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'''Undead''' is one of the three classifications of [[monster]]s in [[Diablo II]]. All monsters belong to one of the classifications in Diablo II, and certain spells or [[item]]s are more effective against different types of monsters.  It's not known if these classifications will return in [[Diablo III]], but we're using it since it's a convenient way to sort things, until official information is released.  The classifications of monsters we use in [[Diablo III]] are:* [[Animal]]s ([[:Category:Animals|category]]) - Feral, unintelligent enemies.* [[Demon]]s ([[:Category:Demons|category]]) - Mostly Sinister, sentient monsters from [[Hell]].* [[Object]]s ([[:Category:Objects|category]]) - Stationary obstacles, like traps.* [[Undead]] ([[:Category:Undead|category]]) - Varying types of re-animated corpses, mostly from humans.{{Monster_Types}}

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 him in battle without touching [[demonic magic]], but the term mostly it refers to enemies of the player. The undead monsters vary greatly in appearance and intelligence.

[[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, it doesnreanimated skeletons don't have to be made up of pieces of from one single old skeleton, but it 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 on 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.

[[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.

[[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 two known types of undead constructs are the [[Grotesque]], but it's likely that we might see and the [[Unburied]]. Possibly more sorts, and even bone constructs before will be in the launch of [[Diablo 3expansion]].

[[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. Even rarer, a huge amount of energy, such as the falling of an angel, can cause undead to rise with their own properties and even carry on what they did in life. 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" is the most well known undead has been announced for monster in [[Diablo 3]].