Diablo 3 fans can rejoice as the annual The Darkening of Tristram event returns, bringing with it a host of new Diablo 1-inspired cosmetics. This year, players can unlock the exclusive Classic Angel and Classic Demon portraits for their character profiles.
The Darkening of Tristram event is set to kick off in early January 2025, allowing players to dive into a nostalgic experience filled with legendary foes and wicked challenges as they ring in the New Year.
This exciting event not only features the iconic Cathedral anniversary dungeon but also offers players the chance to earn sought-after rewards, including the new portrait cosmetics. Here’s how you can unlock these captivating portraits.
Unlocking the Classic Angel Portrait
The journey to obtain the Classic Angel portrait is no simple task—it demands skill and persistence. To unlock it, players must gather a total of seven Cultist chapters. These chapters are dropped by the elusive Temporal Priests, who make sporadic appearances at Waypoint locations within Adventure Mode.
These priests are bedecked in gray garments, and you can find them in various areas. However, be advised that they might drop duplicate pages, so it’s wise to defeat multiple priests to collect the necessary chapters.
| Act | Waypoint Locations |
|---|---|
| I | Weeping Hollow, Festering Woods, Caverns of Araneae, Cathedral (Levels 1 – 4), Halls of Agony (Levels 1 – 3), Fields of Misery |
| II | Dahlgur Oasis, Desolate Sands |
| III | Keep Depths (Levels 1 – 3), Stonefort, Rakkis Crossing, Arreat Crater (Levels 1 & 2), Tower of the Damned (Level 1), The Core of Arreat, Ruins of Sescheron |
| IV | Gardens of Hope (Levels 1 – 3), Silver Spire (Levels 1 & 2) |
| V | Westmarch Commons, Westmarch Heights, Paths of the Drowned, Greyhollow Island, Battlefields of Eternity |
Unlocking the Classic Demon Portrait
In contrast to the quest for the Angel portrait, obtaining the Classic Demon portrait is more straightforward. To earn this cosmetic, players will need to slay 40 Unique Monsters, which include the four significant bosses in the Anniversary Dungeon.
Below is the list of Unique Monsters you’ll need to hunt down, including their levels within the dungeon. Keep in mind that these monsters spawn randomly, meaning you may need to repeat the dungeon run several times—approximately six to seven—to achieve all forty kills.
| Level | Unique Monsters |
|---|---|
| 1 | None |
| 2 | Shadowbite, The Butcher, Rotfeast the Hungry |
| 3 | Madeye the Dead, Brokenhead Bangshield |
| 4 | Gharbad the Weak, Snotspill, Blacklash the Burning |
| 5 | Bloodskin Darkbow, Foulwing, Shadowcrow |
| 6 | Deathshade Fleshmaul, Bilefroth the Pit Master, Bloodgutter |
| 7 | Blighthorn Steelmace, Gorestone, Nightwing the Cold |
| 8 | Firewound the Grim, Zhar the Mad, Baron Sludge |
| 9 | Breakspine, Brokenstorm, Oozedrool |
| 10 | The Flayer, Goldblight of the Flame, Blackstorm |
| 11 | Bluehorn, Fangspeir |
| 12 | Viperflame, Viletouch, Lionskull the Bent |
| 13 | Warlord of Blood, Rustweaver, Witchmoon |
| 14 | Steelskull the Hunter, Graywar the Slayer, Stareye the Witch |
| 15 | The Vizier |
| Unholy Altar | Arch-Bishop Lazarus, Red Vex, Blackjade |
| 16 | Sir Gorash, The Dark Lord |
Note: Monsters highlighted in bold will spawn consistently at their respective levels.
Equipping Your New Portraits in Diablo 3
Congratulations on obtaining your new Classic Angel and Demon portraits! Now, let’s go over how to equip them so you can flaunt your hard-earned cosmetics.
To equip your portraits, follow these simple steps:
- Launch a Diablo 3 game.
- Look for the mirror icon (labeled ‘Collection’) in the bottom right corner and click it.
- Navigate to the ‘Portrait Frames‘ section.
- Scroll through the list until you find the Classic Angel or Classic Demon portrait, then click to equip it.
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