diablo

The levels and quests may be randomly generated, but you can always look forward to some tough tasks ahead of you when you start a new game of Blizzard's Diablo. Here are some helpfull hints and tips to help you:

The Butcher

�Quest Monster: The Butcher

�Hit Points: 50

�Damage: 6-12

�Reward: The Butcher's Cleaver (+10 to Strength, 4-24 Damage, Durability = 10)

�Tip: When preparing for battle with the Butcher, a character's most effective offense is a good defense. Regardless of class, characters should carry a sturdy shield and have at least a 15 or better armor class.

Tristram's Water Supply

�Quest Monster: No unique monster

�Reward: Ring of Truth (+10 to Hit Points, Absorbs 1 point damage per hit, Resist All 10%)

�Tip: Regardless of character class, a good tactic for this quest is moving forward and then walking back, drawing a few creatures in at a time to avoid fighting too many monsters simultaneously.

The Skeleton King

�Quest Monster: Skeleton King

�Hit Points: 60

�Damage: 6-16

�Resistance: Fire and Lightning �Immunity: Non-Fire and Lightning Magic, except for Stone Curse and Holy Bolt �Reward: The Undead Crown (Armor Class=8, Life Stealing +5%)

�Tip: A Sorcerer should fill his belt with mana potions and use Holy Bolt to kill the Skeleton King and his army. For Warriors or Rogues, blunt objects such as a mace, Morning Star or War Hammer are most effective against the undead, as well as Holy Bolt.

Gharbad the Weak

�Quest Monster: Gharbad the Weak

�Hit Points: 120

�Damage: 8-16

�Reward: Random Magical Item

�Tip: The best tip for this quest is to be prepared for Gharbad to betray characters on their third visit. Gharbad lives up to his surname "The Weak," so characters should use their spells or weapon to put a quick end to the deceiver.