Diablo 4's first major expansion, Vessel of Hatred, will be officially released on October 8. In the new DLC, we will continue the main story and explore the jungles of the new Nahantu region with Spiritborn.

Now, it's time to get to know 4 Guardian Spirits, who will perfectly complement the new Spiritborn class in the game. The four Guardian Spirits will unleash all the energy that the developers have invested in this DLC. Here, let's meet these four very powerful beasts. I must remind you that if you want to fully realize their potential in Vessel of Hatred, don't forget to prepare enough Diablo 4 Gold!

Spirit Realm

A brand new fantasy world has appeared in the land of Nahantu. We will experience, summon, and interact with new creatures here. They are called Spirit Guardians. But before we explore in depth, let’s talk about what Spirit Realm is.

At the birth of Sanctuary, when Inarius and Lilith changed Worldstone, the magic between these two great powers released a cloud of this magical energy. So, between High Heavens and Burning Hells, there exists Spirit Realm, a layer of raw magical energy that surrounds us, where magic can take shape.

This is an untouched realm that has never been corrupted, and it still is. The magic of this Spirit Realm is that it is a byproduct of humanity, and the angels and demons are not aware of this power connected to Sanctuary. This makes Spiritborn class unique, as some of this energy is crystallized into sentient spirits.

Spiritual Bond Between Spiritborn And Spirit Guardians

Prophet Akarat and one of his devotees, Ysevete, paved a path for today’s Spiritborn, which is to learn how to summon spirits and live in harmony with Spirit Guardians.

Over time, Spiritborn would incorporate these practices into tradition. Spiritborn can tap into this magic, but can only truly use it after completing a rite of passage called Trial of Mists, which is filled with many hard trials.

Spiritborn has this innate ability to summon. They begin preparing for this trial from a very young age. It is said that there is a strong spiritual bond between Spiritborn and these Spirit Guardians we are talking about.

As these spirits have been growing and changing over the millennia as Spirit Realm evolves. And Spiritborn are able to summon the most powerful Spirit Guardians as an extension of their martial abilities to help them fight against Vessel of Hatred.

Spirit Guardians

In Vessel of Hatred, Spiritborn class can summon four Spirit Guardians:

Rezoka, the Hunter: This Spirit appears in Jaguar form, fueled by fire, and contains the spirit of the jungle. Jump into battle and fight your way through the enemies. You will recognize Jaguar by the burning embers.

Kwatli, the Seeker: This majestic Eagle descends by channeling lightning. It is an intelligent and mobile animal, so it flies during battle and teleports you from one place to another.

Wumba, the Guardian: This Gorilla is a beacon of protection and strength, and can easily literally crush enemies in combat. You’ll often see him leaping into battle with this extreme power. I personally think his ultimate is pretty cool.

Balazan, the Devourer: This is a giant Centipede that reflects the cycle of life. Whenever we talk about this Spirit Guardian, we really wanted it to represent what happens after death, which is decay and harmony with Sanctuary. Where there is life, there is death, and you can see Centipede’s breath dealing massive amounts of damage to enemies in combat.

Spirit Guardian Skills

Spirit Guardians are creatures that Spiritborn can summon in combat, and each beast has a unique set of special abilities and powers.

Rezoka, The Hunter

• Slash: Swing out your claws and slash at the enemy in front of you, dealing [20%] damage. They then explode, dealing [40%] additional damage.
• Ravage: Increases minimum Ferocity by 2. Send out a Wild Roar that causes all your attacks to strike an extra time, dealing [60%] more damage over 6 seconds.
• Swift Claw: Dash through enemies with a short-range slash, hitting all enemies in your path twice for [50%] total damage.
• The Hunter: Stride across the battlefield in the spirit of Jaguar, dealing [50%] damage when you land, then slash at enemies in the area for [200%] total damage over 7 attacks.

Kwatli, The Seeker

• Ascend: Lift into the air and create a cloud that makes enemies at a chosen location vulnerable for 5 seconds, then lands on them for [50%] more damage.
• Feather Barrage: Throw 5 feathers that pierce enemies, dealing [14%] damage each.
• Sharp Wings: Fire a whirlwind of sharp feathers that then return to you for [50%] damage in both directions.
• The Seeker: The spirit of Eagle descends, dealing [20%] damage. After a brief delay, it takes off, dealing [300%] damage.

Wumba, The Guardian

• Rock Breaker: Dash to a target and strike enemies in front of you for [15%] damage. Your third attack hits enemies around you for [28%] damage.
• Shocking Stomp: Stomp in front of you, creating a shockwave that deals [15%] damage and knocks enemies down for 3 seconds.
• Recompense: Strikes enemies in front of you for [100%] damage. Once attacked, you have a 35% chance to reduce the active cooldown of this skill by 1 second.
• The Protector: The spirit of Gorilla protects an area for 6 seconds, continuously striking nearby enemies for [80%] damage, and grants you a barrier equal to 15% of your maximum life every 1.5 seconds.

Balazan, The Devourer

• Withering Fist: Deals [5%] more smiting damage to enemies and [30%] more poison damage over 6 seconds.
• Scourge: Sends out a wave of insect stings that scare and slow enemies for 3 seconds and deal [100%] more poison damage over 6 seconds.
• Sting: Stings a small area, dealing [70%] more damage to enemies in it and all nearby poisoned enemies.
• The Devourer: The spirit of Centipede appears, dealing [140%] more damage to enemies in a line and spitting at other enemies for [40%] more damage for 15 seconds.

It’s really exciting, because the jungles of Nahantu can be dangerous, but you’ll still find a range of dark and fruitful adventures. Not only can we explore the depths of the jungle, but we can also explore Spirit Realm. With a new understanding of Spirit Guardian, let’s work together to cleanse this land of hatred once again!