Diablo 3 Darkening of Tristram dungeon guide: Loot, bosses & rewards BlizzardDiablo 3\u2019s The Darkening of Tristram event is back, here\u2019s everything you need to know about braving the depths of Tristram Cathedral in this throwback to Diablo 1. After first appearing back in 2017, Diablo 3 has resurrected its beloved The Darkening of Tristram event for a second go around. This means that the dungeons of the original Diablo have been faithfully recreated in the Diablo 3 engine, this includes each area\u2019s, enemies and bosses. There\u2019s also lots of new delicious loot to be found for a limited time only. If you\u2019re reentering the demon-infested Cathedral for Diablo 3\u2019s The Darkening of Tristram event, here\u2019s a complete guide to what awaits you in terms of enemies, bosses, and rewards. Be warned, your journey will take you straight down into Hell, where the Lord of Terror awaits. Contents How to access each level in The Darkening of Tristram – Cathedral – Catacombs – Caves – Hell – How to beat the Darkening of Tristram bosses – Darkening of Tristram Rewards – How to access each level in The Darkening of Tristram Diablo 3\u2019s The Darkening of Tristram event replicates the areas from Diablo 1 as players go deeper and deeper underground. The maps are randomly generated, but most follow a linear structure when it comes to descending to the next level. You\u2019ll just need to explore the level until you find the stairs down to the next one. Just make sure you explore thoroughly if you want to find all the available loot. Most of it is dropped by the unique enemies that populate each level. Unlike Diablo 2 and 3, you\u2019ll just need to head down to the next level to progress, so finding the stairs is enough. As you go deeper, the areas will change and the enemies will get tougher. Once you reach the depths of Tristram Cathedral you\u2019ll then enter the Catacombs. Beneath that is a Cave system that leads down to Hell itself\u2013 Where Diablo himself will challenge you. How to beat the Darkening of Tristram bosses Here\u2019s how to beat each of the bosses in the Darkening of Tristram event: The Butcher Like he was in the original Diablo and Diablo 3, The Butcher is the first major test of the Darkening of Tristram. Here resembles his Diablo 1 version more closely, but despite his smaller size, he\u2019s no less deadly. He doesn\u2019t level to match your character, so we\u2019d advise leveling up a few times before you face him. As he only appears on Level 2, it\u2019s tempting to just rush right at him, but doing so can be deadly. The Butcher can be taken down with ease from a distance, but melee characters should proceed with caution. You can lure him around the scenery and swipe at him while he\u2019s moving, then repeat. He also cannot open doors so use that to your advantage. The big brute is resistant to fire and lightning too, but poison is a great way to chip away at his health while you\u2019re avoiding his attacks. Minions and followers will also be useful when it comes to distracting him. Leoric: The Skeleton King Leoric looks fearsome but can be taken down with some careful cat and mouse gameplay. He\u2019ll be protected by a group of skeleton archers, but these don\u2019t take too long to cut through. Once you do, Leoric himself will be exposed to your attacks. Be careful though, as Leoric uses a deadly Life Stealing attack that hits hard. Not only does it drain your health, but it also heals him too. So, get in, hit him hard, and get out before he has a chance to use it. Followers and minions can help to distract him but be warned, he can steal their life too. Ranged attacks de-tooth his life stealing abilities, so this is often the safest way to put him down. Arch-Bishop Lazarus Lazarus is surrounded by a retinue of Succubi, so cleave through them before you attack the corrupt bishop himself. Once his minions are dead, Lazarus himself isn\u2019t too hard to defeat once you get up close, or pepper him with spells. He\u2019s a caster, so he\u2019s most dangerous from a distance. He\u2019s immune to base magic and resistant to fire and lightning, but ice spells will make short work of him \u2013 as will a few well-placed axe blows. Diablo As you\u2019d expect, and just like at the end of the original Diablo, The Lord of Terror is the final boss of the Darkening of Tristram event. The good news is that Diablo fights a lot like his other forms from the Diablo series. He shoots red lightning and gallops around the map swiping at you if you get too close. The fight isn\u2019t as tough as it is in other Diablo boss battles, but The Dark Lord can still be deadly to newer characters. Our advice is to keep moving and fire projectiles at him from a distance. When he runs around try to head him off and land strikes before he can recover and counter-attack. He\u2019s resistant to nearly all forms of magic and can kill melee characters in just a couple of hits. In truth, there\u2019s no easy way to take him down. It just takes persistence, guile, and good luck. If you\u2019re struggling, level up some more and come back, The Lord of Terror will fall to you eventually. Darkening of Tristram Rewards Beating the Darkening of Tristram event leads to the following cosmetics and item rewards: Butcher Pet – Royal Calf Pet – The Butcher\u2019s Cleaver weapon transmog – Wirt\u2019s Leg weapon transmog – Classic Angel Portrait – Classic Demon Potrait – Dungeon completion banner – Although for many long-time Diablo fans, getting to replay Diablo 1 within Diablo 3 is its own reward! So that\u2019s everything you need to know about Diablo 3\u2019s Darkening of Tristram anniversary event! Looking to brush up on your D3 knowledge coming into Season 25? Be sure to check out our dedicated guides: Diablo 3 Season 25 Soul Shards guide | Best Barbarian Builds | Best Crusader Builds | Best Demon Hunter Builds | Best Necromancer Builds | Best Witch Doctor Builds | Best Wizard Builds<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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