There is no doubt that Diablo 4 is set to be the darkest game of the series thus far, ushering the return of Lilith and Inarius to the land of Sanctuary, created by the coming together of angle and demon. Caught right in the middle of it all will be the players, who certainly have a huge role to play in seeing this titanic battle to the end.
Of course, even at the conclusion of the narrative, it doesn't mean that the job is done. In fact, with this being a live-service game, there is certainly more to do in the endgame than perhaps the bulk of the main progression. A key addition that becomes unlocked once the day is supposedly saved is the new Whispers of the Dead system in Diablo 4, and this is what players can expect to get out of it.
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The following section discusses endgame content. Please do not read further to avoid both gameplay and story spoilers.
What are Whispers of the Dead in Diablo 4?
The name of this particular branch of activities will be familiar to players who have gone through the main plot of Diablo 4, and it has everything to do with the Tree of Whispers located in Hawezar.
After the slaying of Elias and returning his head to the Tree as payment, the slain Horadrim remains a constant annoyance as one of the many talking heads now hung on the Tree. Play through to the end of the main story, and a return to the Tree will reveal something new to do.
Upon accepting the Tree of Whispers' request, new icons will now appear on the map, indicating active Whispers that are only available for an amount of time. This can range from killing a set number of enemies to clearing dungeons and cellars.
Whispers of the Dead Rewards in Diablo 4
Completing these various Whispers will grant a number of Grim Favors depending on the type, and for every 10 Grim Favors accumulated, players can head back to the Tree of Whispers to claim valuable rewards.
Interact with the Tree of Whispers with 10 or more Grim Favors in tow, and the Tree will give players three options to choose from as a reward. Each option is clearly geared towards a particular equipment slot, along with gems, gold, crafting materials, and a significant XP boost. On occasion, there are also Legendary Grand Caches and beyond that grant even more powerful gear, making Whispers of the Dead an excellent endgame activity to partake in.
With the road to the level cap of Diablo 4 a long and arduous one, it is vital to have all the advantages one can get to keep the monsters at bay and look good doing it. Getting more amazing loot via Whispers of the Dead is exactly what endgame players need to keep going.
Diablo 4 is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.