IRVINE, Calif. August 21 - Blizzard announced the first expansion for Diablo III titled, Reaper of Souls and accompanying the announcement came Blizzard's standard reveal CGI trailer that is both beautiful and ghostly.
According to Tyrael's narration, some time has passed since Diablo fell from the heavens after being defeated by the powerful offspring of demons and angels, the Nephalem, but peace, as always, is short-lived since the Lord of Terror's essence remains sustained in the indestructable soulstone.
Tyrael and his loyal Horadrim are shown hiding the soulstone away in the depths of some deep subterranean altar. Shortly after delivering the demonic artifact, death's incarnation Malthael arrives to the scene. Quickly defeating Tyrael and dispatching all the Horadrim except for one, who flees to inform the Nephalem (the player) of the coming evil under Tyrael's orders, Malthael acquires Diablo's soul and shrugs off Tyrael's warning that the Nephalem will stop him, saying that "no one can stop death".
Reaper of Souls will feature a new level cap of 70, a new Act and a new hero called the Crusader, who is described as a "fierce melee warrior whose command of the battlefield is matched only by his unwavering conviction." The holy warrior is the spiritual successor to Diablo 2's Paladin, and will utilize his "battle magic to strengthen allies and weaken foes"
Diablo 3's original hero classes, the Barbarian, Witch Doctor, Wizard, Demon Hunter, and Monk will receive new spells and abilities. To appease players upset with the lack of end game in Diablo 3, Reaper of Souls will feature two new game modes: Loot Runs and Nephalem Trials.
The Paragon system will be receiving a major upgrade in the expansion and will provide "more end-game character advancement and replaybility".
A new artisan will also be added called the Mystic. He will be able to reroll one of the stats on rare or legendary items as well as give an item a different aesthetic look, much akin to the transmogrify ability in World of Warcraft.
SOURCE: Blizzard
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