Izual

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Izual is a fallen Archangel, trapped within a demonic creature by the Prime Evils. Players encouter Izual in Diablo II. Izual is the main quest objective of the Fallen Angel (quest) in Act IV.

[edit] Background

From the Crystal Arch at the very heart of the High Heavens to the arcane Hellforge of the Underworld, the warriors of the eternal realms pursue victory in their timeless conflict. The legendary deeds of the heroes of the realms beyond elicit both veneration and insight.

The greatest of these heroes was Izual, lieutenant to the Archangel Tyrael and bearer of the angelic runeblade Azurewrath. He once led a fierce attack upon the Hellforge as the creation of the dark demonblade Shadowfang was nearing completion. During the battle that ensued, Izual was overcome by legions of Chaos and was lost to the Darkness.

Izual now remains as a dark, tortured soul who is trapped within the forsaken realms of Hell. Despite his valor and strength, his form was twisted by the perverse powers of the Prime Evils. They forced him to betray his own kind and give up Heaven's most guarded secrets. Izual became a corrupt shadow of his former self; a fallen angel trusted neither by Heaven nor Hell.

For his transgressions, the spirit of Izual was bound within the form of a terrible creature that was summoned from the Abyss. His maddened spirit has resided within that tortured husk for many ages now. Although he now certainly no longer carries the weapon Azurewrath, Izual still possesses great strength and powers within his new form. He is a threat to any who would oppose him, and in his current state, it is certain that he will see you as opposition.

[edit] Tips and Other Additional Information

In the game, players encounter Izual on the Plains of Despair. Upon approaching him, the quest log should appear and Izual can be heard grunting Save yourself!

Though he is bound within a demon, Izual mainly uses melee and Cold attacks, so it's useful to have some Cold Resistance. His Frost Nova can be a nuisance to deal with and Izual has a lot of health. However, he has no other special abilities, making the encounter a pretty straightforward fight.

After his demon form is defeated, Izual's spirit is released and players can proceed to talk with the fallen angel, completing the quest. Izual goes on to reveal that it was he who first tricked Tyrael into using the soulstones to defeat the Prime Evils though whether this was before or after his corruption is unclear.

[edit] Quotes

• "Save yourself!"
• "Tyrael was a fool to have trusted me! You see, it was I who told Diablo and his brothers about the Soulstones and how to corrupt them. It was I who helped the Prime Evils mastermind their exile to your world. The plan we set in motion so long ago cannot be stopped by any mortal agency. Hell itself is poised to spill forth into your world like a tidal wave of blood and nightmares. You and all your kind...are doomed".
• "Leave me!" (removed)
• "You cannot help me!" (removed)

Diablo II NPCs

Act I — Akara • Charsi • Deckard Cain • Flavie - Gheed - Kashya - Warriv Act II — Atma • Deckard Cain • Drognan • Elzix • Fara • Geglash • Greiz • Jerhyn • Kaelan • Lysander • Meshif • Tyrael • Warriv Act III — Alkor • Asheara • Deckard Cain • Hratli • Meshif • Natalya • Ormus • Dark Wanderer Act IV — Deckard Cain • Hadriel • Halbu • Izual • Jamella • Tyrael Act V — Anya • Deckard Cain • Larzuk • Malah • Nihlathak • Qual-Kehk • Tyrael