Elite monsters in Diablo 4 pose the ultimate challenge, armed with their own unique affixes known as Elite boss affixes. These affixes, whether elemental or non-elemental, can stack within bosses, elevating their power to unparalleled levels.
So, join us as we explore every Diablo 4 Elite boss affix and uncover their devastating effects. From chilling frost to scorching flames, crackling lightning, toxic perils, and shadowy threats learn how to dominate and ascend to the pinnacle of Sanctuary!
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Diablo 4 Cold Elemental Affixes
Affix | Description |
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Cold Enchanted | Chills targets upon contact. |
Chilling Wind | Summons icy windy pillars that chill upon contact. Ranged projectiles slow down through them. |
Frozen | Creates a trio of icy crystals that Chill nearby players. Explodes after a short time. |
Tempest | Creates icy spikes that pull you towards the monster if you cross them. |
Diablo 4 Fire Elemental Affixes
Affix | Description |
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Fire Enchanted | Shoots three fireballs out of the Elite in random directions. Pulses extra fireballs on death. |
Explosive | Creates exploding orbs that deal flaming damage to players. |
Mortar | Shoots flaming shots into the air, dealing flaming damage. |
Diablo 4 Lightning Elemental Affixes
Affix | Description |
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Lightning Enchanted | Uses a bolt of Lightning to damage the player. |
Electrified Obelisks | Creates multiple Obelisks that connect bolts of Lightning between them, dealing damage. |
Shock Lance | Creates a spinning ray of lightning. |
Teleporter | Moves around the battlefield and creates a lightning field around the Elite. |
Diablo 4 Poison Elemental Affixes
Affix | Description |
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Poison Enchanted | Spawns poison under those who are hit. |
Plaguebearer | Spawns Poison after the Elite is defeated. |
Diablo 4 Shadow Elemental Affixes
Affix | Description |
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Shadow Enchanted | Creates a Shadow copy of the Elite that damages the player. |
Terrifying | Creates runes that inflict Feared on those nearby. |
Diablo 4 Non-Elemental Affixes
Affix | Description |
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Hellbound | Creates totems that draw the player in. |
Multishot | Splits up the Elite's projectiles into trios. |
Summoner | Creates minions. |
Suppressor | Spawns a protective dome over the Elite. |
Vampiric | Drains health from the player and returns it to the caster. |
Waller | Creates walls to trap the player. |
That concludes our list of every affix type in Diablo 4 and their respective effects in-game.
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