New to HC

[:1]Hey I new to builds on hc. I am wondering would it be a better idea to go for high damage gear or would it be better to be more defensive by going for max block shield, high dr, etc.? Please help me know about cookie cutter on hc.|||u should check the stickies here. all questions are already answered there|||Quote:








u should check the stickies here. all questions are already answered there




Ok thanks I will do that.|||block/noblock is very build and play style dependent. rule of thumb if you like to rush ahead as fast as you can or if you're playing a character that gets in melee range a lot (including teleporting chars) go with block. if you're a careful, one step at a time player or playing something that will never have to get closer than half a screen away, dont bother. in all cases if the you-know-what hits the fan, you'll always want block. the more untwinked you are, the better you're off getting block.

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these are ofc my observations and subject to me talking out my butt.




Can I make this my signature?

It is also worth mentioning that running instead of walking can be detrimental to your health as it makes you much easier to hit and greatly reduces your chance to block. Not that I have ever not had run on on one of my HC characters, but It's worth mentioning.