“	Where you confronted the Lord of Terror himself.	„
	~ An ad for Blizzard World on Overwatch

Diablo is a game universe created by Blizzard Entertainment. Diablo is an action RPG and hack'n'slash series. The Diablo series consists of Diablo and its expansion pack Diablo: Hellfire, Diablo II and its expansion pack Lord of Destruction, Diablo III and its expansion pack Reaper of Souls and Diablo IV and its expansion pack Vessel of Hatred.

Diablo References in Overwatch

• Diablo as a video game franchise appears to exist in the universe of Overwatch.

Heroes and cosmetics

Skins

• Brigitte seems to be inspired by the Crusader class.
• Lilith Moira and Inarius Pharah are based on those characters and their appearance from Diablo IV.
• Imperius Reinhardt, Butcher Roadhog and Azmodan Wrecking Ball are based on those characters and their appearance from Diablo III.
• Demon Hunter Sombra and Barbarian Zarya are based on the default appearance of those classes from Diablo III.
• In the gamemode Trials of Sanctuary, that takes place in the last part of Blizzard World:
  • Illari skin Nightfall is presented as a Daughter of the Light.
  • Lifeweaver skin Cleric is presented as a Templar.
  • Orisa skin Demon is presented as various Demons with abilities reflecting Diablo IV crowds controls.
  • Ramattra skin Summoner is presented as a Necromancer.
  • Junkrat skin Junkbot with a crown is presented as a Loot Goblin.

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  Lilith Moira
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  Inarius Pharah
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  Imperius Reinhardt
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  The Butcher Roadhog
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  Demon Hunter Sombra
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  Gilder Hunter Sombra
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  Azmodan Wrecking Ball
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  Barbarian Zarya
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  Demon Orisa
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  Daughter of the Light Illari (originally Nightfall)
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  Templar Lifeweaver (originally Cleric)
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  Necromancer Ramattra (originally Summoner)

Player Icons

• Blizzard
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  Barbarian
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  Crusader
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  Demon Hunter
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  Monk
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  Witch Doctor
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  Wizard
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  Dark Wanderer
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  Lord of Terror

• Overwatch
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  Lord of Candy

• Halloween Terror
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  Inarius's Helmet
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  Imperius
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  Demon
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  Demon Hunter (Sombra)
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  Halloween Terror 2023

• 2026 Season 2: Summit (Overwatch x Hatred's Reckoning)
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  Paladin Brigitte
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  Mephisto Ramattra
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  Warlock Lifeweaver
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  Druid Mauga
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  Rogue Freja

Highlight intros

Sprays

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  Barbarian
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  Crusader
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  Demon Hunter
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  Monk
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  Witch Doctor
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  Wizard
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  Demon Hunter
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  Inarius's Blessing
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  Lilith's Curse
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  Angelic Wings
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  Lilith's Side
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  Inarius's Side

Voice Lines

• Torbjörn has an introductory voiceline when selected "What kin I do fer ya?" referencing the character Griswold from Diablo I.
• Butcher Roadhog has an unique voiceline "Fresh meat", an iconic quote from the character first heard in Diablo I.
• Multiple voicelines from Lilith Moira and Inarius Pharah are quotes from Diablo IV.
  • As an announcer of "Trials of Sanctuary", Inarius Pharah references many events from across all the franchise.
• The Weapon Charm Ghostly Ring is modeled after Diablo IV rings.
• The Weapon Charm Demonic Skull is modeled after Diablo skull.

Moira Voice Lines

- "In the Shadow" ▶️

- "Be Beautiful" ▶️

Name Cards

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  "Blessed Mother"

Player Titles

Following titles were awarded at prestige levels of Season Seven Battle Pass:

• Graverobber
• Harbinger
• Butcher
• Fearmonger
• Treasure Goblin
• Deceiver
• Temptation
• Prime Evil

Weapon Charms

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  Azmodan
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  Demonic Skull
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  Ghostly Ring
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  Pinata

Maps

• In some spawning points, there are various arcade machines that reference different Blizzard franchises.
  • "Soulstone: Demon-Slayer" depicts a run and slash featuring a male Barbarian, a female Demon Hunter and a female Monk against two khazra and a Treasure Goblin.
  • Fighters of the Storm (a reference to Heroes of the Storm) shows the character Tyrael.
• In the offense spawning point of Route 66, there is a check for $5.00 signed by Deckard Cain with the date 5/15/12, the release date of Diablo III. There is also a barcode unde the signature that can produce the message "Cain lives".
• In Dorado, several piñatas depict Diablo.
• In Eichenwalde map, the horns of Diablo are mounted in the hunting lodge.
• The third part of Blizzard World has multiple Diablo elements. Areas includes: Caldeum Market, Den of Evil, Reign of the Black King (Leoric's Manor), New Tristram, Shen's Delights, Slaughtered Calf Inn, Tristram Cathedral, and Tyrael's Fall (Silver Spire).
  • The announcer in the Tristram Cathedral, Reign of the Black King and New Tristram area is reminiscent of Deckard Cain, who will say his iconic "Stay awhile and listen" phrase and mention many characters such as Queen Asylla and King Leoric aswell.
  • A tribute room to Michael Morhaime was added to the map, with a picture of Morhaime wearing his trademark shirt with the terran symbol. In addition, the release dates for the various Diablo titles are shown along the wall.

Gallery

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  Fighters of the Storm arcade machine
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  Soulstone: Demon Slayer arcade machine
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  Diablo Piñata in Dorado
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  Diablo Horns in Eichenwalde
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  Check signed by Deckard Cain in Route 66
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  Tyrael's Fall poster in Blizzard World
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  Tristram Cathedral in Blizzard World

Events

• Diablo 20th Anniversary an unique event that celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Diablo on December 31, 2016. Players received six unique sprays and a special player icon when they logged in during the following days.
• Season 7 was named "Rise of Darkness" with a gamemode named "Trials of Sanctuary" taking place in the last part of Blizzard World
• Year 2026 Season 2: Summit featured crossover event Overwatch x Hatred's Reckoning, celebrating the release of Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion.

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Overwatch References in Diablo

• A Mercy Wings vanity item is available for Diablo III. Its description references both Mercy and Overwatch.
• An Overwatch Portrait Frame is available for Diablo III.

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  Mercy Wings icon
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  You feel the reassurance that mercy, perhaps an angel, watches over you.
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  Overwatch Portrait Frame.

External links

• Diablo Wiki