The 30-second version
- Confirmed[B1] news.blizzard.com · verified Oct 10, 2026Diablo is the villain and the victor: he rules Sanctuary from the throne of Westmarch.
- Confirmed[B1] news.blizzard.com · verified Oct 10, 2026[T2] warcraft.blizzplanet.com · verified Oct 10, 2026You are the Heir to Westmarch, bound to Diablo by a mysterious link, and you also pick a class.
- Confirmed[B1] news.blizzard.com · verified Oct 10, 2026The Dread Commanders are humans corrupted and raised to rival the powers of Hell.
- Confirmed[B1] news.blizzard.com · verified Oct 10, 2026Your caravan includes a former Sister of the Sightless Eye and a Treasure Goblin.
- Provisional[T2] warcraft.blizzplanet.com · verified Oct 6, 2026The goblin is called Zarg, though the name may change.
Who's who in Diablo 5?
Blizzard introduced them in "Forging the Next Era" and at the BlizzCon 2026 panel.
| Character | Who they are in Diablo 5 | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Diablo, the Lord of Terror | The antagonist, who has already conquered Sanctuary | Confirmed[B1] news.blizzard.com · verified Oct 10, 2026 |
| Heir to Westmarch | You: heir to a lost kingdom, bound to Diablo | Confirmed[B1] news.blizzard.com · verified Oct 10, 2026 |
| Dread Commanders | Diablo's lieutenants: corrupted humans wielding infernal power | Confirmed[B1] news.blizzard.com · verified Oct 10, 2026 |
| former Sister of the Sightless Eye | Caravan companion, name not revealed | Confirmed[B1] news.blizzard.com · verified Oct 10, 2026 |
| Treasure Goblin | Caravan companion, stranded and searching for meaning | Confirmed[B1] news.blizzard.com · verified Oct 10, 2026 |
| Zarg | The Treasure Goblin's name, possibly not final | Provisional[T2] warcraft.blizzplanet.com · verified Oct 6, 2026 |
Full profiles: Diablo (including the Dread Commanders and the Eternal Conflict) and the Heir to Westmarch (including the terror realm). The two caravan companions get their sections on this page, since Blizzard has said little about them so far.
Why are so few characters confirmed?
Because Blizzard has only just started showing the game. It's in development, with regular updates planned "starting in 2027." Confirmed[B1] news.blizzard.com · verified Oct 10, 2026
What the team has made clear is that it wants characters you'll remember. Talking to Windows Central, the team acknowledged that Diablo IV fell short on memorable side characters and said the caravan "is how we are really spending time with the characters in Diablo 5." With so few survivors left, each one you find will be rare and meaningful, with a backstory and motives of their own. Interview[T3] windowscentral.com · verified Oct 10, 2026
Executive producer Matt Zitterman went further in a joint Korean press interview: each character who joins the caravan should feel like a mini-campaign of their own and play a role in the main story. That interview reaches us in the outlet's English translation from Korean, so the wording is theirs. Interview[T3] invenglobal.com · verified Oct 10, 2026
Who is the caravan's Treasure Goblin?
A stranded Treasure Goblin who joins your caravan, "searching for meaning in a world where greed has lost its purpose." Confirmed[B1] news.blizzard.com · verified Oct 10, 2026
For once, one of these demons is a character with a story of its own, not just a source of loot. On stage, the team described him as a demon driven by treasure and promised the campaign will reveal why he joins you, his past and his part in defeating Diablo. Confirmed[T2] warcraft.blizzplanet.com · verified Oct 6, 2026
| Fact | Status |
|---|---|
| A stranded Treasure Goblin is part of the caravan | Confirmed[B1] news.blizzard.com · verified Oct 10, 2026 |
| He is searching for meaning in a world where greed has lost its purpose | Confirmed[B1] news.blizzard.com · verified Oct 10, 2026 |
| He is a demon, driven by treasure | Confirmed[T2] warcraft.blizzplanet.com · verified Oct 6, 2026 |
| The campaign will show why he joins, his backstory and his role in defeating Diablo | Confirmed[T2] warcraft.blizzplanet.com · verified Oct 6, 2026 |
| His name is Zarg ("I don't know if that name is final either," Tiffany Wat) | Provisional[T2] warcraft.blizzplanet.com · verified Oct 6, 2026 |
| Second mention of the name: "we announced Zarg yesterday. He's a treasure goblin" | Interview[T3] windowscentral.com · verified Oct 10, 2026 |
Blizzard hasn't shown what he looks like. The press kit includes unnamed character portraits, but Blizzard doesn't identify any of them, so we won't tell you "this is Zarg."
Who is the former Sister of the Sightless Eye?
One of the two caravan companions Blizzard has introduced: a former Sister of the Sightless Eye. Her name hasn't been revealed. Confirmed[B1] news.blizzard.com · verified Oct 10, 2026
| Fact | Status |
|---|---|
| A former Sister of the Sightless Eye is among your caravan companions | Confirmed[B1] news.blizzard.com · verified Oct 10, 2026 |
| Her name hasn't been revealed | Confirmed[B1] news.blizzard.com · verified Oct 10, 2026 |
| In Diablo II, the Rogue Encampment was "populated by survivors of the Sisterhood of the Sightless Eye" | Confirmed[B1] news.blizzard.com · verified Oct 9, 2026 |
Is she connected to Diablo II? Here is all that's official: in Diablo II, the Rogue Encampment was home to survivors of the Sisterhood of the Sightless Eye, per a 2021 Blizzard article on Diablo II: Resurrected. And Matt Zitterman named that encampment on stage as an inspiration for the caravan. Confirmed[B1] news.blizzard.com · verified Oct 9, 2026[T2] warcraft.blizzplanet.com · verified Oct 9, 2026
Who are the Dread Commanders?
Diablo's lieutenants: humans who were corrupted and raised to rival the powers of Hell. They reshape the lands they control. Confirmed[B1] news.blizzard.com · verified Oct 10, 2026
Blizzard hasn't said how many there are or what they're called. → The Dread Commanders, on the Diablo page
What we don't know yet
As of October 10, 2026, Blizzard has not revealed:
- what any character looks like in-game;
- the Heir's name, or whether the Heir is a fixed character or your own;
- how many Dread Commanders there are, their names, and whether they're bosses;
- whether "Zarg" is the Treasure Goblin's final name;
- the former Sister's name and her role in the caravan;
- who your ally among the angels is;
- how many more companions will join the caravan.
Sources
- Blizzard: Diablo V: Forging the Next Era (Sept. 12, 2026). Tier 1. Checked Oct. 10, 2026.
- Official Diablo channel: "Forging the Next Era" panel (Sept. 12, 2026). Tier 1.
- Blizzplanet: panel transcript. Tier 2.
- Blizzard: Diablo II: Resurrected Technical Alpha (Apr. 6, 2021). Tier 1, cited only for Diablo II's Rogue Encampment and Sisterhood. Checked Oct. 9, 2026.
- Windows Central: interview with two developers (Sept. 13, 2026). Tier 3, interview. Checked Oct. 10, 2026.
- Inven Global: joint Korean press interview with Zitterman and Mueller (Sept. 12, 2026). Tier 3, interview translated from Korean by the outlet. Checked Oct. 10, 2026.
FAQ
Who is the villain in Diablo 5?
Diablo, the Lord of Terror. He has already conquered Sanctuary and rules from the throne of Westmarch from the very start of the game.
Who do you play as in Diablo 5?
The Heir to Westmarch. You also choose the Heir's class.
What is the Treasure Goblin's name in Diablo 5?
Zarg, but it is a working name: Tiffany Wat said on stage she didn't know if it would be final.
Provisional[T2] warcraft.blizzplanet.com · verified Oct 10, 2026
Is the Sister of the Sightless Eye in Diablo 5 from Diablo II?
Blizzard hasn't said. All we know is that she is a "former" Sister of the Sightless Eye and that her name hasn't been revealed.
How many Dread Commanders are there?
Blizzard hasn't said, and hasn't named any of them.
Will there be more caravan companions?
Only two have been shown, but the team talks about a wider cast of survivors, each with their own story (interview).
Changelog
- 2026-10-10: first version. Includes the Treasure Goblin and former Sister sections, which won't get their own pages until Blizzard shares more.