Diablo Immortal: How To Find Zakarum Sigil

How to start the journey of collecting Zakarum Sigil in Diablo Immortal, and how to put it to the best use for high-tier loot.

Diablo Immortal’s map is vast, consisting of 8 regions. According to the server’s clock, you get special events that give you rare rewards. When the event starts, you get a notification that an event is nearby. One reward you can get yourself is Zakarum Sigil, consider acquiring this item as a journey rather than a single mission. It is because it has a special purpose rather than just being a reward. To give you the gist, Zakarum Sigil comes after beating one boss to beat another.

Key Highlights
  • Diablo Immortal offers various activities for earning rewards across different map regions.
  • The Zakarum Sigil is a significant item, acquired by farming the boss Lord Martanos near the Frozen Descent Waypoint.
  • You must wake up first before engaging in the boss fight.
  • The Zakarum Sigil is rare, but you can increase its drop chances by raising the difficulty level, and the boss respawns every 30 minutes.
  • The boss has a shield, so timing your attacks is crucial, and versatile characters like the Monk are recommended for an easier fight.
  • The primary use of the Zakarum Sigil is at altars in Mount Zavain, specifically during the Ancient Nightmare event where you face a boss for high-level rewards.

Journey of Zakarum Sigil 

The search for Zakarum Sigil can begin earliest at 8 AM of your server time. Although the earliest is 8 AM, the zone can be accessed after every 2 hours till midnight. So, make sure you begin your journey on time.

Diablo Immortal Zakarium Sigil
Zakarum Sigil

Locate Lord Martanos 

Locating Lord Martanos:

  1. Location: Find Lord Martanos near the Frozen Descent Waypoint.
  2. Activation: He’s initially asleep, so activate his grave altar to wake him up and initiate the battle.
  3. Battle Difficulty: Don’t underestimate him, but don’t lower the difficulty too much. Higher difficulty offers better loot rewards. Lord Martanos respawns every 30 minutes.
  4. Additional Information: Explore our Diablo Immortal Change Difficulty Setting guide for more insights on adjusting the difficulty for better gameplay and rewards.
Lord Martanos Location
Location of Lord Martanos

Defeat Lord Martanos 

  • Battle Strategy for Lord Martanos:
    • Martanos starts with a damage-negating shield and uses short-range AoE attacks.
    • Include long-range characters like Wizards or Demon Hunters to damage him from a safe distance.
    • Distract Martanos with these long-range attacks, then engage with melee classes like Barbarians, Monks, and Necromancers for high damage.
  • Objectives and Rewards:
    • Main goal: Obtain the Zakarum Sigil from Lord Martanos, which provides a 20% damage boost and additional stun effect.
    • Post-victory, use the Zakarum Sigil to activate Altars faster (1 minute per Altar without the Sigil).
    • Keep distance during the fight to avoid AoE attacks and improve attack angles.
  • Farming and Progress:
    • Defeating Martanos multiple times allows for farming high-tier loot and more Zakarum Sigils.
    • Use the Sigil to enhance further adventures and gameplay effectiveness.

Defeat the Ancient Nightmare

Defeating the Ancient Nightmare:

  1. Location: Head to Mount Zavain Region near Misty Valley to find the Ancient Nightmare. Be there between midnight and 8 AM to ensure he spawns.
  2. Taking Down the Shield: The Ancient Nightmare has a protective shield that you must continually destroy to harm him. Activate Altars using the Zakarum Sigil obtained from Lord Martanos to expedite shield depletion.
    Diablo Immortal: The Ancient Nightmare
    The Ancient Nightmare Shield’s Percent
  3. Battle Strategy: Keep the Ancient Nightmare within the Altar’s range to keep his shield low and prevent it from regenerating. Be prepared to move ahead of him and activate the Altar as needed.
  4. Final Phase: Once the shield is gone, the Ancient Nightmare becomes vulnerable but starts using powerful attacks, including AoE attacks. Play defensively, stay within Altar’s proximity, and protect your teammates while dealing damage.
    Diablo Immortal: Altar's Proximity
    Altar’s Proximity
  5. Rewards: After defeating the Ancient Nightmare, a treasure near his body spawns, containing high-tier loot. Latecomers receive fewer rewards but are guaranteed Enchanted Dust.
Diablo Immortal: The Ancient Nightmare
The Ancient Nightmare Shield’s Percent

Tips for Getting Zakarum Sigil

  • Farming Zakarum Sigil Tips:
    • Daily Quest Availability: Engage in the quest daily from 8 AM to midnight server time.
    • Start on Lower Difficulty: Begin at a lower difficulty to reliably obtain the Zakarum Sigil and Enchanted Dust, then gradually tackle higher levels for better rewards.
  • Teammate Coordination:
    • Choose Experienced Players: Select teammates familiar with this or similar quests to ensure effective coordination.
    • Maintain Communication: Keep open lines of communication to coordinate on boss tactics and use of Altars and Zakarum Sigil.
  • Advanced Tactics:
    • Altar Activation for New Players: Instruct teammates without the Zakarum Sigil to activate Altars first since they can use an Altar once for free.
    • Preparation for Challenges: Equip well for encounters with Lord Martanos and the Ancient Nightmare, keeping health potions ready.

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