A Megademon
Megademons (a.k.a. Balrogs)[1] are a type of demon.
Lore
The Megademons are one of Hell's most potent weapons.[2] These archetypical demons are spawned from the hottest fires of Hell, with no other purpose than to act as a scourge to mortal souls.[3] They are often found in conjunction with important tomes of evil, wicked artifacts, or guarding vital thoroughfares. At 12 feet tall,[1] these creatures tower over their lesser kin, their leathery wings and treacherous horns making them an awesome sight to behold.[3] Megademons are formidable opponents, and attack without hesitation.[4] Wielding jagged blades, they seek to hew the limbs from their victims and bring a bloody end to any who would oppose the might of their dark lords.[3] Even disarmed, they are capable of inflicting serious damage with their razor-sharp claws and wings. But their most fearsome weapon is their hellish breath, with which they cook their opponents alive.[4]
Types
Various types of Megademons exist, and have been referred to as an extended "Balrog clan."[1] Ranks include:
- Balrogs (the most powerful type of megademon, referred to as "true Balrogs" to distinguish themselves from other megademons)[1]
- Vortex Lords (second only to Balrogs)[1]
- Guardians
- Slayers (the weakest type of megademon)[1]
Other types of megademons include the Pit Lords and Venom Lords.[4]
In-game
Diablo I
Megademons are found in the Caves and Hell levels of Diablo I. In this game, "Balrog" is the de facto name for the monster class, as well as a specific variant.
Variants
Uniques
- Windspawn (Vortex Lord) - Dungeon Level 12
- Gorefeast (Vortex Lord) - Dungeon Level 13
- Blackskull (Balrog) - Dungeon Level 13
Diablo II
Megademons return in Act IV of Diablo II.
Variants
Super-Uniques
- Darkwing (Venom Lord) - Unused
- Infector of Souls (Venom Lord) - Chaos Sanctuary
- Ventar the Unholy (Venom Lord (Baal)) - Throne of Destruction
Diablo III
In Diablo III, Megademons do not reappear. Their role and abilities are represented by Oppressors and Warscarred Ravagers in Act IV and Act V.