Diablo 4 War Tables: Master the New Lord of Hatred Endgame System

Alexandre Jollier April 29, 2026 at 12:20 PM

In brief

Diablo 4's War Plans are the main endgame system after the Lord of Hatred campaign, allowing players to select up to five activities from several options such as Nightmare Dungeons, Helltides, or the Pit. This progression system gradually unlocks new activities and skills based on your engagement, offering full customization of your endgame experience.

The War Tables system in Diablo 4 is a brand-new mechanic you can explore once the Lord of Hatred campaign is complete. This article will walk you through the basics of this system.

What are War Tables?

War Tables bring together all the activities you can choose from to explore the endgame content once the campaign is finished. You'll then gain access to Temis and the War Table. This system lets you select up to five activities from several options:

Nightmare Dungeons: New, increasingly difficult challenges to overcome with your skillset.
Helltides: Dynamic events where players face hordes of enemies to earn rewards.
The Pit: A place filled with dangers and treasures.
Infernal Hordes: Waves of powerful enemies to take down.
Stronghold Bosses: Epic battles against fearsome enemies.
Kurast Undercity: An iconic area to explore.

How does the War Tables system work?

The War Tables system is built around progression and choice. At first, you'll only have access to a maximum of two activities, but by completing War Tables, you'll gradually unlock more, up to a maximum of five in a single table.

These activities differ in rarity and the rewards tied to them. Rarer activities promise bigger rewards, which encourages you to try out different combinations of activities.

Tip

If you don't like your initial table, you can reset it using Marks of El'Druin, letting you customize your experience.

Unlocking activity skills

By completing activities through the War Tables, you earn activity experience. Once you reach a certain threshold, you unlock skill points to invest in specific skill trees.

Which type of War Plans activity appeals to you the most?

Frequently asked questions

How many activities can I select in my War Plans?

You start with access to a maximum of two activities, but as you progress through the War Plans, you gradually unlock more until you reach a maximum of five simultaneous activities in a single plan.

What are the different activities available?

Activities include Nightmare Dungeons for increasing challenges, Helltides with dynamic events, the Pit filled with dangers and treasures, Infernal Hordes with powerful waves, Stronghold Bosses for epic fights, and the Kurast Undercity to explore.

How do I unlock new skills in the War Plans?

By completing activities, you earn activity experience. Once certain thresholds are reached, you unlock skill points to invest in specific skill trees to progress.

Can I change my plan if I'm not satisfied?

Yes, you can reset your plan using Marks of El'Druin, which lets you select a new combination of activities and fully customize your experience.

Key takeaways

War Plans start with a maximum of two activities, which gradually increase up to five by completing challenges
Rare activities offer greater rewards, rewarding exploration of different combinations
You can reset your plan for free with Marks of El'Druin to adapt your experience
Progressing through activities generates experience that unlocks skill points in specialized trees