By popular demand, today I start a series on solo Hardcore leveling from 1-70. I'll only be doing this on a Crusader due to time constraints and this will be more of a casual playthrough series, but it gives a good idea of what a newcomer to Diablo may experience. This is essentially a fresh start - no Paragon levels, no gold, and no death allowed. Each video will be approximately 30 minutes long so save it for your lunch break. Watch me have mini heart attacks when my health drops and cross your fingers that I don't bite it. Enjoy!
Today we move to part 2 of the solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. Things start to get easier as I move through the majority of Act 1 and make the most of Sweep Attack - a great skill prior to accessing Blessed Hammer and Fist of Heavens. Enjoy!
Today we move to part 3 of the solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. Act 1 is completed - the Butcher gets butchered and Act 2 is moving along nicely. Maghda bites it, and more upgrades start dropping vs. being purchased, along with a few legendaries to make progression easier. Enjoy!
Today we move to part 4 of the solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. This video covers the majority of Act 2, my least favorite part due to the larger open areas - Dahlgur Oasis and Desolate Sands. Enjoy!
Today we move to part 5 of the solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. This video covers the remainder of Act 2 along with the beginning of Act 3, and the switch to Blessed Hammer. Enjoy!
Today we move to part 6 of the solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. This video covers the majority of Act 3, including Ghom and Siegebreaker. Enjoy!
Today we move to part 7 of the solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. Things pick up as this video covers the remainder of act 3, all of act 4, and the beginning of act 5 – all in a 30 minute span. Enjoy!
Today we move to part 8 of the solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. In this video I cover the majority of Act 5, including Urzael and Adria boss fights, along with switching to Fist of Heavens. Malthael is up next as we near the end of campaign mode. Enjoy!
Today we move to part 9 of the solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. In this video I finish out campaign mode and talk about rifts, bounties, and difficulty increases - the next steps in leveling progression. Enjoy!
Today we move to part 10 of the solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. In this video I begin adventure mode, doing a single set of bounties and a rift on Hard mode. Still fairly easy, so Expert is up next. Enjoy!
Today we move to part 11 of the self-found solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. In this video I go from level 39-44, do two sets of Act 4 bounties and a single rift on Expert mode. Nothing too challenging, so we'll try Master in the next video. Enjoy!
Today we move to part 12 of the self-found solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. In this video I go from level 44-47 on Master difficulty, take entirely too much damage, and realize I should probably go back to Expert until I have appropriate gear, as a single bounty set takes an entire half hour. Enjoy!
I've found some time today to watch this series while playing some Hearthstone. Gotta say, I learned some damn useful things for my own hardcore experience. Might come in handy once Seasons are live.
I've found some time today to watch this series while playing some Hearthstone. Gotta say, I learned some damn useful things for my own hardcore experience. Might come in handy once Seasons are live.
Pretty good stuff so far, keep it up, man!
Thanks, glad you like it! It's (somewhat) of a learning experience for me as well, although I have done hardcore challenges in other games like TQ/IT. Definitely good training for seasons. That said, I think the series will probably be about 20-25 videos long. I'm currently at lvl 59 with 16 videos,
Today we move to part 13 of the self-found solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. In this video I go from level 47-50, do a couple rifts, have a close call, and spend some time gambling and enchanting - something that becomes necessary around this level range if you want to keep progressing at a good pace. Enjoy!
Today we move to part 14 of the self-found solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. In this video I do a set of Act 3 bounties (never again) and an atrociously low density '99%' rift. Enjoy!
Today we move to part 15 of the self-found solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. In this video I go from level 53-56, do a set of Expert bounties and a rift, talk about ARPGs putting people to sleep, and make some totally off-topic comments as I attempt to stay awake. Enjoy!
Today we move to part 16 of the self-found solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. In this video I go from level 56-59 and do a set of Expert bounties and a rift. I take on triple elite packs, have a somewhat close call, and rant about how soft hardcore has become. Enjoy!
Today we move to part 17 of the self-found solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. In this video I do a painfully slow set of Expert bounties, go from level 59-61, and talk about gear/monster scaling for the remainder of the grind to 70. Enjoy!
Today we move to part 18 of the self-found solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. In this video I go from level 61-62, do a couple Expert rifts, and upgrade nearly all of my gear for almost double the DPS and Toughness. I also talk about progression to 70, crafting, enchanting, and 1h vs. 2h. Enjoy!
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Today we move to part 4 of the solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. This video covers the majority of Act 2, my least favorite part due to the larger open areas - Dahlgur Oasis and Desolate Sands. Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/brA6jijah3M
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Today we move to part 5 of the solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. This video covers the remainder of Act 2 along with the beginning of Act 3, and the switch to Blessed Hammer. Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/BjekQW1-DyI
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Today we move to part 6 of the solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. This video covers the majority of Act 3, including Ghom and Siegebreaker. Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/Vmv1YMqzjLw
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Today we move to part 7 of the solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. Things pick up as this video covers the remainder of act 3, all of act 4, and the beginning of act 5 – all in a 30 minute span. Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/pCOFa4W4B2U
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Today we move to part 8 of the solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. In this video I cover the majority of Act 5, including Urzael and Adria boss fights, along with switching to Fist of Heavens. Malthael is up next as we near the end of campaign mode. Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/3asHwvNnYHY
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Today we move to part 9 of the solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. In this video I finish out campaign mode and talk about rifts, bounties, and difficulty increases - the next steps in leveling progression. Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/EuPZ5FCkPrc
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Today we move to part 10 of the solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. In this video I begin adventure mode, doing a single set of bounties and a rift on Hard mode. Still fairly easy, so Expert is up next. Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/DXFPazekTDg
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Today we move to part 11 of the self-found solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. In this video I go from level 39-44, do two sets of Act 4 bounties and a single rift on Expert mode. Nothing too challenging, so we'll try Master in the next video. Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/3pQvX88j7sU
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Today we move to part 12 of the self-found solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. In this video I go from level 44-47 on Master difficulty, take entirely too much damage, and realize I should probably go back to Expert until I have appropriate gear, as a single bounty set takes an entire half hour. Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/CCEYi_XDB-s
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Wise ElderI've found some time today to watch this series while playing some Hearthstone. Gotta say, I learned some damn useful things for my own hardcore experience. Might come in handy once Seasons are live.
Pretty good stuff so far, keep it up, man!
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Today we move to part 13 of the self-found solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. In this video I go from level 47-50, do a couple rifts, have a close call, and spend some time gambling and enchanting - something that becomes necessary around this level range if you want to keep progressing at a good pace. Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/vACDE1n-RLA
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Today we move to part 14 of the self-found solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. In this video I do a set of Act 3 bounties (never again) and an atrociously low density '99%' rift. Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/dzfd8BOcFNM
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Today we move to part 15 of the self-found solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. In this video I go from level 53-56, do a set of Expert bounties and a rift, talk about ARPGs putting people to sleep, and make some totally off-topic comments as I attempt to stay awake. Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/RwaIOJiSCTg
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Today we move to part 16 of the self-found solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. In this video I go from level 56-59 and do a set of Expert bounties and a rift. I take on triple elite packs, have a somewhat close call, and rant about how soft hardcore has become. Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/2C8aFPFFq_k
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Today we move to part 17 of the self-found solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. In this video I do a painfully slow set of Expert bounties, go from level 59-61, and talk about gear/monster scaling for the remainder of the grind to 70. Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/9M8DzR8u5NE
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Today we move to part 18 of the self-found solo Hardcore Crusader leveling series. In this video I go from level 61-62, do a couple Expert rifts, and upgrade nearly all of my gear for almost double the DPS and Toughness. I also talk about progression to 70, crafting, enchanting, and 1h vs. 2h. Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/yDZ269Ui3Uw
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