Twenty years after the heroes of Diablo II saved Sanctuary, a new demonic threat emerges from the shadows. Diablo III delivers Blizzard's masterful blend of visceral action, endless loot, and dark gothic fantasy across seven unique character classes, each offering distinct playstyles and devastating abilities.
Seven Paths to Victory
Choose your champion from seven distinct classes, each with unique resource systems and abilities. The battle-hardened Barbarian wields brutal strength, while the holy Crusader brings righteous fury. The revenge-driven Demon Hunter strikes from the shadows, and the disciplined Monk balances martial prowess with spiritual power. The enigmatic Witch Doctor commands dark voodoo magic, the scholarly Wizard manipulates arcane forces, and the Necromancer raises undead armies to overwhelm foes.
Evolving Combat Through Skill Runes
Diablo III transforms traditional character progression with its innovative skill rune system. Rather than locking you into permanent choices, the game encourages constant experimentation as you unlock new rune modifiers for each ability. A single meteor spell might reduce its resource cost with one rune, or transform into a freezing ice attack with another. This flexibility lets you adapt your build to any situation, from solo dungeon crawling to coordinated multiplayer assaults.
Dynamic World Generation
Sanctuary changes with every playthrough. The random level generator ensures familiar locations never play the same way twice, populating maps with different enemy configurations, treasure locations, and environmental hazards. Random events create unexpected encounters beyond the main storyline, while the physics-enhanced destructible environments let you collapse walls on enemies or spring traps to turn the battlefield to your advantage.
Companions and Cooperation
Three loyal followers offer assistance throughout your journey. Kormac the Templar provides frontline support, Lyndon the Scoundrel delivers ranged damage and crowd control, and Eirena the Enchantress weaves protective magic around your hero. Each follower gains experience, unlocks new skills, and equips gear as they level alongside you. Only one companion joins you at a time in solo play, but multiplayer sessions let you team with friends to tackle Sanctuary's greatest threats together.
Endgame Challenges and Replayability
The journey through Sanctuary's five acts is just the beginning. Difficulty levels scale from Normal through Expert, Master, and thirteen tiers of Torment, each increasing monster strength while improving loot quality. The Reaper of Souls expansion adds Adventure Mode with bounties and randomized Nephalem Rifts, creating endless endgame content. Greater Rifts push the limits of your character build, while seasonal content refreshes the experience with new rewards and leaderboard competitions.
Face the Prime Evil on your terms. Whether you prefer methodical solo exploration or coordinated strikes with your party, Diablo III delivers hundreds of hours of demon-slaying action. Build the ultimate hero, chase legendary gear sets, and prove your worth in Sanctuary's darkest hour.
