Barbarians that eat flesh
According to Blizzard, the new Cannibal monster family comes from a distant line of Barbarians that were exiled for developing a taste for slain opponents' flesh [1]:
"Some legends say they're a former tribe of barbarians, banished from Arreat many years ago."
Cannibals wear Conan the Barbarian-like garb: shirtless, with a leather kilt, and horned or metal helmet. Their weapons are crude, jagged, and rusty.

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Known Cannibal spawn areas
We know the Cannibals originated and are present in the Dry Steppes region, but may roam elsewhere in Sanctuary:
"The outcasts brought their endless hunger to the Dry Steppes, and from there spread to the far corners of the world to prey on lonesome caravans and unsuspecting villages."
Cannibal monster types
The Cannibal family contains four members, none of which are ranged:
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Cannibal Bruiser
We don't know the official name for this enemy, but it's the largest of the Cannibals, and dual wields spiked clubs. Its heavy blows can momentarily stun players.Cannibal Bruiser monster artwork Cannibal Bruiser in-game screenshot -
Cannibal Swarmer
The Swarmer archetype of the Cannibal family roam in large groups and quickly surround players. Their attack method is rapid strikes with their dual axes.Artwork of the Cannibal Swarmer monster -
Cannibal Melee #1
The first Melee-type member of the Cannibal family uses a two-handed greatsword cleaver. It has a slow, but hard-hitting attack.Cannibal Melee with greatsword cleaver Screenshot of cleaver-wielding Cannibal Melee monsters -
Cannibal Melee #2
The Cannibals' second Melee monster sports a halberd, and leaps at players from a distance.Artwork of Cannibal Melee enemy with halberd Halberd Melee Cannibal in-game screenshot
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Sources
Article | Source | Date | |
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1. | Diablo IV Quarterly Update 2020 Q1 | Blizzard |
Changelog
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