Various challenges will require you to find the location of Hall of the Penitent in Diablo 4 and activate it for more rewards. If you’re not sure where to find it in the vast map of Sanctuary, here’s a guide that has the exact location and steps on how to beat Grigoire which is the boss you’ll find inside.
Hall of the Penitent Diablo 4 Location
You can find the Grigoire boss in the Hall of the Penitent, which is located in Dry Steppes, near Dindai Flats and The Onyx Watchtower. You can get there from the Waypoint near the Watchtower or from the one near Kotama Grasslands.
This dungeon will be available if you are at least World Tier 3 and if you are under level 60, you may have a tough time against Grigoire, the Galvanic Saint. Of course, this depends on your build and it is possible to defeat him if you have multiple party members as well.
How to Activate Hall of the Penitent
Once you clear the enemies before you reach the boss, you will need Living Steel to summon Grigoire. Opening Tortured Gifts during Helltides is the best way to farm Living Steel — you only need 2 (World Tier 3) and 5 (World Tier 4) per summon.
If you’d like to summon the Tormented version (the much tougher fight with the same boss), you need 25 Living Steel and 3 Stygian Stones.
How to Beat Grigoire in Diablo 4
Grigoire, the Galvanic Saint, in Diablo 4 can be a challenging opponent, but with the right strategy you can beat him. Here’s a breakdown of his fight mechanics and how to overcome them:
Before you start the fight
Set up Lightning Resistance: Since Grigoire deals primarily lightning damage, prioritize equipping gear with high lightning resistance or using gems like Topaz to boost it.
Stock Up on Elixirs: Having a good supply of Potent Elixirs of Lightning Resistance will be a big help, especially if you’re tight on lightning resistant gear.
Grigoire’s Attacks and How to Deal with Them
- Lightning Squares on the ground: These electrified squares appear throughout the fight. Avoid standing on them and be prepared to dodge and move quickly when they spawn.
- Electric Sparks: Grigoire throws out electric sparks that float around the arena. These can be dodged by moving behind him or using an evasion ability if your class has one.
- Empowered Spark Strike: This is a wider version of the Spark Strike with a knockback effect. Be extra careful to avoid getting knocked into a Lightning Square or the arena walls.
- Lightning Crash: Grigoire slams his mace, creating red circles on the ground. Shortly after, lightning strikes those locations. Move away from the red circles as soon as they appear.
Things to Keep in Mind
- Phase Two Minions: Once Grigoire reaches a certain health threshold, he summons Knight Penitents to fight alongside him. These are weak and can be cleared quickly with area-of-effect (AoE) skills. Focus on Grigoire first and then deal with the minions.
- Positioning is Key: Throughout the fight, be mindful of your positioning to avoid getting hit by multiple attacks at once. Stay mobile and dodge strategically. Use defensive buffs and healing potions when needed. If your class has movement skills like a teleport or dash, use them to dodge attacks effectively.
- If your build is powerful, you can unleash a barrage of attacks as soon as he spawns to drain his health to 75% or 50% quickly. In a party of multiple characters with good builds, this fight should be easy, especially with good damage reduction, barriers and lightning resistance.
How to Reset the Dungeon
There are two main ways to reset a dungeon in Diablo 4:
Method 1: Using the World Map
This is the easiest method and works for all completed dungeons (excluding campaign dungeons). Here’s how to do it:
- Open the World Map.
- Access the Quest Menu.
- Navigate to the bottom of the Quest Menu and find the “Reset Dungeons” option.
- Hold down the button indicated to confirm the reset. This will bring up a confirmation prompt, so make sure you only proceed if you want to reset all completed dungeons.
Method 2: Leaving the Dungeon
This method is less convenient but still an option.
- Simply exit the dungeon after defeating all the enemies (or reaching a stopping point).
- Head back to a safe area like a town. Wait for a bit.
- Re-enter the dungeon. This will cause all the enemies and the boss to respawn.
- Note: Using the portal to leave the dungeon and then re-entering might not reset the enemies. It’s best to leave the dungeon completely and return through the entrance.
That’s everything to know about the location of the Hall of the Penitent, how to activate the altar and some tips to beat the Grigoire boss in Diablo 4.