Diablo 4: Holding Back the Flood guide | How To Complete

Diablo 4 Season 1 is in full swing, and there’s a new quest called “Holding Back the Flood” that you should know about. But here’s the tricky part, it doesn’t show up on the map, which has confused many players. Don’t worry, in this article, we will guide you on how to complete the Holding Back the Flood in Diablo 4. Let’s get to it!

Diablo 4’s Holding Back the Flood quest

In Diablo 4 Season 1, your mission is to aid Cormond by collecting Malignant Hearts from Malignant Tunnels and put an end to the spreading corruption. Cormond claims he can build cages to heal the corruption, but you’ll have to finish the “Holding Back the Flood” quest to make it happen.

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— Diablo (@Diablo) July 20, 2023

Here’s the catch: the quest doesn’t have any markers on the map, making it quite unusual and confusing. But fear not, as we’ll guide you through it.

To complete the “Holding Back the Flood” quest, you must first finish Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of the Diablo 4 Season 1 journey. Although there won’t be map markers for these seasonal objectives, you can still check your progress by pressing the “U” key on your keyboard.

Chapter 1 quests

Chapter 1 has nine objectives; you must complete at least seven to unlock Chapter 2. The objectives include tasks like exploring the Den of Evil, defeating Malignant Enemies for Malignant Hearts, and participating in events to get Murmuring Obols.

Here is the complete list of the quests in Chapter 1:

• Den of Evil – The map contains Dungeons marked with a gate icon. You can use the Codex of Power (found in Map > Collection) to mark Dungeons on your map.
• Heart of Corruption – When creating your seasonal character, you can skip the campaign and focus on defeating Malignant Enemies to collect Malignant Hearts.
• Into the Frozen Dark – The Fractured Peaks is where your main campaign starts. To mark Dungeons, use the Codex of Power.
• Keeper of the Keys – Participate in Events to earn Murmuring Obols, which you can spend at the Purveyor of Curiosities.
• Kind Stranger – Priority quests involve upgrading healing potions and seasonal quests. Side quests are marked on the map with a blue exclamation marker.
• The Hangman’s Garden – Gallowvine can be found all around Sanctuary. Just explore the map to discover it.
• Trouble in the Wilds – World Events are bright orange circles on the map. Enter them to receive objectives related to the World Event.
• Waste Not – Salvage 10 Normal items at the Blacksmith.
• What Lurks Below – Complete 1 Cellar.

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— Diablo (@Diablo) July 19, 2023

Chapter 2 quests

As for Chapter 2, there are nine objectives in this part. You must complete at least nine to move on to the next chapter. This includes tasks like exploring Malignant Tunnels, accessing the wardrobe, leveling up quickly, and unlocking the jeweler.

Here is the complete list of the quests in Chapter 2:

• A Torch in the Depths – Look for Malignant Tunnels. They’re Dungeons with green seasonal icons on the map.
• A Warrior of Taste – Access the wardrobe from any town/city in the game.
• Baptized in Blood – Reach level 25.
• Finer Clarity – Upgrade your potion to Minor at the Alchemist.
• Gemcutter – After reaching level 20, unlock the jeweler.
• Lighting the Way – Interact with 10 waypoints for faster travel to new places.
• Ruins Reclaimed – Conquer a Stronghold.
• Spit and Polish – Upgrade 2 items at the Blacksmith or Jeweler.
• Stopping the Spread – Collect Malignant Hearts by defeating a corrupted enemy, interacting with its caged heart, and taking down its Malignant version when it re-appears.
• Undertaker – Complete 10 Cellars.
• Vivisector – Defeat Extremely Rare Monsters to get your hands on Demon Hearts as loot.

So there you have it! Now you’re all set to take on the “Holding Back the Flood” quest and conquer Season 1 in Diablo 4. Feel free to comment down below if we missed anything.

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