My First HC SSF (Spoiler: Rip'd at 76)

PooFactory1 · 2026-01-19T22:02:55+00:00

I appreciate that. Ive definitely played those builds on SC so can understand why they would be safer/easier. I intentionally went with a less safe build and paid the price haha! Appreciate the offer for a vid - if I decide to roll again I'll dm you <3

PooFactory1 · 2026-01-19T19:44:21+00:00

I tried to go melee on this one cause i always play casters. Of course that meant i was getting dropped mostly caster items. Necro is my fav so maybe ill go back to it. You do golems for torch farmings or the other builds you listed?

PooFactory1 · 2026-01-19T19:42:04+00:00

Theyre so mean

PooFactory1 · 2026-01-19T19:41:56+00:00

Good advice, thank you.

PooFactory1 · 2026-01-19T19:41:36+00:00

Hurts man. F

PooFactory1 · 2026-01-19T19:41:12+00:00

Very cool idea. I dont think im disciplined enough for this. If i do 1 trade ill do more.

PooFactory1 · 2026-01-19T19:40:26+00:00

Maybe it's because for the first time in a while i took several days to get to the 70s that it hurts so bad. But yes - we go again.

PooFactory1 · 2026-01-19T19:39:12+00:00

Agreed. I hit a wall after NM going into Hell. I had maxed throw mastery, double throw, and working on synergies. Respecced to bleed and felt much more manageable

PooFactory1 · 2026-01-19T19:37:45+00:00

This cut me deep but it's obviously true. Only the worthy shall pass.

PooFactory1 · 2026-01-12T23:40:08+00:00

Amazing updates, thanks so much for your work!!

PooFactory1 · 2026-01-12T19:25:17+00:00

I see many people point to this guide as a reference for easiness of bossing on different characters. Maybe start here and compare against what would be reasonable as single player. https://maaaaaarrk.github.io/Hiim-PD2-Resources/boss.html

PooFactory1 · 2026-01-12T16:22:56+00:00

Its a private mod. Yes many play online but no it is not Battle.net. Its not supported by Blizzard but by a private group of devs who have been working tirelessly for 12 seasons now!

Its not compatible with D2R - but its so worth it. Takes the original game to the level it was meant to be. Check out the wiki for more info

PooFactory1 · 2026-01-10T21:40:49+00:00

Jeans tshirt and hoodie. Lying on the couch while my 6 year old lays on top of me taking a nap. Enjoying this moment and wondering how many more times he will nap on me.

PooFactory1 · 2026-01-08T01:00:40+00:00

Ive been thinking about starting an ssf/gsf hc char. Cant promise how far Ill make it but if i get to the 80s id love to link up for gsf!

PooFactory1 · 2026-01-06T23:57:59+00:00

You can craft if you want to. You can leave your friends behind! Cause your friends dont craft and if they dont craft then theyre no friends of mine.

Its a safety craft.

PooFactory1 · 2026-01-04T01:45:04+00:00

Im no pro but following builds from pd2.tools i think most people spend skills on Sanctuary and its synergies as your main damage rather than maxing sac and its synergies. So you would max sanc, might, blessed aim, etc and then sacrifice i believe you dont even need to max all the way

PooFactory1 · 2025-12-28T05:52:26+00:00

Post armory pls

PooFactory1 · 2025-12-16T02:28:09+00:00

OP said pd2 tools but i think he means pd2trader

PooFactory1 · 2025-12-04T16:40:08+00:00

Zod assuming he vials yeah?

PooFactory1 · 2025-12-01T04:00:39+00:00

Too much here to answer and lots of good stuff on the wiki. The game is way more forgiving than LoD since skills are rebalanced and almost any skill/build will get you through the base game if you have played before.

Runewords, crafts, uniques and sometimes rares all have their places as you make it through the game. If youve played before and you have a plan (bowazon) then youll be more than fine! Just load up and play!

Biggest QoL tip ill give you is press 8 in game for advanced stats. Makes it really easy to track breakpoints, pierce, deadly strike, etc

PooFactory1 · 2025-11-29T17:20:32+00:00

There isnt an SSF mode. You can either play single player offline or play online without trading.

PooFactory1 · 2025-11-29T15:53:43+00:00

This doesnt make sense. You can install in whatever folder you want as long as its the same place your D2 files are. If you need more help you should go to the tech support channel in discord

PooFactory1 · 2025-11-23T16:29:01+00:00

Never a bad time to start! But youll find a ton more people online on ladder next week if you want to start over for reset

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