Top Things That Need To Know In Diablo 4

Diablo 4 is a big game, so there’s a lot to keep in mind and so much more that the game kinda-sorta doesn’t tell you. So let’s look at some important things and other unique bits of knowledge the game doesn’t directly spell out for you. Some of these will save you time, and others will help you optimize your build. Let’s dig in.

Enemy Elite Affixes

Elites are more powerful enemies that can randomly spawn anywhere you encounter regular monsters in Diablo 4. They have higher health, damage and come with a range of possible Elite Affixes. These affixes are extra abilities cast by these Elites that make combat more engaging. Try to be prepared before you tangle with these weirdly named foes.

Upgrade Some Gear Early On

Upgrading early gears may not be a long-term strategic masterstroke, but it will help you learn the game and get comfortable with its systems. While you’ll undoubtedly find better gear the longer you play, getting some firsthand experience with the upgrade system will help you determine what better gear to buff later on.

Choose A Start Class

Diablo 4 has five classes to choose from. But some classes are better than others. For example, the Rogue, while cool as hell, is a tough class to play as your first Diablo character especially solo, as this game loves to swarm you with enemies. So we recommend kicking off your first Diablo 4 adventure with the Necromancer or Sorcerer. Then, you will have a better handle on the Diablo experience and be better informed to grab the reins of harder classes.

Search Your Skill Tree Via Keywords

Because of the overwhelming appearance of the skill tree in the game, the search function is something that players should take advantage of. With this keyword search tool, players can select from options such as “fire” or “freeze” and all the skills related to those abilities will highlight on the board, so it is much simpler to see what selections to make to create the character build that the player is going for. It will help you plan ahead so you don’t just stare at the tree menu with a pocket full of unspent ability points.

Reserve Some Elixirs

Elixirs can make an ambiguous difference without slaying nasties on the battlefield, especially more complex and dangerous foes. You’ll need to visit an alchemist to craft them. Potions like the “Elixir of Lightning Resistance,” which lets you resist lightning attacks by 20 percent for 30 minutes (in addition to an XP boost), are excellent to pop when going up against specific enemies. So stock up on elixirs and get ready to use them to meet specific challenges.

Play With Other People

Diablo 4 is technically an MMO, so you are always playing alongside friends and strangers. No matter where you go in Sanctuary, you will probably bump into other players completing their own missions and participating in world events. Some of these activities, such as world bosses, are designed for multiple players, and you can help by joining in whenever you like. In fact, Diablo 4 encourages gamers to randomly crash events because merely being near other players provides a 5% XP boost.

Turn On Advanced Tooltips

Advanced Tooltips - this simple gameplay option is a must for virtually every experienced ARPG fan, as it gives you thorough tooltips that showcase affix ranges, explains Nightmare Dungeon modifiers, and much more. Each item’s stats will feature a bracketed range of possible outcomes, so you’ll know whether your found item rests on the better or worse side, making keep/sell/salvage/drop decisions that much easier.

Salvaging Useless Loot

Whether you’ve found loot that’s uninteresting or has outgrown its utility, don’t just throw it on the ground. Instead, you should take that old gear to be salvaged by a blacksmith. The resources that result will then be of use for upgrading the items you want to keep. They will be much more useful than any Diablo IV gold you’d get through selling the gear.

Sharing Equipment Between Characters

Sharing equipment between your characters is a very convenient feature. In the simplest terms, gear and items are shared by using the Stash. Accessible in the central city of Kyovashad from the moment you can complete the game’s prologue, the Stash allows players to safeguard items. So if it’s not a burden to carry around gear that’s not for the class you’re immediately playing, consider stashing it.

Diablo 4 is a gargantuan experience, but these tips will help you wrap your head around it a little more. What other unmentioned, unexplained features have you found helpful?