Deckard/Quotes

Voice Lines

Availability	Quote	Audio	Background
Default	Good day, my friend.
75 / 40	A quest for you!
	Quite a Scoundrel
	The Last of the Horadrim
	The World Must be Told

Interactions

Hero	Quote	Audio	Background
Alarak	Deckard: (chuckles) I hope you are better prepared for this than I am. Alarak: Heh, the battlefield is no place for a Scholar
	Alarak: Make no mistake, I intend to neither stay nor listen. Deckard: Alas, that we have lived to see such times.
Angel	Deckard: I always prayed your kind would fight for us at last! Angel hero: <hero dependent>.
	Angel hero: <hero dependent> Deckard: We are more than what we seem.
Diablo	Deckard: I would rather die than fight for you! Diablo: I would destroy you if I could!
	Diablo: Ugh, you. Deckard: Yes, it is me, and once again, I will find a way to defeat you!
Diablo with Prime evil skin	Diablo: Behold, [Leah's voice] our future Deckard: Oh Leah... I never knew. I'm so sorry.
	Deckard: Leah, I know you're still in there. You must break free! Diablo: You cannot escape your destiny, Leah
Diablo II Hero	Deckard: I could never forget your face, Hero. Diablo II Hero: <hero dependent>
	Diablo II Hero: <hero dependent> Deckard: Hah, do not overestimate me after all we've seen together.
Demon	Deckard: Back to the Burning Hells with you! Demon: <hero dependent>
	Demon: <hero dependent> Deckard: The forces of light will vanquish you!
Leoric	Deckard: Can you never find peace, King Leoric? Leoric: I am not pleased about this, either.
	Leoric: So, how is your alliance with the Angels coming along? Deckard: Better than your attempts to resist the demons.
Murky	Deckard: Well, aren't you a strange little thing? Murky: <Response indicating he is excited and ready to fight>
	Murky: <Playfully questioning the person next to him> Deckard: I must write a book about you!
Nephalem	Deckard: We have many enemies here, Nephalem. Nephalem: <hero dependent>
	Nephalem: <hero dependent> Deckard: You were always my favorite champion to fight alongside.
Tyrael	Deckard: It is an honor to see you again, Tyrael! Tyrael: The honor is all mine, friend.
	Tyrael: Well met, friend. Deckard: Tyrael! This is a happy reunion indeed!
Generic	Deckard: Are you ready for the terrible battle ahead? Hero: <hero dependent>
	Deckard: (laughs) I hope you are better prepared for this than I am. Hero: <hero dependent>
	Hero: <hero dependent> Deckard: I have studied the forces of evil for many long years.
	Hero: <hero dependent> Deckard: If my long travels did not steel my nerves, nothing will.
	Hero: <hero dependent> Deckard: I will always fight against the darkness.
Generic (Positive)	Deckard: Oh, it's you! What a fortunate turn of events. Hero: <hero dependent>
	Hero: <hero dependent> Deckard: I cannot tell you what a relief this is!
	Hero: <hero dependent> Deckard: Very well.
	Hero: <hero dependent> Deckard: I pray that is true.
	Hero: <hero dependent> Deckard: We must stop them, or all will be lost.
	Hero: <hero dependent> Deckard: They will not be expecting someone like me.
	Hero: <hero dependent> Deckard: As the last Horadrim, I will protect this land
Generic (Negative)	Deckard: Why must it be you? Hero: <hero dependent>
	Hero: <hero dependent> Deckard: You will have much to account for when this is over.
	Hero: <hero dependent> Deckard: How can this be?
	Hero: <hero dependent> Deckard: You speak in a tongue even I cannot comprehend.
	Hero: <hero dependent> Deckard: I condemn your kind and all you stand for!

Eliminations

Hero	Quote	Audio	Background
vs. Angel hero	You never helped us as much as you could have.
vs. Diablo II hero	Oh! Sorry for that, my friend.
vs. Diablo III hero	Was that you, Nephalem?
vs. Demon	This realm is not yours to corrupt!
vs. Diablo	That was for Tristram!
vs. Prime Evil Diablo	May you find peace at last, Leah.
vs. Leoric	Eternal peace awaits you.
vs. Mephisto	Your hatred will not take hold here!
vs. an old hero	I think you're even older than I am.
vs. Tyrael	Tyrael! Oh, I hope you do not remember that.
vs. hero with kill streak	Maybe now you'll learn to respect your elders.
Generic	Scholars are more dangerous than brutes.
	Ah! Look at that!
	Fate has frowned on you.
	And stay dead!
	The power of knowledge prevails!
	Age before... whatever you are.

Click-quotes

Quotes marked "Click-Quotes" are triggered when the player repeatedly clicks on the hero with the Left mouse button.

Quote	Audio	Background
Good day, my friend.
There is so much to be done.
Quickly in and quickly out is all the advice I can give you.		A quote from Diablo II if you ask Deckard Cain about the quest "The Forgotten Tower".
The Horadric Cube is quite a treasure. It took many years of research and study to uncover its secrets... And it's also a charming foot rest.
None of the tomes I have read foretold of heroes coming to a faraway land. What if fate has been forever changed?
Has anyone seen my dear niece, Leah? She's brave, kind, and disinclined to believe in any of my stories? (sigh)
I have seen many strange realms in my time. I've traveled across Khanduras, Kehjistan, and even Pandemonium. But the Nexus yet defies my understanding.
Would you like me to identify some of these places for you? It would be my pleasure.
Raven Court is a mysterious, shadowy realm. It seems to be controlled by the Raven Lord, who is one of the oldest and most powerful rulers within these lands.
Luxoria is the most unique of the Nexus realms I have seen, with its own pantheon of gods, including the Ka and the Spider Queen Neithis. I do not know what became of the others, but their absence bodes ill...
Mistharbor has been in turmoil since the spirit of Blackheart began terrorizing the docks with his ghost ship. It would take a truly brave warrior to depose him...
King's Crest is the most beautiful of the Nexus realms. Its history is intertwined with the fate of the Dragon Knight and the Lady of Thorns. If only there was something we could do to bring them peace.
It is really very simple to get around here, provided you have the correct directions. Just buckle up and listen!		A reference to the "Deckard Cain GPS Voice Pack", an April Fools joke by Blizzard in 2010.
Begin by proceeding in the direction of your core until you arrive at a gate. Go straight through the gate and continue moving. After some time, you will arrive at your destination. Good luck!		Same as above.
My name is Deckard Cain and I'm in the Nexus, our enemies are many but they'll never best us. If I find ol' Diablo even I might take him down! You should always remember that we're in a different town! <beatboxing> Ho-Horadrim, Ho-Ho-Horadrim in the house! <beat> Where's my staff?		A reference to the "Deckard Cain Rap", an easter egg from Diablo II.

Commands

Command	Quote	Audio	Background
Move	Ah, yes.
	At last.
	Exactly.
	Our troubles have only begun.
	No prophecy spoke of this.
	There is something disquieting here.
	What secrets shall we uncover?
	The darkness is coming.
	My journey continues.
Attack	For the Horadrim!
	Foul minions!
	Enough of you!
	Go to your graves!
	I am surrounded by fiends!
	You bring great evil upon us.
	This is intolerable!
Not Enough Mana	I am short on mana.
	My mana is too low.
	Insufficient mana.

Pings

Ping	Quote		Audio	Background
Assist	Ally	A friend has need of us!
	Self	Help, help!
		Aid me!
Defend	Hold this ground!
	Structure	The structure must hold!
		We cannot allow this structure to fall.
	Fort	This fort requires our protection!
	Core	Keep them away from our core!
	Watchtower	Guard this watch tower.
	Ally	This needs our defense!
		We shall protect this!
Danger	An unseen threat lurks here.
	Something is amiss here.
On My Way	I will accompany you.
	I shall come and help.
Attack	We should make our stand here!
	Watchtower	Lay claim to this watch tower.
	Mercenaries	Persuade these mercenaries to join us.
	Fort	Tear down their fort!
	Core	Bring the battle to their core!
Destroy	Structure	Bring down this structure!
		This edifice must be destroyed.
	Enemy	Test your mettle against this foe!
		This one must perish.
Enemy	Confront this dangerous hero!
	Missing	The foul enemy has vanished!
		Our foe hides behind dark magic.
Retreat	Eh, retreat!
	We must turn back!
Objective	Capture	Focus on controlling this point.
		Strategically, we should capture this.
	Collect	We'll need to take all of these.
		Collect these.
	Transport	Let us move this along.
		We should get this underway.
	Turn In	Now go and turn them in!
		Please take back what you've gathered.

Collection

Quotes in this section trigger when the player is in the Collection tab.

Use	Quote		Audio	Background
Viewed in shop	Locked	Isn't there something you wish to learn?
	Owned	Good to see you!
Waiting	Locked	I have witnessed much and suffered much, but there is still more to come.
		Trust in my knowledge, and I will help you as I can.
	Owned	You'd better not be looking for black mushrooms over there.		A reference to the Black Mushroom quest in the first Diablo game.
		Have you ever heard of a cow level? Oh nevermind...		A nod the "Secret Cow Level", which was rumoured to be in the first Diablo game, and it was later added as a playable easter egg in Diablo II and Diablo III.
Purchased	This is only the beginning of our journey.

Miscellaneous

Use	Quote	Audio	Background
Lock-in	So it begins.
Try Mode	Yes, let me introduce myself.
	Ah, the things I can tell you.
Celebrating (Successfully capturing a merc camp or objective)	Brilliant!
	Fine work, my friends.
Complimenting a Kill	You are a fine warrior, my friend.
	Even these old eyes can see your skill.
	It is magnificent watching you fight!
Near Low-Health Ally	You need to heal.
	Oof! Doesn't that hurt? Go and heal.
Healed	I didn't even have to use a potion.
	Ah! I feel.. a few years younger.
	I truly needed that.
Hearthing	I'm going to stay back. Back!
	This calls for a retreat!
Respawn	Oh.. I came back?
	I must've had a spare potion.
	For a moment there, I thought I saw Leah.
Resurrected	It was not yet my time.
	You have given me another chance, my friend.
Taunting	(scoff)
	(angry gruntt)
	(single chuckle)
Talent chosen	Now that looks interesting.
	Ooh, that's just what I needed.
	How useful!
	I read about that one once.
	Yes, that will do!
Worth It (Getting a kill after getting killed)	I always hoped my life would have meaning.
	Sacrifice has changed many battles.
Comeback	The enemy's advantage is waning!
Team wiped	The darkness prevails, but we will fight for the dawn!

Abilities

Use	Quote		Audio	Background
Stay Awhile, And Listen	self & ally	(clears throat) Stay awhile, and listen.
	while slept by enemy Deckard	As I tell you my many tales of Sanctuary, and the realms beyond...
		The Zakarum tomes warn of a falling star in the western lands. And behold, it has come to pass, along with so much else I have studied...
		Bartuc and Horazon" was one of my favorite tales, though it is a dark one–it is nonetheless true. These two Vizjerei mages shaped much of our world.
		According to ancient manuscripts, Bul-Kathos held sway in the North even as it was settled, and he led the barbarians by virtue of his strength.
Lorenado	Ignorance will be your undoing!
	Wisdom can be deadly!
	My scrolls contradict you!

Announcer

Event	Quote		Audio	Background
Start of a Match	Players spawning	Ready yourselves, warriors. A great battle is upon you.
	Players spawning (playing as the same hero)	What is this strange magic? Is that me?
		Some foul creature has disguised itself as me!
		I always wondered if I had a long-lost twin...
	Countdown	Combat starts in...
		Ten seconds.
		Five.
		Four.
		Three.
		Two.
		One!
	Battle begins	Let the battle begin!
		May virtue prevail this day!
		You must be ready for anything.
		Fight with all you have.
Talents Unlocked	Choose a talent.
	You require a talent.
	Ah, a new talent!
Player Abandons	A warrior has left the battlefield.
	How unfortunate. An ally has departed.
	A hero has left. Do the minions of hell grow weaker now?			A reference to a message that would display in the multiplayer mode of Diablo II, where the difficulty would change depending on how the number of players in the current. If a player would leave the game, the enemies would become weaker.
Player Rejoins	A hero has arrived! Are the minions of hell growing stronger?			A reference to a message that would display in the multiplayer mode of Diablo II, where the difficulty would change depending on how the number of players in the current. If a player would join the game, the enemies would become stronger.
	A champion has allied with you.
	A warrior has joined the battle.
Player Kills	Hero slain.
	An enemy has perished.
	Your foe deserved that!
	I see there is yet justice in this realm.
	Perhaps the forces of evil are weaker here?
	There is still hope for these lands!
	What becomes of these slain heroes' souls, I wonder?
	Double kill	Double kill.
	Triple kill	Triple kill.
	Quadruple kill	Quad kill.
	Mega kill	Mega kill!
	First blood	First blood.
Player Deaths	One of our warriors has paid the ultimate price.
	Another soul has departed this world.
	Do not be discouraged, friend.
	Remember this--you must always keep fighting.
	Must our enemies torment us so?
	Such malevolence!
	Death on a killing spree	Your killing spree is over.
		I haven't seen so many deaths since the Reign of the Black King.		A reference to Leoric, who was corrupted by Diablo while in life, succumbing to a madness and leading his kingdom to demise. He became known as "The Black King" for these actions.
		This triumph must be written down for future study!
	Ally death on a killing spree	Our ally's killing spree is over.
Enemy Team Wiped	The enemy team is down!
Killing Spree	Tier 1 (5 takedowns)	Killing spree.
	Tier 2 (10 takedowns)	Mayhem.
	Tier 3 (15 takedowns)	Untouchable.
	Tier 4 (20 takedowns)	Hero of the Storm!
Enemy Fort destroyed	Fort destroyed.
	A fort has fallen.
	That fort is as ruined as Old Tristram...			A reference to the original Tristram town that was destroyed by the minions of hell between the events of Diablo and Diablo II.
	Your companions are quite bold.
	A fort has met its doom.
Enemy Keep destroyed	Keep destroyed!
	A keep has crumbled.
	Your forces have triumphed over a keep!
	Their keep has gone the way of the Yshari Sanctum.			Yshari Sanctum is the headquarters of the Mage Clans, located in the city of Caldeum.
Own Fort lost	Your fort is gone.
	There is nothing left of your fort.
	Oh no! Your fort...
	That fort is beyond salvation.
	Alas... only ashes remain.
Own Keep lost	Keep lost!
	Your keep is no more.
	The enemy has razed your keep.
Core is under attack	Your core is under attack!
	No! Defend your core!
Victory	Victory!
	I shall record your valor for posterity.
	Congratulations, heroes!
Defeat	Defeat.
	This was only one battle in a long war.
	At least it is done.