The Diablo series relies on familiarity in many aspects, including enemies. Many appear repeatedly. MeinMMO has dug a little into the past and has selected 10 enemy types that have caused the worst memories in the past 26 years and that you definitely don’t want to see in Diablo 4.
Diablo 4 takes the best features from its predecessors and combines them with its own ideas into a new game. However, to truly feel like a real Diablo game, the developers rely on many familiar elements.
For example, some enemies from earlier games appear in the latest installment. In Act 1, which was playable in the beta, the goat-like Khazra can be seen, and one of the worst bosses of the franchise is randomly destabilizing dungeons.
This makes sense, as the world of Sanctuary remains the same. Accordingly, the inhabitants do not always have to change. However, there are a few enemies that Blizzard does not necessarily have to include.
On Reddit, fans have exchanged their horror enemies, and we have considered which opponents have caused truly frustrating moments in the past. We still do not know if most of them will also appear in Diablo 4.
After the first hours in the game, Diablo 4 can convince many fans. Also us. You can see the conclusion of the MeinMMO editors in the video, and you can find all information about Diablo 4 in our hub:
Undead Stygian Dolls (Diablo 2)
What looks like the skeleton of the rather harmless little fetishes is one of the worst enemies in Diablo 2. The Stygian Dolls often appear in swarms, are incredibly quick, inflict high physical damage, and explode upon their death. The undead are responsible for the deaths of numerous characters and are the sworn nemesis of many players.
The dolls also represent all enemies with death effects here. They are among the most annoying foes in the entire franchise, especially for hardcore characters.
Sand Wasps (Diablo 3)
The supposedly harmless wasps attack with… more wasps, sometimes from off-screen, and flee quickly. The damage is enormous and poses a particular challenge for melee fighters. There used to be a bug that made the projectiles invisible when they came from off-screen. The bad news: it seems that the wasps have already made it into Diablo 4. Some players have spotted them in Act 1.
Lacuni Huntresses (Diablo 3)
Lacuni are already annoying enemies. The cat-like beings deal substantial damage but are considered rather average foes in Diablo 3. What makes the huntresses of the clan so dangerous is their ability to jump directly onto the player. If you are surrounded by their bulkier companions, a leap attack from the huntresses can quickly end in death.
Ghosts of All Kinds (Multiple Parts)
Ghosts and specters have appeared in every Diablo installment so far in some form. Particularly feared are Wraiths from Diablo 3, along with Specters and Gloams from Diablo 2. These beings can move through walls and expertly drain mana or significant life points from the player. The worst part: especially in Diablo 3, they often attack from unreachable places, which can be particularly challenging for melee fighters.
Knights of Oblivion (Diablo 2)
The heavily armored enemies do not pose a significant threat on their own. However, they exist in a form that can cast spells – including the feared Iron Maiden. This reflects physical damage back onto attackers multiple times, which means instant death for many classes.
You will be better prepared for every possible enemy with the new special issue on Diablo 4:
Harbingers of Pestilence (Diablo 3)
The possibly only enemies that are more dangerous for ranged fighters than for melee fighters: Harbingers of Pestilence can contaminate a small area from a distance with their long arms and inflict heavy damage. Alone, they are not very dangerous, but in groups, they can turn large areas into a deadly trap.
Unicorns and Teddy Bears (Diablo 3)
Not exactly deadly foes, but still the nightmare of many players. In the secret pony level of Diablo 3, there were rainbows, unicorns, and teddy bears. This was meant as a joke, but since Diablo 3 was already considered by many fans of the series as “too colorful,” the idea did not sit well with some.
Fortunately, Diablo 4 is set to be much darker and more reminiscent of the first installment in terms of visuals. Here is some gameplay:
Hammer Lords (Diablo 3)
Similar to the Harbingers of Pestilence, Hammer Lords are not particularly dangerous on their own. The monstrous enemies can indeed oneshot you but are so slow that it’s usually not a problem. What makes them difficult is their size. Hammer Lords are about 5 times larger than your character and are among the largest foes in the game. If 3-4 of these monsters surround you, they can easily trap and crush you.
Succubi (Multiple Parts)
Like ghosts, succubi are among the most well-known enemies of the series. While they were annoying but not particularly deadly in earlier titles, they are among the greatest dangers in Diablo 3. The sensuous demons fire deadly projectiles that are easily overlooked in the chaos and change position quickly. If you are not careful, you will quickly fall victim to their attacks. And given that succubi are set to appear in Diablo 4, it is highly likely with Lilith in mind.
You have probably all heard about the Mother of Demons – on TV!
Fallen Madmen (Diablo 3)
The Fallen are red demons that often appear in hordes. Their bombers have glowing bellies filled with explosive liquid and rush towards you to explode if you don’t kill them quickly enough. Although they don’t have much health, if they reach you, you are almost certainly dead – especially on higher difficulties.
Bonus: The Controls on Nintendo Switch
Not a real enemy, but for many fans, still the ultimate end boss: since Diablo has been playable on the Nintendo Switch, countless players have complained about the controls with Joycons. Even spiked rats can sometimes turn into a deadly experience.
We want to know from you: Which enemy do you find the worst?
We intentionally did not include bosses in this list, as you do not encounter them as often as regular enemies. And a death against a boss is usually less frustrating than against a wasp…
We still do not know exactly which enemies will truly appear. However, we already know some features that you could not yet see in the tests:
6 Things About Diablo 4 that Will Only Be Available at Release
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