Diablo 4 Brol Boss Guide: How To Beat & Rewards

Below you can find the details needed to find and defeat the Brol, The Tyrant King in Diablo 4, and a look at the rewards up for grabs once he is defeated.

First Published June 9, 2023, 16:44

In the dark and unforgiving realm of Diablo 4, you will face numerous daunting trials, and the game's bosses represent the ultimate test of your abilities. One such boss is the Tyrant King, Brol, who can prove to be a formidable challenge if you are ill-prepared for the encounter. This guide aims to provide you with the information necessary to locate Brol within the world of Sanctuary and provides strategies on how to defeat this powerful boss. Additionally, it highlights the rewards you'll receive upon successfully defeating the Tyrant King.

Where to Find Brol Boss in Diablo 4

Brol, The Tyrant King is located at the Temple of the Primes, which the payer will visit during a main quest called "Descent into Flame". Below you can find the map image showcasing the exact location of the Temple of the Primes, located in the Dry Steppes region of Sanctuary.

Diablo 4 Brol Boss Guide Location Temple of Primes Dry Steppes — Brol can be found in the Temple of the Primes, located in the Dry Steppes region of Sanctuary. (Picture: Mapgenie.io)

How to Beat Brol Boss in Diablo 4

Fortunately, the move-set of Tyrant King Brol is not overly complex. While he primarily relies on melee strikes, he does possess a few additional attacks that can be devastating if you are under-geared or under-leveled.

Brol, being extremely dangerous at close range, can be easily dealt with by ranged characters, but as a Barbarian or a shapeshifting Druid, you may want to consider getting some assistance from a companion. They can help draw his aggro away from you, as battling him alone may prove challenging, though it's not impossible if you know how the boss operates, which we'll be discussing below.

Diablo 4 Brol Boss Guide How To Beat Ground AOE — Be sure to avoid Brol's ground slam AoE attack as it can easily deal massive damage. (Picture: YouTube / WoW Quests )

Aside from his standard attacks, Tyrant King Brol has a couple of noteworthy abilities. His AoE (Area of Effect) Ground Slam inflicts damage in a wide radius around him, but it is relatively easy to evade by moving out of melee range.

He also employs a charging Dash Attack, where he lunges toward you. Being struck by this attack can result in significant damage, so it is crucial to move out of the path of Tyrant King Brol when he initiates this maneuver. Stunning or staggering the boss during this attack doesn't appear to be possible, so the best strategy is to simply avoid it.

Diablo 4 Brol Boss Guide How To Beat Charge attack — Brol's charge attack is easily avoided by side-stepping, so be sure to look out for it. (Picture: YouTube / WoW Quests)

If you block Brol's path, he will repeatedly slash at you until you move. While the damage from these slashes accumulates rapidly, Tyrant King Brol can't really stun-lock you during this assault, making it relatively simple to maneuver out of his way.

Additionally, this boss employs a combo attack sequence, involving stomps with one weapon, then the other, and finally both simultaneously. By maintaining a safe distance from him, you can easily avoid taking damage from this combo.

Diablo 4 Brol Boss Guide How To Beat Summoned mobs — Be sure to clear out any mobs before focusing on Brol, as they can easily overwhelm you. (Picture: YouTube / WoW Quests)

Every time you deplete 25% of his health, Brol will drop two potions for you, but he will also summon a swarm of Maniacs and Cannibal enemies to assail you. It is advisable to dispatch these minions before resuming the fight.

Overall, this boss battle is relatively straightforward. However, it is important to avoid becoming overconfident. Tyrant King Brol can inflict substantial damage if given the opportunity, so it is crucial to stay out of his reach whenever possible and unleash attacks when opportunities arise, while also strategically retreating when necessary.

Diablo 4 Brol Boss Guide How To Beat Avoid attacks and wait for safe times to attack — Be sure to keep your distance from the boss, and deal damage when safe until he falls. (Picture: YouTube / WoW Quests)

In essence, your goal is to land as many hit on Brol as possible while he pursues you. Take advantage of his occasional mishaps during AOE attacks, as he is typically vulnerable and unable to retaliate for a brief period. and continue to build on these opportunities to freely unleash your attacks until he is ultimately defeated.

What Loot does Brol Boss Drop in Diablo 4?

Upon defeating Brol, players will receive the standard rewards, including Gold, XP, and up to 1 Legendary and 1 or more Rare gear items. Additionally, since this is also the completion of the main quest 'Descent into Flame,' you'll be rewarded with 17,915 XP and 1,920 Gold for defeating the Tyrant King, Brol.

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Written by Shane Moosa

Shane started his career as a freelance writer for Gamezo while working full-time as a software developer. You can often find Shane trying his hand at no-hit runs of Souls Games such as Elden Ring and Dark Souls 3 (and being quite unsuccessful). To relax, Shane will often boot up sessions of Overwatch 2 or Hunt: Showdown, but his interests are spread across various games, from AAA titles (He loved the Dead Space Remake and RE4 Remake) to indies such as Hollow Knight, Celeste, and Hades. Shane is always willing to try new games though, so feel free to drop him an email with what you think he should check out next.

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