

Crusaders aren't just thrown into the mix, the class is intelligently woven into the existing mythology, with new dialog peppered throughout the main campaign to reveal the Crusader's history. The expansion also adds the Crusader class, a mid-range caster/melee hybrid with an imposing set of skills. Reaper of Souls increases Diablo 3's level cap to 70, and it adds fresh active and passive skills to each character class.

One section, for example, takes place on a moving battering ram, forcing you to face off against ferocious, elite mobs as the impressive environment smashes its way into the world of Pandemonium for the expansion's final battles. Reaper of Souls' design is more reminiscent of the original games in the Diablo series, but still takes interesting new gambles. Gone are the splashes of color that initially angered fans and inspired the secret level Whimsyshire, replaced with the gritty and devastated region of Westmarch, where players begin their battle against Malthael and his team of super jerks. Just another day in Sanctuary.The fascinating objective that players contend with in Reaper of Souls is one that brings heroes to the darkest and gloomiest reaches of the world. Malthael, aware his plan will eviscerate all of humanity, in unfazed and torments anyone who attempts to stop him. Though it would bring some semblance of tranquility to the universe, humanity would be also destroyed, as a small part of each person's soul is demonic. In a bid to end the eternal conflict between angels and demons, Malthael seeks to rid the world of demons by absorbing all of the demonic essence found in every living creature.

The angel of death, Malthael, steps in as the latest evil force descending upon the land, once again raising the question of why Sanctuary's citizens never consider moving somewhere nicer.ĭiablo 3: Reaper of Souls brings in a terrifying new villain with a frightening motivation. With Diablo banished once again, the people of Sanctuary have finally found themselves in a place of peace.
