A Diablo 4 enthusiast has taken the time to slow down the Werebear transformation animation, revealing its truly gruesome nature. Just like its predecessor, Diablo 2: Lords of Destruction, the Druid class in Diablo 4 possesses the ability to shift into various forms. Among these transformations, the Werebear form stands out as one of the most terrifying due to its horrifying animation.
While the Druid was absent from Diablo 3, Diablo 4 has corrected this oversight. The Diablo 4 incarnation of the Druid differs significantly from the original version of the character, but still maintains some shared themes. Unlike in Diablo 2, the Diablo 4 Druid does not need to summon companions as they are generated passively. Additionally, the transformations in Diablo 4 feature enhanced levels of detail, with the Werebear form being particularly unsettling.
Reddit user JadonArey recently shared a slowed-down clip of the Diablo 4 Druid Werebear animation, revealing its gruesome details. The video showcases a well-equipped Druid activating the Werebear ability, causing their ax to vanish as they wildly wave their arms. The unsettling animation then proceeds to contort the Druid's body, gruesomely transforming them into the fearsome Werebear.
In this slowed-down animation, the upper body of the Druid transforms swiftly, followed by the legs. The Diablo 4 class animation showcases the gradual dissolution of the Druid's leg armor, replaced by the same brown fur as the rest of its transformed body. As the Werebear, it swipes the air in what appears to be a basic attack, although it remains uncertain whether this swipe can inflict any damage to nearby enemies in the absence of visible foes in JadonArey's clip.
The transformation of the Diablo 4 Druid reflects the meticulous effort put in by Blizzard to enhance the game's overall experience and highlight the Druid's shape-shifting capabilities. Similar to its predecessor, Diablo 2, this transformation significantly augments the player's attack power, thereby diminishing the daunting prospect of facing hordes of enemies and formidable bosses without the aid of specialized Diablo 4 equipment. Diablo 4 can be enjoyed across multiple platforms including PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.