About a game like Diablo every gamer knows. This action rpg became the prototype of so many projects, both singles and IMO. Especially, of course, MMOs - the gameplay of almost every second browser is made in the style of Diablo. Yes, and almost any Korean RPG also largely copies game process Great and Terrible. True, in our TOP-10 there will be mainly single-player games, because Diablo is, first of all, a single-player game, albeit with a good multiplayer component. And Diablo himself will not be on our list, since this game is already the best.

But, before we move on to our TOP 10, let's figure out what are the main features inherent in this type of games. The correct name of the genre, by the way, is hack-and-slash (“hack and slash”, something like this is translated). So, we control one character (there may be assistants, but the main one is one), an overview in an isometric projection (top view), the emphasis is on killing monsters and long walks in various areas that are inhabited by these same monsters. Completion of quests, dialogues and the so-called role-playing are usually secondary here. That's all the main characteristics of this group of games. Well, now that we have figured out what criteria are used to evaluate " Diablo-like Let's move on to our list.

10. Nox

One of the funniest toys similar to Diablo. An old project, which, nevertheless, is worth checking out for every fan of the genre. Good humor, three classes, each with its own features, interesting quests and plot. The main villain of the game (a very pretty and powerful sorceress) makes a mistake when casting a spell, and inadvertently calls into her world ... our character. From our own earthly world. And in order to return back, we need to defeat her. In general, a fun and interesting adventure that is recommended for everyone who is not afraid of old games.

9. Titan Quest

A game with an open world made in the spirit of various ancient myths. Here are the legends Ancient Greece(where without them), and various elements from Egyptian mythology, and the legends of the East (Ancient Sumerians, China and many others). There is no specific character class here - we just develop our hero by pumping him one or another skill line. Make yourself the one you see fit - a magician, warrior, thief, archer, or even a station wagon that combines several classes. The game has many advantages - an open world, a great atmosphere of ancient myths and a good storyline. By the way, the news for mobile device owners is that the game will be released on iOS and Android in the very near future.

8. Harbinger (Harbinger)

The project is unusual due to its world. The point is that this sci-fi(science fiction) - the action of the game takes place on a huge spaceship, which has been flying through the space of space for many years (although, judging by the game, it’s probably centuries already). This ship is called a harbinger. We have three classes to choose from, each with its own special abilities, equipment and playstyle. The gameplay here is very familiar - local freaks, of course, are not fantasy (as in most games a la Diablo), but they are shredded in the same way. And yes, the story is good. All in all, the game is worth checking out.

7. Revenant

Unusual and very dark game. Our main character- a resurrected warrior of antiquity, who was called in order to solve some ... problems of the local ruler. Usual problems - another Great Evil wakes up and the like in the same vein. But, as the story progresses, it turns out that not everything is so simple, and the main character, who lost his memory after the resurrection, begins to remember that he was once directly connected with this evil. Once - this is in the past life, centuries before the events of the game. The gameplay is distinguished by its unusual and extremely interesting fencing system, and the plot is ambiguous and is revealed to the end only at the very end of the game.

6.Torchlight

Another project like "Diablo, but only with humor." Funny drawing, humorous plot and in general, a lot of so-called banter. The style of the game is not purely fantasy - there is also everyone's favorite steampunk. There are three classes here, and each has its own methods of exterminating opponents. The quality of the project is very high, because it was made by the same people who participated in the creation of the first two parts of Diablo. By the way, there is also a second part of the game, which is no worse than the first. We also recommend it.

5. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

In this game we will play as a descendant of the famous evil spirits hunter. Our character is happy to be engaged in family craft, very successfully exterminating various otherworldly horrors throughout Europe. His companion is the ghostly Lady Katarina, who really brings the game to life. Even though sometimes you regret that she is already dead - you want to kill her again for some of her stinging comments. In general, the plot in the game is made in the spirit of classic Gothic and, frankly, is simply gorgeous. The project, of course, is not without flaws, but it is definitely worth playing. By the way, the developers promised a trilogy, so we are waiting for the sequel.

4. Sacred

Not a bad game with an open world, some very interesting characters and not the worst story. Each hero has his own story, his own equipment and skills, as well as his own, unique gameplay. For example, a vampire can play either as a classic melee warrior, or as a ... vampire. That is, something like a dark magician and with his own special abilities. But the elf is a typical archer, whose main task is to keep enemies away from her. The game also has the second and third parts, but the first can be called the most successful.

3Dungeon Siege

Yes, the same Siege Dungeon. One of the first games to truly develop the concept of Diablo. Bleeding system in style TES(we develop what we use), a lot of interesting partners (you can play alone, but it’s much more interesting to assemble a squad) and a beautiful, open world. The basis of the gameplay remains, as always, the extermination of various monsters. It is worth talking about the beauty of the world separately - at the time of release Dungeon Siege impressed with its graphics, and even now you can appreciate the amount of work done by designers and programmers. By the way, the game also has the second and third parts, which are also very good. Do not miss.

2. Divine Divinity

The first game in the famous series Divinity, the ancestor of everyone's favorite Divinity: Original Sin . At first glance, this is the same Diablo. Familiar gameplay with chopping monsters, familiar fantasy world, three character classes. But, it is worth taking a closer look, and you understand that not everything is so simple. Many quests are made in the style of the best classic RPGs, where the ability to find non-standard solutions and convince other characters is important, there are “moral choices” beloved by everyone (many years before mass effect and other modern RPGs), and implemented at the highest level. Each class can be upgraded the way you want (that is, you can choose your own skills). And yes, the storyline is amazing. In general, this is the very classic that you need to know.

1. Path of Exile

And the first on our list will be this wonderful MMO. A very unusual project that continues to develop, and which is very popular around the world. A worthwhile storyline, very nice graphics, and a really original skill tree and exchange system. Case passive skills there are several hundred (!) in the game, and there are not one or two dozen upgrade options for each of the classes. And active, combat skills are a kind of stones that are knocked out of opponents or bought from merchants. And trade here takes place exclusively on the principle of barter. Namely, there is no separate currency here (like gold coins or something like that) - we are items for ... other items. Basically, local trade is something like the Horadric Cube in Diablo 2. If you are already interested in the game Path of Exile, then know that this is not all of its advantages. And it's completely free, so download it now.

A sequel that is not much different from the original, and therefore from Diablo too. , interesting plot, random generation, funny drawn locations and characters, in a word, everything that brought the success of the first part was carefully preserved and increased by the developers in Torchlight II. And if you liked the original, then you should definitely like the sequel.

10. Dungeon Siege Series

The first part of Dungeon Siege was released in 2002 and was warmly received by Diablo fans, who immediately noted the tangible bias of the gameplay towards their idol, except that the local story was more coherent and interesting (but can this be considered a drawback?). Many people still consider Dungeon Siege to be the best Diablo-like game out there.

The next two parts did not differ in originality and variety of mechanics, and therefore did not have such a resounding success as their predecessor, but they earned their place of honor in the top of games similar to Diablo. True, a lot of time has passed since their release, during which many other, more modern and interesting "diablo-like" games have appeared.

9. Sacred 2

Another worthy representative with an open world, a large number of game classes, hundreds of species available equipment and endless possibilities for pumping the hero.

At the same time, the game has a good plot, and the local atmosphere and game environment somehow subtly resemble another popular series of role-playing games from German developers - Gothic.

If the game seems interesting, you can also try the first part of Sacred, but you should immediately mentally prepare for a very unattractive graphics (the original was released on PC in 2006).

8. Titan Quest

Action / RPG, whose setting is rich in borrowings from ancient mythology. Moreover, often the authors gave them their own interpretation, changed beyond recognition, which is why the world of Titan Quest turned out to be very bizarre, successfully combining traditional elements of fantasy and mythological representations of Greece and Mesopotamia.

The huge world, divided into three acts, and the epic plot, which tells about the confrontation of an earthly hero with gods and titans, evokes certain associations with Oblivion. Even the drawing of the local locations and some of the opponents immediately evoke certain images from the beloved RPG. In all other respects, Titan Quest is a typical representative of hack&slash.

Finally, I would like to add that last year the game celebrated its tenth anniversary, in honor of which a special improved edition was released - Titan Quest Anniversary Edition. You can purchase and download it from the link below.

7. Victor Vran

A project from a new generation of "diablo-like" games, most similar to Diablo 3.

Victor Vran does not have the usual character class system, but there is a huge selection of weapons, divided into seven types, and armor, which define the style of the game, giving the hero a set of unique attacks. There are also many activated abilities called "demon powers" and "fate cards" that provide passive bonuses.

The gameplay of Victor Vran is highly dynamic: the hero can dodge enemy attacks, quickly move around locations and even jump. The latter ability will come in handy not only in combat, but also for finding secrets and even for solving some.

The rest of the game is a standard hack-and-slash with .

6. Grim Dawn

One of the most interesting games like Diablo 3, constantly updated and improved by its creators (Crate Entertainment). Worthy of attention due to the amazingly crafted open world in style, an interesting story that tells about the confrontation of a handful of surviving people at once with several sinister opponents, modern, amazing and special effects.

Traditionally for games like Diablo, Grim Dawn has a large selection of weapons, armor and accessories, many different enemies, including bosses and champions. The role-playing system deserves special attention, allowing you to combine any two of the classes presented here into one hybrid. In total, developers claim more than two hundred abilities that can be improved with special items and constellations (a unique passive skill improvement system).

There are also several factions here, improving the reputation with which will open access to useful in-game items. There is even a kind of non-linear quest execution, however, it practically does not affect the gameplay in any way.

For those who find the passage of the story company not enough, Grim Dawn has an arena mode called the Crucible.

5. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

Role-playing game, the main character of which is the famous evil spirits hunter. The entourage of the project is appropriate: gloomy, fog-covered, mountain ranges and dark forests, the expanses of the fictional Borgovia, where Dr. Helsing will have to fight hordes of various creatures.

Three available classes (mage, warrior and shooter), hundreds of items of equipment, a variety of tasks, an accessible and understandable role-playing system and much more await players in this wonderful RPG.

4. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing 2 and 3

Two final parts The trilogy Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing, continuing the events of the original and opening up new corners of Borgovia for exploration with its frightening secrets and creepy technologies. More enemies, more quests, items, alchemical recipes and mini-games like " " are waiting for players here.

The main concept has remained unchanged, so the game can be advised to everyone who liked the adventures in the company of Dr. Helsing and his companion Katarina.

3. Divine Divinity

Those who once spent more than one hour will say that this game does not have as much in common with Diablo as other projects from our list. So it is, however, when the game just came out, it was dubbed a clone of the unforgettable brainchild of Blizzard, before they had time to really figure it out.

This RPG really looks very similar, the maps seem to be almost the same as we have already seen in Diablo. There are plenty of fights with heaps here too. What distinguishes Divine Divinity is the quality of the role-playing component. The developers managed to create and describe a world that you want to explore, come up with a story, the ending of which you want to know how you want to know. Among the undoubted advantages of the game are also colorful characters, subtle humor and a pleasant atmosphere of good quality.

2. Nox

This RPG came out even a little earlier than the legendary second part of Diablo, moreover, among all the clones of the great and terrible Nox, perhaps the most successful one.

The battles here are really interesting - the opponents have some kind of brain, so they can run away if they smell fried, or eat something useful in battle. As for magical abilities, in addition to the usual spells that act once, there are also long-lasting spells - the hero casts either while the player presses the button, or until the mana runs out. Adds realism to what is happening on the screen is that the enemies can hide in some bushes and suddenly jump out of them, and the hero cannot be completely insured against this.

It's also nice that the settlements in Nox are much livelier than in Diablo, so exploring the cities is a separate pleasure.

1. Path of Exile

The game that comes closest to the Diablo series in terms of atmosphere and gameplay quality.

The world of Path of Exile is literally filled to the brim with cruelty and hopelessness. Everywhere black magic, reanimating corpses, ancient dark deities and so on. Probably only for one study gaming environment this RPG could be sent to the top.

In addition, the game offers as many as seven playable characters to choose from with a deeply developed pumping system. The abilities of each depend on the stone inserted into the equipment, as well as on the tree of more than a thousand (!) Passive skills, activated by the allocation of skill points. This was not even in any of the three parts of Diablo.

In conclusion, I would like to add that with such impressive advantages, Path of Exile is also absolutely free.

Other candidates: Drakensang Online, Hellgate: London, Harbinger, Bastion, Silverfall, Hob, .

Games like Diablo are a huge genre, with hundreds of products.

"Hack and Slash" is one of the most popular things in the digital entertainment market, because killing fifteen hundred mobs in an evening and completing a couple of missions after work is priceless.

1. Victor Vran - Adventure ARPG

"Victor Vran" - on the one hand, this is a monster killer simulator, but not quite "Diabloid".

Dodge here depends on straight arms, and not on clothes, but testing is the basis of the process- some are simply terrifying, like killing the boss with only weapons, with bunches of curses on the character.

Video: trailer for the game Victor Vran

Excellent co-op and the atmosphere of the monotonous work of the monster hunter delivers great.

You are what you wear. Ammunition, weapons, fate cards, demonic abilities - everything affects combat performance.

2. Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem (Umbra) - Open World Action RPG

"Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem" - an interface almost completely licked from "Diablo", but a powerful modern engine and atmospheric picture.

Several square kilometers of luxurious territories- a mixture of dungeons, passages, tunnels and abandoned locations.

Video: trailer for the game Umbra

The main feature of the game- free development of the character, not constrained by any classes, procedural generation and binding to the action, not to the plot.

The "form of the apocalypse" system will help fighters modify their body, turning the hero into a fire elemental or demon.

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Heroes of Asgard is a cute toy in development. Harsh Vikings, snowdrifts, huge bears and mountain trolls.

Revived Scandinavian legends and myths against the backdrop of beautiful fjords, mountain peaks and secret caves.

Fractional mechanics for three kingdoms will help not only cut out thousands of mobs, but also start wars and engage in politics.

In addition to continuous fights in locations, we are given ability to siege, complete the tasks of the king and lead invasions into the lands of the enemy.

4. Path of Exile - ARPG in a dark fantasy world

"" is an example of how games in the genre should be made. Best game since "Diablo" - a unique leveling scheme, a dark gothic universe, the possibility of barter and a player market.

The balance between a great storyline and no less beautiful mechanics is not spoiled even gems and weapon amplification scheme.

Video: trailer for the game Path of Exile

Random generation of locations, tasks per level and raid bosses diversify the passage, preventing it from sliding into endless carnage.

League system where death knocks the character down or completely destroys- adds realism to the process.

5. Drakensang Online is a Diablo style game with its own story

Games similar to Diablo - there are enough of them, more than a dozen are heard: the old man Torchlight 2, the magnificent Grim Dawn, a lot of browsers and turkey.

Who doesn't love Diablo? The famous game from Blizzard studio hooked millions of players - for example, we still remember the sleepless nights dedicated to pumping Amazons and necromancers. But if earlier the cult game had no competitors, now there are a lot of them, including free ones! We have selected the best free games Diablo type.

Lost Ark

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Not in 2019 Action RPG hotter than Lost Ark. The first trailers of the Korean hit appeared five years ago - since then the developers have been polishing their work and now they finally let us in for testing in Russia. The game has an impressive set of features for a Diablo follower: 12 classes, a bunch of PvE and even PvP features, mounts, houses, guilds. But personally, we are most captivated by the development of the world: this mixture of fantasy and steampunk looks very cool. Of course, one should not forget about the peculiarities of Korean art direction: according to a good Asian tradition, all the ladies in Lost Ark have very large boobs.—

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Neverwinter Online

The perfect MMORPG for beginners and those who don't have much time to play - to enjoy Neverwinter, you don't have to fuck your character at night and lose your normal life.

Overview of Neverwinter Online

After registering in Neverwinter Online, you will create your hero. There are eight races in the game, each with their own bonuses, and six classes in the classic range from warrior and ranger to mage.

Neverwinter Online has a cool and completely atypical combat system for the genre. You do not just point your hero to the target, but control him yourself, as in action games - dodge blows, make counterattacks, hide behind a shield, shoot arrows, and so on. Local fights feel very similar to the console version of Diablo 3 - they are very energetic, but at the same time not stupid: each enemy needs a different approach.

Hacking in local dungeons is fun, the main thing is not to go on the rampage and keep your position.

Another important point is that Neverwinter has endless quests. And no, this is not a dumb quest generator. The fact is that each player can come up with his own story level in the local Foundry editor, and you complete it by taking a task from a special person in the city. Folk art knows no boundaries - comedy missions are in the order of things here.

Group showdowns in Neverwinter Online are the most interesting - you have to not only cut uncontrollably, but also keep in mind the overall picture of the battle.

If you don't trust folk craftsmen, Neverwinter also plays the main scenario well. The detective plot of the game is replete with intrigues and throws up a lot of unexpected moments. Neverwinter is perfectly playable like a classic story-driven RPG.

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With ZEN premium currency, you can buy rare species mobile vehicles (for example, a spider in armor), purchase various grindstones and modifiers-amplifiers. Also in the game store you can find rare clothes for the hero.

Large enemies should not be afraid - they usually run one at a time and do not pose a danger.

What is the result?

One of the best MMORPG latest years. Neverwinter Online attracts with simple rules, but knows how to entertain at high levels - the game's combat system and endless quests will keep you for a long time.

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Rise of Angels

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Visually - like Ragnarok Online, but no less meat than in Diablo

Rise of Angels is a multiplayer Action/RPG with a focus on mass battles. In the game, players will be engaged in saving a fantasy planet from the invasion of monsters who decided to work on all living things. Epic encounters with a large number of monsters, a bias towards originality in PvE content (mazes, puzzles) and the prevalence of PvP modes (arena, guild battles, tournaments among players).

The main feature of Rise of Angels is massive battles. At one location, sometimes you have to fight with several dozen monsters at once, and given the various skills of the heroes, killing them in batches will be fun and interesting. You could see something similar in the Diablo series, but now a similar mechanic is implemented in a browser game.

The developers put a lot of emphasis on the PvP component, so battles with other players are the main feature of the game. There are arenas with rewards and ranks, you can join a clan and fight in mass clashes, even tournaments are held with rare rewards. And in the PvE component, players are looking for equipment, pumping a hero and getting resources to sharpen weapons. In addition to all this, it has a plot, additional quests, events and other interesting events (separate adventures, weekly quests, etc.).

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Throne of God

I'd rather die a noname than become famous and become you!

Throne of God is a browser-based Action/RPG in the best traditions of diablo-like adventures. Players will become powerful heroes and face dangerous enemies among which there will be monsters, dark forces and other great warriors. The main feature is the complex bosses, which in each encounter use completely new abilities and various boosts for strength, evasion and other characteristics.

Players will complete tasks, go through the storyline and descend into dangerous dungeons. It is the last point that will be a great place for entertainment. Remember how in Diablo there were bosses that seemed to be similar in appearance, but differed greatly in strength? Throne of God has a similar mechanic, only the variations can be in the tens and hundreds. And to win, you have to assemble a good team.

In addition to events, PvP arenas and other usual activities, the game has a rating table for all players. The strongest users, the richest, etc. can be marked in it. Each table has its own direction and shows the best players. Pass all the tests and get into the list of the strongest. It should be noted good graphics, massive battles, the presence of pets and the system of pumping each weapon separately (sharpening, improving abilities and adding bonuses).

SAO's Legend

We recommend SAO's Legend to all heterosexuals

SAO's Legend is a browser-based Action/RPG where players will go on an adventure and try to save their world from the onslaught of monsters and the forces of darkness. Using swords, axes, magic and even mystical transformations, they will oppose dangerous enemies and do everything to win. Long story line, a lot of additional quests and regular events will brighten up the pastime of the players.

The main feature of SAO's Legend is the art style. It is an anime with some dark Diablo elements. Such an unusual mixture surprisingly turned out to be good and attractive. There is no design with toxic paints, bright places smoothly flow into a gloomy atmosphere, to say nothing of dungeons and monster lairs. The developers devoted a lot of time to the graphics, as a result, SAO's Legend became the most beautiful browser game.

The developers did not forget about other elements: the PvP battle arena, individual events with dangerous bosses, an abundance of equipment and magic, pets and magic wings for the characters to fly. In the future, the developers plan to expand the storyline of the game and focus on individual stories.

Discord

A fast-paced yet thoughtful action RPG with a fast-paced combat system. Discord tells about a meat grinder in which people faced orcs and elves - and now we will tell you which side to take.

While the owners are cutting with all their might, the donkeys stand and blunt on the sidelines.

Discord Review

After registering in Discord, you will immediately choose a side of the conflict. Here "Discord" plays a typical role triangle - the orcs are strong, the elves are dexterous, the people are smart. Have you chosen a race? Ok, now we define the class. Warrior, mage, priest, hunter, shaman, mystic - typical options for the genre. Subsequently, your hero will learn some profession such as a lumberjack, hunter or fisherman, and begin to go to work. Not a bad scheme: you came home from work, and your hero went there.

Well, freak! Sometimes Discord throws up monsters that seem to come from Fallout or Stalker.

At first it seems that Discord does not stand out from the mass of other RPGs, but then you get into the first alteration and radically change your opinion about the game. The fact is that in the game you can change to interact with the locations where the battles are taking place. For example, a warrior is able to create a rift and knock down a tree, a magician can dry up a river or create an obstacle for an enemy, and so on. It should be borne in mind that each surface, whether it be simple earth, sand or a swamp, has its own properties. For example, sandy terrain lowers agility, while swampy terrain lowers the chance to dodge a blow. Can you imagine how many tactical moves can be built on such simple rules?

It is better to bring down a predatory flower from a distance - it is too dangerous up close.

And one more nice detail - the developers really follow their game and communicate with the audience. Almost every week in Discord there are various tournaments and contests, where you can win premium platinum bars.

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Actually, these bars - which are also bought for "real" - can be spent on rare equipment and spells. You can also buy special experience and money modifiers to increase their inflow by one and a half times.

But this is a really fun mahach with strong heroes, tigers, an armored bull and elementals.

What is the result?

Do not judge by clothes - behind the usual fantasy frame of Discord is a game with incredibly dynamic battles, a lot of adventures and very sparing monetization.

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hero's path

The Hero's Journey is a multiplayer browser game in which players become the next saviors of a fantasy world. The game has nice graphics, spacious virtual world and an advanced guild system. The main bias is directed towards the PvE mode, which is constantly updated with new content and the development of the main story. In addition, the game has a crafting system, magic, hundreds of additional quests and a large selection of weapons, cosmetic items and pets.

Guilds are an integral part of the gameplay. If a player joins it, then he will have to do his best, since the overall level of the clan depends on the activity of each player. Basically, the overall activity comes down not only to massive battles with other clans, but also to a farm where players must grow rare plants for alchemy. Depending on the development of the farm, the overall level of the guild will depend, and each player is responsible for a certain area of ​​the farm, so the joint contribution of the players is very important.

The path of the hero is a great choice for a good time. The game runs in a browser, does not require a powerful computer, tells an interesting story and already has a large fan base.

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Fury of Quinton

A browser-based multiplayer game based on Western mythology, in which users act as divine messengers who have come to save the world. Nice graphics, the presence of additional PvP and PvE opportunities, as well as the free development of the hero are included.

Rage of Quinton Overview

The story of the game tells that monsters and dark forces came to the divine world, infecting the lands, destroying all life and not fearing the divine power of the Visitors, there were so many that the gods simply could not cope with them, so they turned to people who received a divine blessing and are now forced to fight with huge crowds of enemies.

The first feature of the game is the free pumping of the hero. There is no division into certain classes and the player is free to be whoever he wants, he can carry a huge sword and chop enemies to pieces, he can become a magician or an archer. Or maybe even have a mixed class, gradually using each of these areas.

Not left unattended graphics, which looks a little better than their counterparts. Saturated locations, nice visual effects and a clear drawing of the environment, all this creates a pleasant picture that does not tire and gives a positive feeling of being in the game.

Regarding PvE and PvP mode, they are presented in several formats. PvE has story adventures, additional quests and challenges. PvP includes the arena, free RK in several locations and duels.

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Rubies are a valuable currency that allows you to purchase various elixirs to speed up leveling by 30%, get currency by 30%, as well as cosmetic items in the form of wings, pets and stylish clothes. Donat only slightly affects the gameplay, as there are special modifiers in the store that provide an increase in performance (temporarily).

What is the result?

Balanced ruby ​​with all the elements necessary for the genre. "Quinton's Fury" does not stand out with brilliant ideas, but flawlessly fulfills the standard program.

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kings road

Fun and fast heir to Diablo with excellent cooperative regime, bright graphics and minimal donation.

KingsRoad Review

After registration, KingsRoad immediately starts right off the bat: our handsome man runs into the collective farm, where he helps the residents to chop up the bandits. Here you will be taught the basics of the game - how to run and beat enemies. A couple of fights, and now you have already saved Sir Caleb, the village headman.

Such dumps begin in KingsRoad already at the third level - you won't have to wait long for fun.

Arriving at the main square, you will choose your class. There are three of them in the game: a knight, an archer and a wizard. Do not be afraid to make a mistake - in KingsRoad you can download all three classes in parallel. If you have a level 5 archer, in the village you can always replace him with a brand new level 1 knight - and so on.

The first tasks of KingsRoad are dedicated to finding missing villagers such as a grocer and a blacksmith. In them you will continue to study the game - learn how to apply combat skills and dress the hero. It is worth paying tribute to the developers - KingsRoad does not soar with long lectures, combining them with the adventure itself.

The archer is able to shoot arrows in a fan - a handy tactic to delay opponents and retreat to a new position.

Gradually your hero will level up and learn new skills. For example, first the archer will learn how to shoot slowing down arrows, and later - to summon the MAN-EATING FALCON to the battlefield. In addition to active skills, there are also passive ones - for example, they increase the maximum level of health.

It happens that the enemies are stupid and do nothing - look at this archer on the right!

KingsRoad catches a peppy rhythm. The game has very linear levels, but it only benefits her. You constantly run forward, cut enemies and become stronger. The game does not strain the brain, but entertains - even the best clothes in the inventory are highlighted with arrows here so that you can put them on as soon as possible.

Special fun - cooperative game with friends. Killing bosses with a team is much more interesting than alone. No friends? Forever alone? It doesn't matter - KingsRoad quickly picks up comrades of the right level.

Spider swamps are the first unpleasant and difficult location on the path of the heroes.

Last but not least, the game has excellent graphics. Each level of KingsRoad is hand-drawn with attention to detail - all these bridges and rivers are really pleasing to the eye. In addition, the scenery is constantly changing here: the first forest is replaced by spider swamps, then mountains - and so on.

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Giant bosses seem difficult when played alone, but together with friends, they are dealt with very quickly.

Premium gems can be spent on additional skill points, a Robin Hood outfit, or regular gold. However, monetization in KingsRoad is very sparing. Firstly, the game gives gems for each completed task, and secondly, they can be earned by passing levels in a circle.

What is the result?

Straightforward, beautiful and dynamic RPG in the spirit of Diablo. KingsRoad is fun to play in both small ten-minute sessions and big marathons with friends.

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The series consists of three main games: Diablo (), Diablo II (), Diablo III (). Each of the games was also supplied with an add-on that added additional levels and features to the game. Diablo is one of the most successful series released Blizzard Entertainment and industry computer games Overall: As of 2008, the combined sales of the first two games in the series reached 18.5 million copies worldwide, and sales of Diablo III exceeded 20 million copies by August 2014. Books and comics have also been released, revealing additional information about the game's world.

The action of the games in the series takes place in the world of Sanctuary, made in the style of dark fantasy. In the games, the heroes visit various regions of the fictional world, reminiscent of medieval Europe, the Arab East or Mesoamerica, as well as the Burning Hell inhabited by demons and Heaven defended by angels. Sanctuary is being invaded by all sorts of demons and monsters under the command of the demon Diablo, the main antagonist of the series; the player-controlled Nephalem hero is tasked with defeating Diablo and saving the world, with the help of angels such as the archangel of justice Tyrael.

Series games

Timeline

1996	Diablo
1997	Diablo: Hellfire
1998
1999
2000	Diablo II
2001	Diablo II: Lord of Destruction
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012	Diablo III
2013
2014	Diablo III: Reaper of Souls
2015
2016
2017	Diablo III: Rise of the Necromancer
2018
2019	Diablo Immortal
TBA	Diablo IV

Diablo

The action of the first game in the series, the original "Diablo", released on December 31, 1996, takes place in the city of Tristram, the capital of the kingdom of Khandaras. In fact, the battles take place under the city itself, in a labyrinth of dungeons, catacombs and caves leading to the depths of Hell.

The plot of the game focuses around the chosen game character, who completes a series of quests to free Tristram from the evil that has come from Hell, descending through twelve levels of dungeons into Hell (the last four levels), where the player fights the titular character, Diablo, the Lord of Dread - one of the seven "Evils" that once ruled Hell.

The first part of "Diablo" offers a choice of three classes of characters, the addition of "Hellfire" adds three more to them. Players can play warrior, robber(archer) and magician. Each class has its own place in the game's story, and all three classes appear as non-player characters in the sequel. Character classes are very similar to each other - having a distinctive appearance and voice-over, each hero has the same spells, skills, albeit of different sizes, and resistance, but only one personal skill - a spell that does not consume mana and is available from the very beginning games.

hellfire

Diablo: Hellfire- addition for Diablo, released in 1997 by third party Sierra Entertainment. Started by Blizzard, development of Hellfire was handed over to Sierra for completion. While some of the choices introduced in the expansion, such as the barbarian and monk classes, are similar to those of later games in the series, Hellfire is not considered canon in the Diablo universe. Only one class, the monk, was added in the expansion, but the game files also contained the hidden classes bard and barbarian, which are slightly modified copies of the rogue and warrior, respectively.

Diablo II

At the end of the first game, the mortal hero destroys Diablo's body shell and stabs his Soul Stone into his forehead, hoping to keep one of the Primal Evils in his body. However, as revealed at the beginning of Diablo II, the Lord of Terror took control of the warrior's body and began the process of freeing his brothers, Mephisto and Baal. The player is invited to choose one of five different characters (seven, including the addition), and go in pursuit of the Dark Wanderer, exploring the world of Sanctuary in search of four acts. At the end of each of the four acts, the player encounters various archdemons, ending in a fight with Diablo at the end of the game.

Diablo II, released in 2000, was a resounding success. The game even earned an entry in the Guinness Book of Records (2000 edition) as the fastest selling game ever sold with over 1 million copies sold after the first two weeks of sales, by January 2001 it was sold worldwide 2.75 million copies. There were also negative reviews of the game due to the fact that the introduction of desert locations was seen by many as a departure from the gothic aesthetic of its predecessor.

Character classes have been worked out much better than in the previous game. Unlike its predecessor, Diablo II articulates the reasons for each character class to fight the forces of the Underworld:

• Oracles Amazons it was predicted that the final battle with the Primal Evil would usher in a new era when mortals would take their rightful place in the common universe, ceasing to be mere playthings for the beings of the Outer Worlds.
• Barbarians also expect a "final battle" in which they would be key players in deciding the fate of the world.
• Necromancers have determined that Evil has become too powerful and thus ally with the forces of Light to restore balance to the world.
• Paladins, filled with guilt and remorse for their actions during the period of the Transcarum Inquisition, seek to pay tribute to Mephisto, the true initiator of the bloody crusade.
• sorceresses perceive this war as the main test of their power.

Unlike the first game, each character has three different sets of skills/spells that they can use in the game. Some of the characters can also summon magical minions into battle, such as the Valkyrie (Amazon) or skeletons and golems (Necromancer). All players also have the option to hire a scout (Act I), a warrior (Act II), or an Iron Wolf (melee mage, Act III) to accompany their hero and help them kill monsters. These "mercenaries" have a few skills of their own and can be quite useful to the player.

Lord of Destruction

On June 29, 2001, Blizzard released an official add-on for the game, Diablo II: Lord of Destruction, which takes place immediately after the story of the original Diablo II. According to the plot of the game, the hero must stop the invasion of demons on the lands of the barbarians, destroy the physical embodiment of Diablo's brother, Baal, and stop the desecration of the World Stone. The expansion includes a new Act, new items, and two new character classes:

• Druids, originating from the barbarians, came out of hiding, as the time has come for the final battle between people and the demons of the Underworld.
• assassins, engaged in the extermination of magicians corrupted by the demonic power, now, having learned that Horror and Destruction (Diablo and Baal), are free from imprisonment and freely operate in the mortal world, turned their anger against Hell itself.

Barbarians can now be hired as mercenaries in the new Act. Also, all mercenaries can now be resurrected and equipped with armor and weapons.

Diablo III

« Diablo III”, the third game in the series, was announced at the Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational in Paris on June 28, 2008, and went on sale in 2012. The story of Diablo III takes place 20 years after the events of the second game.

Seven classes of characters have been introduced into the game:

• Passed from the previous part of the class barbarian. The barbarian uses various enhanced skills based on their incredible physical strength. He is able to whirl through crowds, cut through hordes of enemies, jump over cliffs and crush the enemy on landing.
• Witch, new character, reminiscent of the necromancer from Diablo II, but with skills tied to voodoo culture. The Witch Doctor has the ability to raise monsters, cast curses, drain souls, and hurl poisons and bombs at enemies.
• sorcerer- a new class, reminiscent of a sorceress from the previous part of the game and a sorcerer from Diablo, although operating with other powers than just the Elements. The sorcerer's abilities range from shooting lightning, fire, and ice at an enemy to slowing time and teleporting through foes and through walls.
• Monk is a melee fighter who uses martial arts to cripple enemies, reflect damage, deflect blows, attack with lightning speed and deliver explosive blows.
• Demon Hunter- a new class of long-range shooter. The last introduced Hunter specializes in ranged attacks, setting traps for enemies, and dodging skills.
• Crusader- adamant defenders of faith and order, dressed in impenetrable armor and using huge shields to break through the thick of enemies, leaving behind only the scorched bodies of demons. Only available with the purchase of the Reaper of Souls DLC
• Necromancer- uncompromising masters of life and death. These dark spellcasters can place deadly curses on their enemies and unleash the reanimated skeletons of their former allies on them. Necromancers fight from a distance: the skeletal army they command can engulf the enemy in a devastating wave before they can even strike, and terrible curses can render even the most persistent demons helpless. This class is purchased from the Blizzard website, or Blizzard Battle.net, separately from the Reaper of Souls add-on.

The combat system has been significantly redesigned. Instead of the previous skill selection system used in Diablo II, an action bar was introduced at the bottom of the screen, replacing the potion belt area. For the first time in the series, players can choose the gender of their characters upon creation. The gender of the characters only affects the visuals and voice.

Reaper of Souls

Diablo III: Reaper of Souls (2014) - official add-on for Diablo III

This expansion continues the story after the end of the main story. New demons appear, bosses, who are nominated by the main antagonist - Malthael, one of the five archangels of Heaven. Malthael is the archangel of Wisdom, but here he meets us as the Angel of Death. After defeating Diablo, Tyrael decided to hide the Black Soulstone away from both angels and demons. Malthael waited for the moment to steal it, for his selfish (maybe wise) goals. All actions in the fifth act will be transferred to the new main location - Westmarsh (eng. Westmarsh).

Diablo IV

The fourth part of the game - Diablo IV - was announced on November 1, 2019 as part of BlizzCon 2019.

general information

Game Events Diablo unfold in a world called Sanctuary (eng. Sanctuary - Sanctuary). In this universe, there is a constant confrontation between the higher powers of Heaven and the powers of Hell. The world of Sanctuary was created by angels and demons who saw it as a safe haven in eternal conflict. Humans were created by combining the blood of angels and demons. And that's why they caused rejection as hybrids - the Nephalem. The angel Inarius wanted to destroy them, but the rest of the angels and demons kept him from doing so. The demoness, called Lilith, who is the beloved of Inarius, killed other angels and demons, for which she was exiled by Inarius. Lilith later escaped and nearly turned the humans into her army, but was stopped by Uldyssian Ul Diomedes.

The Stone of the Universe

A special artifact, the Stone of the Universe, was placed in order to protect Sanctuary from the penetration of angels and demons. He also suppressed the magical inhuman abilities of the inhabitants of Sanctuary. The World Stone was located in the barbarian mountains on Mount Arreat until one of the Great Embodiments of Evil named Baal decided to capture its energy and not allow his brothers to return to the world. But the demon was prevented by nameless heroes who killed Baal. Arriving at the scene, the archangel Tyrael noted that if the stone is not destroyed now, then the spell of Baal can take over the energy of the stone, and destroyed it, sending the hero to the city. What will change in Sanctuary after the destruction of the stone is unknown until the release of the Diablo III triquel.

Chronology of events

The countdown in the world of the Sanctuary is carried out according to the Kejistan chronology. Bold blue temporal classifications of the events that took place before the start of the first game were highlighted. Bold red years of events following the events in Tristram are highlighted.

Chronology of major events:

• 964
  • Led by Azmodan and Belial, the lesser demons raise a rebellion against the three Great Evils, which ends with the Dark Exodus. Diablo, Mephisto and Baal are banished from the Underworld to Sanctuary.
• Approx. 1004
  • Archangel Tyrael gathers the best mortal heroes in order to found the brotherhood of the Horadrim. He gives the members of the brotherhood the Soul Stones and orders to find and capture the Great Embodiments of Evil.
• 1009
  • Mephisto is captured in the jungles of Kejistan and imprisoned under Zakarum, an ancient temple around which the city of Kurast subsequently grows.
• 1010
  • Baal is overtaken in the desert near Lut Golein. Tal Rasha, leader of the Horadrim brotherhood, sacrifices himself to encase Baal's essence in the damaged Soul Stone.
• 1019
  • A group of Horadrim monks led by Jared Cain finally succeed in capturing Diablo. Monks bury the Soul Stone of Diablo on the banks of the Talsend River in Khandaras. A brotherhood monastery with an extensive system of catacombs was erected over the burial place.
• 1025
  • The city of Tristram is built around the monastery of the Horadrim.
• Approx. 1080
  • The monastery falls into disrepair.
• Approx. 1100
  • All the tasks of the Horadrim brotherhood are completed, it slowly fades away and goes into history.
• 1262
  • The eastern ruler Leoric arrives in Tristram, proclaims himself its king, and turns the long-abandoned monastery of the Horadrim into a Zakara cathedral. The king's adviser, Archbishop Lazarus secretly releases Diablo from captivity.

King Leoric resists Diablo's influence, but eventually loses his sanity.

• 1263
  • The distraught King Leoric begins mass arrests and executions of anyone who goes against his will, and also declares war on the kingdom of Westmarch.
  • Diablo kidnaps Leoric's son, Prince Albrecht, and enslaves his soul.
  • Lachdanan, captain of Leoric's army, is defeated in the war against Westmarch. Upon returning from the campaign, he is forced to kill Leoric. Before dying, the deposed monarch places a curse on Lahdanan and his supporters. During the funeral, Leoric rises from the dead in skeletal form and attacks Lachdanan.
  • Archbishop Lazar takes a group of peasants to the cathedral and leaves them to be torn to pieces by a bloodthirsty butcher demon. Crowds of residents leave Tristram.
  • A lone hero appears in Tristram, who defeats the butcher demon.
  • The hero slays Archbishop Lazarus and defeats the rebellious skeleton of King Leoric.
  • The hero defeats Diablo and attempts to contain his essence within himself. However, the best intentions turn into a disaster. In the end, the essence of Diablo takes over, the hero becomes the Dark Wanderer and leaves Tristram. Shortly after his departure, hordes of demons destroy the city and kill all its inhabitants.
• 1264
  • A group of adventurers set off on a campaign against Diablo and his brothers. The heroes kill the demoness Andariel and head east, following the Dark Wanderer.
  • The heroes find the tomb of Tal Rashi and, after defeating the demon lord Duriel, discover that Baal managed to escape from imprisonment.
  • The transformation of the Dark Wanderer into Diablo is complete. The heroes kill Mephisto in the Kurast jungle.
  • Diablo is defeated. The soul stones of Diablo and Mephisto are destroyed in the Hellforge.
• 1265
  • Baal's army advances on Mount Arreat.
  • Mount Arreat becomes the site of the final confrontation between mortal heroes and the Great Evils. Baal is defeated, but his army continues to advance.
  • Archangel Tyrael discovers that the Stone of Creation, stored in the depths of Mount Arreat, has been defiled by Baal. Realizing that this process is irreversible, Tyrael reluctantly decides to destroy the stone. The ensuing explosion wipes Mount Arreat and the surrounding area from the face of the earth, along with the remnants of Baal's army. Tyrael himself loses his corporeal form.
  • Shortly after the destruction of Arreat, Malthael, the archangel of wisdom and member of the Council of Angiris, disappears.
  • A few years later, the young man Jacob, an exile from the settlement of Staalbreak, along with the sorceress Shanar, finds the sword of Tyrael, El Druin, and frees the lands around Arreat from the demonic plague.
  • Some time after the destruction of Arreat, Adria summons the souls of the slain high demons from the abyss and imprisons them in the Dark Stone of Souls.
• 1285
  • Tyrael recovers from the destruction of the Worldstone and returns to Heaven, where he comes into conflict with the Empire, who is enraged by his willful intervention in the mortal world. After a little fight, Tyrael gains the upper hand, and having voluntarily pulled out his wings, becomes mortal and is banished to Sanctuary, falling directly into the abandoned temple where Deckard Cain and his niece Leah were. "Shooting Star" attracts the attention of the main character - Nephalem.
  • The Nephalem and his companions, including Leah and Tyrael, travel to Caldeum, free Adria, and imprison Belial in the Dark Soul Stone.
  • Azmodan gathers an army of Hellfire and invades Sanctuary through the crater of Mount Arreat. The fortress of people, the Bastion, thanks to the support of the heroes, holds the onslaught of the horde. Upon entering the crater, the Nephalem enters Azmodan's domain and encases his soul in the Stone.
  • The souls of all seven demons are collected in the stone. Adria betrays the heroes - using the Stone, she unites all the demons in Diablo, making him the Prime Evil, and then infuses him into Leah's body. In the body of a girl, Diablo ascends to Heaven, where, having assumed his new form, the Empire easily defeats, and begins a large-scale demonic invasion of Heaven.
  • Following Diablo, Nephalem frees Auriel, the archangel of faith, from the captivity of Rakanot, the lord of despair, which returns hope to the angelic host. And then, with the support of Tyrael, he kills Diablo. From the One Evil, only the Dark Stone of Souls remains.
  • Two months later, Tyrael recreates the Horadrim order and attempts to hide the Dark Soulstone, as it is dangerous even to angels. But the Horadrim are attacked by Malthael, who has become the angel of death. Malthael takes the Soul Stone.
  • Learning that Malthael is going to destroy humanity, because he considers them to be the offspring of demons, Nephalem goes after the angel of death.
  • Malthael arranges a genocide of people in Westmarch, but his reapers are destroyed by Nephalem. Soon, the Nephalem finds Adria in Westmarch and kills her, avenging Leah. Before dying, Adria prophesies that Diablo will return, and Nephalem himself will be the cause of this.
  • With the help of the angels, the Nephalem storms Malthael's stronghold in Pandemonium. There, Nephalem, in order to defeat the angel of death, takes the essence of death itself, becoming its embodiment.
  • In an attempt to kill the Nephalem, Malthael destroys the Dark Soul Gem and absorbs the energy of the Seven Greater Demons. But Nephalem still wins. With Malthael's death, the souls of all those consumed are released, including Diablo and his siblings. Having defeated the angel of death, Nephalem becomes the most powerful being in the universe. Watching the Nephalem, Tyrael and Imperium ponder whether the hero will remain the protector of the innocent, or whether in the end the mortal heart will be subjected to darkness, and Nephalem will cause the death of the entire universe.

Main opponents

In each series Diablo games(and even every expansion) the composition of the enemies is constantly changing. But some enemies remain and the player encounters them from game to game.

• Needlebacks. These are small spiked animals resembling porcupines, capable of spitting quills. During the Coming of Evils, these animals underwent a demonic mutation and began to actively attack people. Many of these animals filled the vicinity of Tristram and made dangerous any movement of unarmed travelers.
• Fallen. Lesser demons banished to Sanctuary, the Fallen roam the lands of humans and constantly attack small villages and caravans. The Fallen are short, horned devils with yellow, blue, and red skin. Tribes of the Fallen settle in caves or on the ruins of cities. The tribes are divided into 3 castes. Laborers are the main force and cannon fodder of the tribe. These weak, cowardly demons attack in huge packs. They provide food and protect the tribe. The second, shamans, are old sorcerers who have discovered the secrets of dark magic. There aren't many shamans, but they keep the tribe alive by healing the rest of the Fallen and supporting them in battle with dangerous spells. The highest caste, the Warlords, governs the tribe. These huge devils can compete with mighty demons from the depths of Hell. Generals use heavy two-handed weapons in battle. They lead the Farmhands into battle and control the movements of the tribe.
• Zombie. Hideous living dead, raised by necromancy from their graves. Zombies are decaying, slow-moving undead that are immune to pain and injury. You can defeat these clumsy, but strong dead only by cutting them into pieces. Zombies feed on dead human flesh and often attack villages and small towns. Led by necromancers, demons, or voodoo healers, zombie hordes can pose a very serious threat.
• Skeletons. Unlike zombies, skeletons are fast and agile undead. Raised with the help of black magic, the skeletons gather in small squads and attack the enemies of the summoner. Many of the skeletons were skilled warriors before death, and some of these skills were preserved even after death. They are able to use a variety of weapons (bows, swords, spears, maces, etc.) and carry armor and shields, which makes them much more dangerous.
• Khazra. These are monsters with the body of a man, and the legs and head of a goat. Dirty, wild, uncouth, the Goatlegs are united in clans. They can peacefully coexist with people in their villages, but the presence of demons drives Khazr crazy, and they begin robbery and murder in the mortal lands. There are 5 Khazra clans: Moon Clan, Blood Clan, Night Clan, Death Clan and Hell Clan. Many clans left their original habitats and went to Mount Arreat, responding to the call of the Greater Evils. There, these Khazra turned into terrible demons and joined their host.

The Khazra were previously human, but they went too far in the study of the dark arts, which led to demonic mutations that made them Goatlegs. Since then, the Khazra have become much wilder and dumber.

• Warlocks. There are many magicians in Sanctuary, but few dare to go far in the study of demonology. Those who dared to learn this secret knowledge gave their souls to Diablo and his brothers in exchange for incredible dark power. Many Warlocks were summoned by Diablo to Hell, where they were able to reach incredible heights in Demonology. But during the campaign of Aidan, the libraries of these sorcerers were destroyed, and the wicked themselves were killed. Since then, the number of Warlocks has decreased significantly. But they can still be found in demon-tainted lands.

Archbishop Lazarus became the most famous, he advanced more than others in the study of the dark Arts and even became the right hand of Diablo. However, he died during Aidan's campaign. Also famous was the Dark Haradrim Zoltan Kull, who created the Dark Soul Stone, where all 7 Greater Evils were imprisoned. Many warlocks appeared thanks to the cult of fanatics of Belial.

• succubus. Demons of lust and sexual pleasure, for the most part, young beautiful girls with fair skin and long hair. They are distinguished from mortals only by small wings behind their backs. Succubi always go almost naked. They wear only long tight boots, tight gloves and thin thongs. The rest of the body of the Virgin of Sin is left naked. (Some girls wear leather or fabric bracelets around their necks and similar erotic clothes, which still never cover their chests, waists and shoulders)

At night, these vile seductresses come to mortal men and tempt them with their sexual body, offering to give their souls to the Supreme Evil in exchange for sexual intercourse. Most of the succubus, with the exception of Lilith and the daughters of other demonesses, were previously mortal sinners who sold their souls to the Greater Evil. These vile harlots draw their youth and vitality from corrupt men, otherwise they grow old like mortals. The harlots live in the lower circles of hell. There they indulge endlessly in the voluptuous sin of adultery with demons and sorcerers. Succubi are physically very weak and defenseless in close combat, as they almost never participate in battles. Their only weapon is the Blood Star spell, which drains strength. Therefore, when the detachments of Heroes broke into the chambers of Hell, the succubi tried to escape behind the backs of strong demons or simply escape, but no one succeeded, and the defenseless creatures were left to die screaming at the hands of the Holy Warriors. There was also a family of Cydea, consisting of pure-blooded demonesses, the daughters of this Cydea herself, but during the war of the Nephalem with Azmodan, they were all killed.

• Serpentdemons. Serpentdemons are the most insidious creatures in Hell. They are followers of Belial, the Lord of Lies. Serpent demons have a human body and a long tail instead of legs.

These slippery creatures are known for their agility and agility. In their arsenal there are many vile magical tricks, thanks to which the snakes carry out the most cunning plans of Belial. Serpentdemons can transform into humans in order to blend in with the population of Sanctuary. People may be unaware that their friends and neighbors are actually demons. In combat, snakes can become invisible to get close to the enemy. The snake demons are also capable of using Dark Magic. Judging by the frescoes in the tomb of Tal "Rash, in the distant antiquity of Sanctuary, some peoples revered snake-demons as Gods. The temples they built in honor of these demons still stand in the deserts near Loot" Golein. During Aidan's campaign, the heroes disturbed one of the nests of snakes, and after a fierce fight they destroyed it. Later, when the Nephalem followed Diablo's footsteps to Loot'Golein, the serpents used the Dark Altar in one of their temples to stage an Eclipse of the Sun and prevent the heroes from tracking down Diablo. However, the Nephalem quickly figured out the cause of the eclipse and destroyed the Altar, killing the local serpents. After that, By order of Belial, the serpent demons moved to the city of Caldeum, where they quickly seized power. Belial himself took the form of Emperor Hakan and took the throne. Soon the Archangel Tyrael arrived in the city at the head of a new squad of Nephalems. They figured out that the city was ruled by the Lord of Lies and his demons, and the serpents were killed, and Belial himself was locked in the Black Soul Stone.

• Balrogs. Terrible horned monsters, the elite guard of Diablo, the Dreadlord. Monstroidal demons with gigantic wings lead the attacks of Diablo's army. Thanks to the ability to spew fire and incredible strength, these demons have rightfully taken one of the most honorable places in Hell.

For a long time they guarded the Temple of Terror, the heart of Diablo's realm, and the Plain of Despair, the realm of the demon Raccanoth. During the wars with the Angels and the Nephalem, these places were destroyed. Later, the Balrogs participated in a massive attack by all 7 Legions of Hell on Paradise, but Diablo was then killed by a squad of Nephalems, and the demons fled back to Hell, where they are still waiting for the moment when the Legions of Hell will again begin their terrible invasion of Sanctuary or Paradise.