Diablo

Diablo is a Sub-Boss in the game. He first appeared along with his mistress, Maleficent, in Disney's Sleeping Beauty.

Strategy

Diablo's attack is a non-elemental, forward dash that acts as a tackle with claws. If you stay in front of him, he will also be prompted to peck you with his beak. His speed in battle cannot be matched, and his flight across the fighting grounds allow him to make risk-free, long range attacks. Using Dodge Roll to avoid these lunges is the best way to protect yourself. After he charges, make sure to attack him with a three-hit combo, and then remember to Dodge Roll yourself out of the way, so that he doesn't have any more time to attack you. Using Guard against his attacks is occasionally a better option as it is easier to execute, with fewer risks, and it will give Sora more experience.

Don't fret if you don't get through the first and second battles—win or lose, the outcome will be about the same. However, do pay attention to the last battle with Diablo.

In Diablo's final battle, he will fly out of sight, and jump back into the arena at a different location. It is impossible to keep an eye on him, so utilizing the Lock-On function is the best way to assure he does not get a surprise attack in. In all cases, if you have not trained Sora well enough, do be sure to heal often. If you send him flying, start using magic until he is back in striking range.

Origin

Diablo first appeared as a minor character in Sleeping Beauty. Throughout the movie, he essentially serves as Maleficent's eyes and ears, finding Aurora in the forest and keeping Prince Phillip from escaping the Forbidden Mountain. Diablo sticks to Maleficent's side as a loyal pet and remains perched on her shoulder when not doing her bidding. In the film's climax, he alerts Maleficent's goons of Prince Phillip's escape from the dungeon with help from the three good fairies, and when the protagonists are able to get past the castle boundaries, Diablo attempts to alert the sleeping Maleficent. Merryweather spots him and gives chase, eventually turning the bird to stone. This is a short-lived victory, however, as Diablo was able to succeed in awakening Maleficent, setting the scene for the evil witch's final confrontation with Prince Phillip.