So, played D2 since release and ive always been a softcore ladder reset kinda guy.

With my newfound age I suddenly grew over the last 15 years, Im wanting a more slower/less forgiving type of d2.

Which brings me to hc.

I know almost all there is to know, Im just looking for opinions on which class/build is best to begin a new ladder with and why, in hc is it good.

Cheers Team lmk what you think

-Hypo

Don’t die

Trapsin,Hammerdin,Javazon,Sorc.

If you havent played hc, then play a sorc...die then realize theyre squishy as fuhhhh

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+ 1

summon necs with CE last a while

any build is good, best tip to stay alive is 75+ all resist

if you can max your resist you'll avoid 75% of deaths

2nd tip, sorc isnt the best char for a first class to try on hc

Sorc is best because you can gear cheaply, teleport to act bosses, and farm safely in nightmare until you get basic gear for hell.

Hammerdin is good too because you can run hell chaos with basic runewords (spirits, lore, smoke).

Trappasin is good for shenk/eld/pindle because it very safe and also requires minimal gear.

Java is fine too for the same reason as trapper but will have mana issues for a while.

Shako

make bo barb and run 8 man lower kurasks