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Diablo IV | Xavius

The First Satyr

Translating the original WoW design into D4's grounded art style was a fascinating challenge. Meticulous care to faithfully capture his raw malice and hatred, was undertaken to integrate within the design.

Slung on his hip, you can see the blood-smeared crest of the dragon Ysera. It references his most evil of deeds

【 Credits & Works 】

Concept design & production
Produced at Opus Artz.ltd

Art by Roland Richartz
https://www.artstation.com/rolandr

Produced in collaboration
© 2024 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved.

https://www.artstation.com/inkasprout
Senior Concept Artist Outsource Supervisor at Blizzard : Inka Shulz

https://www.artstation.com/artwork/vbJZL3
Character Modeller - Marlon Piloni @Blizzard

Translating the original WoW design into D4's grounded art style was a fascinating challenge. Meticulous care to faithfully capture his raw malice and hatred, was undertaken to integrate within the design.

Translating the original WoW design into D4's grounded art style was a fascinating challenge. Meticulous care to faithfully capture his raw malice and hatred, was undertaken to integrate within the design.

XAVIUS | Initial Designs

XAVIUS | Initial Designs

The final in-game Xavius was lovingly brought to life by Marion Piloni, Character Artist at Blizzard Entertainment for the high poly modeling, game model creation, texturing, and engine integration.

The final in-game Xavius was lovingly brought to life by Marion Piloni, Character Artist at Blizzard Entertainment for the high poly modeling, game model creation, texturing, and engine integration.

Markings

Markings

In-game markings

In-game markings

Thorn of Xavius

Thorn of Xavius

Xavius Thorn In-Game model

Xavius Thorn In-Game model