Interludes — Permanent Rewards
Patch 0.5 · Lvl 52–58 · All classes · Endgame unlock⚡ Tips before Maps
- ◆ Don't over-craft in Interludes. The next gear bracket is Tier 1 maps — save exalts for endgame.
- ◆ Confirm Ascendancy is finalized before the +2 SP completion turn-in — leveling Ascendancies (Smith of Kitava, Demon Form, Sorcery Ward) can be re-specced into specialized endgame Ascendancies later.
- ◆ 0.5 reminder: Arbiter of Ash is no longer the top of the mountain — the new apex is the Arbiter of Divinity. See endgame guide for the six 0.5 storylines (Origins of Divinity / the Fortress is one of them — don't double-count it).
Total Interlude Rewards
+8 Skill Points (cumulative)
+5% Maximum Life
+40 Spirit
Free Unique Item
Choice of 7 Boons (Orbala)
⚡ Maps / Endgame Unlock
Routing Notes
- ◆ Interludes are permanent reward zones — every reward listed is missable, do all three before maps
- ◆ Layouts persist between runs — once you know an interlude, subsequent characters can speedrun the rewards
- ◆ Total weapon-swap skill point target by end of interludes: ~24 points
- ◆ Orbala's 7 Boons (Khari Bazaar) — can be swapped anytime by returning to the pillar
- ◆ Mount Kriar layouts and POIs are very consistent — Elder Madox always near 10–11 o'clock, Doriani far right
- ◆ 0.5: monster density was reduced specifically in the Interludes to clear them faster — push, don't over-craft, the next gear bracket is T1 maps
Interlude 5.1 — Ogham, The Refuge Lvl 52–53
Travel to Holten (docks town) — talk to The Hooded One
(Opt) Visit Soul of the Ferryman (docks) Greater Runes ~2000g (cheap)
Progress through Wolvenhold after Holten
Slay Oswin, the Dread Warden +2 Skill Points
Complete interlude 5.1, return to town for next interlude
Interlude 5.2 — Khari Bazaar Lvl 54–55
Travel to Khari Crossing via Hooded One
Slay Akthi & Anundr (Worm + Scorpion) — talk to Risu after +2 Skill Points
(Opt) Torbek (Khari Crossing) Discount rare caster weapons
Enter Skullmaw Stairway via Khari Crossing
Activate Molten One's Gift — find seals, reset instance if bugged +5% Maximum Life
Travel to Qimah
Use Orbala's Pillar — pick 1 of 7 Boons (swap anytime) Permanent Boon
(Opt) Qimah Reservoir Sacred Wells Currency (Exalt/Alchemy via Vials)
Enter Sel Khari Sanctuary
Place Baryas of Rageen & Yoon on pedestals Rare Ring/Amulet/Jewel
Complete interlude 5.2, return to town
Interlude 5.3 — Mount Kriar, The Glade Lvl 55–58
Travel to Mount Kriar via Hooded One
Enter Ashen Forest
Find Ancient Monument in Ashen Forest Skill Gem Lv14
Travel to Kriar Village
Slay Lythara, the Wayward Spear +40 Spirit Spirit Gem Lv14 + Gemcrust Skull
Travel to Glacial Tarn → enter Howling Caves
Slay The Abominable Yeti (drops Icy Tusks) +2 Skill Points
Travel to Kriar Peaks
Find Elder Madox (10–11 o'clock position) Free Unique Item
(Opt) Travel far right to Doriani's Contingency Titan Rock Catafract (unique chest)
Find & energise the second set of 6 Ancient Beacons (scattered across the Interludes) → loot Energised Crystals
Open the portal to advance the Fate of the Vaal storyline
0.5 New CoreThis is the second beacon set, continuing the Act 3 sequence. The exact area name isn't specified in the patch notes — it may relate to the existing Doriani's Contingency POI above, but treat that mapping as unverified. Full storyline in the endgame guide →
Completion +2 SP Final
Talk to The Hooded One after all 3 interludes +2 Skill Points
Maps / Endgame
Endgame Atlas / Maps unlock at Lvl 58–60 Endgame begins