The final boss in Diablo Immortal's campaign is Skarn, Lord of Damnation, and he can be very difficult to defeat depending on the player's character class and which skills are being used. Skarn has a variety of attacks, as well as multiple phases in the battle, that require different techniques. Some classes are easier to use when it comes to fighting Skarn, but any character can beat the Lord of Damnation if players are able to determine how to dodge his attacks, when to strike, and what skills to use.

In order to reach Skarn, players will need to complete the entire campaign. The Realm of Damnation can only be accessed after players reach level 55, and there are a few missions to complete in this area before the battle against Skarn. It's recommended that players try to reach the max level of 60 before fighting Skarn to make the fight a little easier. Additionally, completing some Elder Rifts or Challenge Rifts in Diablo Immortal ahead of the final boss fight could help with being better equipped to take on the Lord of Damnation.

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The challenge in defeating Skarn is obviously lessened with a larger party, but it is also possible for every character class to defeat the final boss alone. Having skills that target specific enemies or deal AoE damage are generally better for fighting Skarn. However, this doesn't apply to every character class. Optimal builds may also differ depending on whether players are defeating Skarn in a party or alone. Players fighting alone may want to have at least one skill that protects or heals them. The best way to ensure vitcory is to figure out Skarn's attack pattern and develop tactics for each phase of the fight.

Skarn Boss Battle Phases & Attacks In Diablo Immortal

Diablo Immortal Best Builds for Defeating Skarn Energy Beam Attack

After reaching Skarn's arena for the first time, a cutscene will play before the fight starts. Once the cutscene ends, Skarn will start attacking. There are a few basic attacks to watch out for during the first phase of the fight. Skarn will shoot a few fireballs, but they are easily avoided by stepping out of the path of the attack. The fireballs move slowly and only travel straight, so skills like the Wizard's Teleport in Diablo Immortal aren't necessary at this point. After dodging the fireballs, players will likely see Skarn charging up. After a few seconds, Skarn will shoot an energy beam, but players should take the opportunity to attack while he's still charging.

It's easier to avoid the energy beam if players stay close to the boss. Skarn will spin around the arena shooting the beam, so the quicker players can get around the circular area, the easier it will be to avoid getting hit. Skarn will spin almost all the way around the arena, then the beam will disappear. The fireballs and energy beam will likely be repeated a few times before Skarn adds in a third move to the first phase. Regardless of how early into the battle it is, Skarn also has the ability to summon minions.

Skarn's minions are worm-like creatures that pop up out of the ground and shoot fireballs. The minions don't do a lot of damage, but when the arena is full of them and Skarn is still shooting energy beams, they can make the fight even more challenging, especially if Paragon levels in Diablo Immortal haven't been unlocked yet. It's recommended that players defeat all of the minions before attacking Skarn again. After the first bar of Skarn's health is drained, the boss will disappear, and shadows will fill the arena. A few shadow heroes of different character classes need to be defeated to bring Skarn back. This part of the fight should be straightforward and fairly easy as long as players keep moving.

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The fight against Skarn will shift between the first phase and the shadow arena a few times depending on how quickly players can drain his life. Once Skarn has less than half of his health left, the shadows in Diablo Immortal will stop appearing, and the boss will split into four smaller demons. A timer will appear at the top of the screen indicating that players have eight seconds to find the real Skarn. Luckily, the real Skarn is marked by a very noticeable red circle under his feet. The smaller Skarn's health can be drained to complete this phase of the fight. However, if players fail to find the real Skarn enough times, the boss will just reappear anyway.

When Skarn is back at full size, he will use the same attacks from the first phase. There will be one more split into four Skarns before the fight ends, so players should be ready to attack the correct one again. Dodging is key to defeating this Diablo Immortal boss, but players will also need to be able to deal a substantial amount of damage because Skarn starts with over 600,000 health points. Generally, the best skills to use are ones that can deal damage at close range, or can be used to protect the character from some of Skarn's and the shadows' attacks. Once Skarn is defeated, the final cutscene will play, and the campaign will be completed.

Best Skills For Defeating Skarn In Diablo Immortal

Diablo Immortal Best Builds for Defeating Skarn All Classes

Although every character has a general best build, defeating Skarn may require changing up some of the skills for each class. It depends somewhat on any legendary gear that has attributes specific to certain skills. For example, the best build for the Wizard in Diablo Immortal may not include the Ray of Frost skill, but it can be modified by legendary gear to channel blizzard instead, which works well with Ice Armor to get close to Skarn and deal damage without risking being injured. Each class has specific skills that are better to use in the fight against Skarn, but players may need to modify their build based on the gear they have equipped and what attributes are actively modifying their skills.

  • Barbarian: Lacerate, Cleave, Whirlwind, Undying Rage, and Wrath of the Berserker
  • Wizard: Magic Missile, Ray of Frost, Disintegrate, Meteor, and Slow Time
  • Demon Hunter: Explosive Arrow, Rain of Vengeance, Sentry, Impale, and Vengeance
  • Monk: Fists of Thunder, Seven-Sided Strike, Exploding Palm, Wave of Light, and Mystic Allies
  • Crusader: Punish, Falling Sword, Consecration, Judgment, and Shield Charge
  • Necromancer: Soulfire, Command Skeletons, Skeletal Mage, Bone Spirits, and Command Golem

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Diablo Immortal is available for PC, Android, and iOS.