New Damage to Angels Affix - Will We Fight Angels in Diablo 4?
Blizzard has recently revealed a massive amount of new information about what to expect in Patch 2.0 of Diablo 4 with the release of the Vessel of Hatred expansion — however, one new Mythic Unique item brings along with it some interesting implications!
Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR Notes All 4 New Mythic Uniques
The new Mythic Unique Helmet, Heir of Perdition, has a fascinating special effect: it grants a large damage bonus while active, and when Enemies are slain, you may steal the very same buff from another player, adding it to your own for a time. While this effect is very thematic for Diablo as a whole, the Inherent Affix +200% Damage to Angels and Demons tied to the helmet tells an interesting story of its own.
Ever since the finale of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls, we haven't seen nor heard of any Angels save Inarius. Based on the definition of «perdition,» the name of this helmet literally reads as «Heir of Hell» or «Heir of Damnation». The flavor text also warns people not to be deceived by those who wear the trappings of the benevolent or well-intentioned, as their intentions will be made known by their actions.
This helmet more than anything serves as a warning for things to come. Players will indeed be fighting Angels in the future in some capacity based on the Inherent Affix the helmet provides, but the question at that point becomes why?
What Does This Mean For Sanctuary?
Based on available information, there are currently two standing theories, the first of which is much more probable:
After the death of Inarius at the hands of Lilith, the essence of the father of Sanctuary should manifest as an entirely new Angel due to the resonance of the Crystal Arch within Heaven. But what if it didn't? The Crystal Arch itself seems to display some will of its own, and the Angels could just as well simply choose not to perform the Lightsong ritual, thus once again denying Inarius from returning to Heaven in any form at all. Well at that point, Inarius would
