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'''Savage Beasts''' are corrupted animals of the [[Western Kingdoms]] who now charge-attack anyone passing by on sight. They are [[Beasts|beast]]-type [[monster]]s.
 
'''Savage Beasts''' are corrupted animals of the [[Western Kingdoms]] who now charge-attack anyone passing by on sight. They are [[Beasts|beast]]-type [[monster]]s.
  
This type of monster has been referred to by the developers as a "Beast." Since that's both utterly-uncreative and confusing/redundant given that one of the three classifications of monsters in Diablo III is "beasts," it's hoped a better name will be used in the final game.  
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They all have the same special attack '''Charge''' and as the name suggests this is a giant head butt with a run-up. The animal snorts before it's about to charge so it's easily avoidable as he's locked onto the position at that point and won't alter his course so step aside to avoid getting hit.
  
Horned Ground Sloth is the name used in a piece of concept art.
 
  
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==Subtypes==
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==Diablo III Monster==
 
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|game= Diablo III
 
|portrait= Mon-beast3.jpg
 
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|classif= Beasts
 
|family= Beast
 
|role= Tank, Charger
 
|life= Unknown
 
|mana= None
 
|armor= Unknown
 
|resist= Unknown
 
|armament= Horns, Hooves
 
|dps= Unknown
 
|dmg_low= Unknown
 
|dmg_high= Unknown
 
|range= [[Melee]]
 
|speed= Medium
 
|movement= Fast
 
|modifier= None
 
|spells= Charge
 
|found= [[Leoric Highlands]]
 
}}Beasts are large, ox-like herd beasts seen in the plains of [[Sanctuary]] in Diablo III. They have a very fast charging attack, and gore with their huge tusks up-close, though the few seen in the [[WWI 2008]] [[gameplay movie]] died pretty easily. They're not just [[beasts]] either; they've been mutated by [[Diablo]] (or someone?) to become monstrous, as a close-up view of their face demonstrates.
 
  
The one that charges in the gameplay movie signals his intent before the charge, by pausing for a moment, pawing with one forelimb, and snorting a great plume of smoke before rocketing straight at (and hitting) the [[Witch Doctor]].
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Act I
  
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*Savage Beast
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*Horned Charger
  
===Spells and Abilities===
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Act III
* Charge
 
  
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*Great Horned Goliath
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==Savage Beast==
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*Appears in Act I - [[Southern Highlands]] and [[Fields of Misery]]
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*Physical attack by way of charge.
  
===Known Subtypes===
 
* [[Beast]]
 
  
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*Appears in Act I - [[Northern Highlands]], [[Leoric's Hunting Grounds]] and [[Southern Highlands]]
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*Physical attack by way of charge.
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==Background==
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==Great Horned Goliath==
Little is known of why these creatures, that seem to be herbivores, would go out of their way to attack people passing them by. It's clear that some sort of [[demon]]ic corruption has taken place.
 
  
There is speculation that the Savage Beast [[monster]] is a violent or corrupted version of the Horned Ground Sloth, a beat of burden.
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*Appears in Act III -
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*Melee physical attack and also with very fast charge.
  
  
 
==Lore==
 
==Lore==
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The large, sluggish beasts can thrive in any grassland or forest, provided there is enough water. Farmers will recognize these brutes as the savage cousins of the common packbeast-- a tame breed that was likely domesticated nearly two thousand years ago. One can hardly imagine the trouble that effort must have taken.
 
The large, sluggish beasts can thrive in any grassland or forest, provided there is enough water. Farmers will recognize these brutes as the savage cousins of the common packbeast-- a tame breed that was likely domesticated nearly two thousand years ago. One can hardly imagine the trouble that effort must have taken.
 
<div style="text-align:right;">Abd al-Hazir</div>
 
<div style="text-align:right;">Abd al-Hazir</div>
  
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==Development==
 
The Beasts were one of the first types of [[monster]]s shown at [[WWI 2008]] in Paris in the [[gameplay video]].
 
  
  
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==Media==
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==Gallery==
You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 screenshot and picture gallery:
 
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/ Diablo 3 screenshots and pictures]
 
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=all&si=beast Beast gallery search]
 
  
 
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Revision as of 17:07, 14 June 2012

Savage Beasts are corrupted animals of the Western Kingdoms who now charge-attack anyone passing by on sight. They are beast-type monsters.

They all have the same special attack Charge and as the name suggests this is a giant head butt with a run-up. The animal snorts before it's about to charge so it's easily avoidable as he's locked onto the position at that point and won't alter his course so step aside to avoid getting hit.


Subtypes

Act I

  • Savage Beast
  • Horned Charger

Act III

  • Great Horned Goliath


Savage Beast


Horned Charger


Great Horned Goliath

  • Appears in Act III -
  • Melee physical attack and also with very fast charge.


Lore

The large, sluggish beasts can thrive in any grassland or forest, provided there is enough water. Farmers will recognize these brutes as the savage cousins of the common packbeast-- a tame breed that was likely domesticated nearly two thousand years ago. One can hardly imagine the trouble that effort must have taken.

Abd al-Hazir



Gallery