The Grotesque (also called the Corpulent) is an undead construct monster who can take a lot of hits. When defeated, it explodes into a sea of worm-monsters called Lamprey that resided inside the Grotesque.
Contents
Sub Types
Act I
- Grotesque > Corpse Worm
- Harvester > Fiend
- Horror > Zap Worm
Act III
- Possessed > Frost Biter
In Alphabetical Order
Grotesque
- Appears in Act I - Cathedral (1), Defiled Crypt and The Weeping Hollow
- Spike Attack: When in melee range, the monster flings it' arms outward as multiple spikes burst through its skin and inflict physical damage if you are close enough.
- Suicide Bomb: When he dies he explodes in to a mass of Corpse Worms which will chase and attack the player.
<mob>Grotesque</mob>
<mob>Corpse Worm</mob>
Harvester
- Appears in Act I - Cathedral (4) and Defiled Crypt
- Spike Attack: When in melee range, the monster flings it' arms outward as multiple spikes burst through its skin and inflict physical damage if you are close enough.
- Suicide Bomb: When he dies he explodes three Fiend will run out and attack the player. Fiends also appear on the own in packs.
<mob>Harvester</mob>
<mob>Fiend</mob>
Horror
- Appears in Act I - The Cursed Hold
- Spike Attack: When in melee range, the monster flings it' arms outward as multiple spikes burst through its skin and inflict physical damage if you are close enough.
- Suicide Bomb: When he dies he explodes in to a mass of Zap Worms which will chase and attack the player with lightning-infused attacks.
<mob>Horror</mob>
<mob>Zap Worm</mob>
Possessed
- Appears in Act III - Icefall Caves (1)
- Spike Attack: When in melee range, the monster flings it' arms outward as multiple spikes burst through its skin and inflict physical damage if you are close enough.
- Suicide Bomb: When he dies he explodes in shards of ice and a mass of flying pests called Frostbiters.
<mob>Possessed</mob>
<mob>Frostbiters</mob>
Named
Superunique versions of Grotesque have a chance of spawning in the following areas:
Lore
The grotesques may seem slow and senseless, but they hide many dangers within their hideously malformed bodies. A set of spikes lurks beneath the monsters' flesh and foul parasites nest within them. It is said that these horrors themselves are constructed by a greater evil... a darkness that I cannot even fathom. -- Deckard Cain
Diablo I Monster
The Grotesque did not feature in Diablo I.
Diablo II Monster
The Grotesque did not feature in Diablo II.
Development
The Grotesque was first seen in the WWI 2008 gameplay video, and when found in the Forgotten Tombs, he had significantly less health than in later gameplay videos as well as the BlizzCon 2008 demo. This is not spectacular though, as it seems that video had all mob's health turned way down to show the strength of the Barbarian.
In an interview with Anthony Rivero[1], the designer of the Grotesque, he mentioned the "Corpulent" as the name for this monster. It could be the monster "family" name, or possibly just an alternative name.
Gallery
Ekthul in the Abandoned Cellar
Grotesque fighting a Witch Doctor.
Grotesque explodes releasing tens of eel-like creatures called Lamprey.
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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. |
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