Season 11: Divine Intervention brings the return of the Lesser Evils, powerful demon lords who challenge players with high-stakes encounters across Sanctuary.
These formidable enemies drop Corrupted Essences, Memories, and seasonal rewards, making them central targets for progression, hoard unlocking, and earning Divine Favor during the season.
Understanding where to find each Lesser Evil, how to defeat them efficiently, and the rewards they provide is essential for endgame success.
Who Are The Lesser Evils?
The Lesser Evils are four powerful demon lords named Andariel, Duriel, Belial, and Azmodan, who rival the Prime Evils despite their lesser title.
Born from the heads of Tathamet, each Lesser Evil once ruled a realm in Hell and later rebelled against the Prime Evils during a brutal civil war.
Across Diablo’s history, the Lesser Evils have repeatedly invaded Sanctuary, manipulating events, corrupting mortals, and resurfacing during Season 11 Divine Intervention.
How To Find & Defeat All Lesser Evils
Duriel
Duriel is encountered in areas where Helltides are active, requiring players to locate his Pained Altars scattered throughout the affected region.
Each altar requires a Baneful Heart to activate, which can be obtained during Helltides through enemy drops and opening Tortured Gift Chests.
Once the ritual is disrupted, Duriel will emerge and must be defeated to earn corrupted rewards tied to his seasonal encounter.
Andariel
Andariel is found within the Undercity, a dungeon activity available to players who own the Vessel of Hatred expansion during Season 11.
Progressing through the Undercity and completing its encounters will eventually lead to Andariel, who serves as the final boss of the activity.
Defeating Andariel completes the run and provides a chance to obtain her corrupted essence for seasonal progression.
Belial
Belial is encountered at the end of The Pit of the Artificer, a seasonal dungeon activity designed for repeatable endgame progression.
The Pit unlocks after completing the Season Rank 2 capstone dungeon, allowing players to enter and work through escalating challenges.
Reaching the final stage of the Pit leads to a confrontation with Belial, who must be defeated to earn his corrupted essence.
Azmodan
Azmodan is summoned in the Fields of Desecration, the seasonal invasion zone where his presence dominates the battlefield.
Activating any Lesser Evil altar within this area will trigger Azmodan’s appearance, functioning similarly to a world boss encounter.
Other players may join the fight, and defeating Azmodan provides corrupted rewards used for unlocking his seasonal hoard.
Lesser Evils Defeat Order
Defeating any Lesser Evil rewards Corrupted Essences and unique Memories that provide additional lore tied to each demon’s history and role in Sanctuary.
These Memories can occasionally include item drops, but this happens infrequently and appears limited to prevent repeated farming for gear.
Lesser Evil encounters also contribute toward Divine Favor progression, making them valuable for both storytelling and seasonal advancement.
Lesser Evil Rewards
Defeating Duriel, Andariel, or Belial rewards Corrupted Essences tied to each Lesser Evil, which are required for hoards and seasonal progression systems.
These Corrupted Essences are used to unlock hoards that provide Legendary Items, crafting materials, and other valuable Season 11 rewards.
Each Lesser Evil encounter contributes directly to Divine Favor progression, making them essential targets throughout the season.
Verdict
Following an efficient defeat order helps streamline seasonal progression, ensuring players unlock Lesser Evil encounters without unnecessary delays.
Balancing accessibility and rewards makes Duriel and Andariel ideal early targets before transitioning into Belial and Azmodan encounters.
By consistently defeating Lesser Evils, players gain steady access to Corrupted Essences, hoards, and Divine Favor rewards during Season 11.
