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As a series,Diablooffers a great deal of loot for players to chase as they battle the dark forces that lurk acrossevery corner of Sanctuary. But there is far more toDiabloas a series than just loot and intensive action role-playing game combat.Diabloas a series offers a great deal of challenge, and it allows players to tailor their experience to their liking and comfort.
But for players who want a truly incredible challenge,Diabloalso offers a unique difficultly called Hardcore Mode. Hardcore Mode is making a return inDiablo 4, and here is how it works along with what kind of rewards players can get from it.
This article contains minor spoilers for Diablo 4, so players should proceed with caution.
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What is Hardcore Mode?
Ever sinceDiablo 2, players have had the option to engage in an extremely difficult (and dangerous) version of the game called Hardcore Mode.Hardcore Mode is a unique mode where if players die, that character is gone forever.There is no reviving and there are no second chances like there are in the normal version of the game. This mode was popular enough to be included inDiablo 3when it came out, and there was even a trophy/achievement for killing certain bosses while playing on Hardcore Mode. Naturally, Hardcore Mode is returning once again forDiablo 4.
Since players have only one life, they have to be extremely careful when they are exploring Sanctuaryand uncovering Lilith’s plans. If they are not careful, all it takes is one unfortunately timed encounter with the Butcher or going into a dungeon they are not prepared for, andDiablo 4players will lose that character and have to start over from the very beginning.
Luckily, players do not have to face the dangers of Hardcore Mode alone. Players do not have to adventure through this mode alone, and they can bring their friends with them to make the challenge more manageable.One important thing to know is that even when participating in PvP inDiablo 4, death is still permanent in Hardcore Mode.So if players choose toparticipate in PvP while in Hardcore Mode, it is recommended to bring a group and prepare for the worst.
Are There Any Rewards for Playing Hardcore Mode?
While the primary reward from succeeding in Hardcore Mode is the bragging rights, there are some more tangible rewards that players can obtain by daring to face the dangers of Hardcore Mode. Reaching certain levels and killing story related bosses will reward players with unique titles that cannot be obtained by other methods. There are even titles available for killing players in PvP while participating in Hardcore Mode.
Aside from in-game rewards, there is also a special reward that players can obtain for a limited time. The first1,000 players that reach Level 100in Hardcore Mode will have their name engraved on a statue of Lilith.
Diablo 4releases June 6th on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Early Access begins on June 1st.
