, 4 Smoldering Ashes.
Objectives:
- Visions of Pain – reward: Challenge Journey Cache
- Complete a run of Escalating Nightmares without Dying in less than 10 minutes on Torment IV.
- Beastmaster’s Bane – reward: Challenge Journey Cache
- Defeat Astaroth before the amalgam is resurrected in Torment IV.
- Legacies of Hatred – reward: Challenge Journey Cache
Defeat Astaroth 5 times while specific Affixes are active in Torment IV.- Defeat Astaroth while the “Rage of the Pack” Affix is active,
- Defeat Astaroth while the “Meteor Storm” Affix is Active,
- Defeat Astaroth while the “Astaroth’s Armageddon” Affix is Active,
- Defeat Astaroth while the “Teleport Residue” Affix is Active,
- Defeat Astaroth while the “Leaping Amalgam” Affix is Active
- Strongroom Breaker – reward: Challenge Journey Cache
- During a single Horadric Strongroom, reach Attunement V in Torment IV.
- Mastery Maker – Reward: Challenge Journey Cache
- Complete 5 Local Events with Mastery in 30 Minutes in Torment IV. (Time starts when first event is completed with Mastery.)
- Lootmaster – Reward: Challenge Journey Cache
- Open 10 Tortured Gifts within a single Helltide in Torment IV.
- With Sand to Spare – reward: Challenge Journey Cache
- Complete Artificer’s Tier 75 or higher in The Pit of the Artificer, with more than 5 minutes remaining
- Hell’s Fury – reward: Challenge Journey Cache
- Defeat 200 Monsters before the Hellborne’s arrival after increasing your Threat Level to Max in Torment IV
