For other meanings of the term, see Balrog.
"Balrogs are supremely fearsome, having had the unique honor of contact with one of the very Lords of Hell. Imparted with unholy power far above that even of the Vortex Lords, the true Balrogs are one of Hell's greatest weapons in the fight over the mortal realm."
- Monster summary(src)
Balrogs are most commonly found in the Hell levels of the original Diablo, except for 16. They are the toughest of the Balrog groups.
They wield scimitars, and can breathe fire (the animation mimics that of the Inferno spell). Avoid them if they are in groups, for several swings with their swords deal heavy damage and are devastating if one were to be low on armor class.
Stats[]
| Property | Normal | Nightmare | Hell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Demon | Demon | Demon |
| Level found in | 13–15 | ||
| Monster Level | 26 | 41 | 56 |
| Experience | |||
| Health points | 180–200 | ||
| Damage | 22–40 | ||
| Attack Rating | |||
| Defense | |||
| Fire Reaction | Immune | Immune | Immune |
| Lightning Reaction | — | — | Resists |
| Magic Reaction | Resists | Resists | Resists |
| Opens doors | Yes | ||
| Follows around | Yes |
Unique Balrogs[]
- Windspawn (Vortex Lord) - Dungeon Level 12
- Gorefeast (Vortex Lord) - Dungeon Level 13
- Blackskull (Balrog) - Dungeon Level 13
Trivia[]
- Balrogs were created by J. R. R. Tolkien for The Lord of the Rings, as demonic beings.
Balrog (Diablo I)
Variants — Slayer • Guardian • Vortex Lord • Balrog