Keepers of the Glen is one of the seasonal quests introduced in Diablo 4 Season 9, and it becomes available after completing the quests Bearing the Weight of Ghosts and The Truths That Lie Within. This quest marks your continued dive into Horadric lore and powers, asking you once again to brave a Horadric Strongroom within a Nightmare Dungeon. Here's everything you need to know to complete Keepers of the Glen.

How to Unlock Keepers of the Glen

To trigger Keepers of the Glen, you'll need to:

1. Complete the following prior quests:

·Bearing the Weight of Ghosts

·The Truths That Lie Within (gain Horadric Knowledge from Nightmare Dungeons)

2. Reach Tier 3 of your Reputation Track for the Season 9 Horadric system.

·Once these are done, the quest should automatically appear in your journal, though you may need to manually track it from your quest log.

Keepers of the Glen Objectives

Here's the step-by-step breakdown of what you'll need to do:

1. Speak to Bryona in Cerrigar

·She will brief you on the next steps, tied directly to your growing relationship with the Horadrim.

2. Use a Nightmare Sigil to Find a Strongroom

·You must activate a Nightmare Dungeon Sigil that contains a Horadric Strongroom.

·Look for keywords or icons on the sigil description that mention Strongrooms.

·If you don't have one, run Nightmare Dungeons until one drops that guarantees a Strongroom.

3. Retrieve a Blood Relic from the Strongroom

Once inside the Strongroom, your goal is to:

·Navigate through shrines and altars.

·Kill as many enemies as possible before the timer runs out.

·Fight the boss Pyroclast, who replaces Agony from the last Strongroom.

·Loot the Blood Relic from the Strongroom chest.

Tips for Completing the Quest Efficiently

·Clear the Entire Dungeon: While technically you don't need to finish the full Nightmare Dungeon, completing it gives you a new Sigil and extra Diablo 4 Items. You might as well do both while you're there.

·Look for the Strongroom Early: It can spawn before or after the final boss. Find it first so you know what your pacing looks like.

Prepare for Pyroclast:

·Pyroclast's main threat comes from fiery AoE meteors.

·Dodge these and punish him in between; he's generally considered weaker than Agony.

·Bring Fire Resistance and Movement Skills to stay mobile.

Horadric Spell Ready? Equip your Horadric Spell, and buy Diablo IV Items, especially any defensive Arcana or utility Catalyst. It can help reduce the damage from AoEs and speed up clearing.

Bonus Lore (Optional)

After defeating Pyroclast and retrieving the Blood Relic, wait a few seconds near the Strongroom chest before leaving. Astaroth will whisper more background lore to you. Listening in isn't required to complete the quest, but it adds to the immersive storytelling for Season 9.

What's Next?

Once you've turned in the Blood Relic, Keepers of the Glen will be complete. But your Horadric journey isn't over. You'll soon unlock the next seasonal quest:

To Walk Where Spirits Tread

This one will again involve farming Horadric Knowledge, completing Nightmare Dungeons, and upgrading your seasonal progress.

Rewards for Completing Keepers of the Glen

While the quest doesn't give a direct, unique item, you'll receive:

·A season reputation bump

·Horadric Knowledge toward upgrades

·A chance at strong dungeon loot, and potentially a better Nightmare Sigil

Final Thoughts

Keepers of the Glen is a streamlined yet pivotal seasonal quest in Diablo 4 Season 9. By keeping up with your Nightmare Dungeon runs, equipping Horadric Spells, and managing your sigils smartly, you'll have no trouble moving forward through the Season 9 storyline.

Stay prepared - the Horadric Strongrooms get tougher, and future bosses will likely test your build and adaptability even more.