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Dark Cultists are humans who worship the Prime Evils in the Triune religion/cult and gain powers and abilities from their dark masters. Cultists are Human type monsters.

Subtypes[edit | edit source]

Act I

Dark Cultist
Dark Ritualist
Dark Zealot
Deranged Cultist
Enraged Zealot

Act II

Crazed Cultist
Dark Zealot
Deranged Cultist

In Alphabetical Order

Crazed Cultist[edit | edit source]

Appears in Act II - Road to Alcarnus, Abandoned Cellar, Deserted Cellar, Alcarnus, Stinging Winds, Sandy Cellar and Hidden Conclave
Melee physical attack

Dark Cultist[edit | edit source]

Dark Cultist

Appears in Act I - Cathedral (3), Highlands Cave, Leoric's Manor, Leoric's Hunting Grounds, The Lyceum, Watch Tower, Halls of Agony, Highlands Passage and Khazra Den
Melee physical attack

Dark Ritualist[edit | edit source]

Appears in Act I - Cells of the Condemned
Melee physical attack

Dark Zealot[edit | edit source]

Dark Zealot

Appears in Act I - Wortham
Appears in Act II - Hadi's Claim Mine
Melee physical attack

Deranged Cultist[edit | edit source]

Appears in Act I - Highlands Passage
Appears in Act II - Road to Alcarnus, Alcarnus, Alcarnus Cellar, Sandy Cellar, Lair of the Witch, Hidden Conclave and Sundered Canyon
Melee physical attack

Enraged Zealot[edit | edit source]

Appears in Act I - Khazra Den
Melee physical attack

Named[edit | edit source]

Superunique versions of Dark Cultist have a chance of spawning in the following areas:

Act I

Brakan - Highlands Cave, Leoric's Hunting Grounds
Crassus the Tormentor - Halls of Agony, level 1. Target of bounty Kill Crassus the Tormentor
Cultist Grand Inquisitor - Halls of Agony, level 1
Percepeus - Leoric's Hunting Grounds. Target of the bounty Kill Percepeus
Sarella the Vile - Leoric's Manor Courtyard, Leoric's Hunting Grounds
Theodyn Deathsinger - Leoric's Hunting Grounds. Target of the bounty Kill Theodyn Deathsinger

Background[edit | edit source]

Little is known about these worshippers of demonic powers. Abd al-Hazir came across them on his travels in the Western Kingdoms, and he made an entry on his meeting with the cultists in his 42nd entry of the Writings of Abd al-Hazir, and which mysteriously also became his last.

He describes in detail the early stages of the ritual to make a human into a Dark Vessel, where "Teeth of Diablo" are nailed into the back of a willing cultist. Here is an excerpt:

That was when I first saw them, the dark cultists, arrayed in a circle. Their torches lit the macabre proceedings in a pallid light that danced over their garish rune-covered robes. I had heard tales of these hooded cultists and their depraved rituals, and I must admit to some curiosity upon seeing them. As their chanting droned on, I thought to make my escape lest they see me, but my attention was riveted by a pale, vacant-eyed supplicant being led forward. I do not know if he was of limited mental capacity, lost in religious mania, or simply drugged, but he was definitely not sound of mind as he knelt in the center of the thrumming circle.

A Cultist, from the Monk cinematic.

The chanting stilled as the leader, face shadowed by a heavily gilded hood, stepped forward and began to intone a ritual in some indecipherable tongue. A large, thickly muscled and leather-masked cultist draped a black, eyeless hood over the victim's head before pulling a foot-long spike from his sash. My mind searched for any possible use for this cursed nail when I noticed the immense stygian hammer grasped in his other hand. With one swift motion, he raised it above his head and drove the spike into the supplicant's back with fierce intensity. I almost screamed... but the victim made no sound.

As another spike was readied, I knew I could watch no more. I trembled with the thought of those nails being driven into me should I be caught. I averted my gaze as I heard the revolting squish of another spike sunk into willing flesh. My eyes fell on the robe of the lead cultist. The intricate runes woven into his robe undulated and swirled in sickening movement. As I watched, horrified, I could feel my sanity crumbling away. I began to back away from the wicked tableau, forcing myself to move slowly while my mind screamed for me to flee with abandon. When I could contain myself no longer, I broke into a full run, not caring what sound I made. I ran until I collapsed. And then, as soon as I was able, I staggered to my feet and ran some more.

Lore[edit | edit source]

A dark coven has formed in Tristram and I fear that their superstitious violence may damn the whole region. I discovered very little during my eavesdropping--except that the word "Jumper" was repeated several times in their chants. Oh well, now I journey to the safety of my home, where I may put these worries behind me.

Abd al-Hazir

A Summoner's Journal (required for Taking Notes achievement)

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Crassus with Wormhole
Dark Zealot in Wortham
Enraged Zealot
Concept Art
Cultist in the game
From the Monk cinematic.
Summoning Dark Demons.
Summoning Dark Demons.

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-[[Image:Mon-dark-cultist1.jpg|frame]]Dark Cultists are [[Animals]]. This monster type is likely called a "Cultist," and "Dark" is a prefix denoting their particular type, but this is not yet confirmed.
+'''Dark Cultists''' are humans who worship the [[Prime Evil]]s in the [[Triune]] religion/cult and gain powers and abilities from their dark masters.  Cultists are [[Human]] type [[monster]]s.
-Cultists are human mages who spawn with [[Berserker]]s. Cultists are very weak, but they can shoot fireball projectiles and summon powerful [[Dark Demon]]s, so it's wise to bypass the hulking Berserkers to kill the Cultists as quickly as possible.
-Cultists can be recognized from [[Vessel]]s by their lack of a staff. Vessels have a long staff which curls at the end, on which they lean while summoning up the demons by which they are possessed.
+==Subtypes==
-=Lore=
+'''Act I'''
-The backstory behind the cultists is described in [http://www.blizzard.com/diablo3/world/bestiary/darkcultists.xml an entry on the Official Site]. An excerpt:
+*Dark Cultist
+*Dark Ritualist
+*Dark Zealot
+*Deranged Cultist
+*Enraged Zealot
-:That was when I first saw them, the dark cultists, arrayed in a circle. Their torches lit the macabre proceedings in a pallid light that danced over their garish rune-covered robes. I had heard tales of these hooded cultists and their depraved rituals, and I must admit to some curiosity upon seeing them. As their chanting droned on, I thought to make my escape lest they see me, but my attention was riveted by a pale, vacant-eyed supplicant being led forward. I do not know if he was of limited mental capacity, lost in religious mania, or simply drugged, but he was definitely not sound of mind as he knelt in the center of the thrumming circle.
-:The chanting stilled as the leader, face shadowed by a heavily gilded hood, stepped forward and began to intone a ritual in some indecipherable tongue. A large, thickly muscled and leather-masked cultist draped a black, eyeless hood over the victim's head before pulling a foot-long spike from his sash. My mind searched for any possible use for this cursed nail when I noticed the immense stygian hammer grasped in his other hand. With one swift motion, he raised it above his head and drove the spike into the supplicant's back with fierce intensity. I almost screamed... but the victim made no sound.
+'''Act II'''
-:As another spike was readied, I knew I could watch no more. I trembled with the thought of those nails being driven into me should I be caught. I averted my gaze as I heard the revolting squish of another spike sunk into willing flesh. My eyes fell on the robe of the lead cultist. The intricate runes woven into his robe undulated and swirled in sickening movement. As I watched, horrified, I could feel my sanity crumbling away. I began to back away from the wicked tableau, forcing myself to move slowly while my mind screamed for me to flee with abandon. When I could contain myself no longer, I broke into a full run, not caring what sound I made. I ran until I collapsed. And then, as soon as I was able, I staggered to my feet and ran some more.
+*Crazed Cultist
+*Dark Zealot
+*Deranged Cultist
-=Media=
+'''In Alphabetical Order'''
-[http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?si=cultist&x=0&y=0&limit=See Cultist concept art and screenshots] in the Image Gallery.
-[[Image:Mon-cultist-concept.jpg|frame|center|Cultist concept art.]]
+==Crazed Cultist==
-[[category:animals]]
+*Appears in Act II - [[Road to Alcarnus]], [[Abandoned Cellar]], [[Deserted Cellar]], [[Alcarnus]], [[Stinging Winds]], [[Sandy Cellar]] and [[Hidden Conclave]]
-[[category:monsters]]
+*Melee physical attack
+<!--<mob>Crazed Cultist</mob>-->
+==Dark Cultist==
+[[File:Dark cultist.jpg|100px|right|thumb|Dark Cultist]]
+*Appears in Act I - [[Cathedral]] (3), [[Highlands Cave]], [[Leoric's Manor]], [[Leoric's Hunting Grounds]], [[The Lyceum]], [[Watch Tower]], [[Halls of Agony]], [[Highlands Passage]] and [[Khazra Den]]
+*Melee physical attack
+<!--<mob acr="58018">Dark Cultist</mob>-->
+==Dark Ritualist==
+*Appears in Act I - [[Cells of the Condemned]]
+*Melee physical attack
+<!--<mob>Dark Ritualist</mob>-->
+==Dark Zealot==
+[[File:Dark zealot2.jpg|right|thumb|100px|Dark Zealot]]
+*Appears in Act I - [[Wortham]]
+*Appears in Act II - [[Hadi's Claim Mine]]
+*Melee physical attack
+<!--<mob acr="90008">Dark Zealot</mob>-->
+==Deranged Cultist==
+*Appears in Act I - [[Highlands Passage]]
+*Appears in Act II - [[Road to Alcarnus]], [[Alcarnus]], [[Alcarnus Cellar]], [[Sandy Cellar]], [[Lair of the Witch]], [[Hidden Conclave]] and [[Sundered Canyon]]
+*Melee physical attack
+<!--<mob acr="6027">Deranged Cultist</mob>-->
+==Enraged Zealot==
+*Appears in Act I - [[Khazra Den]]
+*Melee physical attack
+<!--<mob>Enraged Zealot</mob>-->
+==Named==
+{{Template:Named Monsters}}
+'''Act I'''
+* [[Brakan]] - [[Highlands Cave]], [[Leoric's Hunting Grounds]]
+* [[Crassus the Tormentor]] - [[Halls of Agony]], level 1. Target of bounty [[Kill Crassus the Tormentor]]
+* [[Cultist Grand Inquisitor]] - [[Halls of Agony]], level 1
+* [[Percepeus]] - [[Leoric's Hunting Grounds]]. Target of the bounty [[Kill Percepeus]]
+* [[Sarella the Vile]] - [[Leoric's Manor Courtyard]], [[Leoric's Hunting Grounds]]
+* [[Theodyn Deathsinger]] - [[Leoric's Hunting Grounds]]. Target of the bounty [[Kill Theodyn Deathsinger]]
+==Background==
+Little is known about these worshippers of demonic powers. [[Abd al-Hazir]] came across them on his travels in the [[Western Kingdoms]], and he made an entry on his meeting with the cultists in his [[Writings_of_Abd_al-Hazir:_Entry_no._0042|42nd entry]] of the [[Writings of Abd al-Hazir]], and which mysteriously also became his last.
+He describes in detail the early stages of the ritual to make a human into a [[Dark Vessel]], where "[[Teeth of Diablo]]" are nailed into the back of a willing cultist. Here is an excerpt:
+:''That was when I first saw them, the dark cultists, arrayed in a circle. Their torches lit the macabre proceedings in a pallid light that danced over their garish rune-covered robes. I had heard tales of these hooded cultists and their depraved rituals, and I must admit to some curiosity upon seeing them. As their chanting droned on, I thought to make my escape lest they see me, but my attention was riveted by a pale, vacant-eyed supplicant being led forward. I do not know if he was of limited mental capacity, lost in religious mania, or simply drugged, but he was definitely not sound of mind as he knelt in the center of the thrumming circle.''
+[[File:Mon-cultist01.jpg|thumb|300px|A Cultist, from the [[Cinematic: Monk|Monk cinematic]].]]
+:''The chanting stilled as the leader, face shadowed by a heavily gilded hood, stepped forward and began to intone a ritual in some indecipherable tongue. A large, thickly muscled and leather-masked cultist draped a black, eyeless hood over the victim's head before pulling a foot-long spike from his sash. My mind searched for any possible use for this cursed nail when I noticed the immense stygian hammer grasped in his other hand. With one swift motion, he raised it above his head and drove the spike into the supplicant's back with fierce intensity. I almost screamed... but the victim made no sound.''
+:''As another spike was readied, I knew I could watch no more. I trembled with the thought of those nails being driven into me should I be caught. I averted my gaze as I heard the revolting squish of another spike sunk into willing flesh. My eyes fell on the robe of the lead cultist. The intricate runes woven into his robe undulated and swirled in sickening movement. As I watched, horrified, I could feel my sanity crumbling away. I began to back away from the wicked tableau, forcing myself to move slowly while my mind screamed for me to flee with abandon. When I could contain myself no longer, I broke into a full run, not caring what sound I made. I ran until I collapsed. And then, as soon as I was able, I staggered to my feet and ran some more.''
+==Lore==
+A dark coven has formed in Tristram and I fear that their superstitious violence may damn the whole region. I discovered very little during my eavesdropping--except that the word "Jumper" was repeated several times in their chants. Oh well, now I journey to the safety of my home, where I may put these worries behind me.
+<div style="text-align:right;">Abd al-Hazir</div>
+* [[A Summoner's Journal]] (required for [[Taking Notes]] achievement)
+<!--
+==Trivia==
+Fun facts. If you add a trivia fact, also add the it to the Category:Trivia.
+-->
+==Gallery==
+<gallery>
+File:Crassus-the-tormentor2.jpg|[[Crassus the Tormentor|Crassus]] with [[Wormhole]]
+File:Dark zealot.jpg|Dark Zealot in [[Wortham]]
+File:Enraged zealot.jpg|Enraged Zealot
+File:Mon-cultist-concept.jpg|Concept Art
+File:Mon-dark-cultist1.jpg|Cultist in the game
+File:Mon-cultist01.jpg|From the [[Monk]] cinematic.
+File:Dark-demon2.jpg|Summoning [[Dark Demon]]s.
+File:Dark-demon3.jpg|Summoning [[Dark Demon]]s.
+</gallery>
+{{Monster navbox|humans}}
+[[category:Monsters]]
+[[category:Humans]]
+[[Category:Dark Cultists]]
+__NOTOC__

Boss and Champion Special Boss Modifiers
Uniques Modifiers	Strong CC (Limit 1): Knockback -- Nightmarish -- Vortex -- Jailer Defensive (Limit 1): Avenger(C) -- Health Link(C) -- Horde(B) -- Illusionist -- Missile Dampening(B) -- Shielding Aggressive (No Limit): Arcane Enchanted -- Desecrator -- Electrified -- Fast -- Fire Chains(C) -- Frozen Pulse* -- Frozen -- Molten -- Mortar -- Plagued -- Poison Enchanted* -- Reflects Damage -- Teleporter -- Waller (B) = Boss Only modifier. -- (C) = Champion Only modifier -- * = Reaper of Souls only
Removed Modifiers	Ballista -- Cold Aura -- Die Together -- Doppelganger -- Extra Health -- Invulnerable Minions(B) -- Life Link -- Magical -- Mirrored -- Multishot -- Mythical -- Powerful -- Stoneskin -- Vampiric
Key Quest Uniques and their Special Modifiers
Act One Uniques	Araneae - Web Spit	Leoric - Summon Skeleton, Teleport Strike, Triple Cleave		The Butcher - Smash, Grappling Hook, Spear, Frenzy Charge
Act Two Uniques	Maghda - Forcefield, Summoning Ritual, Punish, Moth Dust, Teleport.	Zoltan Kulle - Fiery Boulder, Time Bubble, Ceiling Collapse, Energy Twister,Vanish, Creepy Laugh		Belial - Phase One: Triple Fireball, Summon Vipers. Phase Two: Poison Meteors, Ground Pound, Lightning Strike, Lightning Breath.
Act Three Uniques	Ghom - Acid Slime, Sneeze, Gas Cloud, Chomp.	Siegebreaker - Triple Hit, Charge, Leg Stomp, Grab and Throw.	Cydaea - Pain Bolts, Web Trap, Spider Pits.	Azmodan - Bellyflop, Laser Attack, Falling Corpses, Demon Gate, Pool of Destruction, Globe of Annihilation.
Act Four Uniques	Rakanoth - Cleave, Teleport Strike, Blade Strike, Volley, Summon Minion.	Izual - Frost Nova, Frozen, Summon Minions.	Diablo - Phase One: Claw Rip, Charge, Hell Spikes, Shadow Vanish Grab, Curse of Destruction, Ring of Fire, Ground Stomp, Curse of Anguish, Curse of Hatred. Phase Two: Shadow Clone. Phase Three: Overdrive, Lightning Breath.