In Diablo IV, Ked Bardu is a major city in the region called the Dry Steppes.
The Dry Steppes is a harsh, arid region of Sanctuary defined by deserts, rocky terrain, tribal communities, and conflict over scarce resources. Ked Bardu serves as one of the area’s principal settlements and provides services such as vendors, crafting facilities, and waypoints for adventurers.
The region is also closely connected with the barbarian culture and the fate of the city of the Bear Tribe. Its landscape and storylines emphasize survival, political tension, and the dangers of travel across open wilderness. The Dry Steppes forms the setting of much of Diablo IV’s Act III campaign.
Players can confuse Ked Bardu with other regional hubs. Kyovashad is in the Fractured Peaks, Cerrigar is in Scosglen, and Zarbinzet is in Hawezar. These cities belong to different regions even though all function as important towns in Diablo IV’s open world.