Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred DLC introduces new storyline to follow Neyrelle and step into the deepest reaches of Nahantu jungle, and releases an overwhelming Spiritborn class. A plethora of updates and innovations is designed to create a better gaming experience.
You may have a general understanding and experience of these updates. But here we are discussing a more hidden addition, namely the introduction of three new monster families to Vessel of Hatred expansion, and two of them are appearing for the first time.
Vessel of Hatred expansion brings three new monster families, and they are The Hollows, The Dregs, and The Lacuni, respectively. The Lacuni has appeared in the previous series.
The Hollows
The Hollows were actually created by Neyrelle when he entered Nahantu. As horrific monsters born of Mephisto’s corruption, The Hollows consist of a fresh new Diablo monster family, and they are pretty scary.
Neyrelle has been suffering from Mephisto’s Soulstone. After her burns were covered by the corruption that spread from it, Neyrelle tried to soak her hand and Soulstone in water to relieve the pain of the burns. But it was this acciendental action that caused Mephisto’s corruption to spread throughout the jungles of Nahantu, and indirectly led to Eru’s subsequent betrayal, because he wanted to protect Nahantu too much.
With this black, tar-like corruption keeps spreading and enlarging further, The Hollows hence spawns. Growing up in this context, The Hollows will inevitably wreak havoc on the people and cities in the surrounding area. As products of Mephisto’s corruption.
The Hollows have consisted of the same tar-like substance and exert devastating impact on everything.
The Hollows plague Lingering Hatred region of Nahantu persistently, causing pretty bad effects on the people and environment of the region. However, The Hollows are not confined to Nahantu, you can also find them Realmwalkers in Hatred Rising events.
As the first new monster family encountered by players in Vessel of Hatred, you will find them soon after the encounter with Raheir.
The Hollows actually originate from some legends, which are very story-like.
The Dregs
The Dregs are another new monster family introduced, which are psychotic humans found deep in the jungles of Nahantu. Although they are characterized as monsters in the game because of their mental illness, The Dregs are in fact human. Unfortunately, after trying the hallucinogens found in the flora and fauna of Nahantu, they have trapped in uncontrollable psychotic rage. They are currently waiting to attack players as enemies deep in Nahantu jungle.
The Dregs have a variety of attack methods, and you can choose several items with different functions and properties by spending some Diablo 4 Gold to help you deal with different attack methods.
The Lacuni
You may be familiar with The Lacuni, but in DLC, The Lacuni has undergone many major changes. Whether it is appearance or combat role, they bring new experience and excitement to players.
The Lacuni are feline monster race, highly intelligent but very savage. As bipedal animals, they have many feline characteristics. They are typically titled as “Panther-men” or “Sabre Cats.” Their racial society is very similar to that of lions, and both are patriarchal.
Male Lacuni commonly features huge physical sizes and potent power, and serves as the leader of the tribe. While on the other side, female Lacuni universally act as a part of huntresses in the monster family. And there is a strict hierarchy among them.
The Lacuni also have their own mythological origins. They are originated from Kehjistan. The Lacuni had a great relationship with humans in the early stage, and the two sides often traded with each other. Although The Lacuni have always been considered somewhat aloof and untrustworthy, they have never shown a threat to human society before.
However, The Lacuni turned hostile and dangerous around the age of Darkening of Tristram. Mainly because many people blamed them for the disappearance of entire caravans.
The Lacuni first appeared in Diablo 2 who are under the name of “Panther Women.” They were mainly separated into two distinct groups: melee, whip-wielding Sabre Cats, and ranged Spear Cats.
Here, the female Lacuni appears, wandering the open areas of the desert and guarding strange treasures. The Lacuni have since become Diablo’s most iconic monsters. Their high intelligence and inherent ferocity make them a difficult foe to deal with.
You are available to find them in Teganze Plateau area of the new Nahantu region of Vessel of Hatred expansion. They are adept at using ranged attacks to challenge players, using javelins and grenades as their primary weapons.
In fact, as for monster mechanism, the most important thing is to fit the gameplay and have a certain degree of artistry and mystery to echo the game theme. The introduction of these three monster families is undoubtedly a success.
That’s all about the monster families that have been introduced in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred DLC and their mythological origins. Thanks for reading.
