Diablo 4 Lost Legacy Guide – How to Complete the Quest and Get Paladin Lord's Bulwark

Jul-24-2025

 

In Diablo 4 Season 9, main quests might dominate your path to progression, but if you're skipping side quests like Lost Legacy, you're not just missing out on great story content — you're missing real loot, unique transmogs, and some of the best Diablo 4 items farming opportunities in Hawezar.

 

Let's be honest — if you're grinding levels, chasing Diablo 4 gold, or fine-tuning your build, it's easy to write off side quests. But Lost Legacy proves that some detours are worth every second.

 

This step-by-step guide covers everything you need to know to complete Lost Legacy efficiently, while also highlighting how it fits into your Diablo 4 items farming strategy.

 

Why Lost Legacy Matters in Season 9

Besides lore and XP, completing this side quest grants you Diablo 4 gold, Hawezar Renown, and a highly sought-after reward: Paladin Lord's Bulwark — a D2-inspired shield with crafting potential and stunning visuals.

 

For lore lovers, this quest is a love letter. For loot hunters, it's a hidden farming node worth clearing on every character.

 

Basic Information of Legacy Quest in Diablo 4

 Zone: Hawezar

 Start Location: Ruins of Rakhat Keep

 Quest Giver: Ksenia (found southwest of the teleport)

 Recommended Level: 40+

 

No quest prerequisites are required. Just head to the Ruins of Rakhat Keep waypoint and find Ksenia near the entrance to the Defiled Halls dungeon.

 

 

How to Complete Lost Legacy? Step-by-Step Walkthrough

1. Talk to Ksenia to begin the quest

Ksenia will ask you to purge the corrupted Defiled Halls—an ancient Zakarum tomb now tainted by Mephisto's influence.

 

2. Enter the Defiled Halls via the marked entrance

Follow the quest marker to the dungeon entrance. Inside, you'll uncover the tragic history of Marshal Carthas and his loyal Paladins.

 

3. Collect all three Sword Artifacts

Defeat these corrupted Paladins and collect their weapons:

 

 Mathias' Betrayal – Turned on his allies first

 Alodia's Wrath – Killed fellow Paladins in a rage

 Elazar's Choice – Committed suicide to avoid turning

 

Each artifact reveals emotional echoes of their demise, deepening your understanding of the Zakarum's fall.

 

4. Listen to each Paladin's tale

As you pick up the artifacts, you'll hear dialogue that unveils the inner torment and struggle against Mephisto's corruption.

 

5. Place the artifacts at the ritual site

Head deeper into the dungeon. At the final ritual altar, place the three sword artifacts to summon the corrupted Paladin leader.

 

6. Defeat Carthas, the corrupted commander

Marshal Carthas now serves Mephisto unwillingly. After a dramatic boss fight, he'll leave behind a final letter full of regret and faith.

 

7. Return to Ksenia in Zarbinzet to complete "Remembering the Fallen"

Teleport to Zarbinzet. Ksenia will ask you to honor the Paladins by engraving their names in stone.

 

8. Claim your reward and pay tribute

Once done, you'll receive:

 

Paladin Lord's Bulwark (Shield & Transmog)

XP & Diablo 4 gold based on your level

Zone Renown

A powerful story conclusion connecting Diablo 2 to Diablo 4

 

Paladin Lord's Bulwark — Shield & Transmog

The real treasure of this quest is the Paladin Lord's Bulwark. It's a transmog version of the Monarch Shield from Diablo 2 — a fan-favorite design. This shield also has 4 crafting slots, hinting at potential synergy with Runeword crafting in future patches.

 

 

> Currently, only the Necromancer class can equip the transmog. However, it remains collectible for fashion builds and lore completion.

 

Farming Tips: Diablo 4 Items & Gold in Lost Legacy

Lost Legacy isn't just story-heavy—it's also profitable:

 

 Each elite Paladin drops high-value Diablo 4 items

 The dungeon includes multiple chests, breakables, and gold piles

 You can re-run this dungeon during Whispers or bounties for efficient Diablo 4 gold farming

 Great place to target-farm gear for level 40–60 builds

 

Pair this dungeon with other Hawezar dungeons (like Fetid Mausoleum or Light's Refuge) for a strong midgame items farming loop.

 

Lore Recap: Mephisto's Host, Sankekur, and the Paladin's End

This quest uncovers the grim truth behind Sankekur—Mephisto's host in Diablo 2—and the final fate of his corrupted body. The Zakarum Paladins, led by Carthas, chose to entomb themselves with his remains to prevent the evil from spreading.

 

Even in death, their faith endured, resisting the full corruption of Mephisto. Their final message:

> “Darkness will never extinguish the light.”

 

Final Thoughts

If you care about Diablo 4 items farming, deep lore connections to Diablo 2, and collecting rare cosmetic rewards, Lost Legacy is a must-complete side quest. It's more than just XP and gold — it's a meaningful chapter in Sanctuary's dark history.

 

Don't forget to revisit the dungeon during seasonal objectives or Whispers to maximize your Diablo 4 gold and gear yield!