Surrounded by a horde of slavering demons, soul-thirsty animated dead, and corrupted wildlife, the Druid assessed the situation. The creatures with jagged claws, serrated teeth, and evil-looking weaponry would most likely charge in towards him, intending to rend him limb from limb with their melee attacks. The Druid quickly summoned his steadfast minions to disrupt their ranks and turn their attacks against them. His Dire Wolves could throw them into chaos, and his Grizzly bear could send them screaming back into the burning hells. His friends, the vines, restored his life and mana, and spread disease to the enemy, weakening their lifeless bones and flesh.
Burning skeletons with savage looking bows and magically enhanced demonic sorcerers prepared to fling physical and ephemeral attacks in his direction and towards his trusted minions. The Druid prepared to open volcanic vents underneath their very feet and send powerful windstorms into their ranks, scorching them with flaming magma and molten rock and hurling them through the air with the power of storms.
Even with these formidable powers and friendly beasts, the Druid knew he could not last forever against such a multitude of evil. He knew he would require the everlasting vitality of the forest; the mighty Oak Sage. He called it forth from another time and place, and felt it empower him, sustaining him and holding his mortal body more firmly together. The Druid also summoned deflecting winds and caused them to swirl around his body, turning away the elements, keeping him warm, healthy, and grounded.
“So it begins.â€
From these haunting first words until the death of the final Prime Evil, the Wind Druid will entertain you, make mere pixels of your enemies, and look awesome while doing it. With his deadly cold damage, massive stores of life, Cyclone Armor to protect against elemental damage, and powerful minions to wreak havoc in crowds, this character will be a joy to play and is easily viable in Hell mode, when played correctly.
However, since Druids are far from being a cookie-cutter, one skill wonder class, there are some things you should know about how to organise your character, and how to make best use of his skills, stat points, and items.
