Diablo 4 has a wide variety of mount skins and accessories to award players as they adventure throughout Sanctuary, but the Butcher trophy admittedly leaves a lot to be desired. The Butcher has been one of the most iconic Diablo bosses in the franchise, having appeared in all its titles (except for Diablo 2). While the Butcher may not have any complex motivations or character, his memorable catchphrase and jump scare in the original Diablo game have etched him into the fandom's subconscious enough for Blizzard to give him repeat appearances.
Whereas he was a full-fledged Act boss in Diablo 3, his role in the sequel is diminished by comparison, though many would argue for the better. The Butcher in Diablo 4 is a rare unique spawn, and players can find him roaming about in any of the dungeons in Diablo 4. Much like his original appearance, he is a tough enemy to take down and has ended the playthrough of several Diablo 4 hardcore characters. It's a bit tricky to farm the Butcher, as his rarity makes him spawn about once or twice during the journey to endgame.
Diablo 4 players who manage to take him down have a chance to earn the Butcher's Cleaver trophy for their mounts, and as iconic as his weapon is, there's a slight problem with it: it's too small. The meat cleaver that he brandishes is much closer to its original design from Diablo's artwork, and makes the mount accessory seem more like it belongs to a regular butcher from across the street. While not a priority fix by any measure, it is a hilariously underwhelming trophy compared to its original owner.
For the most part, the cosmetics in Diablo 4 have been a hit with players, as they've managed to customize their Diablo 4 characters in unprecedented ways for the franchise. Though the game is leaning into its premium currency shop a bit too enthusiastically for some players, many have managed to make do with the base Diablo 4 outfits and mount equipment. Though the Butcher may drop a rather middling mount trophy, the Butcher's Cleaver is also a unique axe that players can wield, and it's certainly a decent cosmetic choice for Barbarian players.
Ultimately, as Diablo 4 develops across its two expansions, players may yet see more familiar enemies along the way. A return to Kurast could mean a second encounter with Stormtree, and a trip to Lut Gholein is a decent opportunity to add Fangskin or even Radament to the game. That being said, with World Bosses such as Ashava, Diablo 4 is certainly capable of creating memorable monsters on its own. As fun as encountering the Butcher can be, many feel that he should stay the exception, and not the rule.
Diablo 4 is available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PS5.
