A new Diablo 4 zone means new Renown to earn — and new rewards. Players entering Nahantu for the first time will want to learn how to build their zone reputation quickly to take advantage of 2 extra Skill Points, +1 Potion Capacity, 4 Paragon Points, and +80 Murmuring Obol capacity, so here are some of the fastest ways to gain renown once Vessel of Hatred goes live!
For more in-depth details on how to gain zone Renown in Nahantu, be sure to check out our guide:
Fastest Nahantu Zone Renown Guide
Your first character begins with no Renown in Nahantu; by the time you finish the campaign with all of its exploration and waypoint rewards, you will have earned between 600-700 Renown (barring any side activities such as Side Quests, Strongholds, or Tenets of Akarat). However, you will need a total of 1750 Renown to earn all five Renown rewards:
The typical Renown strategies can apply to Nahantu (namely spamming Dungeons for attractive Aspects to add to your collection), but for most players, Side Quests and Strongholds will be the fastest route to Renown level 5.
With three strongholds (Kichuk, Chakir, and The Festering Dark) coming in Vessel of Hatred, there aren't as many as the base game provided, but you'll earn perks for clearing them. Not only are they quick and easy to complete for a sizeable chunk of Renown, but they also provide other bonuses such as access to new Waypoints, shortcuts to the main areas of Sanctuary, and guaranteed Magic runes upon your first completion.
Another thing to note: for those players looking to unlock certain pieces of content in Vessel of Hatred, Strongholds play a key part — you'll want to complete these sooner rather than later!
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