Challenge Rift Cache Seasonal Guide Diablo 3 Patch Build 2.6.5

[@Bluddshed]

I wanted to get this video out before I begin starter guides so everything makes more sense, see everyone soon twitch.tv/bluddshed!

[@blubellafan9437]

I have a question: i kind of copied the set and build of the thorn crusader of the GR 98 Challengerifts, but my crusader was not that strong as the crusader the challengerift gave us. Why is my crusader who is nearly the same as the other crusader weaker although I have more thorn damage. I kill an elite in around 10 hits and the crusader of the challengerift on the same GR is killing it in 1HKO...I don't understand that. I had the same set and build, but it is weaker. Do they weaken the enemies in challengerifts? Pls explain

[@jackaioria1519]

@@blubellafan9437 In challenge Rifts you can see the GR level at the top, generally it's around level 45 to 50 (still haven't done this weeks). If you're running the same level GRs then it can be that your rolls aren't as good as the CR player's.

[@social3ngin33rin]

Sorry, I am always confused about this lol. Do we do the cache this Friday (today)?

[@QuockaFlocka]

@@social3ngin33rin you do it this coming Friday (5/17/2019) AFTER the season has officially started and you've made a seasonal character. Log onto the seasonal character that you just made or rebirth at the season start and THEN do the challenge rift.

[@QuockaFlocka]

@@blubellafan9437 Are you using the correct skill? The Invoker set only buffs punish and slash skills which is why the Sweep Attack in the crusader challenge rift does no damage relative to the punish which killed almost every monster with one attack.

[@panzerking]

I've seen all these tips before but every season I rewatch starter guide videos to refresh my memory. I really appreciate you putting these videos out every season even though I'm sure you must be sick of making them. Those of us who only play for a few weeks at the season opener appreciate your efforts!!!

[@knitterpam]

These vids are always so helpful. I love hearing what you recommend to roll shards for. Leveling up has been so much more fun since the Challenge Rift start was introduced! Really reduces the time it takes to level up for SSF players.

[@red380zzz]

I am a casual gamer and very critical on anyone that posts a KZbin video about something that I absolutely love diving in to and exploring since 1995!!! Or was it later than that....hmmmmm(yes i'm old) lol My point is Bluddshed is great! I have a HIGH stress position at my company that I work for and Diablo has been my savior! Thanks Bluddshed!!! Now I gotta get a shirt!

[@sneakapeak1000]

I don’t know if you planned it but having ur paragon at 2019 during a 2019 season.

[@DenisTRUFFAUT]

Wow, the custerian wristguards hint is GOLD ! Saves 20 levels :D

[@kevinsalvadortamkin3045]

Truly excited for this season, finally be able to see more variation in endgame content.

[@____GoMeZ____]

Kevin Salvador Tamkin this is the first season in a long time I’m hyped for

[@zfinley751]

Wow thanks for the tip on the arm guards bro!

[@ozijak]

Love your work man, keep them coming. Super keen for this season, so many open options!

[@Kondyss]

Nice video! What is the source of 35 DB's from the Challenge Rift bag? I haven't heard about that :O

[@Unlimited_PhysX]

PTR, read the ptr notes.

[@naeco69]

Thanks for the guide but since I'm new to the game, I don't understand much of what you were saying. A lot of words you said was in an assumption of an experienced players.

[@thorgret3680]

Like "the BDs" or roll the "thgft boots" or roll for the " lmao gloves"....

[@barklabutson166]

Well it is for new plays also}}} ,that's why the guide.....

[@ovaclavek]

Great vid as always!

[@theoldpainless4456]

thx man, very simple and useful vid as always

[@doro626]

So I was doing the crustarian start too late in my levels. Got it. Bludshed are there other early level kadal we should be cubing? That level one barbarian ring is a perfect example.

[@JerBear0328]

is there a way to guarantee Karlei's point or were you just using that as an example?

[@MeanfuckingBitch]

this helps a lot because i'm kind off new, started in season 14, so thanks

[@TCTopCatTC]

Hey Bludd. Given that it seems getting lvl reduction on bows for a demon hunter is harder because of Max Disc, would it not be better to roll lvl 70 swords or daggers? From memory bolas and chakrams do not require a bow so it would not hurt the skills used for leveling.

[@InkWavve]

That next level Custerian strat

[@markusgeiger4011]

Hey, In another video I saw somebody opening the challenge cache on the PTR. There were 950 blood shards in it, is this due to some PTR buff or have they been increased too? Very excited for the necro starter video! My plans are getting the cube early, doing the challenge rift and upgrade a 2h scythe, rolling - level req on a 70 2h mace etc. If I get Reilenas I hope for Nailuj's Evol from Kadala at level 1. If it's nayr's I go for the gloves. And If I get another scythe I am thinking about keeping the bloodshards, massacre until 52 and gamble for Steuart's (which I need for the cube later anyways) Keep up the good work!

[@social3ngin33rin]

Sorry, I am always confused about this lol. Do we do the cache this Friday, tomorrow?

[@timnymarkandersen1947]

friday after creating your seasonal character otherwise you wont be able 2 open it. so step 1. create character you want 2 open it on. Step 2 go do the challengerift step 3. enjoy the season with your goodiebag

[@sajrra]

Why does the Bloodshard Calculator show lvl 11 for e.g. the lvl1 WD Mojo? Can I really get it at level 1 OR is it safer to wait until level 11?

[@sajrra]

Nevermind! The Mouseover over the Level answered me!

[@belth1989]

@Bluddshed Isn't staff of chiropea better option for WD ?

[@Yipsilon1]

Man your video are good good good ! Great stuff !❤️

[@cLcTubz]

15:24 Imagine being disconnected while the loots from your cache are on the floor... that would be unlucky ;P

[@psykoe3]

Dude I did a Monk build as like a 3rd or so character this season and it took FOREVER for me to get Vengeful Wind, long enough where I just hate the weapon now lol. Upgraded rares, spent bloodshards, did lesser and grifts. I have the WORST luck in Diablo.

[@freddieradley4957]

Its like the game knows what item your farming for 😂

[@psykoe3]

@@freddieradley4957 It really does man, pretty annoying sometimes lol

[@richardhulsey949]

best start to sadar iv seen in mu opinion is roll for a gaurd of johana shield and roll a 1 handed flail at level 1 for a johana's argument for smooth fast leveling and if you make a yellow level 70 wep and roll level req on it can cube the flail and just use the 70 at 40 and realy steam rol t4-5-6 till level 60 something

[@mcrainbo]

So getting the bracers is probably not very likely and not worth the risk if you are playing solo ?

[@ainumahtar]

Depends, if you're a class that has 4-5 kadala bracer options at 34 the chances are not awful, don't try it on a barb though, but either way a lot of the bracers are pretty nice so you could do this to get a boost.

[@NunoGralha123]

Do we get the cube right away now or we still need to grab it? as a lvl 1 seems hard to go get it right away i'd say or not?

[@mikkeljepsen7425]

You still need to go grab it in the ruins.

[@JerimSD]

Awesome! I wish I knew all these details for the previous seasons. Thanks anyway

[@QuockaFlocka]

well, a good portion of this stuff is only viable this season onward since they only just buffed the number of death's breaths you receive from the Challenge rift. Before you would only get 5 death's breaths from the Challenge rift cache so you wouldn't be able to upgrade a rare. You could extract legendary affixes but this new buffed challenge rift definitely changed the 1-70 strategy from previous seasons.

[@TheKlopac]

4:09 40 - 70 is level 30? :D

[@marijnvdkant2]

its total lvl it can be reduced by 40 lvls

[@AlexBowe]

If your weapon comes out ancient, but after three DBs you can't reduce the lvl requirement, would you still cube it? Annnd, do you recommend trying to do the bracers leveling trick? (it seems like better bang for buck than the other items you can buy with bloodshards in general)

[@lastlifelost8538]

i would say it depends on the item and the rolls, if it's a item you will defenetly have equipped w/ good rolls even considering you waste the reroll on secondary keep it and if not cube. as for the bracers, they are deff worth trying for but i think only after you get the other item that is recommended depending on class.

[@leilaumfleet5022]

The bluddshard calc isn't working on my phone, do I need to try it on a pc?

[@Brobak]

Don't you need to be level 70 to be able to get ancients?

[@douglasmunsell7978]

Has to be a lvl 70 item. He is upgrading a lvl 70 rare

[@The4lbe]

So now that we know that season 17 starts on Firday, we have to: - Create a seasonal character on Friday - Complete the challenge Rift - Go back to our newly created seasonal character and claim the cache Would this be correct?

[@chrismoore1372]

yeah that part confuses me as well

[@tanausuregueira1425]

I'm pretty sure it's 1. Create seasonal char 2. Start a game with that char 3. Challenge rift 4. Claim bag with seasonal char. Atleast that's what I am doing to be 100% that my seasonal char gets that bag

[@The4lbe]

@@tanausuregueira1425 Thanks for the info. I am probably confused because I have never done a challenge rift. I assume your character changes into the challenge one as you jump in the challenge rift portal?

[@tanausuregueira1425]

@@The4lbe yeah, As soon as you start the challenge rift, you come in to a small zone where you can familiarize yourself with the build you are going to be using and such and then I think, if I remember correctly, you talk to an npc and choose to start the rift

[@The4lbe]

@@tanausuregueira1425 thanks!

[@battlebudday7320]

Question. What Greater Rift do I need to complete in order to unlock Ancient items?

[@lastlifelost8538]

if you mean primals, 70 solo

[@darriongering392]

How is it that at level 1, you can gamble items on the list that require level 11 such as Rivera Dancers? also then it doesn't make sense to me that you have to wait until 34 for Custerian Wristguards

[@clotho26]

Level required is to equip them, not to gamble them.

[@valensu4039]

What level Best for roll leoric's crown ?

[@alexanderjohansson7415]

Thank you so much for this info ✌✌👍✌👍

[@vasiliysmirnov3922]

Unstable Scepter for wiz is avialable on 1st lvl, isn`t it worth trying to get with starting bloodshards and just cube it?

[@jertme92]

weapons are 75 shards per roll, very expensive, so the odds of getting one is pretty low, i wouldnt do it

[@vasiliysmirnov3922]

@@jertme92 right! thanks, just forgot about a price)

[@tanausuregueira1425]

Where can I access the spreadsheet bludd is using in the video?

[@rara2384]

he literally put it in the description

[@tanausuregueira1425]

@@rara2384 hahaha I must have missed that, wasn't 100% sober when commenting😂

[@chrismoore1372]

I don't get the go back and forth with a character part. Why can't I make my new character when the season starts and just do the challenge rift with it? :o

[@QuockaFlocka]

When he explains this part, he is describing it just as you stated. You don't do the challenge rift UNTIL you create your seasonal character and do the challenge rift while logged into that seasonal character.

[@nogz01]

Is S17 live already?

[@GLOCK4LIFE0]

For a moment I thought Dallas Keuchel was playing Diablo 3 during his off season

[@jonarbuckle1560]

Yes I know Bludd mentioned it in the vid, but Just to drive the point home, after messing up personally last season: Demon Hunters CANT USE MACES, so make sure you craft a 2H BOW if you are doing the reduce level requirement LOL

[@Bluddshed]

I planned on going into more detail on specific weapons during the class guides, video was so long :)

[@social3ngin33rin]

Lololololololol

[@stuartolive6559]

DH can roll and use spears tho which work well with twin chakram

[@wannsierra1288]

Why would he suggest to cube a dagger when the leveling build uses Chakram and not Impale? 0.0

[@jonarbuckle1560]

@@wannsierra1288 because you want as much impale gear as fast as possible because it's your set.

[@JEMustang]

For Witch Doctor should you do 2 handed mace or Staff? Does it matter?

[@ainumahtar]

He explicitly says ceremonial knife.

[@____GoMeZ____]

Awesome video man keep this shit up

[@timmesee]

Do you really got 3 DBs leftover for rerolls? Cause you do have to level the mystic to max as well right?

[@nekoloot]

Mystic and Blacksmith only so no Jeweler I think.

[@projectbolts2564]

Are you sure a lvl 1 can get an ancient item from the cube because I’ve tried about 50-75 times and have not got an ancient

[@timmesee]

Well legendaries have a 1% chance to be ancient if I remember correctly so you might just have gotten unlicky

[@jackmerrick78]

But my question is, how do you even get or craft a high level weapon early game when it doesn't even drop or not avaible from the blacksmith?

[@timmesee]

With the 35 DBs, and the gold you get from the challenge rift bag you can level the blacksmith to max. level. Then with the crafting mats. you get from the bag you can make a 70 yellow item, get the cube, use 25 DBs and crafting mats you have left over to upgrade it and then cube the item you get

[@tomek7677]

what about if i do rebirth my char ?

[@Xenn000]

I forget, if I upgrade a rare level 20 scythe into the cube to a legendary, will it still be level 20, or will it go to 70? Or can you only upgrade level 70 items?

[@czarley6208]

it'll stay on lvl 20, same with rerolling legendaries.

[@Xenn000]

Cool thanks!

[@adambandurak8913]

It needs to be a lvl 70 rare be upgraded

[@dreamhax666]

It should be Season 17 in the description right? "strat for Diablo 3 Patch 2.6.5 & Season 16"

[@Bluddshed]

fixed thx!

[@virtouozos7181]

don't know but first i make the challenge rift after that i create hero and get the loot..

[@BryceLovesTech]

What happens if you fail the challenge rift, can you keep trying over and over?

[@DaedricNZ]

Bryce Yeah. You can do it as many times as you want.

[@kraddoomsters]

what does "unlock your professions" mean? (2 DBs)

[@douglasmunsell7978]

The last 2 levels in the blacksmith require 1 death breath to train. You train the blacksmith to create lvl 70 required items

[@423985728945]

What about using the dbs at level 1 for DHs? Upgrade a dagger to legendary, you'll get either the impale or the fan of knives item, then either reduce its level (if ancient) or cube it. It looks like the best choice.

[@shootingdrgn]

or just upgrade a dagger and you get a gaurenteed one of them ?

[@423985728945]

@@shootingdrgn I think it's what I said, I'm not sure he said it somewhere in the video.

[@CB-ov9gf]

When season 17 start I cant find the data

[@lastlifelost8538]

on the 17th actually lol

[@CB-ov9gf]

Thanks brother

[@tanausuregueira1425]

Season 17 on Friday the 17th at 17.00

[@Naser82]

Aaaaaah i have never done the challenge rift befor.... Is it to late...?

[@QuockaFlocka]

No, you aren't supposed to do it until Friday after the season starts. If you complete it before you create your seasonal character, then you're out of luck.

[@adambandurak8913]

Heart of Iron is a great item to quickly level to about 60, just walk through and enemies just kill themselves attacking you.

[@Giddywink]

You do need campaign done to do challenge rifts, since adventure mode is locked behind campaign completion.

[@starcitizenguy800]

Giddywink no it's not

[@Giddywink]

@@starcitizenguy800 in order to do gRift, adventure mode needs to be unlocked. I checked a region I don't play to confirm before I posted.

[@destDN]

Gold == Experience ... yea, as if that is happening to me ever I try this at the start of every season ... at least I get Nemesis every time without fail so far, but never what I wanted >.>

[@raulvaladares7945]

anyone having error 33 trying to opnme PTR? anyone kwos how to fix error 33??

[@phillipmetz514]

Think the ptr is over

[@tanausuregueira1425]

Ptr is over, that might be what the error is trying to tell you.

[@nekoloot]

There are NO forgotten souls in the Challenge Rift Bag therefore you can't re-roll Lvl 70 Legendary items.

[@rareonyxcourtney3287]

Woah! Where and HOW do I get that Pet!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?

[@timmesee]

I think it was part of the virtual blizzcon ticket from 2018

[@rareonyxcourtney3287]

@@timmesee Awwwww!!!! Lol!

[@sunnyb8188]

If you're referring to the small Half-Formed Golem which collects gold, that is acquired when you purchase the Rise of the Necromancer expansion pack. The big golem is a necromancer minion.

[@pelgames4330]

gem of ease, lvl 0 req

[@BryanHersch]

point being?

[@Drakeful987]

in your description its season 17 , not 16

[@timmesee]

You mean it is 16 but should be 17?

[@clotho26]

Ancient items can only come from level 70 items. So don't hope that one will drop from the sky when you're doing the 1 to 70 ^^ The only way to get one during the level up phase is with the kanai's cube (reforge legendary or upgrade yellow item reciepe). But it costs a lot of materials (25 DBs to upgrade, 5 mats of each act to reforge), so you can do it only 1 or 2 times only.

[@Bluddshed]

Did you even watch the video?

[@PuJolsLol]

Is anyone else bothered by the fact that he never looks at the camera as he speaks to us?

[@Merlinen82]

Haha.. "simpel math.." remember last time?? :D

[@Bluddshed]

yup!

[@3xantrik]

Im sayin the fuck is R-N-G. which comes up an idiom. shit.. RNG = your luckyness. (random number generators) anyway classic american egos. we know your regular language not idioms. By the way good videos man, respect!

[@davidkline90]

Lmao got an ancient on my upgrade!

[@that1uchiha10]

40-70= -30 Lol.

[@jonarbuckle1560]

Oh and Season 16 ends TOMORROW, the 10th of May.

[@sunnyb8188]

Season 16 ends Sunday 12th May as confirmed on BNet forums by Community Manager Nevalistis.

[@jonarbuckle1560]

@@sunnyb8188 Than you. And thank Cunningham's law.

[@Dingelnator]

Wow more rng at the season start... Faster too endgame gear... blizzard really knows how to make their game more boring.

[@evanb5290]

I couldn't understand a single thing in this video.. Lost.