One aspect that Blizzard fails to adequately explain in Diablo 4 is the mechanics of using emotes. This is quite peculiar considering the significant role the emote wheel plays in PvP battles, quest completion, and various other aspects of the game. Emotes are not only crucial for solving certain puzzles scattered throughout Diablo 4, but they can also grant buffs and offer useful shortcuts if you know where to locate them.
For instance, the key to unraveling the challenging “Secret of the Springs” quest lies in utilizing emotes. Moreover, emotes can alter your combat status in Diablo 4 PvP zones, allow you to exit dungeons using a special emote, or activate the enigmatic Diablo 4 Faded Plaques found across Sanctuary. In this guide, I will delve into the mechanics of using the emote wheel in Diablo 4 and provide instructions on assigning new emotes for quick access in the future.
Utilizing Emotes in Diablo 4:
To initiate an emote, you first need to access the emote menu. On a controller, press the Up button on your D-Pad, or if you’re playing on a keyboard, press the E key. This will bring up three quick-access wheels that can be cycled through using the bumpers.
Customizing the Emote Wheel:
Upon opening the emote wheel, you will notice a “customize” button. Clicking on it will take you to a new window displaying a comprehensive list of the available Diablo 4 emotes. Once you have selected the desired emote, simply press Up on the D-Pad or the E key again to activate it.
A Comprehensive List of Diablo 4 Emotes:
Diablo 4 initially provides players with 12 basic emotes, which are accessible right from the start of the game. However, there are additional emote options to consider, including “Mark for Blood,” primarily used for Diablo 4 PvP encounters, and “Wings of the Creator,” an emote exclusive to the Ultimate Edition of the game.
Below is a compilation of all the emotes available in Diablo 4, encompassing those obtainable through in-game progression as well as those purchasable in the shop.
- Bye
- Cheer
- Follow
- Hello
- Help
- Point
- Sorry
- Taunt
- Thanks
- Wait
- Wave
- Yes
- Wings of the Creator (Ultimate Edition)
- Mark for Blood (PvP)
- Leave Dungeon
Here are the premium Diablo 4 emotes, available as part of bundles on the store:
- Arise! (Death Throes bundle)
- Aberrant Oculus (Elder Symbology bundle)
- Easy Money (Weights and Measures bundle)
- Poor Yorrick (Duality manifest bundle)
- Power Unleashed (Sorcery Binding bundle)
- The Nine Tails (Atonement measures bundle)
- To War! (The Lion’s Share bundle)
- Wolfsong (Tools of the Hunt bundle)
