Diablo 4 harbors concealed enigmas across its expansive world, offering temporary beneficial enhancements to those who unravel them. Faded Plaque monuments present intricate riddles akin to supplementary quests such as the “Secret of the Spring” and “Reject the Mother,” with each solution bestowing a distinct buff corresponding to the enigma.

In this Diablo 4 manual, we aim to illuminate the process of deciphering each Faded Plaque monument, aiding in fortifying your presence within the realm of Sanctuary.

WHAT DO THE FADED PLAQUE MONUMENTS ENTAIL?

Scattered throughout the lands of Sanctuary, statues adorned with enigmatic, rune-like circles adorn their pedestals. Unlike the Altars of Lilith, these statues remain inert to direct interaction; their Faded Plaque affixed at the base serves as the sole point of engagement.

Each Faded Plaque bears a cryptic riddle, housing a discernible solution within. Upon unraveling the riddle while positioned within the rune circle — indicated by a peculiar buff affirming "you feel a strange presence gazing deep into your soul" — your character will be bestowed a specialized enhancement to enhance their survival prospects within the open world.

Below delineates the guide to unraveling the riddles and the corresponding rewards.

RESOLVING FADED PLAQUE RIDDLES

Upon encountering a Faded Plaque and analyzing the riddle, the focus should be on identifying one or two capitalized words (e.g., BID FAREWELL in the aforementioned scenario). These capitalized words dictate the corresponding emote required for resolution, leading to the acquisition of a beneficial buff.

EXECUTING EMOTES IN DIABLO 4

Upon deciphering the riddle solution, the subsequent step involves employing emotes to solve the Faded Plaque challenge.

Upon the correct execution of the emote, a buff will promptly manifest above the statue’s head. While most buffs offer minor effects for amusement, leveraging them while traversing Helltide expeditions or relishing the open world might prove advantageous.