Punisher

A Punisher

Punishers are a type of Reaper. They are the heavy shock troops of Malthael's forces.

In-game

Diablo III

A Punisher as seen in-game

Punishers are found in Westmarch in Act V of Diablo III. Later on, they are replaced by Executioners, an empowered variant with similar abilities.

Punishers are slow but tough, and possess a very dangerous Stunning attack that can cause Knockback. From medium distance, they can also jump down at their victims, stunning everything in a radius of effect. Multiple Punishers, if encountered without precaution or if accompanied by other Reapers, can continuously keep the player stunlocked, making a character an easy prey. Punishers themselves are immune to Knockback.

After the player leaves Westmarch, they are no longer encountered.

Uniques

• Ankou (Briarthorn Cemetery, Grave Situation event)
• Getzlord (Westmarch Commons)
• Ghrentuloth (Westmarch Heights)
• Josh Mosqueira (Rift Guardian)
• King's Guardian (Set Dungeon)
• Micheboar (Westmarch Heights)
• Monkey Guardian (Set Dungeon)
• Pontius (Westmarch Commons)
• Therk (Westmarch Commons)
• Uzkez the Annihilator (Westmarch Commons, Killing Floor, A Shameful Death event)

Heroes of the Storm

Punishers appear in the Heroes of the Storm map Infernal Shrines.