Beasts

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The '''Beasts''' classification is all monsters that generally seem to be more part of nature or the environment than direct creations of [[Hell]]. They are all distinguished by a lack of intelligence, and instead have mostly feral instincts, or basic "hunter" type behaviour. Some of these animals do indeed come from the Burning Hells, however, but they are tools for mayhem used by other [[Demon]]s.

A few "animal" type enemies can also be humanoid creatures, that are just ''not demons''. Humans are included in that.

For a full list of Beast-type monsters, check out the '''[[:Category:Animals|Animals Category]]'''. You can also go to the Diablo 2 Wiki to the find '''{{iw|Category:Animals Diablo 2 Animals}}'''. Note that there is a large, bull-like monster called the [[Beast]]. It is a Beast-type monster, naturally, and no one would complain if the game developers changed its name to something less redundant and potentially confusing.

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Undead

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For a full list of Undead monsters, check out the '''[[:Category:Undead|Undead Category]]'''. You can also go to the '''Diablo 2 Wiki''' to the find '''{{iw|Category:Undead Diablo 2 Undead}}'''.

==Undead==
The '''Undead''' classification is for several types of [[Undead#Corpse_Types|corpse]] or [[skeleton]] reanimation. A [[Witch Doctor]] or [[Necromancer]] is capable of summoning undead [[monster]]s to help in battle without touching [[demonic magic]], but the term mostly refers to enemies of the player. The undead monsters vary greatly in appearance and intelligence.

The demonic undead belong to the realm of influence of [[Mephisto]], who specializes in perverting the dead into macabre creations of undeath.
 
 

==Skeletal Types==
[[Image:Mon-skeleton3.jpg|thumb|A [[Skeleton]].]]A lot of undead comes in the shape of a [[skeleton]], or a skeletal construct. As necromantic magic works, reanimated skeletons don't have to be made up of pieces from one single old skeleton, but can be made from pieces from a number of corpses. As [[Abd al-Hazir]] says in his [[Writings_of_Abd_al-Hazir:_Entry_no._0008|entry on the Skeletal Undead]], it's up to the [[Necromancer]] or mage that reanimates a skeleton and how much energy he infuses it with, and the intelligence and power of the skeleton varies greatly. Some are nothing more than a brainless shell, attacking with limbs or simple tools, while others have enough intellect to use more complex tools like bows, and powerful ones can cast spells and even summon additional skeletons themselves, making a skeletal army potentially very powerful.

There are also truly powerful skeletal undead, like [[King Leoric]], which is infused by the power of his tormented soul in addition to dark magic.

*Read more about this type of undead in the '''[[Skeleton]]''' article.
 
 

==Corpse Types==
[[Image:Mon-ghouls3.jpg|thumb|Lots of [[Ghoul]]s.]]There is a great assortment of undead creatures. Some are restless spirits trapped in their bodies, and others are animated by [[Witch Doctor]]s, [[Necromancer]]s, mages or [[demon]]s. In some cases, several different corpses are built together to serve some other perverse use for the hordes of [[Hell]]. An example of this is the [[Grotesque]].
 
 

===Ghouls===
[[Ghoul]]s are some sort of reanimated corpse but nothing like slow shambling [[zombie]]s; the ghouls are fast and uncanny, running hunched over in a bestial, almost quadrupedal style. They climb quickly and leap out at the player from all angles, seen scaling a huge wall to get into the action. They seem somewhat intelligent in that they can also wield weapons, such as swords.
 
 

===Zombies===
[[Image:Mon-zombie3.jpg|thumb|A [[Zombie]].]][[Zombie]]s can be both re-animated corpses straight out of a grave, which require very little [[magic]] energy from a [[Necromancer]] to give a basic motivation (braaaains...) of destructive power. It's motivation can also be a restless spirit of the former inhabitant of the body, awakening again after death, looking for others to inflict this pain.

Zombies are generally completely void of intelligence, and the wounds they received prior to their death often slows them down, making them dangerous primarily only in large numbers. They are the most basic sort of undead, often thought of as even less troublesome than [[Skeleton]]s. The one thing they have as an advantage is usually that they can take more physical punishment before they are destroyed, and the force or spirit that drives them is removed/expelled.
 
 

===Mummies===
Mummies are usually powerful warriors or kings stored in great tombs of the [[Sanctuary]] desert tombs, and when reanimated, they will react similar to [[Zombie]]s. The difference is their power and capabilities of spreading disease easier. No mummy type enemies have been announced for [[Diablo III]] yet.
 
 

==Construct Types==
[[Image:Mon-grotesque.jpg|thumb|100px|A [[Grotesque]].]]"Construct" undead can be made up of both bone and dead flesh. An undead is a "construct" if it is made up of more parts than the average corpse would have. The only example we have seen so far is a flesh construct, called the [[Grotesque]], but it's likely that we might see more sorts, and even bone constructs before the launch of [[Diablo 3]].
 
 

==Incorporeal Types==
A great deal of undead comes in incorporeal forms, such as [[Wraith]]s. This type of undead is the ectoplasmic manifestation of a soul that chose to stay in the mortal realm after losing its normal life, a spirit that has been forced to stay through [[magic]], or perhaps pulled in to the mortal realm from the spirit world. Depending on the type, they usually require weapons of magical nature to damage, and they are experts in draining speed, [[mana|energy]] or [[life]] from anyone that would have a close encounter with them.
 
 

==Higher Undead==
[[Image:Mon-skeleton-king1.jpg|thumb|right|75px|[[Leoric]]]]Most general types of undead never reach a point where they are truly sentient, and even then, they are usually slaves to some sort of master that resurrected them. However, if enough dark magical power is infused in a corpse, skeleton or a skeletal construct, they can attain sentience, and even outdo their former master. Examples of this is classically Liches or Vampires, who often in turn raise lower undead as servants and guards.

Besides [[King Leoric]], no other "Higher" undead has been announced for [[Diablo 3]].
 
 

==References==
* [[Writings of Abd al-Hazir: Entry no. 0008]]
* [[Diablo I Manual]]
* [[Diablo II Manual]]
* [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction Manual]]
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=564 Diablo 3 Artwork: Monsters]
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=546 Diablo 3 Screenshots]
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=597 Diablo 3 Gameplay Shots]
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=598 Diablo 3 Cinematic Shots]

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Template:Monster Types

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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is one of the four classifications of [[monster]]s in [[Diablo III]]. All monsters belong to one of the classifications in Diablo III, and certain spells or [[item]]s are more effective against different types of monsters. This article also contains the lore information about '''{{PAGENAME}}'''.

The classifications of monsters in [[Diablo III]] are:
* [[Beasts]] ([[:Category:Beasts|category]]) - Feral, unintelligent enemies.
* [[Demons]] ([[:Category:Demons|category]]) - Mostly sinister, sentient monsters from [[Hell]].
* [[Humans]] ([[:Category:Humans|category]]) - Corrupted and hostile humans.
* [[Objects]] ([[:Category:Objects|category]]) - Stationary obstacles, like traps.
* [[Undead]] ([[:Category:Undead|category]]) - Varying types of re-animated corpses, mostly from humans.

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<noinclude>[[Category:Templates]]</noinclude>

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The '''Old Tristram Road''' is located within [[Act I]].

==Areas and Dungeons within the Old Tristram Road==
* [[Damp Cellar]]
* [[Dank Cellar]]
* [[Mass Grave]]
* [[Musty Cellar]]
* [[The Cave Under the Well]]

==Access to Levels==
* [[Adria's Hut]]
* [[Cathedral]]
* [[New Tristram]]
* [[The Old Ruins]]



==Notable NPCs==
* [[Captain Rumford]]

==Lore Entries==

* [[Traveller's Journal]]
* [[Warriv's Journal]]
* [[Cain's Old Journal]] - Part 1, Part 2
* [[Despina's Journal]]
* [[Gillian's Diary]] - Part 1, Part 2
* [[Lost Journal]]
* [[Old Diary]]
* [[Old Tristram Journal]]

==Common Monsters==
* [[Risen]]
* [[Wretched Mother]]
* [[Walking Corpse]]
* [[Quill Fiend]]

==Quotes==
*[[Barbarian]]: ''"Another poor soul..."''
*[[Demon Hunter]]: ''"So many dead..."''
*[[Monk]]: ''"Be at peace."''
*[[Witch Doctor]]: ''"Another lost..."''
*[[Wizard]]: ''"Another unlucky villager..."''

*[[Enchantress]]: ''"Let us hurry! It is not too late to save this town."''
*[[Scoundrel]]: ''"Time for a little romp through the ruins, eh?"''
*[[Templar]]: ''"Well, this is a dismal sight..."''

==Gallery==

<gallery>
File:Old tristram road map.jpg|Old Tristram Road map
File:Old tristram road victim.jpg|Local Lynched
</gallery>

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The Old Ruins

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'''The Old Ruins''' are located within [[Act I]]. This is what remains of [[dw2|Tristram]] from Diablo II.

It contains a Waypoint.

==Areas and Dungeons within The Old Ruins==

* [[Dark Cellar]]

==Access to Levels==
* [[Old Tristram Road]]

==Quests==

* [[The Fallen Star]]



==Lore Entries==

* [[Cain's Old Journal]] - Part 1, Part 2
* [[Despina's Journal]]
* [[Gillian's Diary]] - Part 1, Part 2
* [[Lost Journal]]
* [[Old Diary]]
* [[Old Tristram Journal]]

==Common Monsters==

* [[Quill Fiend]]
* [[Risen]]
* [[Walking Corpse]]
* [[Wretched Mother]]

==Quotes==
*[[Barbarian]]: ''"Old Tristram. Diablo himself once walked this place."''
*[[Demon Hunter]]: ''"Old Tristram... Diablo's evil still lingers here."''
*[[Monk]]: ''"The ruins of Old Tristram. The shadow of Diablo still hangs over this place."''
*[[Witch Doctor]]: ''"Old Tristram. Diablo's evil lingers everywhere here."''
*[[Wizard]]: ''"Old Tristram. Diablo himself once walked this place."''

*[[Enchantress]]: ''"There is much to lament in this tragedy."''
*[[Scoundrel]]: ''"Was it the perpetual darkness or the endless mobs of risen dead that gave you that idea?"''
*[[Templar]]: ''"This village surrendered to evil and paid the price."''

*[[Leah]]: ''"Here, let me open the gate."''

==Gallery==

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File:Old ruiins entrance.jpg|Old Ruins Entrance
File:Old ruiins.jpg|Cain's cage destroyed
File:Wretched queen.jpg|Wretched Queen Quest mob
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