[sephi22]

Firaga, heh.

I'm not very creative.

[echoshifting]

I don't know if its been posted yet but this is pretty much a MUST HAVE: DIABLO 3 COMBAT MECHANICS EXPLAINED

Thank you for this!

[KO Traveling Hobo]

I don't get what they were thinking with the daibo, Monk never uses the weapon, and there's a passive skill for dual wielding and none for using a staff.

Unless I'm thinking of something else, the passive with the dual wield bonus(+dodge) also has a 2H bonus(+spirit regen).

Daibos still seem useless, though, because of the on-third-hit mechanic of the monk's primaries.

Quoting myself bc this awesome line didn't get any attention!!!!

I prefer "A worthy foe. Glorious!"

[Tacitus_]

Lots of mobility then :D Often its best to have the HP bars on and target one and bring them down. Anything that slows them down will also be beneficial.

They were also wallers ._.

Ended up reseeding the map.

[echoshifting]

I need to get a lot more gaffers on my friend list...solo and public games are for suckers. Friends and gaffers is a blast. Sorry if I send anyone a repeat invite, I am just gonna go down the list alphabetically. echoshifting#1278

[ShadyLurker]

So I get the difference between sword and board and DW for monks. But is there any real benefit to 2H? Daibo slows down the combos so much it makes me a little loopy. And it doesn't feel like my bells are hitting much harder with it. Anyone know a reason to go with the slower 2h's that I don't know about?

There's a passive that effects you differently depending if you DW or 2H. Can't remember it's name ATM. But yeah, on normal, your best bet for DPS and spirit regen is DW. I used DW throughout and had no survival issues at all. Can't speak on higher difficulties yet, but Id bet a 1H and shield would be better than a daibo.

[spirity]

I'm not very creative.

I'm pretty sure, knowing bnet, there are some ridiculous names out there. Firaga made me smile, and not wince.

Come on Gaf. Whose wiz is called Gandalf, HarryPotter, Hermione, or some such? Lemme see

[Jirotrom]

Im a diablo noob... sorry, so.. what is it?

[Realyn]

damage per second

[Aptos]

When does this game get more challenging? I'm a barbarian and just beat Act I on nightmare. The only time I died I got one-shot by a 3-purple group, but other than it's just so easy. All the bosses in normal mode I was able to beat with just my two mouse buttons.

[MisterNugNug]

I watch Game of Thrones. Level 49, name is Ros.

[echoshifting]

When does this game get more challenging? I'm a barbarian and just beat Act I on nightmare. The only time I died I got one-shot by a 3-purple group, but other than it's just so easy. All the bosses in normal mode I was able to beat with just my two mouse buttons.

In my experience nightmare is actually more challenging (and fun) with a group. The balance between monster strength vs. the party is much better.

[Yoshichan]

5/10

Dark Souls quote?

[spirity]

I watch Game of Thrones. Level 49, name is Ros.

<<< I know Ros.

HARDER!!
*raises crossbow*

[Ramirez]

Diablo is decimating me on Nightmare, we couldn't do it in a group last night, and I can't do it solo today. Pretty dumb that your companion can't come with you during the fight...

Time to farm I guess!

[Jubbly]

Look, more hidden footprints!

[Aptos]

In my experience nightmare is actually more challenging (and fun) with a group. The balance between monster strength vs. the party is much better.

My experience so far has just been that the balance is broken. It feels so mindless to the point that I'm actually bored. I'm at the point where I'm just not having fun anymore. I wish they allowed you to ratchet up the difficulty if you wanted to, without having to wade through all the feces. Maybe I'll try to party, to see if that helps.

[Rickenslacker]

Actually the same passive that gives you dodge while DW also gives you 15% increased spirit generation while using 2H. Which seems mandatory considering how slow your combos are while using 2H. I think the lesson here is to ignore the Daibo, which is a shame because I love the quarterstaff monk look.

lol I'm an idiot. I thought it was dodge + spirit generation while dual wielding. Guess I skimmed that one. Oh well, still prefer dodging.

[Felix Lighter]

I'm already reconsidering my stance on the AH. I think I'm going to avoid buying gear but I think I may just start selling blues instead of salvaging them and buying crafting materials on the auction house.

[Shining Sunshine]

Any tips for hell difficulty for DH?

Getting raped pretty hard.

[goober]

Is there an easier way to tell if it's better to dual wield or weapon + shield? DPS wise

[Magnus]

I don't know if its been posted yet but this is pretty much a MUST HAVE: DIABLO 3 COMBAT MECHANICS EXPLAINED

Quoted for essential-ness. This and Elective mode must be part of the next OP! :)

[Revoh]

What in the flying fuck just happened to my gear!?
My gear just disappeared after painting them, I still have the stats but I can no longer see them!

[balddemon]

When does this game get more challenging? I'm a barbarian and just beat Act I on nightmare. The only time I died I got one-shot by a 3-purple group, but other than it's just so easy. All the bosses in normal mode I was able to beat with just my two mouse buttons.

solo as a barbarian i've only had trouble with these stupid wasps that shoot 4 things at you that do 25-40dmg each and are deceptively tricky to dodge in Act 2. then the act 2 boss killed me a couple times too but i had ppl to revive me so nbd

so to answer your question: i don't know yet lol. i have yet to play act 3

[Winnie the Pimp]

i suppose as a Witch Doc i should really take the Templar as companion with me right? (kinda as a tank and a healer)

damn shame since he's really boring especially compared to the scoundrel who is AWESOME, he just keeps insulting me and others and is generally being a huge dick, love the guy but he dies so fast :(

[ShadyLurker]

My experience so far has just been that the balance is broken. It feels so mindless to the point that I'm actually bored. I'm at the point where I'm just not having fun anymore. I wish they allowed you to ratchet up the difficulty if you wanted to, without having to wade through all the feces. Maybe I'll try to party, to see if that helps.

Did you buy your gear?

[toastyToast]

What in the flying fuck just happened to my gear!? My gear just disappeared after painting them, I still have the stats but I can no longer see them!

did you use the vanishing dye?

if so there is another dye that undoes the effect

[Ridli]

What in the flying fuck just happened to my gear!? My gear just disappeared after painting them, I still have the stats but I can no longer see them!

Well... did you paint them with the invisible dye?

[HenryHSH]

It's pretty annoying when boss projectiles 1 hit you. -.-

[ShadyLurker]

Is there an easier way to tell if it's better to dual wield or weapon + shield? DPS wise

Equip them and look at the DPS number in the inventory screen? I can't see any easier way...

[Ridli]

i suppose as a Witch Doc i should really take the Templar as companion with me right? (kinda as a tank and a healer) damn shame since he's really boring especially compared to the scoundrel who is AWESOME, he just keeps insulting me and others and is generally being a huge dick, love the guy but he dies so fast :(

Load him up with +vit items then. They get 2.5 the value of raw stats. Templar can be a gigantic meat shield if you just load him w/ +str +vit.

E: Oop you were talking about the scoundrel weren't you? Still +vit would help, along with that vanish skill he gets.

[Revoh]

did you use the vanishing dye? if so there is another dye that undoes the effect

I used tanners dye or something like that, from the merchant of act 2, the fat dude

edit: It's fixed now. I didn't know there was a invisible dye. Almost gave me a heart attack

[Calidor]

Finished Act III, didn't like it. So far, my preferred act is II, although IV is looking fucking amazing... love the setting

[toastyToast]

Was going to ask earlier but I forgot; I started up a DH today and made my way through Act I and into Act II. With the Monk and the Wizard I had a general style going on by that point.

With the DH all I've been doing so far is shooting stuff, then running away, then shooting some more. Does the class start coming into its own once certain abilities are unlocked? (at level 16) I tend to play archery characters in most games, but this one doesn't seem crazy enough for this game. Especially after coming off a monk

[HenryHSH]

Anyone down to play Act 4 on Nightmare? (US Server)

[Tacitus_]

Fucking hell. Shouldn't have rolled barbarian. Can't do shit if the monsters get the correct affixes.

And this was something simple - knockback mortar horde. But nope, one knockback later and I get a shitload of mortars in my face and get instagibbed.

[KO Traveling Hobo]

Fucking hell. Shouldn't have rolled barbarian. Can't do shit if the monsters get the correct affixes. And this was something simple - knockback mortar horde. But nope, one knockback later and I get a shitload of mortars in my face and get instagibbed.

Might want to ask this dude for some tips:

When does this game get more challenging? I'm a barbarian and just beat Act I on nightmare. The only time I died I got one-shot by a 3-purple group, but other than it's just so easy. All the bosses in normal mode I was able to beat with just my two mouse buttons.

[Tacitus_]

Might want to ask this dude for some tips:

I had that feeling as well back in NM Act 1. Get to Hell and you'll start ripping your hair out if you get the wrong affixes.

[theinfinityissue]

daaaamn. dat doctor.

[Radec]

I don't know if its been posted yet but this is pretty much a MUST HAVE: DIABLO 3 COMBAT MECHANICS EXPLAINED

Now I get it.

Thanks.

[KO Traveling Hobo]

I don't know if its been posted yet but this is pretty much a MUST HAVE: DIABLO 3 COMBAT MECHANICS EXPLAINED

Aw. They don't explain the life per hit mechanic.

[Won]

Fucking hell. Shouldn't have rolled barbarian. Can't do shit if the monsters get the correct affixes. And this was something simple - knockback mortar horde. But nope, one knockback later and I get a shitload of mortars in my face and get instagibbed.

I think that's true for all classes though. Monsters can take control away from you way too often and with the incoming damage.......

[Jirotrom]

damage per second

many thanks!

[RDreamer]

Wow, just beat Act IV Nightmare and that was a crazy crazy fight. For a bit it was just me alive, and I had to revive the other 2. Revived one and then distracted while that guy revived the other one. We died quite a bit during the fight, though I think I stayed alive the whole time. Monk healing mantra saved us there.

The way public games work really suck the fun out of the game for me at the moment. I hope they can somehow fix that......

Yeah, it really sucks compared to D2... I really don't get why they did it this way, except I guess to force people to add friends and stuff.

[NaturalHigh]

Someone add me to the Battletag list please.

Neogaf: NaturalHigh
Battletag: Naturalhigh#1102
Server: NA
Class: Monk

Lvl 25 ATM Act 3 Normal

[Diseased Yak]

Just beat normal for the first time (yes, I'm slow) with a Barbarian. Had a ton of fun! What a great game.

At about the mid-way point through Act III I really started maxing out +str and dps in general, I finished my Normal run with 680 damage at level 31. I just MOWED through Act IV, and the end boss was pretty easy, only had to use 1 pot.

[Tacitus_]

I think that's true for all classes though. Monsters can take control away from you way too often and with the incoming damage.......

Yeah but melee has to get into the thick of it. I see ranged running around with 20-25k hp in Hell, while I just upgraded to 38k just to reliably survive basic monsters.
And monks cheat.

[HenryHSH]

Finally a decent legendary drop for my Witch Doctor! :D

[ViewtifulJC]

Goddamn, even Act 2 final boss is easy with Monk. Died once pretty much on accident lol

[Yoshichan]

Aaaand I'm back home ♥ Ahhh, feels so good... no place better than home, huh? The air is really refreshing in here :lol

So, Yoshi, final verdict? :D

:3 I will eventually post my verdict.