I've spent more hours than I care to admit roaming Diablo 4's Sanctuary, and one thing never gets old: Waypoints. They're the backbone of fast travel, and if you skip them early, you're in for a world of pain. In 2026, Fractured Peaks still matters—not just for nostalgia but for knocking out Renown, farming early dungeons, and gearing alts without losing your mind. So here's my complete rundown of every Fractured Peaks Waypoint, based on my own grind.
What Are Waypoints and Why Bother? 🧭
Waypoints are glowing blue fast-travel hubs tied to major settlements. Each one you unlock nets 20 Renown in the region, which translates into skill points, paragon points, and extra potion capacity down the line. Let's be real: the map is massive, and monsters don't care about your schedule. Being able to hop back to Kyovashad to offload a full inventory of loot is a sanity saver.
Requirements Before You Start 📜
Before you can unlock Fractured Peaks Waypoints, you need to complete the Rite of Passage story quest during the Prologue and enter Kyovashad. After that, most Waypoints are as simple as walking up and interacting with them—except Nostrava. That one is a Stronghold, so don't expect a freebie.
All Seven Fractured Peaks Waypoints ✅
1. Kyovashad Waypoint
Kyovashad is the main hub in Fractured Peaks, smack in the middle of the Desolate Highlands. Once you burn your chosen sin at the Gatehouse and enter the city, the Waypoint is right in the town center. This is where I do most of my prep—blacksmith, vendors, stash—the whole nine yards.
2. Nevesk Waypoint
Nevesk is the first hamlet you visit during the prologue. While its cultist villagers got wiped out, it repopulates with a healer, blacksmith, and a quest giver. The Waypoint shows up on your map after the prologue, so unlock it immediately. It's a stone's throw from The Lost Archives, Defiled Catacomb, and Tormented Ruins dungeons.
3. Yelesna Waypoint
Yelesna sits in Gale Valley, and you'll naturally swing by during Act 1. Take the southeastern road from Kyovashad. Services include a Stable Master, Armor Vendor, Purveyor of Curiosities, Healer, and Blacksmith. East of town is Dead Man's Dredge, and to the north is The Darkened Way story dungeon.
4. Bear Tribe Refuge
This tiny camp up in the Seat of the Heavens is the only Waypoint in the northern reaches of Fractured Peaks. It's crucial for tackling Kor Dragan Stronghold to the north and Malnok Stronghold to the south. You'll find a Healer, Armor Vendor, and Blacksmith. Anica's Claim Dungeon is nearby south by Malnok, crawling with Ice Clan beasts.
5. Menestad Waypoint
Menestad, located in Sarkova Pass in the northwest, is my go-to for stocking up because it offers the most services outside Kyovashad: Healer, Weapons Vendor, Armor Vendor, Stable Master, Rings, Amulets, and Blacksmith. Take the northwest or western path from Kyovashad to get there.
6. Margrave Waypoint
Margrave is down south in Dobrev Taiga. Walk along the southern road from Kyovashad. It has a Stable Master, Armor Vendor, Blacksmith, and Healer. Honestly, I mostly use this Waypoint to cut travel time toward Hawezar.
7. Nostrava Waypoint
Now here's the pain in the neck. 😅 Nostrava is a Stronghold in the western Pallid Glade. You have to clear it before the Waypoint activates. Enter the chapel, talk to the priestess, search villagers' homes, and destroy five Demonic Effigies. Then head back to the chapel to fight Negala Lilith's Chosen. She summons Torvala and Korzira, so bring your A-game. After clearing, you get Blacksmith services, a Stable Master, Healer, Weapons Vendor, and one Altar of Lilith in town. The Cultist Refuge dungeon is to the north, and a short walk to Pallid Glade leads to Derelict Lodge dungeon and Nostrava Deepwood.
How to Use Waypoints Efficiently 🎯
To use a Waypoint, open the map and click the unlocked symbol. Channeling can be interrupted by enemies, so clear the area first. One neat trick: after teleporting, you can walk back through the same teleporter to return to your previous spot, but only if you don't leave the settlement. You can also tap T or down on the D-pad to warp to the region's main city—Kyovashad when you're in Fractured Peaks.
Final Thoughts 💭
At the end of the day, unlocking all seven Fractured Peaks Waypoints is low-hanging fruit for Renown and convenience. I learned the hard way that skipping them just means more walking. So grab them early, keep your inventory clean, and get back to slaying demons.