How to use the Faded Plaques in Diablo 4

The Diablo 4 Faded Plaques are one of the many mysteries you’ll encounter while travelling across the world of Sanctuary. These little messages read “Most of the description has been lost to time. A few barely legible words read…” Then each one contains a unique description that clearly requires action on your part to solve its riddle. 

If you’re just starting out with your class, you might want a strong beginner build to try, whether that’s Barbarian, Rogue, Druid, Necromancer, or Sorcerer. Otherwise, here’s how to solve each of the Diablo 4 Faded Plaques to unlock their secret and get yourself a little something for your trouble.

How to activate Faded Plaques

As you explore Sanctuary, from its darkest caves to its perilous mountain peaks, you’ll find statues with “Faded Plaques” attached to them. Each one features a worn description, but it’s not immediately clear how you’re meant to interact with these messages. To activate a Faded Plaque, you have to use a specific emote, hinted at in the text passage you just read.