There are plenty of secrets to discover as you explore the world of Sanctuary in Diablo 4. From hidden Lilith Altars to secret chests, you're always rewarded for searching the various craters and crevices found throughout the world.
Faded Plaques are strange statues that you may find as you explore. Written upon these statues is a faded inscription that suggests you do something, but it isn't always clear what. Below, we'll take a look at everything you need to know about Faded Plaques and how to solve their riddles.
What Are Faded Plaques?
Faded Plaques are statues that can randomly appear throughout the world at certain predetermined locations. Below each Plaque is a highlighted circle that makes identifying them a bit easier. If you inspect the statue, you'll see a broken sentence of words that present a riddle for you to solve.
To solve these riddles, you'll have to use a specific emote from the emote wheel while standing in the circle in front of the Plaque. The emote you use depends on the words displayed on the Faded Plaque.
By solving this riddle, you'll gain a temporary buff. The type of buff received also depends on which emote you use to solve the Faded Plaque. Additionally, the duration of each buff varies.
Each Faded Plaque can only be used once; trying to emote again at the Plaque won't buff you a second time, for example. This will eventually reset, however, allowing you to use the statue again.
Every Faded Plaque Riddle Answer
Below you can find every Faded Plaque inscription, the emote you need to perform, and the buff you receive.
Inscription | Emote | Reward |
|---|---|---|
ATONE thy darkest sins | Sorry | Gain a temporary Unstoppable buff. |
BID FAREWELL all you love | Bye | Gain a temporary bonus to Movement Speed. |
EMBOLDEN soul unrelenting evil | Cheers | A spirit companion follows you for a short duration. |
GIVE AID meek powerless | Help | Gain a temporary Barrier. |
GRATITUDE rewards virtuous | Thanks | Rains gold from the sky on your next kill. |
GREET Death open arms | Hello | Gain temporary Invisibility. |
Dare PROVOKE ire fate | Taunt | Drops several Healing Potions. |