Kehjistan’s strongholds stand as silent sentinels amid Diablo 4’s cursed sands-claim them all to purge the darkness from the region’s heart.
After finishing any of these Strongholds, you’ll gain a new public space, which – depending on the Stronghold – can include things like vendors, Waypoints, and side quests. All the Kehjistan Strongholds guard access to an Altar of Lilith, which makes clearing them even more desirable.
In this Diablo 4 guide, we’ll teach you what Strongholds are, show you where to find them all in Kehjistan, and give you a brief summary of each one.
You can see the locations of Alcarnus, Altar of Ruin, and Omath’s Redoubt on the map below, or click through to our full interactive map.
Alcarnus
Alcarnus lies deep in Kehjistan’s desert, overrun by cultists and demonic forces. Clearing this stronghold brings the region back under Sanctuary’s control, revealing new vendors and travel routes. The area is filled with corrupted altars, dark rituals, and confined townsfolk waiting to be freed, making it one of the more intense battles in the zone.
Alcarnus is located south of the Jirandai Waypoint in Kehjistan.
- Delve into the depths of Alcarnus and find the boss arena.
- Speak to and defeat Rashta, the Necromancer.
- Read/listen to the Research Notes.
- Destroy all 3 Necrotic Masses in the Stronghold.
- Return to the Lair of the Witch.
- Kill Rashta Reborn.
- Light the Wanderer’s Shrine, which is indicated by a diamond on your map and will finish off the Stronghold.
Altar of Ruin
The Altar of Ruin stands deep within southern Kehjistan, near the Scouring Sands. This Stronghold is infested with demons performing dark rituals amid burning altars and shattered temples. Players must fight through waves of corrupted followers and destroy demonic idols to cleanse the area. Once the final ritualist is defeated, the Stronghold transforms, opening new opportunities for exploration and local events in the region.
The Altar of Ruin Stronghold is north of the Iron Wolf Encampment Waypoint in Kehjistan.
- Explore the cavern.
- Pick up all Ritual Chamber Keystone by killing the Elite Priests.
- Place all three Keystones in the door.
- Kill Dark Cardinal Maldul.
- Light the Wanderer’s Shrine, which is indicated by a diamond on your map and will finish off the Stronghold.
Omath’s Redoubt
Omath’s Redoubt lies deep within Kehjistan’s desert wastes, a crumbling fortress overtaken by the forces of corruption. Players face waves of demonic adversaries while pushing through narrow corridors and decayed stronghold walls. Clearing the area restores control to the region and opens new opportunities for exploration and progression across southern Kehjistan.
Omath’s Redoubt is southwest of the city of Denshar, which is in the Field of Hatred in Kehjistan.
- Investigate the dead bodies in the four corners of Omath’s Redoubt.
- Inspect the Ceremonial Staff.
- Kill High Priestess Hadar’s ghost.
- Light the Wanderer’s Shrine, which is indicated by a diamond on your map and will finish off the Stronghold.
Altar of Ruin exact entry steps and keystone locations
Altar of Ruin requires collecting three Ritual Chamber Keystones from elite cultists to unlock the boss door.
Entry Steps
Enter the cavern northwest of Kehjistan via the upper left ledge, bypassing the blocked main gate. Destroy rubble on the right after cultists, then proceed inside against Khazra and elites.
Keystone Locations
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First Keystone: Southeast from entry, defeat Heinrik Frostburn (or Mayze Boltrend) after clearing Triune Worshippers to drop his shield.
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Second Keystone: Northeast path, kill Orfeo Doomtrap amid Khazra ambush, disrupting his ritual.
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Third Keystone: West from second, eliminate Sisiarh Doomblood surrounded by dense Khazra adds using AoE.
Final Steps
Return to the ornate Ritual Chamber door in the north-center; insert keystones after surviving ceiling ambushes. Defeat Dark Cardinal Maldul inside, then rekindle the Wanderer’s Shrine near the first cultist to conquer it.
Best route to enter Altar of Ruin fast
Altar of Ruin offers the fastest entry via its western cavern route from Kehjistan’s northwest.
Fastest Entry Route
Teleport to the Imperial Library Waypoint north in Kehjistan, then head northwest along the Amber Sands edge toward the Stronghold’s three illusory entrances. Ignore the blocked main gate; climb the upper left ledge or enter from the southwest cavern opening, which converges quickly inside.
Quick Progression Tips
Skip outer cultists initially by hugging the right wall post-entry to smash rubble and access the inner caverns. Rush southeast first for Heinrik Frostburn’s keystone, minimizing Khazra pulls. From there, loop northeast to Orfeo Doomtrap and west to Sisiarh Doomblood before converging at the Ritual Chamber door.
