Diablo: Hellfire is the expansion pack for Diablo, developed by Synergistic Software, a Sierra division, and published by Sierra On-Line in 1997. Hellfire was re-released alongside Diablo in 1998 in a bundle called Diablo + Hellfire.
Hellfire is an expansion pack that Sierra On-Line (now known as Sierra Entertainment) produced for the computer game Diablo. It was released on November 24, 1997 and developed by Synergistic Software, a Sierra division.
Hellfire's storyline occurs in parallel to the main story arc of the original game. A Sorcerer, while performing a ritual, inadvertently unleashes the demon Na-Krul upon the town of Tristram, but before it can completely escape, the Sorcerer magically seals the doors. The player is later tasked with venturing into Na-Krul's lair and vanquishing it.
The expansion pack adds several enhancements to Diablo, including an additional Monk class, two new dungeon settings – namely The Festering Nest and the Demon Crypts – additional quests to undertake, several extra game items – including oils which affect item statistics and runes that can be placed as traps – a new page of spells, new affixes for weapons and armor, new shrines, new mini-boss enemy names, a noticeable boost to Diablo's strength and power, and a number of interface improvements.
Hellfire integrates into Diablo, and because of its design, its new quests and dungeons do not have to be tackled to complete the original quest to slay Diablo. In order to gain access to the dungeons, the player must speak with Lester the Farmer, who is north of Tristram, near the herd of cows. However, if the player speaks to Lester before reaching either character level 15 or the Caves portion of the main quest, he will be hesitant to ask them to enter the new dungeons.
Diablo: Hellfire was re-released and is no longer abandonware. You can purchase the game from:
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