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Demon Hunter

2010-10-24T19:29:57Z

Nijura:

The Demon Hunter was the fifth class and was announced at Blizzcon 2010 in October.

==Background==
The demon hunters are a group of fanatical warriors sworn to a single purpose: the destruction of the creatures of the Burning Hells.The demon hunters make their home in the Borderlands, away from the jurisdiction of any nation. At any time, over half of them are dispatched to various parts of the world to figth hellspawn. There is something in all demon hunters that gives them the strength to resist the demonic corruption that would drive lesser men to madness. They hone this power, for their resistance to this taint enables them to use the demons' power as a weapon. But their mission and their power are not all that bind them together.

The female Demon Hunter in Diablo III fled from her village as a child during a demonic invasion. She was the only survivor. After days, she was found by a Demon Hunter and was taken in as a member.
Since every Demon Hunter has a story like this, it is possible that the background for the male character will be similar.

==Class Design==

==Attributes and Skills==
8 of the Demon Hunter's skills were revealed at Blizzcon 2010.
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* '''Bola'''
A ranged attack that wraps around the target and explodes.

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* '''Vault'''
The Demon Hunter's "move skill". Has a shadowy theme and some acrobatics to it.

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* '''Spike Trap'''
Throws a trap which opens into spike-filled vortex, grinding any demons stepping on it.

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* '''Grenade'''
Throws multiple grenades (three at level 1). Can bounce off of walls and floors.

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* '''Multishot'''
A ranged attack firing multiple arrows at a time.

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* '''Fan of Knives'''
Throws knives in every direction around the Demon Hunter.

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* '''Molten Arrow'''
A ranged attack imbued with fire, leaving a trail of fire behind.

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* '''Entangling Shot'''
A ranged attack that can chain several monsters to one another, inflicting damage as well as slowing their movement speed.
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Demon Hunter

2010-10-24T19:29:25Z

Nijura: The Dmon Hunters skills.

Other classes

2008-10-11T15:27:36Z

Nijura: /* Speculation */

What '''other [[class]]es''' to be featured in [[Diablo III]] besides the [[Barbarian]] and [[Witch Doctor]] is unknown at this time. More information will surely come at [[BlizzCon 2008]].

==Known Information==
We have heard several statements saying that the [[Barbarian]] will be the only recurring character [[class]] from [[Diablo II]], but that there might be a possibility for one or so class to come in an eventual expansion to [[Diablo III]]. We also know that the Diablo III dev team at once though about making a [[Dervish]] class, but no information if that idea is completely shelved. It seems highly unlikely that the Dervish would appear though, as [[Blizzard]] have avoided talking about upcoming classes, and they would be unlikely to mention the class in passing if that is one class that will make the game.
* The [[Barbarian]] is the only Diablo II character to make it into Diablo III release. He's quite updated in style and use.
* The [[Witch Doctor]] is a new character, similar in use to the [[Necromancer]].
* The [[Wizard]] is the third announced class, filling the archetypal magic user role previously occupied by the [[Sorceress]].
* The following characters have been confirmed to NOT appear:
** The [[Amazon]] will not appear in Diablo III.
** The [[Assassin]] will not appear in Diablo III.
** The [[Druid]] will not appear in Diablo III.
** The [[Necromancer]] will not appear in Diablo III.
** The [[Paladin]] will not appear in Diablo III.
** The [[Sorceress]] will not appear in Diablo III.
** Some of these seem likely to join in on an upcoming [[expansion]], that has been hinted about [http://www.incgamers.com/Games/1935/features/90/Diablo-III-Inforview].
* The conceptualised [[Dervish]] class will likely not appear in Diablo III.

===Classes NOT Reappearing===
[[Jay Wilson]] said the following in an interview: [http://www.ausgamers.com/features/read/2662371]
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::''The [[Barbarian]] is the '''only''' returning class. Originally we actually planned to have no returning classes, but as we developed the barbarian, it essentially ended up turning into a barbarian. We sort of got to the point where we went – because we actually had a different name for him originally - I think were going to call it this other name and everyone else is just going to call it the barbarian, so maybe we should just call it the barbarian.''

::''One of the things we really did not want to do – it's why we set that initial goal to not repeat classes – was, we didn't just want a rehash; we wanted to make the sequel and the sequel has new gameplay and new experiences. I know a lot of people really love the {{iw|Category:Diablo_II_classes classes in Diablo 2}} and it's not my desire to intentionally arc those people – I like those classes to; I love the [[Necromancer]], he's my favourite class from [[Diablo 2]] – but as our goal we really wanted to provide new experiences; that was our focus.''
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==Speculation==
Blizzard replied to questions as to why the [[Necromancer]] was not included in the line-up, saying it's so similar to the [[Witch Doctor]]. [[Jay Wilson]] responded that the Witch Doctor shall be made enough different from the Necro that if they decide to bring the Necro in later, their roles will not overlap. Here is a quote on class design choices by [[Jay Wilson]]: [http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200809/N08.0903.1800.35279.htm?Page=3]
::''We have other goals, where we want each class to be distinctive from one another, we want archetypes to be very strong—I should be able to tell you the name of a class, and you should know what it is, right away. You should have an idea of the kinds of things that that class can do.''

It is likely that the next two classes will include a '''ranged''' and a '''melee/caster hybrid''' class, in terms of what roles are needed.

===Next Revealed Class?===
[[Jay Wilson]] said the following to Videogamer: [http://www.videogamer.com/pc/diablo_3/preview-1253-2.html]

::''All the [[barbarian]] players are delighted and all the [[necromancer]]s hate us. I understand, I don't begrudge them that. I would hate me too! But what I would say is that when we announce the next class, which is quite similar to a previous class, then all those players will hate us too. You can't make everybody happy, but I think when the game finally come out players will find there's a good class for them, one they will love as much as the ones that came before. And if they don't, I absolutely promise that in the expansions we'll consider bringing back old classes. We just don't want to do it with the first release. We want to establish our identity.''

==Additional Information==
* The [[Diablo 3 Basics]] article lists all known features and changes in [[Diablo III]] compared to [[Diablo II]]
* The [[Media Coverage]] has all the various interview, previews and articles about Diablo III from around the web.

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