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==Development==
 
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The Desert Dervish was first seen in August 2009 in the [[GamesCom 2009 demo]] build. It's interesting Blizzard added a "dervish" type monster, since they originally talked about a [[Dervish|Dervish class]]. The name obviously got a little downgrade, into this annoying monster.
 
The Desert Dervish was first seen in August 2009 in the [[GamesCom 2009 demo]] build. It's interesting Blizzard added a "dervish" type monster, since they originally talked about a [[Dervish|Dervish class]]. The name obviously got a little downgrade, into this annoying monster.
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In a piece of concept art, the Desert Dervish is referred to as a "Dune Dervish".[http://www.diii.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=3345&size=big&cat=564] Either we'll see both a "Desert" and "Dune" Dervish, or they just changed the name as to not be confused with the [[Dune Thresher]].
  
  
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==References==
 
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* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/gamescom-wizard-gameplay-footage/ GamesCom Wizard Gameplay Footage]
 
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/gamescom-wizard-gameplay-footage/ GamesCom Wizard Gameplay Footage]
 
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* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=3345&size=big&cat=564 Dune Dervish concept by Vic from November 2007]
  
 
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Revision as of 09:51, 10 September 2009

The Desert Dervish is a spinning tornado of a beast with a strong knock-back attack.

Diablo III Monster

Diablo III Monster [e]
Desert Dervish 5.jpg
Desert Dervish
Classification: Unclassed
Monster Family: Monster
Role: Knockbacker
Monster Stats
Norm/Night/Hell/Inferno
Life: Unknown
Mana: Unknown
Armor: Unknown
Resistance: Unknown
Offence
Norm/Night/Hell/Inferno
Armament: Spinning blades
DPS: Unknown
Low Damage: Unknown
High Damage: Unknown
Range: Melee
Speed: Unknown
Movement: Slow
Monster Modifiers
None
Spells/Abilities
Knockback
Found In
Near The Canyon Rim Mines

An annoying monster that spins, throwing his many small, and one large blade around, hurting anyone nearby, and also knocking them back slightly. The easiest way to deal with them is to just go ranged with spells or missiles.

This opponent is a lot more annoying when playing a Barbarian or other melee classes than a Wizard.

When they die, they do so spectacularly, spinning around in the air, hitting the ground, spurting dust in the process.


Spells and Abilities

  • Knockback

The Desert Dervish has a knockback ability when spinning. When not spinning, there is no chance of knockback.


Desert Dervish 2.jpg




Background

It will be very interesting to hear from Blizzard what the background story is for this particular monster.


Previous Appearances

This monster type has never before seen its like in a Diablo Game.


Development

The Desert Dervish was first seen in August 2009 in the GamesCom 2009 demo build. It's interesting Blizzard added a "dervish" type monster, since they originally talked about a Dervish class. The name obviously got a little downgrade, into this annoying monster.

In a piece of concept art, the Desert Dervish is referred to as a "Dune Dervish".[1] Either we'll see both a "Desert" and "Dune" Dervish, or they just changed the name as to not be confused with the Dune Thresher.



Media

You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 screenshot and picture gallery:


Related Links


References