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The Dark Citadel opens on <span class='white'>Torment 1</span> which is gated behind clearing 15 levels of [[The Pit]]. Once you have unlocked Torment 1 you have access to the Dark Citadel. You’ll then receive an introductory Quest to begin your journey, which only needs to be completed once on your Account. | The Dark Citadel opens on <span class='white'>Torment 1</span> which is gated behind clearing 15 levels of [[The Pit]]. Once you have unlocked Torment 1 you have access to the Dark Citadel. You’ll then receive an introductory Quest to begin your journey, which only needs to be completed once on your Account. | ||
[[File:Dark Citadel Outside.jpg|alt=Dark Citadel Outside|thumb|Brutalist Dark Citadel]] | |||
Torment 1 and onwards are the new levels of difficulty to be introduced in [[Season 6]]. Even when you have finished the campaign of [[Vessel of Hatred]] there are additional questslines to help you get your character build to where it needs to be to unlock Torment 1. | |||
==What is the Dark Citadel?== | ==What is the Dark Citadel?== | ||
Hidden deep within [[Nahantu]], nestled in the center of a massive crater created during the Mage Wars lies the colossal Citadel. The Dark Citadel is under the sinister rule of The First Khazra, who harness the Citadel's dark powers to perform gruesome experiments on captured villagers. The [[Mercenary]], [[Aldkin]] was born part-demonic as a result of the First Khazra within the Citadel performing dark rituals on his mother. Their ultimate goal is to resurrect an almighty demon through the sacrifice of innocent souls. | Hidden deep within [[Nahantu]], nestled in the center of a massive crater created during the Mage Wars lies the colossal Citadel. The Dark Citadel is under the sinister rule of The First Khazra, who harness the Citadel's dark powers to perform gruesome experiments on captured villagers. The [[Mercenary]], [[Aldkin]] was born part-demonic as a result of the First Khazra within the Citadel performing dark rituals on his mother. Their ultimate goal is to resurrect an almighty demon through the sacrifice of innocent souls. | ||
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|[[File:First Khazra - Breathtaker.jpg|alt=Breathtaker class from the First Khazra of the Dark Citadel.|center|thumb|500x500px|Breathtaker class of the First Khazra]] | |||
|[[File:Pulverizer class of the First Khazra.jpg|alt=Pulverizer class of the First Khazra in the Dark Citadel|center|thumb|500x500px|Pulverizer class of the First Khazra]] | |||
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|[[File:Shredder class of the First Khazra.jpg|alt=Shredder class of the First Khazra in the Dark Citadel|center|thumb|500x500px|Shredder class of the First Khazra]] | |||
|[[File:Trampler class of the First Khazra.jpg|alt=Trampler class of the First Khazra in the Dark Citadel|center|thumb|500x500px|Trampler class of the First Khazra]] | |||
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Teams of players must navigate through three distinct wings, each filled with lethal traps and fierce battles, before emerging, to confront the final boss. Within the Citadel’s three wings, secrets lurk and dark plots await discovery. This is strictly a co-op endeavor and whilst it can be tackled as a party of two players, four is best. | Teams of players must navigate through three distinct wings, each filled with lethal traps and fierce battles, before emerging, to confront the final boss. Within the Citadel’s three wings, secrets lurk and dark plots await discovery. This is strictly a co-op endeavor and whilst it can be tackled as a party of two players, four is best. | ||
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| colspan="2" |[[File:Dark Citadel Puzzle Room.jpg|alt=Dark Citadel Puzzle Room|center|thumb|500x500px|Dark Citadel Puzzle Room]] | | colspan="2" |[[File:Dark Citadel Puzzle Room.jpg|alt=Dark Citadel Puzzle Room|center|thumb|500x500px|Dark Citadel Puzzle Room]] | ||
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| [[File:Dark Citadel boss.jpg|alt=Dark Citadel boss|center|thumb|500x500px|Boss with doorway with symbol]] | |[[File:Dark Citadel boss.jpg|alt=Dark Citadel boss|center|thumb|500x500px|Boss with doorway with symbol]] | ||
|[[File:Dark Citadel fight.jpg|alt=Dark Citadel fight|center|thumb|500x500px|Spiritborn airborn with symbol on portal]] | |[[File:Dark Citadel fight.jpg|alt=Dark Citadel fight|center|thumb|500x500px|Spiritborn airborn with symbol on portal]] | ||
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With the addition of raid-like gameplay, Blizzard | With the addition of raid-like gameplay, Blizzard are also adding a [[Party Finder]] system which is not currently in the game but will launch at the same time as [[Vessel of Hatred]] and [[Season 6]] patch, however it doesn't require VoH to access and will be available on both Seasonal and Eternal Realms. | ||
==Dark Citadel rewards== | ==Dark Citadel rewards == | ||
Complete the Dark Citadel each week to earn a Weekly Rewards cache, offering exclusive items found only within its dark confines. One such item is the [[Tempering|Scroll of Retempering]] that enables you to refresh the [[Tempering]] rolls on an item you have used up all the Tempering rolls on. | Complete the Dark Citadel each week to earn a Weekly Rewards cache, offering exclusive items found only within its dark confines. One such item is the [[Tempering|Scroll of Retempering]] that enables you to refresh the [[Tempering]] rolls on an item you have used up all the Tempering rolls on. | ||
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| colspan="2" |[[File:Dark Citadel Currency.jpg|alt=Dark Citadel Currency - Citadel Coin|center|thumb|500x500px|Dark Citadel Currency]] | | colspan="2" | [[File:Dark Citadel Currency.jpg|alt=Dark Citadel Currency - Citadel Coin|center|thumb|500x500px|Dark Citadel Currency]] | ||
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|[[File:Scroll of Abundance.jpg|alt=Citadel Coin - Scroll of Abundance|center|thumb|500x500px|Purchasing a Scroll of Abundance]] | |[[File:Scroll of Abundance.jpg|alt=Citadel Coin - Scroll of Abundance|center|thumb|500x500px|Purchasing a Scroll of Abundance]] | ||
|[[File:Scroll of Contained Goblins.jpg|alt=Scroll of Contained Goblins - Citadel Coin|center|thumb|500x500px|Purchasing a Scroll of Contained Goblins]] | | [[File:Scroll of Contained Goblins.jpg|alt=Scroll of Contained Goblins - Citadel Coin|center|thumb|500x500px|Purchasing a Scroll of Contained Goblins]] | ||
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|[[File:Dark Citadel Vendor Cosmetics.jpg|alt=Dark Citadel Vendor Cosmetics|center|thumb|500x500px|Dark Citadel Vendor Cosmetics]] | |||
|[[File:Dark Citadel Vendor Cosmetics 2.jpg|alt=Dark Citadel Vendor Cosmetics|center|thumb|500x500px|Dark Citadel Vendor Cosmetics]] | |||
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There is also a <span class= | There is also a <span class="white">Dark Citadel Armor</span> set to collect. Details on how you get this exactly haven't been revealed but it's likely rewarded rather than bought and probably piece by piece rather than the entire set at once. | ||
<bluepost>When designing the Citadel we designed a lot of really cool bosses and we took that design and made armor sets for each of the classes. That way you feel like you took their armor and you feel like you're wearing a little bit of them after your victory. ~ ''Richie Marella, Associate Art Director, Concepts, Blizzard 21 August 2024''</bluepost> | <bluepost>When designing the Citadel we designed a lot of really cool bosses and we took that design and made armor sets for each of the classes. That way you feel like you took their armor and you feel like you're wearing a little bit of them after your victory. ~ ''Richie Marella, Associate Art Director, Concepts, Blizzard 21 August 2024''</bluepost> | ||
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|[[File:Dark Citadel Armor Spiritborn.jpg|alt=Dark Citadel Armor - Spiritborn|center|thumb|500x500px|Dark Citadel Armor - Spiritborn]] | | [[File:Dark Citadel Armor Spiritborn.jpg|alt=Dark Citadel Armor - Spiritborn|center|thumb|500x500px|Dark Citadel Armor - Spiritborn]] | ||
|[[File:Dark Citadel Armor Barbarian.jpg|alt=Dark Citadel Armor - Barbarian|center|thumb|500x500px|Dark Citadel Armor - Barbarian]] | |[[File:Dark Citadel Armor Barbarian.jpg|alt=Dark Citadel Armor - Barbarian|center|thumb|500x500px|Dark Citadel Armor - Barbarian]] | ||
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|[[File:Dark Citadel.jpg|alt=Dark Citadel Vendors|center|thumb|500x500px|Dark Citadel Vendors]] | |[[File:Dark Citadel.jpg|alt=Dark Citadel Vendors|center|thumb|500x500px|Dark Citadel Vendors in the 'Ancient Nexus']] | ||
|[[File:Dark Citadel Khazra.jpg|alt=Dark Citadel Khazra|center|thumb|500x500px|Dark Citadel Khazra]] | |[[File:Dark Citadel Khazra.jpg|alt=Dark Citadel Khazra|center|thumb|500x500px|Dark Citadel Khazra]] | ||
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|[[File:Dark Citadel Coordinated Attack.jpg|alt=Coordinated Attack|center|thumb|500x500px|Coordinated Attack]] | |[[File:Dark Citadel Coordinated Attack.jpg|alt=Coordinated Attack|center|thumb|500x500px|Coordinated Attack]] | ||
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== Changes to {{PAGENAME}} == | |||
[[Patch 2-0|Patch 2.0]], October 8, 2024 | |||
* Added in [[Vessel of Hatred]] | |||
[[Category:Dungeons]] | [[Category:Dungeons]] | ||
[[Category:Endgame]] | [[Category:Endgame]] | ||