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Belial is a Boss in Diablo 4. Belial is located at Palace of the Deceiver. Belial returns in Season 8 as the main boss within the Apparition Incursions. Bosses are special Enemies that can be defeated to complete Quests, progress through the game, and to acquire special Equipment. However, there are Bosses not-related to the main quests and can be found as a side activity or even roaming the world.
Diablo 4 Belial Location & Information
- Palace of the Deceiver
- Lord of Lies
- This boss is mandatory
- Defeating this boss as a Lair Boss in Tourment I or Higher difficulty during Season 8: Belial's Return will reward you with Belial's Crystal Decoy Boss Power
- Defeating this boss in Tourment I or Higher difficulty during Season 8: Belial's Return will reward you with Belial's Eye Beams Boss Power
Belial Rewards in Diablo 4
- When defeated, Belial's Hoard will appear on the battlefield, which you can open using x4 Betrayer's Husks. You can modify the loot to drop the items from a drop table from one of the bosses in the Boss Ladder.
- Betrayer's Husks x4
Diablo 4 Belial Strategies
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Diablo 4 Belial Strategy Writeup
Belial primarily deals Poison and Physical damage. Like other Lair bosses, he has a Stagger Bar, which, when filled, turns blue and temporarily stuns him. This creates a brief opportunity to deal heavy damage, so taking advantage of this window is key to defeating him. During the fight, Belial has several mechanics that require careful positioning and timing.
One of his main attacks is the Claw Swipe. In this attack, Belial stabs one of his claws into the platform and swipes it across. To avoid this, make sure you don’t stand on the upper side of the platform, as that's where the swipe will occur. Proper positioning is crucial for evading this attack and preventing significant damage.
Belial also uses Toxic Liquid, where he spits a stream of poison across the platform from one end to the other. To avoid being hit by the beam, stand on the opposite side from where the attack begins. The beam will spawn additional poison pools on the ground, so be prepared to reposition to a clean area as the pools appear.
Another mechanic to watch out for is the Poison AOE. Pools of poison slide across the platform from left to right, creating dangerous areas that can deal damage over time. If multiple poison pools are present, use a defensive skill or potion to mitigate damage and make sure to avoid standing in their path.
Belial will also Summon Enemies, specifically seven eyes that appear around him. One or three of these eyes will be black/inactive, and positioning yourself in front of a black eye will protect you from incoming damage. The remaining eyes will project deadly poison across the platform, so it’s important to stay aware of their positions and avoid standing in their line of fire.
Finally, Belial uses Toxic Track, where he spawns poison pools beneath your feet while stabbing the platform with his claws. These pools track your movements, meaning you need to stay on the move to avoid the forming puddles. Keep an eye on your positioning and ensure you don’t get trapped by the toxic pools as they follow you around the arena.
To defeat Belial, focus on maintaining good positioning to avoid his Claw Swipe and Toxic Liquid attacks. Keep moving during the Toxic Track to prevent the poison pools from tracking you into a corner. When the eyes are summoned, make sure you position yourself in front of the inactive ones to avoid poison damage. Lastly, stay alert for the Poison AOE pools and use defensive skills or potions as needed to mitigate their damage. With careful movement, attention to positioning, and managing the poison mechanics, you can overcome Belial’s deadly assault.
Attacks & Counters
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| Claw Swipe: Belial stabs one of his claws into the platform and swipes it across, dealing significant physical damage to anyone in its path. The attack's reach is wide, so positioning is critical to avoid being hit. | Claw Swipe: To avoid this attack, stay off the upper side of the platform, as this is where the swipe occurs. Proper positioning will allow you to dodge the attack and prevent unnecessary damage. |
| Toxic Liquid: Belial spits a stream of poison across the platform from one end to the other. The beam leaves toxic pools on the ground that deal damage over time. The attack covers a wide area and can be difficult to dodge if you're not paying attention. | Toxic Liquid: Stand on the opposite side of the platform from where the attack begins to avoid the beam. Be ready to quickly move to another area once the toxic pools form. |
| Poison AOE: Pools of poison slide across the platform from left to right. These pools linger and deal damage over time, creating hazardous zones on the battlefield. | Poison AOE: If multiple poison pools appear, use a defensive skill or potion to mitigate damage. Ensure that you don’t stand in their path, and keep moving to avoid overlapping pools. |
| Summon Enemies: Belial summons seven eyes that appear around him. Some of these eyes are black/inactive, while the rest project deadly poison across the platform. You must carefully position yourself to avoid the active eyes. | Summon Enemies: Position yourself in front of the black/inactive eyes to block incoming poison damage. Avoid standing in front of the active eyes, as they will project poison that can overwhelm you. |
| Toxic Track: Belial spawns poison pools beneath your feet while stabbing the platform with his claws. The pools track your movements, following you across the arena. This attack forces you to stay on the move to prevent getting trapped by the poison. | Toxic Track: Stay mobile and keep moving to avoid the tracking poison pools. Watch your positioning to ensure that the pools don’t corner you, limiting your ability to dodge other attacks. |
Diablo 4 Belial Lore
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Diablo 4 Belial Notes & Trivia
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