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Diablo 2 Game Guide

· Introduction
· Amazon
· Barbarian
· Necromancer
· Paladin
· Sorceress
· Act I
· Act II
· Act III
· Act IV
· Appendices
· Guide Contents
 
Act IV, Quest III: Terror's End
Activate the final quest in Act IV by speaking with the archangel Tyrael after completing the fallen angel quest. However, Hadriel, guarding the entrance to the chaos sanctuary (where Diablo waits), won't let players pass if the hell's forge quest is not completed. Speak with Deckard Cain after the fallen angel quest to activate the hell's forge quest.

Act IV Bestiary: The spike fist, an Act IV thorned hulk, is extrodinarily powerful with very high hit points and stun attack. Be careful when battling the spike fist around other beasts (especially the undead horror); one successful stun attack and you're surrounded in a matter of moments. A similar monster class (at least in size and power) you'll find in the fourth act is the megademon, the balrog, pit lord, and venom lord. These demons feature resistances to fire (each carries 100 percent) and the venom lord compounds the resistance with 100 percent resistance to poison.

Act IV, Quest III Objective from Tyrael
"The time has come to hunt down and destroy Diablo himself. But beware, the Lord of Terror is not to be underestimated. He single-handedly destroyed the town of Tristram and corrupted the last noble hero who tried to stop him. This time, you must defeat him for good. Only by destroying the Soulstone, which he carries, will his spirit be banished forever. Good luck. Though this may be our darkest hour, it may yet be your greatest moment!"

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Hadriel guards the entrance to the chaos sanctuary.
Act IV, Quest III Location
Diablo awaits inside the chaos sanctuary. To reach the chaos sanctuary quickly, use the waypoint markers and proceed to the river of flame. From there, look for Hadriel, who stands at the entrance to the chaos sanctuary. If you haven't completed the hell's forge quest, Hadriel will turn you back and only let you inside the chaos sanctuary once that quest has been completed. To reach the chaos sanctuary from the pandemonium fortress, descend the staircase into the outer steppes, proceed into the plains of despair, then into the city of the damned, then down into the river of flame, and finally past Hadriel into the chaos sanctuary.

Recommended Level to Complete Act IV, Quest III
This is your final battle - and what a battle it is. Before you tackle Diablo, you must face off against three unique Act IV monsters as well as their tough minions. And this isn't even including the common monsters you'll face as you travel along the catwalks that lead into the chaos sanctuary. It's best to be well prepared. If you're nearing level 30, consider exploring other areas of the game to try and reach the coveted level; that way you can implement level 30 skills, such as the Barbarian's whirlwind, Amazon's valkyrie, or Necromancer's revive. A well-equipped character, both in inventory and skills, can defeat Diablo and his minions even in the mid-20s. Just realize, as with most aspects of Diablo II, the stronger you are, the quicker they'll fall.

 
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