Diablo 4 has a compelling story spread across 7 acts. This article provides all the crucial information about them.

Diablo 4 is known for its endgame, but it can be very difficult for those who do not complete the story first. The story of Diablo 4 consists of seven acts, each contributing significantly to the overall storyline. Even though there are seven chapters, the campaign is relatively short. If you want to go through the story of Diablo 4 and are not sure how long it takes, we are going to help you.
In this article, we will explain the acts in Diablo 4. Moreover, this article does not contain any spoilers regarding the plot of the game.
Acts in Diablo 4
The story of Diablo 4 lasts for around 20 hours. Players can complete acts irrespective of their order after Act 1, but we recommend playing the acts in order to experience the story correctly. Each act has multiple quests that tell the story of this amazing game. Here’s the list of all acts in Diablo 4:
- Prologue: Wandering
- Act 1: A Cold and Iron Faith
- Act 2: The Knife Twists Again
- Act 3: The Making of Monsters
- Act 4: A Gathering Storm
- Act 5: Secrets Bartered, Fates Sold
- Act 6: Dance of the Makers
- Epilogue: From the Wound Spilled
Prologue: Wandering

The prologue helps the players understand the world and mechanics of Diablo 4. They have to do a couple of quests that help in setting the foundation of the story and controls. Below is the list of all quests from the prologue:
- Dusk on the Mountain
- Darkness Within
- A Hero’s Return
- A Hero’s Reward
- Prayers for Salvation
- In Search of Answers
- Rite of Passage
- Missing Pieces
Also read: Diablo 4 The Pit Guide.
Act 1: A Cold and Iron Faith

Just after the prologue, Act 1 starts in the world of Sanctuary. The world of Diablo 4 opens up, and players have to do the following quests to complete Act 1:
- Ill Tidings
- Tarnished Luster
- The Knight and the Magpie
- Undertaking
- Below
- In Her Wake
- Storming the Gates
- The Cost of Knowledge
- Light’s Guidance
- Kor Valar
- Pilgrimage
- Light’s Judgment
- Light’s Protection
- Wayward
- Shroud of the Horadrim
- Fledgling Scholar
- Crossing Over
- Descent
- Light’s Resolve
Act 2: The Knife Twists Again

In Act 2, players travel to the Scosglen region and find the source of the growing corruption in the Sanctuary. Below is the list of all 17 main quests that conclude Act 2 of Diablo 4:
- An Unforeseen Visit
- Dark Omens
- Encroaching Shadows
- Exhuming the Forgotten
- Harrowed Lament
- Apex of Misery
- Parting Embers
- Feral Nature
- The Beast Within
- The Path of Rage
- Fangs of Corruption
- Stemming the Flow
- Buried Secrets
- In Ruins
- Entombed Legacy
- Shadow Over Cerrigar
- As the World Burns
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Act 3: The Making of Monsters

During this act, players learn about Lilith and her growing influence over the Sanctuary. Players also unravel the various monsters Lilith is creating by manipulating leaders. There are 16 main quests in Act 3, which can be found in the list below:
- The Spreading Darkness
- Suffering Disquiet
- Whittling Sanity
- A Moment to Collect
- Brought Low
- The City of Blood and Dust
- Small Blessings
- Whispers from the Past
- Through the Dark Glass
- Descent Into Flame
- Loose Threads
- Oasis of Memories
- Flesh from Bone
- Beneath the Mask
- Piercing the Veil
- Exhumed Relics
Act 4: A Gathering Storm

Act 4 is the shortest act of Diablo 4, but players get a mount that helps in traversing the world. There are only 6 quests in this act; however, the game becomes slightly difficult, so we recommend leveling up before doing the following quests:
- Prying the Eye
- A Master’s Touch
- Lost Arts
- A Meeting of the Minds
- Anguish Incarnate
- Eye of the Storm
Act 5: Secrets Bartered, Fates Sold

Players meet the Tree of Whispers in Act 5 that helps in defeating enemies. This act is one of the best acts in Diablo and contains a total number of 22 quests. Here’s the list of quests:
- The Path Divided
- Secrets of the Zakarum
- Entombed Hatred
- Tainted Flesh
- Wrack & Ruin
- Cold Blood
- Judgement of the Swamp
- The Serpentine Path
- Dirge of the Mire
- The Slow, Beating Heart
- A Cold and Lifeless Shore
- Picking Through the Bones
- Beneath the Wine-Dark Sea
- Fragments of Mortality
- Swamp Hospitality
- Witch of the Wastes
- Encumbered Mind
- The Cage of Grief
- One Step Forward
- On the Precipice
- Knee-Deep in Filth
- A Chorus of Voices
Also read: All Mythic Unique Items in Diablo 4.
Act 6: Dance of the Makers

The second-to-last act of Diablo 4 is also the hardest of them all. Players can enjoy some really good cinematics during this act. As this is the hardest act, a level of 40 or higher is recommended. Here is the list of all 10 main quests players have to do in Act 6:
- Evil Stirs in Kehjistan
- The Jewel of the East
- The Scouring of Caldeum
- The Walls Shake
- Turning the Tide
- Essence of Hatred
- In Desolation’s Wake
- Light Extinguished
- The Blind Eye
- What Lies Ahead
Epilogue: From the Wound Spilled

The epilogue concludes the whole story of Diablo 4 in 3 quests. Players fight the final boss of the game and end the campaign. Here’s the list of all quests in Epilogue:
- Promises
- A Heavy Burden
- Legacy of the Horadrim
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