Diablo, the iconic villain of the series.
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Diablo is a series of action-RPG video games created by Blizzard Entertainment, characterized by its randomized dungeons.
Set in the fantasy world of Sanctuary, the series tells about the battles of the humans, occasionally aided by the angels of the High Heavens, against the demons of the Burning Hells, led by Diablo, Lord of Terror.
Video Games
The games and their expansions are:
- Diablo (December 31st, 1996) for PC, MacOS, and PlayStation
- Diablo: Hellfire (November 24th, 1997). An official expansion produced by Sierra, its events are considered non-canon to the main storyline.
- Diablo II (June 29th, 2000) for PC and MacOS
- Diablo II: Lord of Destruction (June 27th, 2001), expansion for the game.
- Diablo II: Resurrected (September 23rd, 2021) for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. A remaster of Diablo II and Lord of Destruction. A special edition called Prime Evil Collection was also released on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, including all the content from Diablo II: Resurrected and Diablo III: Eternal Collection
- Diablo II: Resurrected - Reign of the Warlock (February 11th, 2026) for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Expansion for the remaster.
- Diablo II: Resurrected (September 23rd, 2021) for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. A remaster of Diablo II and Lord of Destruction. A special edition called Prime Evil Collection was also released on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, including all the content from Diablo II: Resurrected and Diablo III: Eternal Collection
- Diablo II: Lord of Destruction (June 27th, 2001), expansion for the game.
- Diablo III (May 15th, 2012) for PC, MacOS, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360
- Diablo III: Reaper of Souls (March 25th, 2014) for PC and MacOS. First expansion pack.
- Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition (August 19th, 2014) for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. New console version of the game, including all content from the base game and from Reaper of Souls.
- Diablo III: Rise of the Necromancer (June 27th, 2017) for PC, MacOS, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Second expansion pack.
- Diablo III: Eternal Collection (June 27th, 2017) for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Bundle including all content from the base game and both expansions. A Nintendo Switch version was also released on November 2nd, 2018 including some exclusive content.
- Diablo III: Reaper of Souls (March 25th, 2014) for PC and MacOS. First expansion pack.
- Diablo Immortal (June 2nd, 2022) for iOS and Android. Set between Diablo II: Lord of Destruction and Diablo III.
- Diablo IV (June 6th, 2023) for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
- Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred (October 8th, 2024) for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. First expansion pack.
- Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred (April 28th, 2026) for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Second expansion pack.
Tabletop RPG
- Dungeons & Dragons: Diablo II Edition (May 1st, 2000). A "fast-play game" version called The Bloodstone Tomb was released in 1999 as promotion. The game received expansions:
- Diablo II: The Awakening (2000)
- Diablo II: Diablerie (December 1st, 2000)
- Diablo II: To Hell and Back (March 1st, 2001). It received an additional dungeon:
- The Secret Cow Level (2001) available at the Wizards of the Coast site.
Publications
Novels
Various novels were published in the Diablo series, usually telling side stories or exploring events that were previously only briefly mentioned in the games, such as the Sin War.
- Diablo: Demonsbane (October 31st, 2000), e-book by Robert B. Marks.
- Diablo #1: Legacy of Blood (May 1st, 2001) by Richard A. Knaak.
- Diablo #2: The Black Road (April 2nd, 2002) by Mel Odom.
- Diablo #3: The Kingdom of Shadow (August 1st, 2002) by Richard A. Knaak.
- Diablo: Moon of the Spider (January 1st, 2006) by Richard A. Knaak.
- Diablo - The Sin War by Richard A. Knaak, consisting in three novels:
- Book One: Birthright (October 1st, 2006)
- Book Two: Scales of the Serpent (March 27th, 2007)
- Book Three: The Veiled Prophet (September 25th, 2007)
- Diablo III: The Order (May 15th, 2012) by Nate Kenyon.
- Diablo III: Heroes Rise, Darkness Falls (November 27th, 2012), a collection of five short stories previously published on Blizzard Entertainment's site (Hatred and Discipline, Wayfarer, Unyielding, Firefly, Doubtwalker), along with two new ones (Theater Macabre: The Dark Exile and The Hunger).
- Diablo III: Storm of Light (February 27th, 2014) by Nate Keyton. Serving as a tie-in with Diablo III: Reaper of Souls.
- Diablo III: Morbed (April 21st, 2014) by Micky Neilson.
- Diablo: Tales from the Horadric Library (November 8th, 2022), short story anthology.
The first four novels were collected in Diablo Archive, published on July 8th, 2008.
Additional short stories were released exclusively on Blizzard Entertainment's site.
Comics
- Diablo: Tales of Sanctuary (November 9th, 2001). A single volume comic book published by Black Horse Comics and including three original stories.
- Diablo III - Sword of Justice (January 1st, 2012 - August 29th, 2012). A five issue miniseries set before the events of Diablo III. A paperback graphic novel collection of the series was released on July 9th, 2013.
- The Chosen (July 3rd, 2017). A short story published on Blizzard Entertainment's site to promote the release of Diablo III: Rise of the Necromancer.
Graphic Novels
- Diablo: Legends of the Barbarian: Bul-Kathos (July 27th, 2023)
- Diablo: Legends of the Necromancer: Rathma (October 23rd, 2024)
Others
Four sourcebooks were published in the Diablo series. These include information on elements from the games' universe and are presented as being written by fictional characters:
- Diablo III: Book of Cain (December 13th, 2011)
- Diablo III: Book of Tyrael (October 22nd, 2013)
- Diablo: Book of Adria - A Diablo Bestiary (December 4th, 2018) pre-released at BlizzCon 2018, on November 2nd, 2018.
- Diablo: Book of Lorath (June 6th, 2023)
The four sourcebooks were compiled into one collection titled Diablo: Horadric Vault: The Complete Collection in 2023.
Merchandise
Various Diablo-themed promotional items were released, including:
- Diablo II - Epic Action Figures Collection 2 (2000), a series of 3 action figures (Barbarian, The Unraveler, Diablo)
- Diablo - Series One (2004), a series of 3 action figures (Baal's Minion of Destruction, The Nefarious Necromancer, The Corrupt Rogue).
- Diablo III - Overthrown (2009), a limited edition 18-inch statue of the Barbarian standing on Diablo's skull by Sideshow Collectibles, coming in two variants: one without a helmet (750 produced), and one with an interchangeable helmeted head and a different base (400 produced).
- Diablo III - Lord of Terror (March 2014), a single Diablo action figure by Neca.
- Diablo III - Shadow of Diablo (September 2014), a blue recolor of the Diablo action figure by Neca.
- Diablo Chess Set - Demons & Angels (November 7th, 2014)
- Diablo - Loot Goblin amiibo (December 21st, 2018), a single amiibo compatible with the Nintendo Switch version of Diablo III: Eternal Collection.
Links to Other Series
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Dragonseeds | August 6, 1998 | Having saved data of Diablo unlocks the special "Demon" dragon in Dragonseeds. | 3 |
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Dungeons & Dragons | May 1, 2000 | Dungeons and Dragons: Diablo II Edition is a role playing game using the D&D rules, but set in the Diablo universe, therefore being a format crossover between the two series. | 3 |
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Warcraft | November 23, 2004 | The creatures from Diablo appear in World of Warcraft. Diablo IV includes several cosmetics based on World of Warcraft, including Varian Wrynn and Garrosh Hellscream (for Barbarian), Malfurion Stormrage and Xavius (for Druid), Xal'atath and Lich King (for Necromancer), Illidan Stormrage and Sylvanas Windrunner (for Rogue), and Jaina Proudmoore and Kael'thas Sunstrider (for Sorcerer) in October 11th, 2024. Cosmetics based on Tyrande Whisperwind and Malfurion Stormrage for all classes added to Diablo Immortal as part of Hearthstone collab event in July 30, 2025. Diablo Immortal includes cosmetics based on Sylvanas Windrunner and Arthas Menethil for all classes as part of World od Warcraft collab event in December 24, 2025. |
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Road of Legends | July 15, 2008 | The Road of Legends story A Kingdom for a Sword started out as Diablo fanfiction. | 3 |
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Starcraft | July 27, 2010 | In Starcraft II you can enter the world of Diablo. | 1 |
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Final Fantasy | August 14, 2012 | The PC re-release of Final Fantasy VII features a reference to Diablo II. | 3 |
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Wreck-It Ralph | November 2, 2012 | The character Satine from Wreck-It Ralph may be based on Diablo. | 3 |
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PlayStation Home | June 11, 2013 | Cosmetics based on the Diablo can be obtained in PlayStation Home to go alongside the Diablo III kiosk for the Virtual E3 2013 Booth. | 2 |
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Journey (Thatgamecompany) | September 3, 2013 | The PlayStation 3 version of Diablo III features Journey-themed pauldrons called "The Hero's Journey"; their description also mentions the Travelers from said game as making appearances in Diablo's world. | 1 |
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Uncharted | September 3, 2013 | The PlayStation 3 version of Diablo III features an Uncharted-themed amulet called "Drake's Amulet". | 3 |
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Once Upon A Time (ABC) | March 9, 2014 | Characters from Once Upon A Time can be seen playing Diablo III in Season 3, Episode 12. | 2 |
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Marvel Heroes (Online Game) | June 4, 2014 | Marvel Heroes 2015 includes a "Classified Bovine Sector" based on the Secret Cow Level from Diablo. | 3 |
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Goat Simulator | November 20, 2014 | Goat MMO Simulator features an area based on Diablo. | 3 |
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The Last of Us | August 19, 2014 | Runner, Stalker, Clicker, and Bloater enemies from The Last of Us make an appearance in the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 versions of Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition. | 1 |
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Shadow of the Colossus | August 19, 2014 | The PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 versions of Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition feature a Shadow of the Colossus themed armor. | 3 |
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Heroes of the Storm | June 2, 2015 | Auriel, Azmodan, The Butcher, Cassia, Deckard, Diablo, Imperius, Johanna, Kharazim, Leoric, Li-Ming, Malthael, Mephisto, Nazeebo, Sonya, Tyrael, Valla, Xul from Diablo are playable characters appear in Heroes of the Storm. | 1 |
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Overwatch | May 24, 2016 | Diablo piñatas appear in the Dorado map in Overwatch. | 2 |
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Rodeo Stampede | June 22, 2016 | The Diabuffalo is a reference to Diablo. | 3 |
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Zelda | November 2, 2018 | The Nintendo Switch version of Diablo III: Eternal Collection features a Ganondorf Transmogrification set, a Cucco pet, and a Triforce portrait frame. | 1 |
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Call of Duty | October 15, 2023 | Lilith from Diablo appears as an operator in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 along with other Diablo cosmetics. | 1 |
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Berserk | May 1, 2025 | Cosmetics based on Berserk were added to Diablo Immortal and Diablo IV as part of an event. Additionally, Nosferatu Zodd was added to the former as a boss fight during said event. | 1 |
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Doom (ID Software) | March 11, 2026 | Cosmetics based on Doom: The Dark Ages were added to Diablo IV as part of an event. | 2 |
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Dead by Daylight | October 2026 | Lilith from Diablo appears in Dead by Daylight as a cosmetic set for The Artist. | 1 |
Links to Non-Series Media
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Xbox Avatar (Mascot) | May 15, 2012 | A Treasure Goblin appears as a pet for your Xbox Avatar. Costumes and props based on Diablo III were available to put on your Xbox Avatar. | 1 |
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CarBot: A 30th Anniversary Cartoon | February 19, 2021 | Elements and/or characters from Diablo appear in CarBot: A 30th Anniversary Cartoon. | 1 |