Diablo II: Resurrected Act V, “Lord of Destruction,” concludes the epic campaign in the frozen mountain town of Harrogath and the icy peaks of Mount Arreat. The shortest yet most climactic act, it takes players from level 35–40 up to around 40–45 on Normal difficulty. The story centers on stopping Baal, Lord of Destruction, from corrupting the D2R Ladder Items Worldstone. Here is a complete quest-by-quest walkthrough.

Arrival in Harrogath

After defeating Diablo, Tyrael transports you to Harrogath. Speak to all NPCs immediately: Larzuk (blacksmith), Qual-Kehk (mercenaries and first quest), Anya (potions and later quests), Malcath (identifies items), and Cain.

Quest 1: Siege on Harrogath (Qual-Kehk)

Leave town through the gates to the Bloody Foothills. Defeat the siege camp and kill Shenk the Overseer (a super-unique with minions and a powerful stomp attack). Reward: Hire Barbarian mercenaries and a socket quest from Larzuk (adds sockets to any item).

Quest 2: Rescue on Mount Arreat (Qual-Kehk)

Travel to the Frozen River through the Frigid Highlands and Arreat Plateau. Free the trapped Barbarian soldiers from their ice prisons while clearing hordes of demons. Return to Qual-Kehk for more mercenaries and experience.

Quest 3: Prison of Ice (Anya)

Anya has been frozen by Nihlathak. Search the Crystalline Passage and Frozen Tundra for the entrance to Nihlathak’s Temple. Clear the temple levels and reach the Hall of the Ancients. Defeat the guards and use the portal to free Anya. Reward: Personal portal to town and valuable discounts.

Quest 4: Betrayal of Harrogath (Anya)

Return to Nihlathak’s Temple and confront the traitor Nihlathak in his lair. He uses powerful cold and bone skills plus teleportation. Kill him to obtain the Relic (Ancients’ Way key) and earn permanent vendor price reductions.

Final Challenges

Quest 5: Rite of Passage

Proceed through the Ancients’ Way and Icy Cellar to reach the Arreat Summit. Speak to the three Ancients (Talic, Madawc, and Korlic). They test you in a tough multi-phase fight. Defeat all three to prove your worth and gain access to the Worldstone Chamber. Tip: Bring fire, lightning, and cold resistance.

Quest 6: Eve of Destruction

Enter the Worldstone Chamber through the portal. Clear Baal’s minions and face Baal himself in the final battle. Baal uses cloning, vortex attacks, lightning, cold, and summons waves of monsters between phases.

Baal Fight Tips:

Maintain high resistances (especially lightning and cold).

Use the pillars for cover.

Kill clones quickly and focus on the real Baal.

A well-equipped mercenary and Rejuvenation Potions are essential.

Crushing Blow and Open Wounds greatly speed up the fight.

After Baal’s defeat, a final cinematic plays and the campaign ends. You can continue to higher difficulties (Nightmare and Hell) for greater challenges and better loot.

General Act V Tips

Activate every waypoint, especially in the Frigid Highlands and Arreat Summit.

Farm the Glacial Trail and Icy Cellar for excellent loot and experience.

Stock thawing potions and cold resistance gear — cold damage is everywhere.

Larzuk’s socket quest is best saved for a high-quality rare or unique item.

Resurrected’s stunning snow effects, improved lighting, and sound design make the frozen north more beautiful and atmospheric than ever.

Act V delivers a satisfying conclusion with intense battles and a D2R Items for sale true sense of epic scale. Completing it on all three difficulties unlocks the full Diablo II experience. Congratulations, hero — you have saved Sanctuary from the Prime Evils!