Finally had a few 5-6 minute games today (on second lowest difficulty, not beginner, for no particular reason). Without Azmodan you need 1-2 minutes longer because you simply can't crush the core without any creeps or so (and sometimes even the creeps die before they reach the core). So Azmodan seems like a safe bet. For damage, we felt that Valla was better than Li Ming. But might be subjective or a matter of preference. Having both probably doesn't hurt - just means that any enemy heroes/minions will die instantly. As for healer, Auriel seems to be insanely useful. Still haven't tested Kharazim, will compare this weekend. Azmodan/Valla/Auriel combination seems to be the best combination for us at the moment.
Masterflinter on Reddit posted a nice guide of doing the maps quickly. Some of that requires to be pretty fast (for example, if you don't destroy the Keep fast enough on Haunted Mines the AI will actually get to your core with a 100% golem), but overall following this guide is better advice than wasting time on some maps doing wrong objectives (like nukes or temples).
All of the D3 characters exist in HOTS so pick one you like. Create AI game with a friend vs easiest AI, ping each AI ally to get them to follow you (alt click on them), and just plow through the enemy. Shouldn't take longer than 5 minutes per game. Pinging your AI allies to follow you is essential.
Valla and Li Ming both have good damage builds. I know Valla's grenades build seems to do a lot of damage but I've seen some mean Li Ming MM and disintegrate builds. The Archon one that keeps you disintegrating has good dps (just like in D3).
As for healers, Auriel is definitely the current preference but you need a team that does a lot of damage as I understand and I've always found Kharazim better for doing damage to defenses. The flurry of attacks he does destroys structures so quickly when I used him.
Sonya has good sustain (esp when whirlwind heals) so she does great soaking up damage for the team. With Kharazim doing some extra healing, I'd imagine both of them great on the frontline. Of course, you just want players who are good with their character for pushing to be on your team.
Here's a thought: why not give the game a chance and play real matches against real players instead of doing in hots what you do in d3 already (speedfarm)?
Because one match if played properly in QM, Unranked or Ranked is typically 20min+. I've done a few 40min matches myself but assuming an average of 20min though, that's 5hrs one would need to spend doing this... and with a friend in game at the same time which might be more than what players will have time for. That's not factoring in the long queue times for PvP modes too. Last time I did placements for a season, we spent more time in queue and chatting than playing the 10 placement matches (one reason why I've not bothered with HOTS seasons since).
If players new to HOTS really want to give PvP a try, I'm sure they will. Otherwise, there's the tips here for those who just want to get through their 15 games to get their wings asap.
In my case, I'm getting through the games on 4x accounts so I'm gonna do it as fast as I can.
In my case, I'm getting through the games on 4x accounts so I'm gonna do it as fast as I can.
Completely forgot my other accounts (from D3 multiboxing). Not that I *want* the wings on all of them, but it makes me wonder: is multiboxing in HotS allowed? Is it a thing? Surely nothing for competitive play but against beginner AI that could be quite useful, would also easily get the "friend requirement" out of the way.
Completely forgot my other accounts (from D3 multiboxing). Not that I *want* the wings on all of them, but it makes me wonder: is multiboxing in HotS allowed? Is it a thing? Surely nothing for competitive play but against beginner AI that could be quite useful, would also easily get the "friend requirement" out of the way.
I've never tried multiboxing in HOTS but it seems doable: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-DCrl1posc
I normally set up my gaming laptop next to my desktop and move the second account forward every 15sec so that hero keeps attacking. Not the best setup but I'm not keen on spending more money just to multibox (tried it once in D3, liked it but I was only going to get it for RBG farming which I've given up on... better things to do with my time).
EDIT: As for whether MB is allowed in HOTS... can't seem to find a concrete answer on the HOTS forum. Usually threads just unravel into a debate on why you'd want to do it as opposed to whether it's allowed.
have done 15 games today and got nothing - i mean no Leorics Phantom pet and no epic chest in HotS.
Thanks to blizzard EU community managers that haven't posted exact time for our region.
Looks like achievment will be added in HotS just after maintenance on the 14june
It's active when it shows up in your 'Quests' section (where the daily quests are displayed). And the event was meant to coincide with Malthael's release in HOTS so they'd need to patch him into the game first.
My friend and I just completed the event. We were total newbs. TBH if you don't care too much, depending on the map you should be able to get a 10 min clear time. Bare in mind we had no tutorial and took random D3 chars. He took Diablo and I took the Barb. AI on easy is stupid. So we just took random groups of AI in our team and we were set to go. You don't even need to ping (I didn't find the command).
The only thing to know (which took us 1 or 2 tries) is to understand the basic maps and go for the objectives. They are shown on the map which even myself could understand.
It took us around 3 hours to complete. Doing this with a friend on chat is mandatory since TBH this game when played with the limited number of D3 chars at the beginning is very boring.
For the barb its spin, attack, seismic slam. Rinse and repeat. Nothing too intense on the brain side of things. There is no way in hell I will spend more time and/or money in this game.
Yes, you need to play with a Diablo hero and with a friend in game.
You can get sub 5min runs with a full party that has good sustain between 2 or 3 players in the front line and 2 or 3 defense destroyers (like Azmodan) in the back line and push a lane. Just don't get a recalcitrant player who wants to lane and get to level 10 in the match like I did (if done right, you won't have time to hit lvl10).
He won't be able to carry the team but if you have a few other soakers and good damage dealers, I do think 3min is doable.
My pick for a team: Azmo, Li Ming (who's got incredible range), Valla, Sonya and Kharazim.
Finally had a few 5-6 minute games today (on second lowest difficulty, not beginner, for no particular reason). Without Azmodan you need 1-2 minutes longer because you simply can't crush the core without any creeps or so (and sometimes even the creeps die before they reach the core). So Azmodan seems like a safe bet. For damage, we felt that Valla was better than Li Ming. But might be subjective or a matter of preference. Having both probably doesn't hurt - just means that any enemy heroes/minions will die instantly. As for healer, Auriel seems to be insanely useful. Still haven't tested Kharazim, will compare this weekend. Azmodan/Valla/Auriel combination seems to be the best combination for us at the moment.
Masterflinter on Reddit posted a nice guide of doing the maps quickly. Some of that requires to be pretty fast (for example, if you don't destroy the Keep fast enough on Haunted Mines the AI will actually get to your core with a 100% golem), but overall following this guide is better advice than wasting time on some maps doing wrong objectives (like nukes or temples).
All of the D3 characters exist in HOTS so pick one you like. Create AI game with a friend vs easiest AI, ping each AI ally to get them to follow you (alt click on them), and just plow through the enemy. Shouldn't take longer than 5 minutes per game. Pinging your AI allies to follow you is essential.
Valla and Li Ming both have good damage builds. I know Valla's grenades build seems to do a lot of damage but I've seen some mean Li Ming MM and disintegrate builds. The Archon one that keeps you disintegrating has good dps (just like in D3).
As for healers, Auriel is definitely the current preference but you need a team that does a lot of damage as I understand and I've always found Kharazim better for doing damage to defenses. The flurry of attacks he does destroys structures so quickly when I used him.
Sonya has good sustain (esp when whirlwind heals) so she does great soaking up damage for the team. With Kharazim doing some extra healing, I'd imagine both of them great on the frontline. Of course, you just want players who are good with their character for pushing to be on your team.
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have diablo, valla and cassia) can buy another one) 15 games is pretty easy to do, good event.
I bet we must to thank the HotS development team, cos d3 team is a crowd of idiots
If players new to HOTS really want to give PvP a try, I'm sure they will. Otherwise, there's the tips here for those who just want to get through their 15 games to get their wings asap.
In my case, I'm getting through the games on 4x accounts so I'm gonna do it as fast as I can.
Completely forgot my other accounts (from D3 multiboxing). Not that I *want* the wings on all of them, but it makes me wonder: is multiboxing in HotS allowed? Is it a thing? Surely nothing for competitive play but against beginner AI that could be quite useful, would also easily get the "friend requirement" out of the way.
I've never tried multiboxing in HOTS but it seems doable:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-DCrl1posc
I normally set up my gaming laptop next to my desktop and move the second account forward every 15sec so that hero keeps attacking. Not the best setup but I'm not keen on spending more money just to multibox (tried it once in D3, liked it but I was only going to get it for RBG farming which I've given up on... better things to do with my time).
EDIT: As for whether MB is allowed in HOTS... can't seem to find a concrete answer on the HOTS forum. Usually threads just unravel into a debate on why you'd want to do it as opposed to whether it's allowed.
have done 15 games today and got nothing - i mean no Leorics Phantom pet and no epic chest in HotS.
Thanks to blizzard EU community managers that haven't posted exact time for our region.
Looks like achievment will be added in HotS just after maintenance on the 14june
It will be even harder finding someone to do this event with than doing the actual event. Good luck boys.......
There's a chat channel in game... super easy to find someone from reading that ;-)
So you have to play with a character from the Diablo universe, is that right?
My friend and I just completed the event. We were total newbs. TBH if you don't care too much, depending on the map you should be able to get a 10 min clear time. Bare in mind we had no tutorial and took random D3 chars. He took Diablo and I took the Barb. AI on easy is stupid. So we just took random groups of AI in our team and we were set to go. You don't even need to ping (I didn't find the command).
The only thing to know (which took us 1 or 2 tries) is to understand the basic maps and go for the objectives. They are shown on the map which even myself could understand.
It took us around 3 hours to complete. Doing this with a friend on chat is mandatory since TBH this game when played with the limited number of D3 chars at the beginning is very boring.
For the barb its spin, attack, seismic slam. Rinse and repeat. Nothing too intense on the brain side of things. There is no way in hell I will spend more time and/or money in this game.
Anyways back to D3 for me.
Yes, you need to play with a Diablo hero and with a friend in game.
You can get sub 5min runs with a full party that has good sustain between 2 or 3 players in the front line and 2 or 3 defense destroyers (like Azmodan) in the back line and push a lane. Just don't get a recalcitrant player who wants to lane and get to level 10 in the match like I did (if done right, you won't have time to hit lvl10).
Is this something Consoles can get or are we out of luck?
@joejack The Heroes/Overwatch event rewarded console overwatch players , it would be the same for this aswell
One mind cannot contain all wisdom...
Hi,I never play this game
Add me for wings
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Is there any way you can verify that you have completed the event? User Interface in HoTS is terrible. Can't find anything in there.
go /reddit channel and find rush group