A preview page fromDiablo 4’snew lore book, theBook of Lorath, shows off a fearsome foe that may have a connection with an iconicDiablo 2boss. This new monster will probably be another powerful enemy players will have to contend with inDiablo 4.
TheBook of Lorathis a new lore codex detailing the world of Sanctuary dropping alongsideDiablo 4on June 6. The book is narrated by Lorath Nahr, a character that players encountered early on inthe popularDiablo 4beta. A member of the dwindling Horadrim scholars, this tie-in book goes into greater detail about the lore ofDiablo’suniverse from Nahr’s perspective.
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One of the teaser pages on theBook of Lorath’sAmazon listing shows off a new monster called the Maggot Queen. This grotesque monster is said to produce an ichor that can digest all types of matter–and can also be used to brew potions that can cure grief. Considering this monster is said to be found in marshes and swamps alongside undead and snakemen, players might encounter the Maggot Queen in Hawezar–one of the five playableregions revealed inDiablo 4.
The Maggot Queen’s appearance is evocative of Duriel, the Lord of Pain. The Lesser Evil was thefinal boss of Act 2 inDiablo 2and is also referred to as the Maggot King. Keen-eyed players that spotted him in the gameplay trailer and beta achievements know Duriel will be making a reappearance inDiablo 4. Given the similarities in their visual design and naming conventions, the Maggot Queen may be a powerful monster–or even mini-boss–that players must contend with when battling Duriel’s minions.
Duriel isn’t the onlyDiablo 2callback coming inDiablo 4. During the Rogue reveal trailer, Andariel, the Maiden of Anguish players battled during Act 1 ofDiablo 2, appeared briefly. While players don’t know the context for her or Duriel’s roles inDiablo 4, they are likely working with Lilith in some fashion. Many also wonder if the Prime Evils themselves might appear inDiablo 4. Demonic relics made of their corpses are detailed in theBook of Lorath, and some have theorized the infamousBloodied Wolf inDiablo 4may be Mephisto or Diablo.
Diablo 4fans have less than two months to guess what is in store for Sanctuary. With onlyAct 1 available during theDiablo 4beta, it is anyone’s guess as to how the battle between Lilith and Inarius will turn out.
Diablo 4will be available June 6 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
