Unlocking the Secrets of Diablo 4‘s Mutterlock Chests
Mutterlock chests are a rare and intriguing find in Diablo 4 dungeons. Unlike most chests that simply provide loot when opened, mutterlock chests present a unique puzzle that must be solved before relinquishing their contents. Fail to solve the puzzle, and the chest disappears without a trace. Succeed, and you‘ll be rewarded with high quality sacred and ancestral items.
Intrigued by these rewarding yet elusive chests? Read on as we uncover everything you need to know about hunting down and unlocking mutterlock chests in Diablo 4.
Where to Track Down Mutterlock Chests
Mutterlock chests only generate inside regular and nightmare dungeons. You‘ll occasionally come across them chained shut in regular dungeons, but they spawn more frequently in nightmare dungeons.
When you spot a mutterlock chest, it will initially appear closed by chains, waiting to be unlocked. This is your cue to start sleuthing for clues!
Solving the Mutterlock Chest Puzzle
These rare chests provide loot only after solving a unique puzzle. Get it right on the first try and fabulous rewards await. Guess incorrectly or run out of time, however, and the chest vanishes before your eyes.
Here are the steps to properly unlock a mutterlock chest:
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Locate the Three Whispering Stones. Search the immediate vicinity around the chained chest until you uncover three whispering stones. These stones, also called inscriptions, provide clues for which command phrase will open the chest.
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Decipher the Clues. Each stone offers cryptic clues corresponding to a word – Birth, Life, or Death. On the lower right of your screen, you‘ll see Latin translations for these words.
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Choose the Command. Based on the clues from the stones, you must choose the correct Latin command phrase to utter at the chest from multiple options.
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Speak the Command. Once you‘ve selected the proper phrase, your character will whisper it to the chest. If correct, the chest transforms into a Resplendent Chest, overflowing with loot for the taking!
Loot & Rewards
Successfully solving a mutterlock chest puzzle grants you gold rarity sacred and ancestral items. However, some players report that the eventual loot often isn‘t worth the effort involved.
While the puzzles provide a fun change of pace, try not to get too caught up hunting mutterlock chests specifically. The contents seem to vary widely, with a good chance of disappointing rewards.
Tips & Strategies
Here are some pointers to keep in mind when encountering mutterlock chests:
- Reading all three whispering stones gives you the best odds of picking the right command. But usually two stones provide enough clues.
- Don‘t assume the same command always works. Pay attention to each chest‘s unique clues.
- Unless you enjoy the challenge, don‘t waste huge chunks of time specifically looking for mutterlock chests.
In the end, stumbling upon a mutterlock chest in Diablo 4 makes for a nice change of pace with the potential for great rewards. But consistently re-playing dungeons to find them may lead to frustration more often than not.
Conclusion
Mutterlock chests deserve their reputation as rare and intriguing puzzle boxes in Diablo 4. Unlocking their secrets demands investigating whispering stones scattered nearby and choosing the correct Latin phrase to utter. Do so successfully, and you‘ll receive coveted high-end gear.
Have your own mutterlock chest stories or tips? Share in the comments! And check out my other Diablo 4 guides for more gameplay insights:
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