New Fastest Leveling Strategy for Diablo 4 Season 4

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  • Опубліковано 3 кві 2024
  • I'm Raxxanterax and I make Build Guides, Leveling Guides, Tier Lists and More for Diablo 4, Last Epoch, Path of Exile and Path of Exile 2. Now that Helltide is available in World Tier 1 and 2 it is clearly the optimal choice for leveling up in Season 4.
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  • @MrSvtcobraman
    @MrSvtcobraman 2 місяці тому +43

    Dude, your level of commitment to D4 is admirable. Thanks for doing the grunt work. You're appreciated man!

  • @G0kublack13
    @G0kublack13 2 місяці тому +236

    my fav diablo streamer keep up the good work raxx!!

    • @lashaxoperia5917
      @lashaxoperia5917 2 місяці тому +10

      My too, unlike most streamers Raxx got brain. Most of streamers havent ever had a job , all they do is play games. This guy had a job , He did excel analysis and statistics, he is good at math and logic.

    • @brennancurrier806
      @brennancurrier806 2 місяці тому +1

      @@lashaxoperia5917he’s better at math than me. lol I got a D or C in like every class. Like basic college math one of the lowest ones you can take I got a D lol. I’ve always struggled with it.
      And funny thing is I do programming as a hobby lol.

    • @SuperCesarlopes
      @SuperCesarlopes 2 місяці тому +1

      ⁠@@lashaxoperia5917hmmm didn’t know this, Raxx did kinda the same work as me 😅

  • @taz4548
    @taz4548 2 місяці тому +160

    The most important thing is FUN. This is the best feedback, and hopefully, the devs will continue to make things more fun. We don't want or need a chore or a boring job. We want FUN.

    • @mapron1
      @mapron1 2 місяці тому +15

      I don't care if leveling to 100 takes 10 hours or 20 hours if I having FUN whole time. Heck, I even up to SLOWER leveling!

    • @CostelloDamian
      @CostelloDamian 2 місяці тому

      he was referring to xp

    • @Ravaholix
      @Ravaholix 2 місяці тому +1

      to bad tis game isn't gonna be fun for a good long while lol

    • @Clank413
      @Clank413 2 місяці тому

      this need way more upvotes

    • @Clank413
      @Clank413 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Ravaholix ptr feels good . if season 4 doesnt make u wanna come back and at least try it , idk what will

  • @preckow
    @preckow 2 місяці тому +9

    Thanks for all the work Raxx! ...and btw i love your paint writing skills 🙂

  • @R_a_X
    @R_a_X 2 місяці тому +3

    Thanks for the condensed leveling guide! I do the same thing for PoE builds each season. Make my spreadsheet, and then meticulously condense it down so it all fits on one screen. That way I can throw it on my other monitor and just blast.

  • @kevb992
    @kevb992 2 місяці тому +4

    Love watching your vids man, appreciate all the work you're doing for the D4 community.

  • @houseofselling1833
    @houseofselling1833 2 місяці тому +6

    You're the best Raxx. Truly. Saving me heaps of time with your guides, which is sorely needed as a casual Dad and a business to run. Thank you!

  • @Xariann
    @Xariann 2 місяці тому +74

    I am actually looking forward to playing this again.

    • @pr107
      @pr107 2 місяці тому +1

      The game is very much improved!

    • @DontEatCream
      @DontEatCream 2 місяці тому

      Hell yea brother

    • @adstanczel10
      @adstanczel10 2 місяці тому

      Me too ✊

    • @william7182
      @william7182 2 місяці тому +2

      You should look backward first, 3 seasons worth of fun and not a single moment of sadness.

    • @Cheynayful
      @Cheynayful Місяць тому

      @@william7182 Maybe not sadness but a fair bit of boredom.

  • @CERAPHIXX
    @CERAPHIXX 2 місяці тому +1

    Killer guide as usual, thanks for doing this. With the changes on PTR this season is looking to be so much fun!

  • @lordme8417
    @lordme8417 2 місяці тому +2

    The greatest thing about you Raxx , is all the leveling guide/sheet you make. Those saying you don't think about casual players simply don't take the time to check all the time and effort you put into these. A thousand thanks for this !!

  • @Dexxxterity
    @Dexxxterity 2 місяці тому +3

    Highest value info for anyone trying to level up way faster, thank you Raxx 🐐

  • @treasonabledoubt7251
    @treasonabledoubt7251 2 місяці тому +2

    I played around with a level 100 in the PTR but you've inspired me to actually level 1 to 100. Cheers! I'm ripping that tonight after work.

  • @ealbright6283
    @ealbright6283 2 місяці тому +2

    Awesome - love you buddy!! Your guide is so helpful. I have hope for season 4 after playing ptr for a couple days. Now, back to POE til then …

  • @FLuffehepiczorelite
    @FLuffehepiczorelite 2 місяці тому +4

    always the best info right here ! love it!

  • @Bazooka2304
    @Bazooka2304 2 місяці тому +4

    Much appreciated all your work. Thanks again..

  • @rayzenz4948
    @rayzenz4948 2 місяці тому +16

    Though I can understand what you mean by waiting turn in for the increased exp if you are a higher level, but you should also consider that if you turn in earlier you are also leveling faster to begin with thus increasing all the exp from the mobs during that same time. It probably equals out pretty well I'd bet without the risk of losing half your cinders if you derp.

    • @xSpeakerYT
      @xSpeakerYT 2 місяці тому +3

      That's what I was thinking as well. Choosing to turn in as you go will level you earlier which will make the mobs higher level which will get you more xp.

    • @aopoczko
      @aopoczko 2 місяці тому

      one thing to consider as well is the increased experience per level, not sure what the exact numbers are but depending on the actual formula of calculating xp per chest you may be getting like 2 bars of experience no matter what level you are
      obviously the higher you go the longer it usually takes to progress through the level so saving cinders for the end of HT may help you, but then again at lower levels (sub 50 or so) you are leveling so fast that I'd probably just turn in asap and would not bother minmaxing that to save my brain from frying lol

  • @plague6079
    @plague6079 2 місяці тому

    Great Work! Thanks Raxx for all the time you put in! Can't wait to try it out. Leveling is always a pain but this sounds so much better. When you refer to "turning In' the shards, are you referring to opening chests in HT? Also are you saying to get your characters "Event" before doing HT?

  • @vogiassssss
    @vogiassssss 2 місяці тому

    very nice guide, very good work, despite still waiting for new last epoch season i appreciate good effort!!

  • @MrTOman-82
    @MrTOman-82 2 місяці тому +26

    @Raxx The biggest factor you forget to mention in Helltide leveling is because it`s an Open World activity. That means you can find other player killing monsters which will count as well for you (if you were close enough). So if you have a weak character you can leech some experience in that way.

    • @Scantahs
      @Scantahs 2 місяці тому +8

      While he didn't mentioned it in the video, he did put it in his sheet: "d. Follow others to team up and share rewards."

    • @MrTOman-82
      @MrTOman-82 2 місяці тому +2

      @@Scantahs ooh you right, didn`t checked his document. I`m always using helltides, vampiric zones etc to farm exp/gear and most important aspects I`m missing. WIthout other players it would be way harder.

  • @TheRandalHandle
    @TheRandalHandle 2 місяці тому +1

    Another great explanation video as always. I am looking forward to the new season. Definitely going minion all the way.

  • @michaelmyers1281
    @michaelmyers1281 2 місяці тому +1

    Your guides are essential. Much appreciated, brother.

  • @persies4397
    @persies4397 2 місяці тому +7

    Raxx is so goated for ARPG content at this point.

  • @murrayfallen1424
    @murrayfallen1424 2 місяці тому

    Thanks so much for this dude. As a gamer who just wants to play without having to figure out all the best builds/leveling paths etc I really appreciate people like you!

  • @davidburns1721
    @davidburns1721 Місяць тому

    Much respect, your info and work on D4 info/PTR is amazing!

  • @Knightwind
    @Knightwind 2 місяці тому +2

    You are the only streamer who talked about leveling.... Thanks for keeping the casuals in mind..... Great work....

  • @Iceviper89
    @Iceviper89 2 місяці тому +1

    Thx for another great diablo 4 video.
    Love your videos and your journey so far.keep going like that!👍🏻

  • @ukemisan1416
    @ukemisan1416 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for all the effort you put into these❤🎉

  • @CaptainRedBull
    @CaptainRedBull 2 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for all you do, man. Hopefully I can find some joy in S4...

  • @dadlegendnz4112
    @dadlegendnz4112 2 місяці тому

    Love your effort Raxx - have watched hours of your content which has saved me infinite time - more time for blasting! Keep it up

  • @trevorsmith3116
    @trevorsmith3116 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the heads up raxx!

  • @Dontgankmeplx
    @Dontgankmeplx Місяць тому

    Really appreciate the work and testing you do. As a filthy casual player looking for a return in s4 (not played since early s2) you do so much of the research to make the game more accessible for me!

  • @Tobez
    @Tobez 2 місяці тому +2

    Gonna be such a nice relief to be able to hangout in Helltide in the early game now. Plus then you are getting matts and gear. Can't wait

  • @LilYungOwlGod
    @LilYungOwlGod 2 місяці тому +6

    Ok these changes are all sounding pretty good so far I’ll definitely be checking in for season 4

  • @jpfcs1494
    @jpfcs1494 2 місяці тому

    thank you raxx! Following you here since your times in Wolcen ^^
    Looking forward for the class Tier list with all the changes, should be interesting. Please recomend top 3 build for each

  • @TheLedesvin
    @TheLedesvin 2 місяці тому

    Hi raxx, cant tell you this often enough, but thank you for all the effort you put into all of your vids - across all games!

  • @user-lh2bl1fo5v
    @user-lh2bl1fo5v 2 місяці тому

    Raxx, thank you for your guides and your content. It does make the game more enjoyable and it does make a difference.

  • @momoxh
    @momoxh 2 місяці тому +399

    short summary to save your time: go to helltide for leveling

    • @IceManVille
      @IceManVille 2 місяці тому +7

      Thank you 😆💀

    • @dukenukem2480
      @dukenukem2480 2 місяці тому +6

      Haha was already my plan before these “guides”.

    • @shiestyshyne2224
      @shiestyshyne2224 2 місяці тому

      Thank you

    • @Raxxanterax
      @Raxxanterax  2 місяці тому +179

      But remember to do the seasonal questline first, and to switch to NMDs around 57 as the sheet shows.

    • @ilevitatecs2
      @ilevitatecs2 2 місяці тому

      @@Raxxanteraxthe hell tide argument doesn’t really make a lot of sense because you level up via the cinders exchange, right? So saving them just means you’ll be less leveled at the end, so there’s an offset.

  • @blaine8527
    @blaine8527 2 місяці тому

    thank you for your hard work, thats just amazing!

  • @SpencerRayFitch
    @SpencerRayFitch 2 місяці тому

    Rax, you are a legend my friend. Thanks for all that you do.

  • @learnwithchuck2173
    @learnwithchuck2173 2 місяці тому +1

    I would also be interested in a Tempering and Masterworking run through video if you find the time during the PTR.
    Also I'm interested in progression steps.
    Once I hit 100 what are we doing or where are we going to get gear.

  • @Antoon55
    @Antoon55 Місяць тому

    Great stuff, tnx!

  • @marcelbrosius841
    @marcelbrosius841 2 місяці тому +7

    I know you love playing POE and LE but i can feel your passion for D4 when good things were coming up.
    It‘s your Game !
    Thank you !!

  • @cactuspalm
    @cactuspalm 2 місяці тому

    Thank you Raxx!

  • @j3annie1963
    @j3annie1963 2 місяці тому

    Good News Raxx, thanks for the updated spreadsheet!

  • @TheHatefulHulk
    @TheHatefulHulk 2 місяці тому

    My dude! I appreciate you!

  • @Pokdemon
    @Pokdemon 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the guide raxx, but I have 2 questions: 1 which chests should you be opening in the helltide? Should it always be the cheap ones or do the larger ones (living steel or mystery chest) give more exp? Question 2: when the helltide ends, what should we do in the 5 minute gap timer? Should we go to dopamine tunnels or do something else?

  • @TheALEXor
    @TheALEXor 2 місяці тому +1

    your work and reporting is greatly appreciated, blue hooded scholar.

  • @andreasclau4291
    @andreasclau4291 2 місяці тому +1

    I was confused to hear the words HELLTIDE and FUN in the same sentence. But I believe it, when Raxx says this.

  • @Terracronz
    @Terracronz 2 місяці тому

    Raxx, do you have a POV on the helltide chests for the rework? On launch the strategy was to loop events and only get the tortured gift of mysteries. Are we incentivized to open any chest now to try and get the summon material for the helltide world boss?

  • @parabolgravity
    @parabolgravity 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for all you do

  • @TBX12
    @TBX12 2 місяці тому +2

    Did you also get some Wolf's Honor in Helltide? You know what it is? Maybe a part of the seasonal theme?

  • @iReAcTiveZz
    @iReAcTiveZz 2 місяці тому

    So glad that HT is good for leveling from the start. will be able to do a lot of end game farming while leveling

  • @zrated3505
    @zrated3505 2 місяці тому

    Amazing work man. You’re a D4 hero

  • @synistargg2502
    @synistargg2502 2 місяці тому

    Always look forward to your videos raxx!
    Ofc the helltide isnt up when youre recording 😂

  • @consumedbyai
    @consumedbyai Місяць тому

    Thanks man you rock!!

  • @zodwraith5745
    @zodwraith5745 2 місяці тому

    This is very welcome to me as helltides were the _only_ time I wouldn't get bored grinding.

  • @minerg1
    @minerg1 2 місяці тому

    In season 3, I will do few rounds of first half of capstone dungeon in tier 2 just to get level 40+ items, I'm gladed they streamlined this process!

  • @ben6453
    @ben6453 2 місяці тому +1

    Need this update soon, twiddling thumbs in last epoch waiting for it.

  • @CarnivoreSwe
    @CarnivoreSwe 2 місяці тому

    I love the helltide leveling, so much more fun than doing DT over and over. Will squeeze in the seasonal quests aswell.

  • @glitchy8429
    @glitchy8429 2 місяці тому

    Spot on, helltides are absolutely awesome now! The surprise attacks when looting mats/chests, the worm that pukes up a ton of enemies, the boss event that everyone works together on, the timer that spawns waves of enemies and a miniboss, the fact that those stupid tortured souls or whatever they are don’t make you wait for the animation… it’s nuts. Can’t wait for this to drop in season.

  • @SLISKI_JOHNNY
    @SLISKI_JOHNNY Місяць тому

    That's pretty cool. Diablo 4 is still yet to surpass D3 in my book, but the "green helltide" in Season 2 was very fun activity during leveling. It was the only time that D4 got me hooked to a point where I almost missed an appointment due to that "just one more run" feeling lol

  • @gennaroscardinale9313
    @gennaroscardinale9313 2 місяці тому

    Thank mate! Love the game, love thePTR, not perfect but much better!

  • @Showtime_2
    @Showtime_2 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you so much

  • @frogmanj4547
    @frogmanj4547 2 місяці тому +2

    There is the 50 cinder chest near the boss thing they added

  • @muppetarms8406
    @muppetarms8406 2 місяці тому

    You can also get the higher level items from Obol vendor, at level 11 I got a 702 power one handed sword

  • @jacquescoetzer7154
    @jacquescoetzer7154 2 місяці тому

    You are the best DIV streamer.Wudi talks so fast, and Rob with his heavy un-understanble accent, just goes out to figure out a build to completly
    break the game. For an average joe DIV player like me, you are the best. You explain things that even someone with out English First Language and without a Statistial Math Degree can understand what you are saying

  • @insaneyoggi
    @insaneyoggi 2 місяці тому +8

    Helltide exp nerf incoming, fun spotted

    • @NT-wg1fg
      @NT-wg1fg Місяць тому

      Underrated comment 👆🏼No suprise Blizzard 😅

  • @rotony1
    @rotony1 2 місяці тому +14

    Leveling experience is very very important.

  • @Khrann
    @Khrann 2 місяці тому

    Crucial info missing: in the end, what’s the expected 1-100 time, more or less? Can we expect around 15 hours without extreme min maxing time management?

  • @PR6T6TYPE
    @PR6T6TYPE 2 місяці тому +1

    Cant wait til S4 is live!!

  • @ferrite1707
    @ferrite1707 2 місяці тому

    My strat is to dungeons to unlock build enablers on WT1, then bump to WT2 and roll with the tide. I really hope that higher level loot drops isn't "fixed" if it is a bug.

  • @nealm2562
    @nealm2562 2 місяці тому

    I really appreciate the D4 videos! And FYI I prefer youtube over twitch

  • @matteas3206
    @matteas3206 2 місяці тому +1

    @Raxxanterax you mentioned "Great rewards" from Helltide ritual in your Season 4 Patch Notes Summary:
    C. Accursed Ritual (vampire ritual)
    iii. "Great Rewards"
    Maybe your high level gear drops are those "Great rewards"?

  • @vichnaiev
    @vichnaiev 2 місяці тому

    Will helltide and dungeon XP be the same when the season launches? I don't know if the helltide XP wasn't buffed specifically for the PTR and wouldn't be surprised if it's way less in the Live version.

  • @pumpfu86
    @pumpfu86 2 місяці тому

    Doing God's work! Keep it up big dog.

  • @LaszloTanczos1
    @LaszloTanczos1 2 місяці тому +1

    I really like that leveling in Helltide is better. I tried the PTR and it is a ton of fun there. All the good stuff from S2, S3 went there. But I hope they boost the Nightmare dungeons too so it would be fun to level glyphs too. It would be really boring to lvl glyphs if I would rather play helltide than NMD. I think if they should add some kind of reward (eg. boss mat) when you lvl a glyph so it would be rewarding to do it.

  • @denios36
    @denios36 Місяць тому

    In your leveling guide you advice to create a new character on World Tier 2.
    It was commonly thought WT1 was more efficient and faster to level on, especially since gear doesnt matter much as its replaced in minutes.
    Could you explain why you advice WT2?

  • @grayfenix
    @grayfenix 25 днів тому

    are you using mouse movement still or did you switch to wasd?

  • @j.petisch
    @j.petisch 2 місяці тому

    I know you said that we're not supposed to be having fun when we're doing this testing...but...I AM having a blast.

  • @2DmHgh
    @2DmHgh 2 місяці тому

    I just picked this game up and i love it! Im level 53 and still havent finished the main storyine or the side quest lmao i jusr got my fisrt mount at 50!

  • @soulwraith81
    @soulwraith81 2 місяці тому +3

    I feel like these changes need to come sooner. Two more months to go basicly.

  • @joshuarobertson1612
    @joshuarobertson1612 2 місяці тому

    Good Guy Rax showing us how to be the best blaster we can be!

  • @morgantuttle5997
    @morgantuttle5997 2 місяці тому

    Do you get living steel in wt1 and wt2 to save up for later. I'm assuming not

  • @aeon4591
    @aeon4591 2 місяці тому

    No, Raxx. Thank YOU. Damn it!
    Raxx is getting me more interested in diablo 4 than blizzard themselves. Cant wait for season 4 to test and see if i can manage to get to 100 before i lose the steam!

  • @Zak-656
    @Zak-656 2 місяці тому +8

    Bro this thumbnail was 🔥🔥🔥

  • @TacoFlavoredKisses
    @TacoFlavoredKisses 2 місяці тому

    Want to get back into this but...absolutely sick of running monoliths in LE and this is just more of the same. What kept me in this game was switching to hardcore and playing with friends. They had enough of this game (uninstalled it) and not on planning coming back. But it's good to see D4 dev team finally getting their s**t together. Have fun all! Great vid Raxx as always

  • @kelemvor3333
    @kelemvor3333 2 місяці тому

    Is the only way to find mobs in Helltide to just randomly walk around and hope you run into them? Are there better areas in the skinny trails vs the wide open plains?

  • @joshmartelli3094
    @joshmartelli3094 2 місяці тому

    is running T1 or T2 better for season 2 and do the cinders transfer from T1 to T2 to turn in?

  • @Death_Jr7
    @Death_Jr7 2 місяці тому

    Do we know if there will be another ptr that has the seasonal theme before its release?

  • @roke9103
    @roke9103 19 днів тому

    @Raxxanteraxx I just did the Kehjistan quest and didn't get the elixir recipe, do you know if a hot fix went through that stopped this?

  • @inhumANthropoid
    @inhumANthropoid 2 місяці тому

    I love your dedication to this... but I've never had an issue hitting 100... it's an inevitability in D4... but now I'll probably be hitting WT4 2 days sooner 😅

  • @vvin4746
    @vvin4746 2 місяці тому

    Do you still have a google doc for your season 3 leveling guide? I’m trying late S3 on Xbox game pass.

  • @welds8424
    @welds8424 2 місяці тому

    Being able to just grind helltide for levels is super refreshing, especially for me as i only go in for souls and roses

  • @geofreak724
    @geofreak724 2 місяці тому

    speaking of surprises i had a cluster of treasure goblins (at least 5 grouped together) pop up in a dungeon yesterday that provided huge boost of legendaries, mats (including boss mats) and mendeln unique! Think this used to happen commonly in D3. Maybe yet another good carry over from D3?

  • @SithLordBishop
    @SithLordBishop 2 місяці тому

    The POE campaign guide needs an abreviated version :D Thanks for the short hand list

  • @scottpeoples3266
    @scottpeoples3266 2 місяці тому

    Raxx, I picked up a couple sacred yellows in hellfire in WT2. I was at level 22-23.

  • @D.Wanderer
    @D.Wanderer 2 місяці тому

    If there was other players around, when they pick up an item but their inventory is full, the item drops back on the ground for everyone else to pick up. It would explain the lvl gap of items. It has happened to uniques too.

  • @SinnfullDuck
    @SinnfullDuck Місяць тому

    Will helltide still be as good when it's not a ptr and there's a ton of other people out there killing everything?

  • @TheUhmmmmmmmm
    @TheUhmmmmmmmm 2 місяці тому

    Think there is a chance of better RNG systems with the crafting/rerolling? That would be the thing I'm most worried about. Otherwise I feel like the updates are going in the right direction. Would even consider giving it a try.
    I really don't fancy playing lost ark 2.0

  • @BarryTGash
    @BarryTGash 2 місяці тому

    You have access to a mount - I've not got mine. Is there something I need to do? I would hope it's not expected we have to progress the campaign to act 3 (again).