The Smith

The Smith

The Smith is a Super Unique found in Barracks. It never spawns with minions and always has the Extra Strong modifier.

The Smith can be found in the Barracks during Act I of Diablo II. He guardsHoradric MalusHoradric Malus, a quest item required by Charsi to complete the Tools of the TradeQuestCompleteTools of the Trade quest.

Resembling the Butcher from Diablo I, The Smith is a large demon blacksmith wielding a massive hammer and attacking with fierce melee blows that can quickly overwhelm unprepared players. It uses the same model as Hephasto The Armorer.

When facing The Smith, it’s best to lure him away from nearby enemies and use ranged attacks or hit-and-run tactics, as his damage output and speed can be dangerous in close combat. Once defeated, he drops the Horadric MalusHoradric Malus, which can be returned to Charsi for an Imbue reward, allowing players to enhance a normal item into a rare one.

The Smith info
The Smith idle animation
TypeDemon
ClassificationDemon
Found inBarracks
Minionsnone
Modifiers

The Smith Stats

Its numbers are those of its monster with the super unique bonuses on top: 3 levels higher (in Nightmare and Hell above its area), +300% / +200% / +100% life in Normal / Nightmare / Hell, +100% attack rating, +150% damage (Extra Strong) and more elemental damage.

Level73
Life38,416–43,218
Experience79,193
Highest runeVex runeVex
Immunitiesnone

Resistances

Fire50
Cold0
Lightning0
Poison-50
Physical25
Magic0

Defence

Defense1,152
Life regenerationnone
Block chance13%
Drain effectiveness66%
Chill effectiveness−33%
  • Life and mana leech work at 66% on it, and Hell divides all leech by 3, f.e. 10% life leech heals you 2.2% of the physical damage you deal.
  • A chill slows its movement and attacks by 33%, for 1/4 of the chill's length in Hell.

Attacks

The Smith attacks in Hell
Min DamageMax DamageAttack RatingEffect% Effect will occurEffect DamageEffect Duration
The Smith Attack 1 animationAttack 11862288,619Fire damage30%54–132-

Drop Table

Smith (H)3 picks equally divided

Other Super Uniques in Act 1