The Secrets and Dangers of the Skeleton King in Diablo Immortal

Posted:Jun 20 ,2023

Source: MMOAH

Diablo Immortal is a mobile game that takes place between the events of Diablo 2 and Diablo 3. It is also coming to Open Beta on PC soon. In this game, players will explore the untold story of what happened after the Worldstone was destroyed by the Archangel Tyrael, unleashing a new wave of evil on the land of Sanctuary. Players will encounter many familiar enemies and bosses from the Diablo franchise, as well as some new ones. One of the first major bosses that players will face is the Skeleton King, also known as King Leoric or the Mad King.

Who is the Skeleton King?

The Skeleton King is a fearsome undead warrior who wields a massive mace and commands an army of skeletons. He was once a noble king of Khanduras, but he was corrupted by the influence of Diablo and became a tyrant who slaughtered his own people. He was eventually killed by his own son, Prince Aidan, but his spirit lingered in his tomb, waiting for a chance to rise again.

The Skeleton King is not a new enemy or mini-boss in the Diablo franchise. He appeared as the first major boss in Diablo 3, then called the Mad King Leoric. He also appeared in Diablo 1 as an optional boss, then simply called Leoric. Since Diablo Immortal takes place sometime between Diablo 2 and Diablo 3, this is the first appearance of this character in the timeline.

As one of the Prime Evils, Diablo sought to corrupt and possess powerful human souls to further his plans. He chose Leoric as his first target, hoping to use his influence and authority to spread terror across Sanctuary. However, Leoric proved to be too strong-willed to be fully controlled by Diablo, and instead became paranoid and delusional. He accused his subjects of treason and ordered mass executions, earning him the title of the Mad King.

Diablo then moved on to possess Leoric's son, Prince Aidan, who was more susceptible to his manipulation. Aidan led a group of heroes to Tristram Cathedral, where he killed his father and claimed his crown. He then descended deeper into the catacombs, where he confronted and defeated Diablo himself. However, he made the fatal mistake of trying to contain Diablo within a Soulstone, which he plunged into his forehead.

Aidan became known as the Dark Wanderer, who traveled across Sanctuary to free Diablo's brothers, Baal and Mephisto. The three Prime Evils reunited and launched a full-scale invasion of Heaven and Hell. A new group of heroes managed to stop them and destroy their Soulstones, but not before Baal corrupted the Worldstone, hoping to poison everyone and everything its power had touched.

Tyrael decided to destroy the Worldstone with his sword, El'druin, causing a massive explosion that sent shards and splinters of the Worldstone—the very power of creation—cascading everywhere. Losing the thing that made their world and uplifted their people had a lot of ramifications for Sanctuary. It was no longer hidden from the sight of Heaven and Hell—they started to peer rather intently at their pale red dot. The essence of the world and every person on it began to change. Pieces of the Worldstone were littered around like free uranium—some imbued with lesser powers of creation, and some that could warp reality itself.

That's where we are today, in Diablo Immortal.

Where is the Skeleton King?

The Skeleton King is the final boss of the Mad King's Breach dungeon, which is part of the Masters of Death quest. The dungeon is located in Ashwold Cemetery, where players will have to fight their way through hordes of undead and two mini-bosses: Lord Dunhyld and Lady Dunhyld.

Ashwold Cemetery is one of the zones in Westmarch, which is the player hub and one of the few remaining bastions of stability—an actual functioning city—on Sanctuary. Westmarch is ruled by King Rakkis, who founded it after conquering Khanduras from Leoric's descendants.

The Masters of Death quest is given by Deckard Cain, one of the most eminent scholars and lorekeepers in Sanctuary. He has been studying the effects of the Worldstone's destruction and has discovered that some fragments have fallen into Ashwold Cemetery. He asks you to investigate and recover them before they fall into the wrong hands.

As you enter Ashwold Cemetery, you will encounter Charsi, a blacksmith who used to work at Tristram Cathedral before it was overrun by demons. She will offer to repair your equipment and sell you some items. She will also warn you about the dangers of the cemetery, such as the restless spirits and the corrupted guardians.

As you venture deeper into the cemetery, you will meet Kashya, a rogue who used to be the leader of the Sisters of the Sightless Eye, an order of female warriors who guarded the Worldstone. She will tell you that she has been hunting down the fragments of the Worldstone, hoping to find a way to restore it. She will also tell you that she has encountered a powerful undead lord who calls himself the Skeleton King.

The Skeleton King awaits at the end of the dungeon, in a dark room lit by blue flames. He will jump from his throne and proclaim "the warmth of life has no place among the damned!" before attacking you.

How to Defeat the Skeleton King

The Skeleton King is not an easy boss to beat, especially for melee classes. He has over 23,000 health and two phases of attacks: a melee-style attack in the first phase, and a more fast-paced mounted attack in the second phase.

Phase One: Melee Attacks

In the first phase, the Skeleton King will mainly use his mace to attack anything close by. He will swing it around in a circle, or slam it down on the ground with a telegraphed animation. He will also summon skeleton warriors and archers to assist him, so it is advisable to take them out first.

If you are playing as a ranged class, such as demon hunter, wizard, or necromancer, you should stay back and use your skills to damage him from afar. The necromancer has an advantage by distracting him with an army of minions, while the demon hunter can use arrows to deal quick damage.

If you are playing as a melee class, such as barbarian, crusader, or monk, you should be prepared to take some hits and dodge his attacks when possible. You should also use your skills to deal damage and heal yourself when needed. The crusader can use shields to block some damage, while the monk can use mobility and healing skills to survive.

Phase Two: Mounted Attacks

Once the Skeleton King falls to approximately half health, he will transition to his second phase. He will jump onto a horse and charge at you repeatedly. This attack is also telegraphed by a blue rectangle that shows the direction of the charge. You should avoid this attack by moving out of the way or using skills that make you invulnerable or mobile.

He will also slam his mace on the ground while on horseback, creating shockwaves that can stun you if you are caught in them. You should avoid this attack by moving away from him or using skills that make you immune to stun.

During this phase, he will also create several walls that enclose the fight arena. Near the bottom of this rectangular space (center-right) will be an area where he will cause "winds" to slowly drain your HP. Only the top half of this field (center-left) will be safe from this attack and is the general area that you should stay in.

Tips and Tricks

Here are some tips and tricks that can help you defeat the Skeleton King:

Use area of effect attacks to deal with his skeleton minions quickly.
Watch out for his telegraphed attacks and dodge them accordingly.
Use health globes that he drops to replenish your life.
Use skills that can stun him or interrupt his attacks.
Use skills that can buff your damage or defense.
Use skills that can heal you or your allies.
Use skills that can make you invulnerable or mobile when needed.

Rewards

After defeating the Skeleton King, you will complete the Masters of Death quest and receive some rewards. You will also unlock a new quest called The Shattered Realm, which will take you to another dungeon called The Forgotten Tower.

The rewards for completing the Masters of Death quest are:

1x Legendary Item
1x Rare Item
1x Common Item
1x Gold
1x Experience

The rewards for defeating the Skeleton King himself are:

1x Rare Item
1x Common Item
1x Gold
1x Experience

The Legendary and Rare items that you receive from this quest are randomly generated, but they can have powerful effects and stats that can enhance your character's performance. For example, you might get a Legendary sword that increases your damage against undead enemies, or a Rare helmet that grants you resistance to fire damage.

Conclusion

The Skeleton King is one of the most iconic bosses in Diablo Immortal and one of the first challenges that players will face. He is a formidable opponent who requires skill and strategy to defeat. By following this guide, you should be able to overcome him and claim your rewards.

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