"Cower before Zakarum!"

- Johanna, Crusader of Zakarum

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"Akarat have mercy on you, for I will not!"

• The Crusader order was formed over 200 years ago.
• This was years after the Zakarum church became the guardian of Mephisto's soulstone.
• Around the time Rakkis and his armies had set off for the west to spread the Zakarum faith, leading to the creation of Westmarch
• Akkhan, a high cleric of the Zakarum church, sensed growing corruption in the church.
• To save the church he created and trained an new order, and gathered warriors of parallel strength and inner light.
• The Crusaders' mission was to find some way to cleanse the corruption from the church, but the "thing" that could cleanse the church was a mystery
• Many search for any information or artifacts related to Akarat, who was the first person to practice the religion that grew into the Zakarum faith.
• Some feel that the quest itself, and the faith and discipline it builds, is the goal.
• The Crusaders dedicate their lives to the quest, and during their lives, they take on a single apprentice.
• When the Crusader dies, the apprentice takes over. The apprentice takes the armor, shield and even the name of the Crusader who trained them
• Initially the Crusaders journeyed to the east for their quest.
• When the star fell on Tristram (during Diablo III) many Crusaders were returning to the west.
• There were originally 427 Crusaders who journeyed to the east.
• 341 returned from the east.
• Johanna does not have an apprentice yet.

"The crusade marches on!” –Johanna

"You must quiet both mind and body in order to feel the Light. Only then shall it unleash your hidden strength." —Cleric Akkhan

"May Akarat protect me and grant me the faith to allow the Light to heal my soul." —The Crusader's Oath

"One final blow severed the great demon's head, sending it rolling before Dregan's feet. He contemplated the foul thing for a moment, then took it with him to adorn his shield." —The Chronicles of Crusader Dregan

"One clad in the Light absorbs the anger of her foes and then turns it against them." —Crusader saying

Since the first appearance of the Crusaders in Diablo III: Reaper of Souls, many talented artists have sought to do justice to the power of the Crusader. Below are eleven fantastic pieces of fan art featuring Crusaders, which were submitted by talented artists from around the world.

"Salvation is Here" by Svenechoff

"Faith in Light - Diablo 3 Reaper of Souls Fanart" by me-illuminated	"Lyz Brickley - Crusader" Cosplay by Lyz Brickley

"Fist of Heavenss" by JiHunLee

"Female Crusader – Diablo III: Reaper of Souls" by Vablo	"Crusader Diablo 3 Reaper of Souls" by DianaKeehl	"Female Crusader" by Lionsketch	"Female Crusader" by RMangano

"Crusader" by SaraForlenza

"Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls Contest" by DmitryGrebenkov	"Crusader" by kkkiri

The unbreakable power of the Crusaders has left a profound mark on the mortal realms of the Diablo universe, and if you’re interested in learning more about them, make sure to check out the following related content:

• Diablo III: Book of Tyrael (Graphic Novel – 2013)
• Diablo III: Reaper of Souls (Game – 2014)
• Morbed (Novella – 2014)
• Storm of Light (Novel – 2014)
• The End of Her Journey (Short Story – 2014)

You can also dive into some official art and concepts featuring Crusaders below:

A female Crusader, as seen in Diablo III: Reaper of Souls	Concept art of a female Crusader

A female Crusader, as seen in Diablo III: Reaper of Souls