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[[File:IconCompanion.png|left]]
 
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'''Companion''' is a Shadow [[Demon Hunter skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 25.
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'''Companion''' is a Hunting [[Demon Hunter skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 17.
  
 
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[[File:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Companion in action.]]
 
 
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==Background==
 
==Background==
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[[File:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|thumb|200px|Companion in action.]]
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The Demon Hunter summons a Raven companion to peck at and annoy his enemies.
  
  
==Skillrune Effects==
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==Skill Rune Effects==
 
The following is a very quick summary. See the [[Companion rune effects]] page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.  
 
The following is a very quick summary. See the [[Companion rune effects]] page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.  
 
   
 
   
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==Skill Design==
 
==Skill Design==
 
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==Synergies==
 
==Synergies==
* No [[synergies]] with any of the [[Demon Hunter passives]] are yet known.
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The following [[Demon Hunter passives]] provide a benefit to Companion:
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{{Demon Hunter Passive Steady Aim}}
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{{Demon Hunter Passive Perfectionist}}
  
  
 
==Development==
 
==Development==
'''Companion''' was first seen at the [[July 2011 Press Event]], where it was a level 16 skill. Unfortunately, no information about the skill's function was available. In the beta, Companion was changed to level 15. The skill system was once again overhauled for the [[Beta Patch 13]], and Companion was classified as a Shadow skill and moved up to level 25.
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'''Companion''' was first seen at the [[July 2011 Press Event]], where it was a level 16 skill. Unfortunately, no information about the skill's function was available.
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===Beta===
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When the [[beta]] started in September 2011, Companion was changed to level 15. The skill system was once again overhauled for the [[Beta Patch 13]], and Companion was classified as a Shadow skill and moved up to level 25. For [[Beta Patch 14]], it was re-classified as a Hunting skill and dropped to level 17. Also, the "Hunting" category replaced "Shadow".
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===In Other Games===
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Companion is an updated (and hopefully more useful) version of [[Diablo II]]'s {{iw|Druid Druid}} skill {{iw|Raven Raven}}.
  
  
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo III screenshots and pictures]
 
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo III screenshots and pictures]
 
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=Companion&cat=all '''Companion''' specific gallery contents]
 
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=Companion&cat=all '''Companion''' specific gallery contents]
 
  
  
 
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File:DH_companion.jpg|Normal skill, raven.
 
File:DH_companion.jpg|Normal skill, raven.
File:DH_companion_alabaster.jpg|Alabaster rune - Ferret.
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File:DH_companion_alabaster.jpg|Ferret Companion.
File:DH_companion_crimson.jpg|Crimson rune - Spider.
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File:DH_companion_crimson.jpg|Spider Companion.
File:DH_companion_gold.jpg|Gold rune - Bat.
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File:DH_companion_gold.jpg|Bat Companion.
File:DH_companion_indigo.jpg|Indigo rune - Boar.
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File:DH_companion_indigo.jpg|Boar Companion.
File:DH_companion_obsidian.jpg|Obsidian rune - Wolf.
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File:DH_companion_obsidian.jpg|Wolf Companion.
 
File:SH_companion_skull.jpg|Unused rune effect, skull.
 
File:SH_companion_skull.jpg|Unused rune effect, skull.
 
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==References==
 
==References==
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7962606#post7962606 JudgeHype.com July 2011 Press Event Coverage - The Demon Hunter (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
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8009356#post8009356 HardRock's Demon Hunter Skills and Their Rune Effects] -- IncGamers 6th Sep 2011
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8009356#post8009356 HardRock's Demon Hunter Skills and Their Rune Effects] IncGamers 6th Sep 2011
* [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/demon-hunter/active/ Demon Hunter Active Skills] -- Diablo III 12th Sep 2011
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* [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/demon-hunter/active/ Demon Hunter Active Skills] — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site
  
  

Revision as of 22:13, 10 April 2012

IconCompanion.png

Companion is a Hunting Demon Hunter skill unlocked at Level 17.




Background

Companion in action.

The Demon Hunter summons a Raven companion to peck at and annoy his enemies.


Skill Rune Effects

The following is a very quick summary. See the Companion rune effects page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.

<skill class="DemonHunter">Companion</skill>


Skill Design

Unknown.


Synergies

The following Demon Hunter passives provide a benefit to Companion:

Skill Unlocked Description
{{{icon}}} [[{{{name}}}]] 16 {{{desc}}}
{{{icon}}} [[{{{name}}}]] 35 {{{desc}}}


Development

Companion was first seen at the July 2011 Press Event, where it was a level 16 skill. Unfortunately, no information about the skill's function was available.

Beta

When the beta started in September 2011, Companion was changed to level 15. The skill system was once again overhauled for the Beta Patch 13, and Companion was classified as a Shadow skill and moved up to level 25. For Beta Patch 14, it was re-classified as a Hunting skill and dropped to level 17. Also, the "Hunting" category replaced "Shadow".

In Other Games

Companion is an updated (and hopefully more useful) version of Diablo II's Druid skill Raven.


Media

Companion can be seen in action on video here:

  • None yet.

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



References