Warlock as a Demonologist: A Look at the Diablo 4 x WoW Collaboration

On Saturday, May 2, the third collaboration cosmetic set between Diablo 4 and World of Warcraft (WoW) was released. This collaboration has garnered significant attention, as it is packed with homages to early WoW expansions, from the original game through Wrath of the Lich King.

These Warcraft collaboration cosmetics are based on the iconic Tier armor sets that players wore back in the original game. Along with these, legendary weapons that players once wielded in-game—such as Ashbringer, Sulfuras, Shadowmourne, and Thori'dal—have also been recreated. Let’s take a look at how these Warcraft collaboration items appear in-game.

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▲ Already the third Warcraft collaboration item release

Taste the flames! Molten Core Tier sets in Diablo 4

The newly released Warcraft Collection pack consists of class-specific armor cosmetics designed based on WoW's Tier 2 sets.

Tier sets were class-specific gear sets dropped as rewards from top-tier raids each season. They were developed not just for their stats, but for their distinct and attractive designs tailored to each class. With every new raid release, the design of the new Tier set always draws significant interest.

The Tier 2 sets were the gear dropped in the early raid, Molten Core. They enjoyed long-lasting popularity due to their iconic designs that perfectly captured the class fantasy. They are so symbolic that they were even remastered with modern modeling to celebrate WoW's 20th anniversary in 2024.

The class associations between Diablo 4 and WoW in this collaboration are also quite interesting. The Barbarian received the Warrior's Tier set, while the Sorcerer was paired with the Mage, which shares a similar concept. The Necromancer received the Death Knight's armor (added for the 20th anniversary), and the Spiritborn was given the Shaman's gear, as both classes manipulate nature's spirits. The Druid, Rogue, and Paladin were reborn as their WoW counterparts, and the Spiritborn (Warlock) donned the set of the Warlock, sharing the same English name.

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▲ Tier 2 sets, re-released for transmogrification during WoW's 20th anniversary
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▲ The skull motifs and deep purple hues evoke the atmosphere of Naxxramas
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▲ The Druid's Stormrage Regalia, featuring massive horns reminiscent of a Tauren
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▲ The purple accents, a symbol of Arcane magic, are impressive
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▲ The Rogue's Bloodfang Armor, which was the most popular set alongside the Paladin's at the time
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▲ The Paladin's Tier set, reborn with a solemn and weighty color palette
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▲ Personally, this is the most satisfying item in this collaboration
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▲ The Death Knight's Tier set, which did not exist during the original game
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▲ The wolf spirit shoulder design, representing the Shaman, is the highlight
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▲ The skulls on the waist and shoulders are rendered in very high quality
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▲ In-game screenshots by class

A mount you couldn't get in Azeroth, now rideable in Sanctuary

Along with class-specific cosmetics, individual WoW-themed items have also been released. You can find mounts based on iconic bosses from early expansions like Anzu and Sindragosa, as well as pets like the mini-Ragnaros and 'Murk-li-el,' a Murloc dressed as Tyrael.

Additionally, a set of gear related to Illidan Stormrage, the final boss of The Burning Crusade, has been introduced. It includes back ornaments recreating Illidan's wings, the Bulwark of Azzinoth (famous as a 'front-facing shield'), Warglaive of Azzinoth, Zhar'doom, Greatstaff of the Devourer, and finally, the Skull of Gul'dan that Illidan carried.

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▲ Profile emblems designed with the logos of both factions are being distributed for free
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▲ A Frost Wyrm mount that brings Sindragosa to mind
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▲ The Anzu mount, walking on foot even in Diablo 4 despite having wings
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▲ A cute Ragnaros pet that reminds me of the Lil' Ragnaros pet
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▲ Murk-li-el has also claimed a spot among the legendary bosses
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▲ You are not prepared! Illidan's wings, which were also implemented in the previous game, have returned
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▲ Various pieces of gear dropped by Illidan are also included as a set
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▲ Early legendary crafted weapons like Thori'dal, Val'anyr, and Shadowmourne are also available
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▲ Unfortunately, the signature effect of Thori'dal was not implemented

You can also find the Ashbringer in the Reliquary

A Warcraft-themed Reliquary has also been introduced. You can purchase the items within the Reliquary using currency earned naturally through gameplay. Some items can be purchased solely with in-game currency without any additional cost, allowing you to acquire Warcraft collaboration items without spending real money.

Paid items consist of iconic WoW weapons like Ashbringer, Sulfuras, Thunderfury, and Atiesh, as well as flashy Town Portal effects. Also, note that if you purchase all items in the Reliquary, you can obtain the Soulflayer Hakkar pet, based on the boss famous for the Corrupted Blood incident.

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▲ In addition to class-specific armor, a Reliquary has been released
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▲ Free faction-themed banners; I bought the Alliance one first
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▲ Iconic named weapons from WoW have been implemented
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▲ The Ashbringer, a weapon representing WoW alongside Frostmourne and Doomhammer; it fits the Paladin perfectly
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▲ A Town Portal based on the Dark Portal that leads to Draenor
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▲ The final reward of the Reliquary is the Hakkar pet
This article was originally written in Korean and translated with the help of NC AI. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom. [Read Original]

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