A quiet pool hides more than reflection-within the snow-dusted mountains of Fractured Peaks, a cryptic note dares travelers to prove their worth. Solving the “Secret of the Spring” isn’t about brute strength but paying close attention to what the riddle doesn’t say.
In this Diablo 4 guide, we’ll show you how to find the “Secret of the Spring” quest and how to solve the note’s riddle.
‘Secret of the Spring’ quest location
The “Secret of the Spring” quest takes place in the Fractured Peaks region, just north of Kyovashad. The exact location is near a small frozen pond surrounded by rocky terrain, where players will find a discarded note containing the riddle. The area is quiet but patrolled by a few minor enemies, so clearing them first helps focus on solving the puzzle. This spot is easy to miss on the map, so keeping an eye out for the pond and surrounding cliffs is key.
You can pick up the “Secret of the Spring” quest just north of the Cathedral of Light, which is the central landmark in Kyovashad – the Fractured Peak’s capital city.
On the outskirts of town, go north until you need to climb over to a kind of elevated peak in the Frigid Expanse sub-region. To the northeast of the space, you’ll find some scaffolding and a piece of parchment with the tell-tale blue exclamation mark.
Click on it to get the parchment with the Secret of the Spring riddle, which reads: “Beacon of warmth in winter’s embrace, patience rewarded by nature’s own grace.”
This will activate the side quest and send you on a little adventure.
If you’re having trouble finding the area, locate the Forsaken Quarry dungeon on your map and travel south.
How to solve the note’s riddle
To solve the note’s riddle, travel to the spring marked on your map and use the “Wait” emote directly beside it. The clue in the note hints at patience rather than action, so standing still and choosing that specific emote will trigger the quest’s progression. After performing it correctly, a chest will appear nearby as your reward, confirming that the riddle has been solved.
With the riddle in hand, follow the quest marker to the nearby hot spring, which is also located in the Frigid Expanse sub-region.
Patience is the solution to this puzzle, but it manifests a little differently than you might initially think – if you just AFK by the spring, you’re going to be disappointed when you return. All you actually need to do to solve the note’s riddle is emote in front of the hot spring.
But unlike the other quests like this in Fractured Peak, you may find that you don’t have an emote for patience or anything similar on your emote wheel. You’re looking for an emote called “Wait,” and if it’s not readily accessible, open up your emote wheel and hit the customization button on screen. This will pull up the wheel and a list of emotes for you to use. Assign “Wait” to a spot on your wheel and then close out the menu.
How to emote in Diablo 4
To use an emote in Diablo 4, press the “E” key on PC or the corresponding button on your console to open the emote wheel. From there, select the gesture you want by navigating with your cursor or stick and confirming your choice. You can customize the wheel by adding or replacing emotes in the menu if the one you need, such as “Wait,” isn’t already assigned. Using the correct emote at specific quest locations, like in “Secret of the Spring,” can trigger hidden objectives or progress the quest.
Now that you’ve got the emote you need locked into place, it’s time to actually use it:
- Open your emote wheel
- Change pages with the mouse wheel or bumpers until you’re on the same page as the “Wait” emote
- Select the emote with the wheel and hit the confirm button
As long as you’re in front of the hot spring when you emote, a treasure chest will pop out of the ground rather unceremoniously a moment later. Opening the chest will net you some gold and XP, alongside a few crafting materials of varying rarities. Most importantly, finishing the quest will give you 20 Renown for the Fractured Peaks.
What rewards do you get from completing Secret of the Spring quest
Completing the Secret of the Spring side quest in Diablo 4 yields Fractured Peaks Renown, experience points, gold, and crafting materials.
Main Rewards
Rewards scale with your character level, but consistently include the following from the Buried Chest and quest completion:
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+20 Fractured Peaks Renown, boosting regional progression and unlocking bonuses like extra skill points or potions.
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Experience points (XP) to help with leveling up.
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Gold for purchasing items or upgrades.
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Crafting materials such as Rawhide, Herbs, Biteberry, and Iron Chunks.
Chest Contents
The chest provides randomized loot alongside the fixed items above, often including additional resources useful for early-game crafting and survival in Fractured Peaks. These rewards make the quest worthwhile for reputation gains even if specific gear drops vary.
Where exactly is the hot spring for Secret of the Spring riddle
The hot spring for the Secret of the Spring riddle is located at the Trough of Orobas in Fractured Peaks, within the blue quest circle on your map.
Exact Location Details
Travel northeast of Kyovashad to Kylslik Plateau (also spelled Kyslik), right next to the Forsaken Quarry dungeon entrance. Climb the ladder near the quarry to grab the Discarded Note, then follow the marker across snowy terrain to the small hot spring pool in a rocky depression.
How to Find It
Head slightly east from the ladder into a narrow mountain path; the quest highlights the precise spot with a blue circle. The spring resembles a steaming pond surrounded by ice and rocks-stand directly at its edge to use the Wait emote.[conversation_history] Coordinates aren’t officially provided, but it’s unmistakable once the marker appears.
