The Spiritborn draw their immense strength from four Spirit Guardians. But what are these powerful beings and where did they come from? Join narrative designer Eleni Rivera-Colon for a deep dive into the four Spirit Guardians and the Spirit Realm in this latest video for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred. Learn more about Jaguar (Rezoka the Hunter), Eagle (Kwatli the Seeker), Gorilla (Wumba the Guardian), and Centipede (Balazan the Devourer) from the upcoming expansion for the action RPG.
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred will be available on October 8, 2024.
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred will be available on October 8, 2024.
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00:00In all new fantasies upon us in the lands of Nahantu, there will be new creatures that
00:08we get to experience, call on, and interact with that are called Spirit Guardians.
00:13But before we dive in, let's talk about the Spirit Realm.
00:16What is it?
00:17So upon the creation of Sanctuary when Anarius and Lilith altered the Worldstone, the magic
00:23between these two great powers released a clouded veil of this magical energy.
00:28So between the High Heavens and the Burning Hells, there lies the Spirit Realm, a blanket
00:33of raw magical energy that surrounds us where magic can take form, an untouched realm that
00:39has managed to last without corruption, for now.
00:42The amazing part about this realm is that it's a byproduct of humanity, and the angels
00:47and demons don't realize there's this power that's connected to Sanctuary.
00:52And this makes the Spiritborn class really unique, this culture that we get to introduce
00:56and players get to explore.
00:58So some of this energy is crystallized into sentient spirits.
01:02The prophet Akra and one of his dedicants, Sisavete, forged a path for Spiritborn today,
01:08learning how to call upon spirits and working harmoniously with Spirit Guardians.
01:12The Spiritborn would, over time, implement these practices into tradition.
01:16And it is the Spiritborn who can harness this magic, but can only actually wield it once
01:21completing a coming-of-age ritual called the Trial of Mists that are filled with many arduous
01:26tests.
01:27And the Spiritborn have this innate calling, they plan for this trial from a very young age.
01:33It is said that there is a strong spiritual bond between the Spiritborn and the Spirit
01:38Guardians that we're talking about.
01:41These spirits, they've been growing forever and changing with the Spirit Realm over millennia.
01:46And the Spiritborn call upon the most powerful Spirit Guardians as an extension of their
01:50martial arts abilities to help their fight against the vessels of hatred.
01:56There are four Spirit Guardians the Spiritborn class can call upon in the Vessel of Hatred.
02:01There's Rizoka, the Hunter.
02:03This spirit reveals itself in jaguar form, fueled by fire and encompasses the spirit
02:08of the jungle.
02:09Leaping into battle or clawing its way through enemies, you'll recognize a jaguar by its
02:14burning embers.
02:15We have Quatli, the Seeker.
02:18This majestic eagle that drops in by channeling lightning.
02:23It's an animal of wisdom and mobility, so it flies through combat, teleporting you from
02:28one spot to another.
02:32We have Wumba, the Guardian.
02:34This gorilla represents a beacon of protection and strength.
02:39Really slamming the enemies in combat, you'll see him jumping in with this extreme might.
02:46I personally think that the ultimate is pretty cool.
02:49Lastly, we have Balazan, the Devourer.
02:52A massive centipede that reflects the cycle of life.
02:56Whenever we talk about this Spirit Guardian, we really want it to represent what happens
03:02after life, which is decay and harmony with sanctuary.
03:06When there is life, there is death.
03:07And you really get to see that with the centipede as he spews in battle.
03:14It's really exciting because the jungles of Nohantu may be dangerous, but you'll still
03:19get to find a bounty of dark, yet fruitful adventures.
03:23Not only do we get to explore the depths of the jungle, we also get to explore the spirit
03:28realm.
03:29And with this newfound understanding of what our Spirit Guardians can do for the Spiritborn,
03:34let us work together with Vigor to purge the hatred from these lands once again.
03:38Let Akrad's dedication to defeating evil not be forgotten.