Act 3 Quests — D2R

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Act III: The Infernal Gate. Within Act III of Diablo 2, players can find 6 different Quests.

1. D2R Act 3 Quests

1.1 The Golden Bird (Walkthrough)

Alkor asks who has not dreamt of immortality. One man is rumored to have done more than merely dream. Find the Golden Bird of Ku Y'leh and you might find the secret to everlasting life.

Given by finding a Jade Figurine.

Tip: Look for a Unique Monster
1.2 Blade of the Old Religion (Walkthrough)

Hratli tells you he has placed an enchantment upon the dockside in order to keep the demons at bay. But lately, the enchantment seems to be weakening. If memory serves Hratli correctly, there is a holy Skatsimi blade that could revitalize the enchantment. The blade is called Gidbinn. Find it, and our sanctuary here will remain safe.

Given after completing the Golden Bird Quest or by entering the Flayer Jungle.

Tip: Find the Pygmy Village in the Flayer Jungle.
1.3 Khalim's Will (Walkthrough)

Cain tells you to never forget that your ultimate purpose here in Kurast is to destroy Mephisto. The ancient Horadrim imprisoned the Lord of Hatred inside the Guardian Tower that is located within the Temple City of Travincal.

The only way to gain entry to Mephisto's prison is to destroy the artifact known as the Compelling Orb. Mephisto used this device to control the Zakarum Priests and their followers. The Orb can only be destroyed with an ancient flail imbued with the spirit of the one incorruptible priest.

Your task is to collect the scattered relics of Khalim - his Heart, his Brain, and his Eye. Then, using the Horadric Cube, transmute Khalim's Flail with his relics. Once this is accomplished, you must destroy the Compelling Orb with Khalim's Will to open the way into the corrupt sanctum of Mephisto.

Given by Cain after completing the Golden Bird quest or by entering the Great Marsh.

Tip: The Eye is in Spider Cavern. The Heart is in the Sewers. The Brain is in Flayer Dungeon. The Flail is dropped by one of the High Council members.
1.4 Lam Esen's Tome (Walkthrough)

Alkor tells you there is a very special book you must find for him. It was written long ago by a sage known as Lam Esen, who studied Skatsimi magic and the effects of the Prime Evils on the mortal world. The Black Book was lost when the Children of Zakarum took over this land. Now, you must reclaim it without delay! Its knowledge may aid us in this dark time ahead.

Given by Alkor after completion of the Blade of the Old Religion. You must also have entered the Kurast Bazaar before the quest will trigger.

Tip: The Tome is always in the Ruined Temple.
1.5 The Blackened Temple (Walkthrough)

Ormus tells you that you have done well. Your courage and valor are an inspiration. But now the time has come to face those responsible for the evil that has stifled the land. You must destroy the High Council of Zakarum! Long ago, these elders were charged with the stewardship of Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred, who was imprisoned within the Guardian Tower. Through the generations, these pious men slowly fell more and more under the sway of Mephisto's malevolent power and the Council became an evil mockery of its former glory.

Given by Ormus after completing the Lam Esen's Tome Quest or by entering the Kurast Causeway.

Tip: Search Travincal.
1.6 The Guardian (Walkthrough)

Ormus tells you that Diablo and Baal have surely found the Temple City by now. They seek to free their brother, Mephisto, who was imprisoned by the Horadrim in the Temple's Guardian Tower. You must reach him before his brothers do and prevent them from releasing Hatred upon the world.

Given by Ormus after smashing the Compelling Orb.

Tip: Search the Durance of Hate in Travincal.

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2. Act 3 Area Levels

Act III: The Infernal Gate is the third Act and all its locations can be accessed by completing the The Seven Tombs quest from Act 2. The player will begin the Act in Kurast Docks which have been corrupted by Mephisto.

Town: Kurast Docks.

Area Normal Nightmare Hell Quest Waypoint Notes
Spider Forest 21 49 79 The Golden Bird Yes The Spider Forest is a jungle Area that can be accessed from Kurast Docks and also has access to the Spider Cavern and the Arachnid Lair. A Jade Figurine can be found here, which is required for The Golden Bird quest.
Great Marsh 21 50 80 - Yes Great Marsh is a jungle area that can be access from Spider Forest but it's an optional area to even pass through because there are no Quests here and it leads to Flayer Jungle, which can be directly accessed from Spider Forest. It contains a golden chest.
Arachnid Lair 21 50 79 - - The Arachnid Lair can be found in the Spider Forest, as well as the Spider Cavern. It contains a golden chest.
Spider Cavern 21 50 79 Khalim's Will - The Spider Cavern is a dungeon that can be found in the Spider Forest. Khalim's Eye can be found in a golden chest.
Flayer Jungle 22 50 80 Blade of the Old Religion Yes Flayer Jungle is a jungle area that can be accessed from Spider Forest or Great Marsh. There's a dungeon called Swampy Pit found on Flayer Jungle. The Gidbinn can be found here which is a blade required for the Blade of the Old Religion quest. Lower Kurast can be accessed from here.
Swampy Pit Level 1 21 51 80 - - The Swampy Pit can be found in Flayer Jungle. It's just an optional explorable dungeon that contains a golden chest.
Swampy Pit Level 2 21 51 81 - - The Swampy Pit can be found in Flayer Jungle. It's just an optional explorable dungeon that contains a golden chest.
Swampy Pit Level 3 21 51 82 - - The Swampy Pit can be found in Flayer Jungle. It's just an optional explorable dungeon that contains a golden chest.
Flayer Dungeon Level 1 22 51 81 Khalim's Will - The Flayer Dungeon can be found in Flayer Jungle. Khalim's Brain can be found here which is required for the Khalim's Will quest.
Flayer Dungeon Level 2 22 51 82 Khalim's Will - The Flayer Dungeon can be found in Flayer Jungle. Khalim's Brain can be found here which is required for the Khalim's Will quest.
Flayer Dungeon Level 3 22 51 83 Khalim's Will - The Flayer Dungeon can be found in Flayer Jungle. Khalim's Brain can be found here which is required for the Khalim's Will quest.
Lower Kurast 22 52 80 - Yes The Lower Kurast is part of the Kurast City, it can be accessed from Flayer Jungle. And it has access to Kurast Bazaar.
Kurast Bazaar 22 52 81 - Yes The Kurast Bazaar can be reached from Lower Kurast and has the entrances to Kurast Sewers, the Disused Fane and the Ruined Temple.
Disused Fane 23 53 84 - - The Disused Fane is a dungeon that can be found in Kurast Bazaar, this area is optional.
Ruined Temple 23 53 84 Lam Esen's Tome - The Ruined Temple can be found in the Kurast Bazaar. Lam Esen's Tome (Item) can be found here which is required for the Lam Esen's Tome quest.
Kurast Sewers Level 1 23 52 84 Khalim's Will - The Kurast Sewers or simply "Sewers" (not to be confused with the Act 2's Sewers) are a large dungeon that can be accessed from Kurast Bazaar through two entrances and it also contains two entrances that lead to Upper Kurast. Khalim's Heart can be found on Kurast Sewers which is required for the Khalim's Will quest.
Kurast Sewers Level 2 24 53 85 Khalim's Will - The Kurast Sewers or simply "Sewers" (not to be confused with the Act 2's Sewers) are a large dungeon that can be accessed from Kurast Bazaar through two entrances and it also contains two entrances that lead to Upper Kurast. Khalim's Heart can be found on Kurast Sewers which is required for the Khalim's Will quest.
Upper Kurast 23 52 81 - Yes The Upper Kurast has two entrances to the Kurast Sewers. The Forgotten Reliquary and the Forgotten Temple can be found in Upper Kurast. Kurast Causeway is also accessed from here. Upper Kurast can be accessed from Kurast Bazaar.
Forgotten Temple 24 54 85 - - The Forgotten Temple is a dungeon that can be found in the Upper Kurast.
Forgotten Reliquary 23 53 84 - - The Forgotten Reliquary is a dungeon that can be found in the Upper Kurast.
Kurast Causeway 24 53 81 - - The Kurast Causeway is a bridge that can be accessed from the Upper Kurast and it leads to Travincal. The Ruined Fane and the Disused Reliquary can be found in Kurast Causeway.
Disused Reliquary 24 54 85 - - The Disused Reliquary is a temple that can be accessed from Kurast Causeway but this area is optional.
Ruined Fane 24 54 85 - - The Ruined Fane is a temple that can be accessed from Kurast Causeway but this area is optional.
Travincal 24 54 82 The Blackened Temple Yes Travincal is the last surface level in Act 3 and it can be accessed from Kurast Causeway, and by completing The Blackened Temple quest the player will be able to enter the Durance of Hate where Mephisto can be found. The waypoint can always be found on the west side, in a building.
Durance of Hate Level 1 25 55 83 The Guardian - The Durance of Hate is the lair of Mephisto and can be accessed from Travincal by completing The Blackened Temple quest. It's the last dungeon of Act 3. The waypoint can always be found on level 2.
Durance of Hate Level 2 25 55 83 The Guardian Yes The Durance of Hate is the lair of Mephisto and can be accessed from Travincal by completing The Blackened Temple quest. It's the last dungeon of Act 3. The waypoint can always be found on level 2.
Durance of Hate Level 3 25 55 83 The Guardian - The Durance of Hate is the lair of Mephisto and can be accessed from Travincal by completing The Blackened Temple quest. It's the last dungeon of Act 3. The waypoint can always be found on level 2.

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