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With the release of Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, players are exploring the mysterious jungle region of Nahantu, a Diablo IV Items dangerous and lush land filled with new enemies, lore, and challenges. Among these challenges, one of the most rewarding is locating all 30 Tenets of Akarat—sacred shrines that not only deepen the lore but also grant valuable Renown and rewards. If you're aiming for full regional completion, cosmetic unlocks, and Paragon bonuses, tracking down these Tenets is essential.

This guide will help you understand what the Tenets are, how to interact with them, where to find all 30 across Nahantu’s subregions, and the puzzles associated with unlocking them.

What Are the Tenets of Akarat?
The Tenets of Akarat are glowing shrines covered in black ichor, inspired by the teachings of Akarat—the Zakarum faith's founder. These structures are hidden throughout Nahantu and resemble the Altars of Lilith from the base game, though they don’t provide passive stat bonuses.

Instead, each Tenet grants 10 Renown and contributes toward zone completion. Unlike Altars, these require players to solve puzzles or defeat enemies before they can be activated.

Types of Tenet Puzzles
Before you can cleanse a Tenet and receive Renown, you must solve one of the following mechanics:

Statue Lighting Puzzle – Light all surrounding statues in the correct order or within a time limit.

Enemy Ambush – Lighting a statue triggers waves of monsters. Defeat all enemies to purify the shrine.

Tendril Destruction – Destroy black ichor tendrils covering the shrine to activate it.

Statue Matching Puzzle – Light specific statues that mirror those in the background.

Some Tenets may require multiple attempts to solve if the puzzle resets or fails.

All Tenets of Akarat by Region
Nahantu is divided into six zones, each containing 5 Tenets:

1. Five Hills
This coastal region features a mix of puzzles:

Look along cliffs and jungle clearings.

Expect multiple statue-lighting puzzles and some vine-tendril cleansing.

2. Seven Stones
A rocky, cave-dense area:

Several Tenets are tucked near cave entrances or ruins.

Many puzzles here involve lighting matching statues or fending off summoned creatures.

3. Lingering Hatred
A jungle zone filled with dense foliage and overgrown ruins:

Tenets may be hard to see due to visual clutter.

Puzzles often revolve around vine destruction or light-timing mechanisms.

4. Teganze Plateau
Flat lands and high mesas:

Several Tenets are visible from ridges and plateaus.

Expect more statue puzzles here, often with multiple lighting stages.

5. Field of Giants
A marshy region dotted with decaying structures:

The Tenets are usually near corrupted structures or in the open swamps.

Monster ambushes are common upon shrine interaction.

6. Restless Canopy
Deep forest paths and narrow trails:

The Tenets here are frequently guarded or obscured by dense flora.

Tendril-clearing puzzles are common, as are synchronized light-ups.

Troubleshooting Shrine Issues
Some players have reported issues when interacting with Tenets:

Bugged shrines that don’t respond may require you to relog, teleport away and return, or disable cross-play to force a new server shard.

If the statues won’t activate, try rotating the order of interaction or checking for hidden vines blocking the shrine.

Tenet Rewards
Here’s what you gain by finding all 30 Tenets of Akarat:

300 Renown total across Nahantu (10 per shrine).

Renown unlocks such as:

+1 Skill Point

+1 Potion Capacity

+4 Paragon Points

Unique mount cosmetics and player titles

Completion progress toward 100% zone exploration.

While they don’t directly provide stat bonuses, they play a key role in strengthening your character via Renown progression.

Pro Tips for Efficient Farming
Zoom in on the minimap – Cleansed Tenets are marked; uncleansed ones are not.

Use online tools or overlays like Mobalytics or PowerPyx to cross-reference locations.

Bring a high-mobility build for timed puzzles—Evade and dash can be critical.

Group farming helps with enemy-based Tenets but may cause more bugs. Go solo if encountering shrine glitches.

Conclusion
The Tenets of Akarat offer more than just Renown—they connect the player to the rich religious and spiritual lore of Diablo 4, set against the mysterious jungle backdrop of Nahantu. With 30 shrines to find and puzzles to solve, completing them is a satisfying side objective that rewards exploration, puzzle-solving, and persistence. Whether you’re a cheap Diablo 4 Gold completionist or just chasing Renown rewards, don’t miss out on these sacred relics of Sanctuary’s past.