I've picked up D2 again after not playing for a few years to play with a few friends form work. We're planning on playing hardcore but I'm a bit out of the loop when it comes to what builds or classes would be best to use. Does anyone have any recomendations or tips for an HC build for someone who hasnt played for a few years?
Posted Jun 14, 2011, 5:15 PM UTC
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Can't emphasize this enough.
When you look up builds and find players talking about what gear they suggest, you really need to remind yourself that they are probably playing SC so their values are going to be a little different. It only takes dying once.
Play the class that you like the most. Also if you have not played lately, you get to respec of skills and stats from the den of evil quest. So your specs can be super safe (max vitality, get lots of resists and skills early on).
If you're in a party, have someone play the necro and spec into skellies, that pretty much will keep you safe vs any monsters. Versus bosses, have someone with good resists tank (meph - cold/lightning, diablo - lightning/fire).
Also the common builds have not changed much. Hammerdins, cold sorcs are still the most common. Having a Battle Order barb is also nice to have later on. Trap Assassins are also pretty good, but you kind of need gear to clear Hell.
Hope this helps! Enjoy, and have fun!
Thanks for the tips :)
If you're looking for something cheap/effective maybe try a Meteorb Sorc. They are easy to play, cheap to gear, and will give your team a much needed teleport skill, unless you guys are able to put together an Enigma. If that's not your cup of tea then maybe you can play a Summon Necro. Golem/Revive/Merc/Skeletons means you can almost always stay safe while killing baddies.
Good luck!
Play the character you know best and keep it simple.
Keep gems around to make rejuvenation potions.
Don't be afraid to use crowd control skills. On my single player, classic hardcore barbarian I often resort to Howl to get them off my ass. It helps.
Don't die!