Diablo 4 features a wide array of story missions and side quests, some of which are straightforward, while others require additional effort. The Woodsman of Nevesk is certainly the former type of side quest in Diablo 4 that will take you on a journey to find the missing axe of a woodcutter in Nevesk. That said, this early game side quest is easy for most beginners to complete.
But fear not, for this guide will detail how to complete The Woodsman of Nevesk quest in Diablo 4. From where to start the quest to how to find the location of the woodsman's axe, we've got you covered. So gear up and prepare for an adventure in the Fractured Peaks zone of Sanctuary in Diablo 4.
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How To Complete The Woodsman Of Nevesk Quest In Diablo 4

The Woodsman of Nevesk side quest in Diablo 4 is located in the southern part of Kyovashad, east of the Nevesk Waypoint. To start the quest, you must speak to the NPC Magdalena, who will task you with finding the weapon of a local legend - the woodsman's axe. Once the quest is accepted, the next objective is to find the axe.
To locate this item, run northeast from Magdalena by following the path through Icehowl Taiga to the location indicated on the image in Boulder Ridge. Avoid any enemy mobs along the way to avoid unnecessary delays. Upon reaching the designated area, you'll eventually stumble upon the woodsman's axe location in Diablo 4. Interact with the axe to spawn the woodsman and engage him in a battle.

You'll be happy to know this beast is relatively easy to take down. After beating the woodsman, you must return to Magdalena to complete the quest. Your reward for completing The Woodsman of Nevesk side quest in Diablo 4 will include Gold, XP, Renown, and Obols. And that's pretty much all there is to it! But why stop there? In addition to the Woodsman of Nevesk quest, two other side quests are available around the Nevesk Waypoint in Diablo 4: the Chain of Possession and Legacy Unmade.
These side quests are all relatively straightforward and won't take much time to complete, offering easy gold and XP rewards to help you level up and progress further in the game. That said, we'd like to extend a big thank you to the Game Guides Channel on YouTube for their detailed walkthrough of the Woodsman of Nevesk side quest. Be sure to subscribe and watch their video for a more detailed visual look at how to complete this quest and others in Diablo 4.
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