With a storied history, the Diablo franchise has had years to build on its lore, leading to some really excellent world-building and storytelling throughout the years. At the core of it lies the Prime Evils and the land known as Sanctuary, and it is no wonder that it is all revisited in some fashion in Diablo 4.
Beyond the actual lands of Sanctuary, familiar faces are also a recurring sight in the game. While Lilith and Inarius remain at the core of the story, there is room for other individuals and factions to stoke the nostalgia of series veterans with their appearances, including enemies that stand in the players' way. For anyone looking for some help when it comes to defeating Duriel in Diablo 4, this guide is the answer.
Who is Duriel in Diablo 4?
Duriel is a Lesser Evil, much like his sister Andariel. As the Lord of Pain, it is clear that this demon is more than happy to bring the destruction of humanity and inflict fatal pain on any who stands in its way. While previously a loyal servant of Diablo, Duriel makes an appearance in Diablo 4 as one of Lilith's main generals and must be duly dispatched to make further inroads in the story.
How to Beat Duriel in Diablo 4
Duriel will appear in the final act of Diablo 4 as an obstacle on the way to locate a path into Hell itself, where Lilith is enacting the next stage of her plans. With its huge size and terrifying blades for arms, Duriel is a sight to behold.
Attacks of note include:
- Burrowing into the ground renders it immune to damage and reemerging in a more advantageous position. Use the time to heal up and recover before the fight gets going again.
- Poisonous vomit from Duriel can cause plenty of problems in the arena, so as much as possible, avoid the pools and kite the demon to spread out its attacks.
- Duriel is also able to devour the player for huge damage, this move is telegraphed by stomping, so get some distance from the boss and get ready to dodge left or right.
In addition to these attacks, Duriel is a hardy adversary, which makes it an even harder battle. For melee characters like Druids and Barbarians, be sure to keep moving to avoid its standard melee attacks as well. For ranged characters like Rogue or Sorcerer, keep healthy to stay in the fight. Bring down the Lesser Evil, and the path toward Lilith will become much clearer.
Diablo 4 is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.