Diablo 4: How To Open Silent Chests | Whispering Keys Guide

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Obols are a totally new resource in Diablo 4, and they’re the only way to open strange, locked chests that appear on the world map. If you find a glowing chest covered in chains, then you’ve found a Silent Chest. Try to open it and you’ll get a notification that these chests require something called a Whispering Key. You might think Whispering Keys are a reward for defeating a nearby elite enemy or finishing a particular type of event quest. That’s what we thought, until we finally scrolled through the Purveyor of Curiosities inventory.

The Purveyor of Curiosities is basically a gambling shop in Diablo 4, similar to vendors in Diablo Immortal. Instead of purchasing specific weapons or armor, you’ll spend Obols to get a totally random item roll that matches your class and level. You might get a piece of junk, or you might get an incredible legendary weapon. After some experimentation, and a lot of experience with gambling in Diablo Immortal, we’ve even got a few recommendations for what you’ll want to spend Obols on depending on your build needs. Check it out below.

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Silent Chests are locked gold chests found randomly in the environment. If you attempt to open a chest, you’ll get a message that these chests require Whispering Keys. Whispering Keys are a unique resource that can only be acquired from one specific vendor.

Obols are a unique resource that can only be acquired by completing Events — events randomly occur in specific locations on the world map in a region. By exploring the map, you’re bound to discover an on-going event. Some events have difficulty tiers. The longer you survive the more obols