Choose shrine effects that strengthen the current run without mistaking them for account unlocks.
PC / Global Early Access; Acts 1–3 only, as of Oct 2026
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Where to farm
Permanent run shrines such as Alms, War Totem or Altar of Devotion, found through encounter markers in Acts 1–3.
Some encounter shrines provide persistent bonuses for the rest of the current run. These are run effects, not permanent account progression. Use yellow minimap markers to find shrine encounters, read the choice in game, and select the effect that addresses the build’s current weakness.
Know whether your build needs more damage, durability or another displayed benefit.
Move through the run while checking the minimap for yellow dots.
When a shrine marker appears, approach only if the detour is safe.
Read the shrine’s displayed effect before interacting.
Choose the available bonus that most directly helps the current build.
Continue the run and treat the effect as active for that run rather than as an account unlock.
At run end, assess whether the chosen effect helped and adjust future shrine choices accordingly.
Farming tips
A run bonus can persist through the rest of that run while still disappearing when the run ends.
Different shrine choices answer different build needs; read the actual interaction text rather than relying on a fixed selection.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat whenever a shrine encounter appears in a run. The benefit is run-limited and must be selected again in later runs; it is not a permanent collection.
Common mistakes
Expecting a shrine’s effect to persist between runs; it is a temporary run bonus.
Choosing without reading the displayed effect; match the option to the current build.
Detouring into danger for an optional shrine; skip it if the route risks a more valuable checkpoint.
When to stop or switch
Stop seeking shrine encounters once the run is unstable or the remaining route is focused on a boss checkpoint.
