Diablo – Is Malthael the Angel of Wisdom

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During the Expansion, Reaper of Souls, I notice Malthael takes on as Death. However, in previous games and the current one; especially in certain Lore Books and talking to Imperious Archangel of Valor, he is referred to as the Archangel of Wisdom. Does he keep his Aspect of Wisdom, or did he change that before his defeat in Pandemonium?

Best Answer

There is nothing to indicate that he lost his place as the Archangel of Wisdom when he became the Angel of Death. In fact (speculation ahead) it could have been his knowledge that drove him to his new path.

However, he was never replaced by a new Archangel of Wisdom, and the fact that he is still referred to as the Archangel of Wisdom as well as the Angel of Death indicate that he still holds the title officially.

The only hint that this might not be the case is that after he was banished, Tyreal has been referred to as the "Aspect of Wisdom" after the events of Reaper of Souls. (Source)