Early D3 but not much in D3:Ros.
Most people don’t remember the changes this game went through over time but I sure as hell do, and yeah, patch v1.09 was the best “balanced” version of D2… every class had at least 3 builds that could solo Hell mode and didn’t require ludicrous equipment like Enigma either… because it didn’t even exist.
Hardcore players made the game the way it is because they demanded more of of a challenge… The dev’s made a mistake listening to them though and ramped up the difficulty to 11… Complete elemental immunities on Hell mode became a thing, some bosses with TWO elements on them… Hammerdin was and still is the only viable class that can destroy Hell mode without breaking a sweat…
D2 has been a bad game for a very long time, the game needs to be re-balanced and re-rolled backed to patch v1.09 for build / diversity sake. V1.14 is in a very bad state right now balance wise
So true. It is unfortunate that there is a widespread mantra to “keep D2 as is in D2R” when D2R will be based on the current D2 patch. When developers cater to the megaserious gamers (e.g. patch 1.10 and on), it often has profound and negative impacts on the game more broadly.