


careful arrangement of defensive items for easy access.

deliberate study of mobs and their special effects, and how to manage those.patient re-running of content until level goals are met before pushing on to a new area.slow investigation of areas, no rushing in.The keys to a successful HC player include: While so much of D2 talk among players seems to be on how quickly they managed to get to or through some content, HC requires the totally opposite approach.

This means that HC requires a completely different mindset from Normal play. Hardcore is all about two words: Don't Die. If you're not a long term vet and you think you don't need to learn how to think about HC, you're probably exactly who the person I had in mind when I wrote this section. If you think you can skip reading this section, you're either a veteran HC player or you're going to be the next victim of hubris. HC success is not about your character, your level, or your loot. Most players lose their HC toons through one simple fact, and the master said it best: The most important factor to playing Hardcore (HD) is your mindset. Normal and Hardcore Mode in Diablo II: ResurrectedĪnd, if you are new to Hardcore play and want some recommendations as to what class and spec to play, please see our Hardcore Tier list guide: In Hardcore, death means your character is gone with no recovery possible, so learn how to avoid this prospect and prosper instead!įor more information about the differences between Normal and Hardcore modes, please see our guide: This covers playing in Hardcore (permanent death) mode, including tips for setting up your physical space, learning the most important success factors, tips for managing gear, and survival secrets of veteran Hardcore players. Welcome to Wowhead's guide to Tips for Hardcore Player Success in Diablo II: Resurrected.
