
Warrior: The most physically able of the three classes. However, the limitations in the attributes for each class reward play that utilizes them efficiently for instance the Warrior's low maximum level of Magic prevents him from learning the higher levels of powerful spells like the Sorcerer, instead the Warrior is best suited to melee with a faster weapon swing plus a "critical strike" for bonus damage. Each class is capable of using almost all of the same items and spells, in contrast to later titles in the Diablo series which have class-specific items and spells/skills. Each class has a different level of assigned attributes along with a unique skill. The icon at the lower right indicates that the character's head protection is damaged and in danger of breaking.ĭiablo has three character classes: the Warrior, the Rogue, and the Sorcerer. A "Level Up" button indicates the character has attribute points available to distribute. The final two quests are mandatory in order to finish the game.Ī warrior engages in combat with a ghoul enemy. The players are assigned a random number of quests from several tiers these quests are optional but usually offer powerful unique items as rewards and help to level up the character and/or reveal more of the backstory. The dungeon levels are procedurally generated with themes for each level for instance, the catacombs tend to have long corridors and closed rooms, while the caves are more non-linear. The player can acquire items, learn spells, defeat enemies, and interact with non-player characters (NPCs) throughout the game. Other actions, such as casting a spell, are performed in response to keyboard inputs.
The player moves and interacts with the environment primarily by way of a mouse. In 2021 a mobile-device-oriented version, Diablo Immortal, entered closed beta.ĭiablo is an action role-playing hack and slash video game. A third sequel, Diablo IV, is in development. The game's success led to two sequels: Diablo II in 2000 and Diablo III in 2012. A Sega Saturn version was considered by Electronic Arts but never released. This version, developed by Climax Studios, featured direct control of the main character's direction, as opposed to point-and-click movement, using the PlayStation controller. In 1998, Electronic Arts released Diablo for the PlayStation. Beneath the town of Tristram, the player journeys through sixteen randomly generated dungeon levels, ultimately entering Hell in order to face Diablo.Īn expansion pack, Diablo: Hellfire, was released in November 1997 by Synergistic Software.
Set in the fictional Kingdom of Khanduras in the mortal realm, the player controls a lone hero battling to rid the world of Diablo, the Lord of Terror. Diablo is an action role-playing hack and slash video game developed by Blizzard North and released by Blizzard Entertainment in January 1997.