Lord of Hatred Guide
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Skovos and Temis Guide: Unlocks, Facilities, and Endgame Route

A practical route through Lord of Hatred's Skovos region and its capital Temis: arrival, campaign unlocks, the post-campaign hub, War Plans, the Cube, Tower/Pit access, Echoing Hatred, and the Season 14 Reputation Board.

Verified patch: 3.1.1Requires: Lord of HatredSeasonal & Eternal
QUICK ROUTE

Skovos is the Lord of Hatred campaign region, and Temis is its capital. Unlock the Talisman and Horadric Cube during the campaign, then use Temis's Command Table after campaign completion to chain up to five War Plan activities. Return to the War Chest in Temis after completing the chain and use the Cube for gear work. Tower/Pit access uses the Artificer's Obelisk, while Echoing Hatred has a separate entry by offering a Trace of Echoes to the Sightless Eye. The Season 14 Reputation Board is in the same city but is separate from evergreen War Plans.

UNLOCK

Five Stages to Make Temis Your Endgame Hub

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STEP 01

1. Confirm Lord of Hatred Ownership

Skovos, Temis, War Plans, the Cube, Talisman, Echoing Hatred, and Fishing require the expansion. The permanent 3.0 base-game update alone does not grant region access.

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STEP 02

2. Start the Campaign on Seasonal or Eternal

A new character can choose Expansion 2 Start: Lord of Hatred, while an existing Eternal character can continue into it. For story order, play the base campaign, Vessel, then Lord.

Lord of HatredSkovos
STEP 03

3. Unlock Expansion Systems During the Campaign

The Talisman and Horadric Cube unlock through Lord of Hatred campaign progression. Do not assume every feature unlocks merely by reaching the city.

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STEP 04

4. Finish the Campaign and Use the Command Table

After campaign completion, create War Plans at the Command Table in Temis. Chain up to five activities, finish every selected step, then claim the War Chest in Temis.

TemisWar Plans
STEP 05

5. Use Story Complete on Later Characters

Completing the Lord campaign on one character unlocks campaign skip for the rest regardless of realm. Some endgame challenges still require their Torment conditions after using Story Complete.

Lord of HatredTemis
SKOVOS

Five Regional Features in Skovos

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Volcanic West, Forested East, Sunken Center

The official product page describes volcanic lands in the west, forests in the east, and sunken terrain between them. Divide exploration by terrain.

Skovos

Temples and Flooded Shores

Temples and shores tied to the Firstborn, Lilith, Inarius, and the Askari anchor the story and exploration. Use the live map and quest tracker instead of fixed coordinates.

Skovos

New Towns, Dungeons, and Monsters

Skovos adds towns beyond Temis, dungeons, cultists, threats from the sea, and forces of Hell. Choose between a direct campaign route and regional exploration based on your goal.

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Fishing at Shores and Lakes

Fishing is an evergreen Lord of Hatred activity at Skovos shores and lakes, and fish can be traded with other players. Keep it separate from required endgame power progression.

SkovosFishing

The Capital: Temis

Temis is a major campaign city and becomes a consolidated endgame hub after completion. It serves both regional exploration and repeatable endgame returns.

SkovosTemis
TEMIS

Major Facilities and Entrances in Temis

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Command Table

Create post-campaign War Plans here. Select up to five activities from Nightmare Dungeons, Helltides, the Undercity, Lair Bosses, Infernal Hordes, and the Pit.

TemisWar PlansThe PitHelltide

War Chest

Claim this after completing every selected activity. Do not confuse ordinary activity drops with the final War Plan chest.

TemisWar Plans

Horadric Cube

Once unlocked during the campaign, the Cube is available in Temis for transmuting, customizing, and creating gear, consumables, Talisman objects, and socketables.

TemisHoradric CubeTalisman

Artificer's Obelisk and Stash

This endgame entrance provides Tower and Pit access from Temis. For Pit steps inside War Plans, follow the current Temis guidance and Obelisk.

TemisTowerThe PitWar Plans

Sightless Eye

Offer the very rare Trace of Echoes here to enter Echoing Hatred. This is separate from the Command Table and Tower entrance.

TemisEchoing Hatred

Season 14 Reputation Board

Patch 3.1.1 added the Glints Reputation Board to Temis. It is Season 14-only and separate from evergreen War Plans and regional Renown.

TemisSeasonal Reputation BoardGlints of HopeSeason of Death Awakening
LOOP

Five-Step Temis Endgame Loop

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STEP 01

1. Check Gear, Stash, and Goal

Before farming, check defense, consumables, inventory space, and target materials or gear. Choose War Plan activities from the goal backward.

TemisWar Plans
STEP 02

2. Chain Up to Five Activities

Choose activities that share a goal such as speed, boss keys, Glyphs, or gear. Whispers overlap selected activities rather than appearing as a standalone node.

War PlansThe PitHelltide
STEP 03

3. Finish the Chain in Order

Move directly to the next activity after each completion. Follow the War Plan tracker and current conditions instead of detouring.

War Plans
STEP 04

4. Return to the War Chest

Claim the War Chest after every activity is complete. If it is unavailable, recheck tracked conditions before treating it as a bug.

TemisWar Plans
STEP 05

5. Use the Cube Before the Next Run

Apply materials through the Cube, Talisman, and gear upgrades, then rebuild the next War Plan. Insert Echoing Hatred separately only when a Trace of Echoes is available.

Horadric CubeTalismanWar PlansEchoing Hatred
BOUNDARY

Boundaries That Prevent Confusion

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  • Do not treat arrival in Skovos, Cube/Talisman unlocks, and the post-campaign Command Table as simultaneous.
  • Temis is a consolidated hub, not a replacement for exploring Skovos and its dungeons.
  • Keep the War Chest, ordinary activity drops, and Whisper rewards separate.
  • Echoing Hatred requires the very rare Trace of Echoes and is not an always-available War Plan node.
  • The Season 14 Reputation Board is limited-time progression, separate from evergreen War Plans, Skovos, and regional Renown.
  • Do not describe universal features such as the Loot Filter, Map Overlay, or pathfinding as Temis-only.
LIVE UPDATE

Temis Corrections as of Patch 3.1.1

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  • The Season 14 Reputation Board was added to Temis; it is the Glints reward track, not part of War Plans.
  • The beta tag was removed from the Artificer's Obelisk, so the Tower entrance should be treated as live.
  • Current patches continue to correct Temis Pit guidance, Sightless Eye eligibility, and War Plan rewards/progression; check the live tracker and official known issues when blocked.
NEXT

Continue From Here

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Lord of Hatred Buying Guide

Confirm the base-game and expansion licenses required to enter Skovos.

New and Returning Player Guide

Choose a campaign start and follow the route to level 70 and Torment.

Tower and Leaderboards Guide

Review Tower clears and rewards accessed through the Artificer's Obelisk.

Mythic Uniques 3.0

Review Mythic crafting with the Horadric Cube in Temis.

Season 14 Reputation Board

Review the limited-time Glints track also available in Temis.

SOURCES

Official Sources

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Official Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Skovos Overview2026-07-23Blizzard: 30th Anniversary Spotlight—Skovos, Temis, and Endgame2026-07-23Blizzard: Lord of Hatred Launch Guide2026-07-23Blizzard: Diablo IV Patch Notes2026-07-23Blizzard: Diablo IV Patch Notes2026-07-23