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'''Wall of Zombies''' is a [[Witch Doctor skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|level]] 24. One of the more creative skills in Diablo III, WoZ causes a tightly-spaced line of zombies to erupt from the ground, blocking the progress of monsters and tearing apart any monsters that come into their reach.
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[[File:IconWallZombies.png|left]]
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[[File:Wd-zombie-wall3.jpg|thumb|250px|Wall of Zombies in action.]]
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'''Wall of Zombies''' is a Decay [[Witch Doctor skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|level]] 28. One of the more creative skills in Diablo III, WoZ causes a tightly-spaced line of zombies to erupt from the ground, blocking the progress of monsters and tearing apart any monsters that come into their reach.
  
This is a [[signature skill]] of the Witch Doctor.
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This skill has some very creative rune effects which entirely change the form and function of the spell.
  
  
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==Background==
 
==Background==
{{Skillbox D3
 
|portrait= Wd-zombie-wall3.jpg
 
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|name= Wall of Zombies
 
|user= Witch Doctor
 
|clvl= 24
 
|description= Zombies erupt from the earth and attack nearby enemies for X damage per second.
 
|type= [[DoT]]/Line [[AoE]]
 
|resource= Costs [[Mana]]
 
|alabaster= Unknown
 
|crimson= Unknown
 
|golden= Unknown
 
|indigo= Unknown
 
|obsidian= Unknown
 
}}
 
 
The Witch Doctor calls upon the [[undead]] to prevent the enemy from reaching him.
 
The Witch Doctor calls upon the [[undead]] to prevent the enemy from reaching him.
  
  
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==Skill Rune Effects==
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Refer to the [[Wall of Zombies rune effects]] article for a thorough description of all five rune effects, including screenshots, videos, and strategy tips.
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{{skill description header}}
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<skill subcat="Physical realm spell" class="WitchDoctor">Wall of Zombies</skill>
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<skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Barricade">Wall of Zombies</skill>
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<skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Unrelenting Grip">Wall of Zombies</skill>
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<skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Creepers">Wall of Zombies</skill>
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<skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Wrecking Crew">Wall of Zombies</skill>
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<skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Offensive Line">Wall of Zombies</skill>
  
 
==Skill Design==
 
==Skill Design==
[[Image:Wd-zombie-wall2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Zombie wall killing [[Skeleton]]s.]]
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[[Image:Wd-zombie-wall2.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Zombie wall killing [[Skeleton]]s.]]
This skill looks like a lot of fun to everyone who sees it. It's not been tested in any of the Blizzcon demos, so little is known about the short or long term damage capacity.
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This skill was an immediate fan favorite and one of the best of the Witch Doctor's [[signature skill]]s as it was original, creative, effective, and very illustrative of the class.
 
 
As there is no player [[collision]] at all in Diablo III, this skill does not block[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blue-on-zombie-walls-and-mana/] the Witch Doctor or other players or their miniosn or pets from moving right through it. This prevents using the skill for [[griefing]], but seems a little lacking in realism, to many players.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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==Skill Rank Table==
 
* '''Rank 1:''' Zombies emerge from the ground and attack nearby monsters for 7 damage per second. Cost: 13 mana.
 
  
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As there is no player [[collision]] at all in Diablo III, this skill does not block<ref>[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blue-on-zombie-walls-and-mana/ Blue on Zombie Walls and Mana] — IncGamers 14th June 2011</ref> the Witch Doctor or other players or their minions or pets from moving right through it. This prevents using the skill for [[griefing]], but seems a little lacking in realism, to many players.
  
  
 
==Synergies==
 
==Synergies==
* No [[synergies]] with any of the [[passive skill]]s are yet known.
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The following [[Witch Doctor passives]] provide a benefit to Wall of Zombies, runed or not:
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{{skill description header}}
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<skill class="WitchDoctor">Pierce the Veil</skill>
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<skill class="WitchDoctor">Fetish Sycophants</skill>
  
  
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==Development==
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'''Wall of Zombies''' was first introduced in the [[WWI 2008]] gameplay video when [[Diablo III]] premiered. Back then, it was in the [[Voodoo Skill Tree]], then moved to the [[Zombie Skill Tree]]. When skill trees were removed for the game, it became a Tier 5 skill.
  
==Skill Rune Effects==
 
 
The only known runestone effect is the so-called "Zombie Tower" which causes the zombies to climb out of the ground and stack up like gymnasts, before pitching forward to land on enemies below in a splat of poisonous goo. This effect was revealed in the [[Gameplay: July 2011|August 2011 pre-beta gameplay movie]].
 
 
It's not yet known which rune creates this effect.
 
  
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===Beta===
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Skill tiers were removed shortly before the [[beta]] started in September 2011, and Wall of Zombies became a level 27 skill. The skill system was once again overhauled for the [[Beta Patch 13]] in February 2012, and Wall of Zombies was classified as a Decay skill and moved to level 28. After being [[nerf]]ed a tiny bit for [[Beta Patch 14]], it had its mana cost increased for [[Beta Patch 15]].
| [[File:Zombie-tower1.jpg|thumb|150px|The tower falls.]]
 
| [[File:Zombie-tower2.jpg|thumb|240px|A second tower takes form.]]
 
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==Development==
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Wall of Zombies has, throughout development, been too high-level to play, so there are no gameplay reports describing it.
'''Wall of Zombies''' was first introduced in the [[WWI 2008]] gameplay video when [[Diablo III]] premiered. Back then, it was in the [[Voodoo Skill Tree]], then moved to the [[Zombie Skill Tree]], before skill trees were removed for the game. It was a Tier 5 skill until skill tiers were removed for the July 2011 Press Event, and Wall of Zombies became a level 24 skill.
 
  
 
===Previous Versions===
 
===Previous Versions===
 
See the [[Witch Doctor skill archive]] for more details on previous versions of Wall of Zombies and other Witch Doctor skills.
 
See the [[Witch Doctor skill archive]] for more details on previous versions of Wall of Zombies and other Witch Doctor skills.
 
  
  
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==Media==
 
==Media==
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Wall of Zombies can be seen in action on video here:
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* [[Gameplay: July 2011]] (runed for [[Pile On]])
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You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
 
You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
 
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo III screenshots and pictures]
 
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo III screenshots and pictures]
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==References==
 
==References==
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/witch-doctor-gameplay-report/ BlizzCon 2008 Witch Doctor Gameplay Report]
 
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/witch-doctor-gameplay-report/ BlizzCon 2008 Witch Doctor Gameplay Report]
 
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-witch-doctor-skills/ BlizzCon 2009 Full Witch Doctor Skill Trees and Stats]
 
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-witch-doctor-skills/ BlizzCon 2009 Full Witch Doctor Skill Trees and Stats]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7962606#post7962606 JudgeHype.com July 2011 Press Event Coverage - The Witch Doctor (Translated by Zediono)]
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7960229#post7960229 Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report] — IncGamers 1st Aug 2011
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* [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/witch-doctor/active/ Witch Doctor Active Skills] — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site
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Latest revision as of 16:29, 15 April 2015

IconWallZombies.png
Wall of Zombies in action.

Wall of Zombies is a Decay Witch Doctor skill unlocked at level 28. One of the more creative skills in Diablo III, WoZ causes a tightly-spaced line of zombies to erupt from the ground, blocking the progress of monsters and tearing apart any monsters that come into their reach.

This skill has some very creative rune effects which entirely change the form and function of the spell.





Background[edit | edit source]

The Witch Doctor calls upon the undead to prevent the enemy from reaching him.


Skill Rune Effects[edit | edit source]

Refer to the Wall of Zombies rune effects article for a thorough description of all five rune effects, including screenshots, videos, and strategy tips.

Name Level Description

<skill subcat="Physical realm spell" class="WitchDoctor">Wall of Zombies</skill> <skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Barricade">Wall of Zombies</skill> <skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Unrelenting Grip">Wall of Zombies</skill> <skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Creepers">Wall of Zombies</skill> <skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Wrecking Crew">Wall of Zombies</skill> <skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Offensive Line">Wall of Zombies</skill>

Skill Design[edit | edit source]

Zombie wall killing Skeletons.

This skill was an immediate fan favorite and one of the best of the Witch Doctor's signature skills as it was original, creative, effective, and very illustrative of the class.

As there is no player collision at all in Diablo III, this skill does not block[1] the Witch Doctor or other players or their minions or pets from moving right through it. This prevents using the skill for griefing, but seems a little lacking in realism, to many players.


Synergies[edit | edit source]

The following Witch Doctor passives provide a benefit to Wall of Zombies, runed or not:

Name Level Description

<skill class="WitchDoctor">Pierce the Veil</skill> <skill class="WitchDoctor">Fetish Sycophants</skill>


Development[edit | edit source]

Wall of Zombies was first introduced in the WWI 2008 gameplay video when Diablo III premiered. Back then, it was in the Voodoo Skill Tree, then moved to the Zombie Skill Tree. When skill trees were removed for the game, it became a Tier 5 skill.


Beta[edit | edit source]

Skill tiers were removed shortly before the beta started in September 2011, and Wall of Zombies became a level 27 skill. The skill system was once again overhauled for the Beta Patch 13 in February 2012, and Wall of Zombies was classified as a Decay skill and moved to level 28. After being nerfed a tiny bit for Beta Patch 14, it had its mana cost increased for Beta Patch 15.

Wall of Zombies has, throughout development, been too high-level to play, so there are no gameplay reports describing it.

Previous Versions[edit | edit source]

See the Witch Doctor skill archive for more details on previous versions of Wall of Zombies and other Witch Doctor skills.


Media[edit | edit source]

Wall of Zombies can be seen in action on video here:

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



References[edit | edit source]

  1. Blue on Zombie Walls and Mana — IncGamers 14th June 2011