What would a great video game be without its music? It can uplift our spirits, captivate our imaginations, and inspire us to create wonderful works of art. In this Artisan Showcase, we take a look at a musical composition by Vathyr, who was so charmed by the Diablo III and Reaper of Souls™ soundtracks that […]
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New Short Story: "Middlewick"
"The soldier raised his torch and leaned forward, leathers creaking. His eyes were narrow in their examination. The light of his flame sent shadows waltzing through the orchard, twisting and morphing through the brush like dark appendages slithering in retreat of the starlight. Above him, the wind—stiff and unseasonably chilly for early autumn—wrestled through the […]
BrvzerX’s "Electro-Stun God" Wizard
Wizards are masters of the arcane arts, living conduits for elemental devastation. These powerful spell slingers offer a variety of play styles, but today we're honing in on one particular element that's simply…electrifying. The "Electro-Stun God" build, created by BrvzerX#1972, focuses on exactly the elements and theme his straightforward name suggests. Lightning damage, and more […]
[GUIDE] Area Damage and You
Patch 2.0.1 introduced a variety of new affixes, including Area Damage. What is Area Damage? Area Damage is a mechanic that has 20% chance to activate each time an enemy receives damage from your hero. When activated, Area Damage will deal a certain amount of damage to all enemies within 10 yards of the target […]
Diablo III Anniversary Livestream VOD Now Available
On May 15th, several members of the Diablo III development team and I partied up with a handful of community influencers and rumbled our way through Reaper of Souls™. Brought together in celebration of Diablo III's second anniversary, we slaughtered demons, found amazing loot, and answered some of your questions! If you weren't able to […]
New Short Story: "Brothers in Arms"
"Pain, be welcome in my home. You shall not live here long, yet while you stay with me, I receive you like an honored guest. You will know peace in this house, but only until the completion of my task, and at that point you must go. Yet until that moment arrives, I greet you […]
"The Story of Diablo" Now Available in the Game Guide
Two years ago, you stopped the Prime Evil from destroying all of creation. Today, on Diablo III's two-year anniversary, we hope you'll celebrate with us by remembering the harrowing, yet heroic past of a universe we've all fought for. Behold The Story of Diablo, our newest addition to the Game Guide! Within this ancient tome, […]
Leviathan’s "Zoosader" Crusader
The Crusader's background and history certainly played a role in the development of her abilities. For example, as members of a divine martial order, Crusaders are never truly alone and can trust their companions to have their backs in battle. This idea manifests in skills like Phalanx, Bombardment, Akarat's Champion, and Steed Charge. Today, Leviathan#1356 […]
Gear Up and Show Off Your Favorite Diablo Apparel
Traditionally speaking, one's second anniversary is celebrated with gifts of cotton. And with such an awesome selection of Diablo III apparel available, we want to know—which piece of Sanctuary-themed clothing do you favor when showing off your nephalem pride? Tweet us your photos featuring your real-world Legendary items to @Diablo using the #D3Anniversary hashtag, and […]
And Then We Doubled It – Happy Birthday, Diablo III!
On May 15, 2012, the gates of the Burning Hells opened and Diablo III was unleashed onto the world. To celebrate the game's second anniversary and the community that made it all possible, players who log in to defend Sanctuary this week will receive double the number of Rift Fragments as well as 100% boost […]