Blizzard has officially unveiled its next premium statue offering, which will be a pricey effigy of the former archangel Inarius. While Diablo 4 remains months away from its June 2 release date, Blizzard is already capitalizing on anticipation for the game with high-quality merchandise. Inarius isn't the first Diablo 4 statue to be announced by Blizzard, but it's certainly the largest and most impressive to be made yet.Inarius is a key figure in the lore of the Diablo franchise, but has surprisingly played no direct role in the three main series games up to this point. Inarius sought an end to the Endless Conflict between heaven and hell, and fell in love with the demon Lilith in the process. Together, they created the world of Sanctuary and gave birth to the Nephalem, which would become humanity across many generations. Both Inarius and Lilith would eventually succumb to madness and be imprisoned, but have found their freedom for the events of Diablo 4.The new statue that Blizzard has announced captures Inarius at a low point in his existence. Following the conclusion of the Sin War, Inarius was stripped of his connection to the Worldstone and imprisoned by the demon Mephisto. The statue Blizzard is selling is of Inarius in chains, suffering eternal torment in the Burning Hells. He still wears his angelic armor and his wings stretch to his sides, but beneath his feet is the boiling desolation of hell.
The Inarius statue is an impressive 22.5 x 8 x 26 inches and weighs 19 pounds. It's absolutely massive. The statue is made from 80% polyresin and 20% PVC, accounting for the materials used the statue's body and wins. According to the product listing, the Inarius statue is also hand-painted. That may explain in part why Blizzard is charging a hefty $1,100 before shipping.
While the statue itself is incredible, even by Blizzard's statues, what makes it so attractive to Diablo fans is how it ties into the upcoming release of Diablo 4. Cinematic trailers for Diablo 4 have shown that both Inarius and Lilith, the parents of humanity, are in conflict during the game. Why they were released, what they're fighting over, and what it means for Sanctuary and humanity will be central questions tied to Diablo 4's story.
Fittingly, the other major premium statue that Blizzard has already announced for Diablo 4 is none other than the demon Lilith. Lilith, depicted holding Diablo's skull, is also 19 pounds and stands 24.5 inches tall. Lilith, unfortunately, won't launch until August but can be pre-ordered now for $600. The price difference isn't entirely explained, but is likely due to the size and detail differences. The wings especially stand out. Regardless, hardcore Diablo 4 fans will be able to have the pair together on their shelves, if they can afford it.
Diablo 4 releases June 2 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
