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Diablo II introduces 5 new characters, and yet they do not seem to be very "original". The
Amazon seems a bit like the rogue in Diablo, the Barbarian seems to represent the Warrior
and the sorcerrer seems very much like the magician.
So are the Diablo II characters just the same as the Diablo characters with just a bit of
alteration? Well not really. Although their abilities seem to be similar, there are a number of
differences. The new characters look different (as if that counts) and they do have a few extra
tricks up their sleeves. Not to mention they have an all new set of armour, weapons etc. To check
out the new equipment for the characters in Diablo II click here.
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Amazon - This powerful woman warrior belongs to nomadic bands who roam the plains near the South
Sea. The wandering of these groups often brings them into conflict with other peoples, so the
Amazon is accustomed to fighting to defend her own. This lifestyle has made her fiercely
independent and able to weather severe hardship and travel. While her skill with the bow rivals
that of the Rogues, the Amazon is also adept in the use of spears and other throwing weapons, as
well as in hand to hand combat. The Amazon is much sought after as a mercenary, in which type of
service she will be loyal as long as her own ends are also served.
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Necromancer - From the steamy recesses of the southern swamps comes a figure cloaked in mystery.
The Necromancer, as his name implies, is an unseemly form of sorcerer whose spells deal with the
raising of the dead and the summoning and control of various creatures for his purposes. Though
his goals are often aligned with those of the forces of Light, some do not think that these ends
can justify his foul means. Long hours of study in dank mausolea have made his skin pale and
corpselike, his figure, skeletal. Most people shun him for his peculiar looks and ways, but none
doubt the power of the Necromancer, for it is the stuff of nightmares.
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Paladin - The Knights of Westmarch who felled the armies of mighty Leoric are pure at heart and
follow closely the teachings of Zakarum, the Religion of the Light. A battle-ready warrior for
whom faith is a shield, he fights for what he believes to be right. Furthermore, his
steadfastness gives him powers to bring blessings to his friends, and wreak cruel justice upon
his foes. There are those who call the Paladin an overwrought zealot, but others recognize in him
the strength and goodness of the Light.
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Sorceress - One of the rebellious women who have wrested the secrets of magic use from the male
dominated Mage-Clans of the East, the Sorceress is an expert in mystical creation ex nihilo.
Though somewhat lacking in the skills of hand-to-hand combat, she compensates for this with
fierce combative magics for both offense and defense. Solitary and reclusive, the Sorceress acts
based on motives and ethics inscrutable to most, sometimes seeming capricious and even spiteful.
In reality, she understands the struggle between Order and Chaos all too clearly, as well as her
role as a warrior in this battle.
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Barbarian - The Barbarian is a member of any of several tribes on the fringes of civilization,
and he refuses the influence of those he sees as soft and weak. Ceaseless clan warfare and the
constant struggle to survive in the hostile wilderness are reflected in the Barbarian's sturdy
and powerful frame. Though perhaps lacking the sophistication of city folk, the Barbarian has an
acute awareness of his surroundings. Because of his shamanistic belief in the animal powers with
whom he identifies, the Barbarian is sometimes associated with stories of lycanthropy. In fact,
he believes he can call upon the totemic animal spirits to infuse him with supernormal strengths
and abilities, but these only work to improve his already superb battle-tactics.
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