How to solve the Secret of the Spring Diablo 4 riddle

In good fashion for mystery, trying to figure out how to solve the Diablo 4 Secret of the Spring might well leave you scratching your head. As you venture into the inhospitable wilds north of Kyovashad, and stumble across a crumpled, discarded note with a cryptic message, you’ll kick-start the Secret of the Spring side quest. The note bears a riddle that reads, ‘Beacon of warmth in winter’s embrace, patience rewarded by nature’s own grace.’

It’s one of the earliest riddles you’ll encounter in the game, coming before most of the Diablo 4 Fractured Peaks dungeons. Completing this side quest is a great way to get gold fast in Diablo 4 too – but how do you solve the Secret of the Spring riddle in Diablo 4?

How to start the Secret of the Spring side quest

To find the note needed to start the Secret of the Spring side quest in Diablo 4, head out of Kyovashad through the eastern gatehouse into the Frigid Expanse area. Head north until you have to grapple up a short ledge next to an Altar of Lilith bringing you to the Kylsik Plateau. At this point, the map should reveal a dungeon called the Forsaken Quarry dungeon.

Run to the quarry dungeon, then take a left at the entrance to find a ladder leading up to a wooden platform jutting out from the cliff. Climb up, and you’ll find the crumpled note. With the note in hand, follow the quest marker down the ladder and northeast to find a hot spring, taking out any enemies you meet on the path there.

How to solve the Diablo 4 Secret of the Spring riddle

Once at the hot spring, it’s time to solve the riddle. The key part is the reference to patience. You’ll need to use the Wait emote to solve the Secret of the Spring riddle. The emote doesn’t show up by default on the Emote Wheel, so if you haven’t added it already, you’ll need to before pushing the quest forward. If this ends up being a chore and you’re using a controller, maybe consider configuring it for the best controller settings, to save yourself any future headaches.

Tap E on your keyboard or the up button on the D-pad on controller to bring up the Emote Wheel, then click the Customize button underneath. Left-click on Wait in the list of emotes, then select where you want to assign it on the wheel below. Remember to click Save Changes.

Stand by the spring and bring up the Emote Wheel by pressing E or up on the D-pad again, then left-click on the Wait emote to reveal a Buried Chest. Loot the chest for a stack of rewards, including XP, Gold, gear, and to complete the side quest.

That covers how to complete the Secret of the Spring quest. Alongside other quests like cheering at the training militia, it’s worth remembering never to underestimate the utility of emotes in this game; sometimes they’re more than just expressions.

And if you’re looking for more tips on Diablo 4, check out our Diablo 4 gems guide and Diablo 4 Silent Chests locations guide. Clearing side quests will let you earn more renown in Season 1 of Diablo 4 to get more healing potion charges, paragon points, and skill points.

Secret of the Spring FAQs

How do you solve the Secret of the Spring side quest in Diablo 4?

To solve the Secret of the Spring side quest in Diablo 4, go to the spring and tap E on keyboard or up on the D-pad on controller to bring up the Emote Wheel, then left-click on the Wait emote to solve the riddle.

Where do you find the Secret of the Spring side quest in Diablo 4?

The side quest can be found near the Forsaken Quarry dungeon entrance. Head up the ladder to the wooden platform and you can pick up a note that starts the side quest.