BlizzCon: Diablo 3 Class – Demon Hunter
“She emerged from the shadows cast by the setting sun and wasted no time in dispatching the rest of my attackers. Her hands worked twin crossbows, launching a glowing arc of flaming bolts over my head, blanketing the hulking monsters.”
This years Blizzcon got underway this year with the announcement of the final class to be released with Diablo 3. The Demon hunter employs bows, arrows and knives to obliterate the denizens of hell with astonishing efficiency. At first glance, she appears to be primarily a ranged class. Her skills, as announced so far are:
Fan of Knives:
An AOE attack that damages groups of enemies, Ideal for when enemies get within melee range of the Demon Hunter. WoW players who play rogues will definitely recognise this skill and it is used to the same effect in D3.
Molten Arrow:
An instant-cast magical arrow of fire that can burn through multiple enemies and leave the ground smouldering in its wake. It looks useful for taking out hordes but also for creating temporary barriers, allowing the Demon Hunter time to put some distance between her foes.
Grenade:
A medium-range, instant cast AOE explosive attack.
Bola:
An instant cast spell that binds to an enemy and explodes a few seconds later.
Entangling Shot:
A shot that slows an enemy by binding it to enemies around him. Another technique the Demon Hunter can use to slow her foes before they can close on her.
