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Diablo, Lord of Terror

Diablo, the The Lord of Terror, is the primary antagonist in the Diablo video game series developed by Blizzard Entertainment. He is the final boss in the first Diablo game, and the final boss in Diablo II prior to the release of the expansion pack. Along with his older brothers, Baal and Mephisto, Diablo is one of the three Prime Evils.

Disambiguation:

• Diablo I
  • Diablo's stats (Diablo I and Hellfire)
  • Diablo (Quest)
• Diablo II
  • Diablo's Stats
  • Uber Diablo's Stats
  • Pandemonium Diablo's Stats

History

The Sin War

Chronologically, Diablo first appeared in the Sin War trilogy, which details the ancient conflict on the world of Sanctuary. Posing as Dialon, the Spirit of Determintaion, Diablo secretly led a group of religious fanatics in attempt to establish control over the realm. After the plan failed, the Archangel Tyreal created the Soulstones and charged the Horadric Order with the imprisonment of the Prime Evils.

Diablo

The first encounter with Diablo occurs after a lone hero journeys deep beneath Tristram's Cathedral in search of a demonic presence plagueing the countryside. Diablo had nearly possessed the former ruler of Khanduras, King Leoric. Finding the king too strong willed to dominate completely, Diablo instead possessed his son, Prince Albrecht. The hero takes a portal directly to Hell in order to confront Diablo directly, ultimately defeating him. The misguided hero drove Diablo's soulstone into his own forehead, hoping to contain the demon himself.

Diablo II

The opening cinematic of Diablo II introduces us to the Wanderer, the warrior who defeated Diablo underneath Tristram and is now pursued by a group of heroes. The Wanderer travels the countryside, unleashing demons and horrors in his wake as he is slowly possessed by Diablo. Surrendering control to the demon within, the Wanderer frees Baal and Mephisto, eventually traveling to Hell where he completes the transformation into his true demonic form. He is once again followed to Hell, where the pursuing heroes unlock five seals to summon him in his Chaos Sanctuary. After defeating Diablo the heroes destroy his soulstone, banishing him from Sanctuary back to the Burning Hells.

Diablo III

Aside from a brief appearance in the cinematic trailer, not much is known about Diablo's role in the upcoming sequel.

Novels

Diablo has appeared or been referenced in the following novels:

• • Legacy of Blood
  • The Black Road
  • The Kingdom of Shadow
  • Demonsbane
  • Moon of the Spider
• The Sin War trilogy:
  • Birthright
  • Scale of the Serpent
  • The Veiled Prophet