Diablo – Sanctuary, Lilith and thirty years of dark fantasy
Updated: · Techbox, Thessaloniki
Blizzard’s series that defined the action RPG. The world of Sanctuary between angels and demons, the games in order, the Lilith of Diablo IV and collectibles for fans.
The world of Sanctuary
In the Diablo world, Heaven and Hell are locked in eternal war. Between them lies Sanctuary, the world of humans, created by the angel Inarius and the demon Lilith.
The three great demons, the Prime Evils, are Diablo, Mephisto and Baal. The series begins in the small town of Tristram and the depths beneath its church.
The games
1996 – Diablo · 2000 – Diablo II · 2012 – Diablo III · 2022 – Diablo Immortal · 2023 – Diablo IV · 2024 – the Vessel of Hatred expansion.
Diablo II is regarded as one of the most important PC games of all time and set the template for loot-driven action RPGs.
Lilith and Diablo IV
2023’s Diablo IV returned to the dark, gothic atmosphere of the early games. At its centre is Lilith, daughter of Mephisto, returning to the Sanctuary she herself created.
Her image with wings of darkness became one of the most recognisable in the series and is the most popular subject for busts and statues.
What to collect
Blizzard itself releases official high-detail busts and replicas, usually in limited quantities. For a more affordable gift there are Funko POP, Abysse mugs, puzzles, lamps and keychains.
