I'm very interested in checking out HC and I'm hoping you guys can give me some advice. For background: I played Diablo waaaay back in the day but never got really into it, I didn't really play Diablo II (I know, blasphemy). I got into the beta but had very little time to play it, I'm currently leveling a SC monk which I'm enjoying but not sure it should be my hardcore character.
I'm probably going to parallel the two modes so I don't get in over my head since this is my first experience with permanent death. I'm considering all the classes except witch doctor, is there a guide or list of pros/cons for each of them in hardcore? I would like a class that is easy to get through normal mode with, and then really take my time in harder difficulties. Monk has been fun and sometimes I feel indestructible but I've also charged into the wrong packs (plague guys in act III come to mind) and just gotten owned.
What would you recommend for a first timer? Should I play solo or look for groups? I'm a veteran hardmode WoW raider (cleared nearly every tier pre-nerf) so I'm not worried about learning the class or controls, I'm just not sure how to approach the game. I've never had to worry about the mental aspect before...
Wizard ftw, imo. Crystal shield is a lifesafer, teleport will get you out of sticky situations, and disintegrate + archon are solid wtfpwn.
I know barb has trouble in higher difficulties in SC, my buddy keeps dying on his monk in HC, and I've read on the forums here that ppl don't really like the WD that much.
Thanks for the advice guys. I created a monk to start since I'm just about done with normal mode on SC and can use that guy to build some money. I'm thinking I'll try out wizard and demon hunter after that depending on how things go. I am definitely going to be taking my time though, even in the early areas I was noticeably more aware of taking damage and health orbs. This is going to be fun
Thanks for the advice guys. I created a monk to start since I'm just about done with normal mode on SC and can use that guy to build some money. I'm thinking I'll try out wizard and demon hunter after that depending on how things go. I am definitely going to be taking my time though, even in the early areas I was noticeably more aware of taking damage and health orbs. This is going to be fun
You know your hc and sc chars don't share gold or stash?
You realize I'm talking about the hardcore character I created last night that's the same class I'm playing on SC right?
I would definitely like to eventually see stickied class guides with "working" HC builds.
I think my first goal would really be to reach lv 60 in HC. Second goal: clear hell: third goal: Survive inferno as long as possible.
I had two guardians in D2 who stayed alive. A lv 92 bowazon and a lv 92 Elemental druid. This leads me to belive that a DH would suit me - but the fact that teleporting mobs might be able to oneshot me appears to speak against a ranged class.
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I'm probably going to parallel the two modes so I don't get in over my head since this is my first experience with permanent death. I'm considering all the classes except witch doctor, is there a guide or list of pros/cons for each of them in hardcore? I would like a class that is easy to get through normal mode with, and then really take my time in harder difficulties. Monk has been fun and sometimes I feel indestructible but I've also charged into the wrong packs (plague guys in act III come to mind) and just gotten owned.
What would you recommend for a first timer? Should I play solo or look for groups? I'm a veteran hardmode WoW raider (cleared nearly every tier pre-nerf) so I'm not worried about learning the class or controls, I'm just not sure how to approach the game. I've never had to worry about the mental aspect before...
I'm running with the Wizard and feel quite squishy, but kiting is a piece of cake.
And may the odds be ever in your favour.
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I know barb has trouble in higher difficulties in SC, my buddy keeps dying on his monk in HC, and I've read on the forums here that ppl don't really like the WD that much.
You realize I'm talking about the hardcore character I created last night that's the same class I'm playing on SC right?
I think my first goal would really be to reach lv 60 in HC. Second goal: clear hell: third goal: Survive inferno as long as possible.
I had two guardians in D2 who stayed alive. A lv 92 bowazon and a lv 92 Elemental druid. This leads me to belive that a DH would suit me - but the fact that teleporting mobs might be able to oneshot me appears to speak against a ranged class.