Tyrael

Tyrael is a fictional character in Blizzard Entertainment’s Diablo video game series. He is an archangel known as the Archangel of Justice and a member of the Angiris Council in the High Heavens. Tyrael is portrayed as a noble, principled figure who serves as a guardian of balance between Heaven and Sanctuary. Across the series, he is depicted as one of the most consequential celestial beings guiding or aiding humanity in the eternal conflict with the Prime Evils.

In a defining aspect of his character, Tyrael defies Heaven to intervene in mortal affairs. He takes on mortal form to walk among people, sacrificing some of his divine authority to better understand human suffering and to influence events on Earth. This mortal guise allows him to act as a direct adviser to heroes, offering guidance about demonic threats, artifacts, and the larger cosmic balance at stake.

Across the Diablo games, Tyrael’s role is chiefly that of a mentor and ally to the protagonists. In Diablo II and its expansion, he accompanies players and provides crucial knowledge needed to counter the forces of Diablo, Baal, and Mephisto and to address threats tied to the Worldstone. In Diablo III and its expansion, Tyrael remains a key guide to the Nephalem, continuing to intervene in mortal affairs to confront demonic invasions and related crises.

Tyrael has become one of the series’ most recognizable figures, appearing in games, novels, and comics within the Diablo universe. He is generally depicted as a steadfast advocate for humanity and justice, balancing celestial authority with compassion for mortal life.