Baal

Learn how to reach and defeat Baal, the final boss of Diablo II: Resurrected. Get tips on his attacks, resistances, and the best strategies for farming him.

Alright, so you've made it all the way to Act 5 in Diablo II: Resurrected, and now it's time to face the big bad himself: Baal, the Lord of Destruction. He's chilling at the very end of the game, waiting for you in the Throne of Destruction. To get there, you'll need to push through Act 5, take down the Ancients, and then brave three levels of the Worldstone Keep. Just a heads-up, Nightmare and Hell difficulties throw in some nasty 'guest' monsters – basically, tougher versions of enemies you've already fought, which can make the journey a bit unpredictable. The good news is the path to Baal isn't super long. You'll want to use the Worldstone Keep Level 2 Waypoint, blast through Level 3, and then you're at his doorstep.

Before you even get to Baal, you've got to deal with five Super Uniques who guard the way. Think of them as mini-bosses before the main event. They can really slow you down, but hey, taking them out means more loot and XP, so it's not all bad. Each of these guys has their own special tricks and immunities:

• Colenzo the Annihilator: He's always got Fire Enchanted and is immune to fire.
• Achmel the Cursed: This one's always Poison Enchanted and immune to poison. On Hell difficulty, he's also immune to magic.
• Bartuc the Bloody: He's always Lightning Enchanted. He doesn't have built-in immunities, but he's super resistant to lightning.
• Ventar the Unholy: This guy is always Extra Fast and highly resistant to fire and poison. Like Achmel, he's immune to poison on Hell.
• Lister the Tormentor: He's always got Spectral Hit and is highly resistant to fire, cold, and poison. On Hell, he's immune to fire.

Here's a look at Baal's stats across the difficulties:

Now, let's talk about Baal himself. He's a pretty annoying boss. He's got this nasty 360-degree Area of Effect (AoE) attack that hits everything around him. He also has a close-range move that drains your Mana, and he can slam down a wedge of frost that knocks enemies back – and it can hit you multiple times if you're caught in it. If you think you're safe behind some cover, think again! He'll summon tentacles to smack you, even if you're off-screen. To top it all off, he teleports around and can even summon a clone of himself that has all the same dangerous abilities. So, you'll want to keep your distance and be ready to move.

Baal is generally resistant to most elemental damage, especially magic (so if you're playing a Hammerdin, you're in luck!). He also has a good chunk of health. Between him and his minions, farming him can take a bit of time. On higher difficulties, it's usually best to tackle him with a party so you can cover each other's weaknesses. However, if you're playing a Lightning Sorceress, Wind Druid, or Summonmancer, you might find his minions less of a problem – though the enemies on the way there could still be a challenge.

Baal has a super high Monster Level (mLv) even on Normal difficulty, which means he can drop some pretty sweet mid-tier items like Titan's Revenge and Skin of the Vipermagi. Your chances are better if you're farming him on Nightmare, though those runs are generally faster. Nightmare Baal is even better for loot, as he's one of the first monsters that can drop a Harlequin Crest. Still, Hell Andariel might be a faster option for farming that specific item. When you get to Hell Baal, he can drop literally any item in the game, making him a fantastic target if you and your party can handle the fight safely and quickly.