Aidan

Lore & Background

Aidan is the Warrior class from Diablo, the most physically able of the three classes. His primary attribute is Strength, with the highest maximum value among the classes, allowing him to equip the heaviest weaponry and armor. He starts with the unique skill to repair objects at the cost of overall durability. In the game, the player controls Aidan as he journeys through the dungeon beneath Tristram, from the cathedral to the catacombs, then caves, and finally Hell itself. The final two quests are mandatory to finish the game, culminating in facing Diablo. After defeating Diablo, Aidan becomes possessed by the Lord of Terror, as implied by the game's narrative and later sequels.

In Their Own Story

The game begins when Aidan arrives in Tristram, a town of fear and horror where people are abducted in the night. He is assisted by townsfolk such as Deckard Cain the Elder. Aidan descends through the labyrinth under the cathedral, which includes the dungeon, catacombs, caves, and Hell. He faces creatures formed from Prince Albrecht's nightmares, as Diablo had possessed the king's son. Aidan defeats Diablo in Hell, but in doing so, he becomes the demon's new vessel. This event is not explicitly shown in the source but is a well-known consequence from the game's ending and the setup for Diablo II. Aidan's story is one of a hero who sacrifices himself to save the world, only to become the next threat.

Reader's Guide

Aidan is the Warrior class in Diablo, a close-quarters fighter with high Strength and Vitality. He can repair items at the cost of durability. Players should focus on equipping heavy armor and weapons to maximize his physical damage output. Aidan's low maximum Magic limits his ability to learn high-level spells, so players should prioritize melee combat and use spells sparingly. The game's randomized quests and dungeon levels mean each playthrough is unique, but Aidan's role remains consistent: to defeat Diablo and save Tristram. Multiplayer is available for up to four players, and Aidan can be played cooperatively or aggressively. The expansion Diablo: Hellfire adds the Monk class, but Aidan remains a core character in the original game.

Did You Know?

• Aidan is the Warrior class in Diablo, who starts with the unique skill to repair objects at the cost of overall durability.
• The game's dungeon levels are procedurally generated, with themes such as catacombs having long corridors and caves being more non-linear.
• Diablo was released in 1997 by Blizzard Entertainment and is the first installment in the video game series of the same name.
• The expansion pack Diablo: Hellfire was released in November 1997 by Synergistic Software and added the Monk class.
• A PlayStation version of Diablo was released in 1998 by Electronic Arts, featuring direct control with the PlayStation controller and local multiplayer.