Diablo 3 Complete Beginners Guide

Here is my complete beginners guide to Diablo 3 and Reaper of Souls. Here are the timestamps for the different topics:
0:00 Intro
0:51 What kind of game is Diablo 3 & should I buy it?
2:39 Do I have the buy the expansion and necro DLC?
4:46 What character should I play?
12:18 What game modes are there?
14:47 Merchant basics
18:36 Setting up options
24:14 How to set skills
26:30 How to tell which gear is better
28:40 Communities, Socializing, and Etiquette
30:25 Wrap up & thank you
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[@Raxxanterax]

I stream every day! Stop by and ask me any questions you still have :) www.twitch.tv/raxxanterax

[@mitherium-478]

Raxxanterax hey! I got a plan for a legendary quiver a while back and I can’t seem to find a way to craft it (I play on PS4, so when I get into the blacksmith I can’t find where to craft a quiver. Do you think you could help me out so I can impress my father?

[@BloodyInitiate]

The main reason to start in Story Mode imo is just that it slowly teaches you your character. Adventure Mode can be selected immediately and gives a lot of tangible rewards, but I get to level 70 and feel like I barely know my character's potential. Story Mode drip-feeds you at a pace which is perhaps more conducive to some people learning, , myself included.

[@NuclearAbyss]

Definitely. I played the game for the first time with friends and they kinda lvl me to lvl 30, and I couldn't get into the game. I found it boring and I was just lost. I started playing season 20 out of boredom, and I'm having a blast doing the story and seeing how I like to play etc.

[@BloodyInitiate]

Alex Re I’m glad you’re able to enjoy it. I have found with many co-op games that I like to have a private playthrough to take the game at my own pace. It helps enjoyment of the game a lot.

[@NuclearAbyss]

@@BloodyInitiate yes definitely. I have a few friends that play games I like, but one of them just ruins the games for me. Like he will try to skip all cutscene's and dialog to get to end game because "that's the fun part". But then proceed to barely grind and say "it's too boring just grinding". He likes playing co-op, but unless I beat the game by myself and grasp the game, I cant play with him. Lol I tried doing bounties with him, but he just picked the "top tier" characters and just rushed thru everything. Like without regard from my enjoyment he just scew me over from getting credit for killing bosses and chests.

[@BloodyInitiate]

Alex Re I also have friends who are bad at co-op, so I feel your pain. The best and biggest part of Diablo 3 IS the endgame, but the campaign is a good tutorial for your character and worth playing through at your own pace at least once. Adventure mode has a lot of stuff to learn too, but it’s the same for each character. The campaign is a nice way to learn your class, because each class can be played at least 3-4 different ways. Happy hunting!

[@ShaveItDown]

Alex Re yeah I get that. Sounds like he’s used running split bounties. My guess is that you play to relax and take in the environment. I would stick to solo for a lot of the content. Do what you find fun, not necessarily what’s meta.

[@lllCTHULHUlll]

25 minutes into this video and I just wanted to say that you've done a great job. I've watched a couple other beginners guides that were more intermediate than beginner friendly. It's especially good to know that I should disassemble rather than sell items. Thanks!

[@Raxxanterax]

Thank you my friend, glad the video helped you :)

[@jatats7743]

Perfect.This is exactly what I was looking for- a comprehensive explanation for beginners with tips and explanations about the game, its systems/classes and some of the terminologies as well as game play. This video is much more helpful than anything else I've found- as many other videos say "for beginners" but don't give enough information about the fundamentals. I'm sure I could figure the game out eventually, but you just saved me a ton of time. Thanks for that...

[@solidcestlavie7]

This is the most helpful video ever if you’re just starting out with Diablo 3 like I am. Thanks so much dude!

[@Raxxanterax]

Thank you for the lovely comment my friend, hope you enjoy D3 :)

[@tiredveteranakazzzveteran9597]

Rax I love the way you talk. Idk I’m weird lol. Very patient and thorough.

[@Raxxanterax]

Thank you my friend!

[@aqueenchi117]

yup. i was on another persons guide and his voice just wasn't doing it for me. this guy makes me wanna pay attention. very good guide.

[@itisfreak]

@@aqueenchi117 that other guy is a piece of shit

[@razerwolfe]

I bought D3 years ago but i have put most of my game time into WOW. I started playing D3 yesterday and this guide is exactly what I was looking for. You've just earned a sub mate. 👍🏻

[@Deezo187]

Same in ‘23 :) I have slept on this game I’m loving it

[@joaquingomez636]

From New Zealand, and 2023, many thanks! Really informative

[@roshnai]

2022 and this is still an incredible beginners guide! Thank you so much, this blows every other guide out of the water!

[@tatoyyyy]

Just watched a bunch of "beginner's guide" videos as I am planning to jump into the game for the very first time (now that it's on switch), I would say that this is the best one. Very well structured explanation.

[@Scottishstorm]

Your style and presentation has improved since this video. Still, though, this is a newbie guide I can feel comfortable recommending to others. Nice job!

[@Raxxanterax]

Thanks again Scott! Yeah I was brand new to making videos when I made this :)

[@pabstep2611]

Been a D3 player for 8 years now and absolutely enjoyed these 30 min. That's what high end quality and entertaining videos / guides should look like. Thank you.

[@animalmuther8847]

Raxx you’re the man. Bought this to play with a friend, had zero clue what it even was, and now I’m less of an embarrassment thank you!!

[@collins3263]

Just bought Diablo 3 today. Couldnt have found a better video to watch to get started. I'm already in love and I haven't even played yet lol.

[@BRUTUSz]

Hey, same here. Have not played the game for many years. I dont remember much so the video was helpful fore me to.

[@Raxxanterax]

awesome! glad it helped :)

[@1911Zoey]

Nice. Welcome to the community. :)

[@jendai79]

Same! Picked it up for the Switch. Never played Diablo games before and I’m loving it already!!!!

[@collins3263]

@@Raxxanterax km xThreeper by the way. I dove right in and I've been catching those live streams. Any tips on smashing through the campaign? Other than a my lvl 68 friend destroying shit for me lol?m

[@demmorgan]

I'm buying this for the switch soon and i just want to thank you for this video. By far the best breakdown video for this game that I've seen

[@BIG_PASTA]

@@fufnerkeywheel1329 Why do you think it sucks on console? Controls?

[@TooLameToDie]

I've been playing on Switch for a few months now and it's crazy good.

[@UsernamesSuckHere]

Its 2020 and i just bought this game Eternal Collection edition

[@Silkysime]

Same here!

[@TheRealJaded]

Same here pimps

[@DeltaInferno]

Same here boyo's!

[@MaitreMechant]

same !

[@JohnVanSlyke]

me too!

[@GavinSteiner]

Wow. Finally a video for beginners that doesn't assume the beginner already knows everything about the game. Way to go and thanks!

[@samisapeli8892]

This was the best truly beginner guide to Diablo 3 I have seen so far.

[@Raxxanterax]

Wow, thanks!

[@knighttimeanimation]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Diablo 1 was one of the first PC games I ever played, so I finally decided to go back to the series in light of Diablo IV being announced. Thank you for the awesome video! New sub here.

[@Raxxanterax]

Awesome my friend!

[@Cardzer]

I just picked up the Eternal Collection on PS4 and I'm loving it

[@Raxxanterax]

Very glad to hear that!

[@aljonsnow6741]

Will be starting D3 this weekend and I'm so hyped! Thank you for making this guide. I like how you talk slowly and provide detailed info. Better than most guides I have watched lately that all seemed to be for players who already had experience with the game (they spoke like we would know all the terms and what not) than being beginner-friendly. Cheers!

[@paulcurlin2789]

Thank you for a very informative and useful beginner's video! I have been watching a lot of Diablo 3 starter videos and a lot of them have "Once you are up to level 70" within the first 3 minutes of the video :-) They were a little disappointing. Yours actually had info on starting topics to help us beginners out.

[@Raxxanterax]

Happy to help my friend! I tried to take the perspective of someone who was truly brand new to the game

[@MrSmexyPain]

Honestly bro... What a great video. I know this is 3 years old but I can only imagine you've improved from this. Granted idk crap about this game but You covered everything I would think I would need to know and would feel overwhelmed seeing in front of me with no explanation. I've played lots of Top Down RPGs with similar mechanics of gems, weapon materials, classes, etc. But obviously it's a whole new can of worms jumping into a totally new game that's been around for quite a while. And you didn't dive into any stupid stuff like "Z gem does Q while V skill does X for Y dungeon" lol. Well spoken, well edited, well explained. I hate to use the term you've "earned" a sub like I'm in some sort of authority position to reward you but I just wanna say that I appreciate the work and craft that went into this. I've ran my own businesses (idk why that's relevant but whatever) for a while now and I appreciate quality effort and how someone carries themselves way more than basic crap. It stands out.

[@duzzzy]

An actual beginners guide. Thanks!

[@antonytomas1]

New D3 player and wow, this the best guide I've seen for *anything* on KZbin. Even though I knew most of what was covered, I still watched the whole vid. Great explanations for everything. You could teach a 5 year old or an 80 year old to play, honestly. Subbed!

[@uga_rumble1257]

I've been playing D3 for quite some time now (on and off), about 1k paragon atm, and i've never knew about communities. Been playing solo for about 95% of the time so far, definitly will check it out.

[@squigin3380]

Thank you so much, just started playing today and even the beginner guides from recent are all for people who have experience in the game and have basically gotten to lvl 70 already. your video was the only one relevant for actual new players thank you.

[@OnlyHGB]

Thank you for actually breaking down the game slowly and going into details! I watched a few others and they seemed very rushed.

[@Raxxanterax]

Glad it helped you my friend!

[@mattyc.9332]

Just bought D3 again for PS4. Look forward to starting over again and rediscovering it again..

[@kwonderland89]

Appreciated mate. 19:17 best advice at all! I do it the same way. Music and D3 goes hand in hand IMO.

[@Raxxanterax]

Thank you my friend!

[@Lbossness]

Thanks for making a genuinely helpful video and not thirsting for money bro, I’ll make sure to check out the stream.

[@Raxxanterax]

Appreciate the kind comment my friend

[@kasrkinable]

Just bought this on PS4. Im a Gauntlet vet and this is exactly what i was looking for as basically a more complex Gauntlet with more classes and more rpg mechanics. Thank you for the guide!

[@Raxxanterax]

You're very welcome!

[@charlestruppi7793]

kasrkinable - been wanting to play this for a long time, but work and lots of travel just got in the way. Not going anywhere for the next few weeks so started this today on PS4. Loving the beginning of the campaign so far.

[@lascielthe-fallen4536]

This is fucking brilliant!! This is by far the best beginners guide on this game. I have learned more from the this video than the last four beginner guides I have watched. Subbed. Great video!!

[@guybrushthreepwood8174]

Picked up the Prime Evil collection on Xbox for 15 bucks, came with Diablo 2 resurrected and Diablo 3 reaper of souls plus Necro. One of the best $15 I ever spent on games. Period

[@germaninpdx]

This was really good. Thank you! Used to play Diablo 2 a lot, but it's been... a loooong time :) This will be exciting!

[@Raxxanterax]

Awesome Paul, hope you have fun with D3 :)

[@nikosdiony8618]

Great job man ! I’ve just started playing the game. I’m literally clueless and your guide is really helpful!

[@chrisgraham1781]

Just bought the collective edition and Diablo 2 resurrected and I'm hooked anticipating Diablo 4.

[@lifeofeddie8185]

Amazing guide props. Liked and subscribed! Your patient easy to understand and patient explanation is spot on. Started playing 3 days ago (2022) again. I bought D3 three years ago got in act 1 midway through the cathredal and i kinda felt meh back the and quit..i was WRONG. I should have given more time. Got through the cathedral in campaign as a non-seasonal monk to level 30 on lowest difficulity , right before i had to take the boat to somewhere in act 1 , such a cool game. Changed to hard (even then it was easy). Fast forward, found your guide and started over as a seasonal monk and put the difficulity on expert(2nd difficulity before torment). Superb!! Just the right difficulity hard enough for a challenge at level 1. Didnt watched any build guides. (In my opinion) i love to find the builds and combos through experience of what i like and what not. Thus you fsil and succeed organicaly through your own experience. In comparison to an expert who put x thousand hours of his own experience and they know what work and what not inside out. And its a such good feel as i built the non-seasonal monk with my newbie experience. Oh! Nice gear 678% damage with a skill if enemies are blind, frozen. Dont remember the skill names(newbie). So my combo was activate the skill which needs stack of 3, then blind everyone , vortex and beat the heck with that 678% dmg boost skill (3 pasives, dual wielding, the one which gives speed boost if enemy health is 75%+, and the dmg max 20% if enemies are near). Awsome feel. Cheers.

[@MH-ub8mx]

I will be starting D3 on xbox series s soon and will likely jump in with a friend first. Thank you for sharing!

[@evilsdemise1287]

I just found your channel (first video) and I enjoyed it very much, especially the calmness and step by stepness. And the to the pointness. You've earned a new sub. That was a lot of nessesses.

[@yodaboyisreal3748]

I may not be new(I've played over 100 hours when I was 6 w my parents) and I found this to be a good guide to refresh myself

[@warlust_gg]

Thank you for this guide, i am new to Diablo, I just bought D3 today. Your guide is very helpful to me.

[@jack_k2136]

Been away for a LONG time. Got excited when I saw the trailers for D4 and reloaded D3 plus got the expansions (love the Necromancer). I ran across your channel and though I had played a lot back in the day, you showed me some things I had not thought of, thanks for teaching an old dog new tricks!

[@f9573]

I'm getting diablo 3 tomorrow. Just watched this video. You have earned yourself a new subscriber

[@Raxxanterax]

Appreciate that my friend, if you have any questions about the game just let me know :)

[@vasuvemuri]

Thanks for explaining. First 5 seconds were what i had... :)

[@davebelt3674]

Love your video -- clear, concise.

[@wzzpB]

Thanks man, just bought the game last week and finished the campaign, now i know what to do, wish i watched your video first before playing.

[@Raxxanterax]

Awesome my friend, hope you enjoy it!

[@wzzpB]

@@Raxxanterax hey man, do you have a video tutorial on explaining what rifts are and how do i get that rift you mentioned on creating a seasonal character, currently im lvl 68 on my 1st campaign non seasonal character, and im doing some bounty stuff on the map, did a Nephalem rift once, and i dont know where and what to do next...

[@gamervet4760]

4:30 Nechromancer is my favorite since 2. I played the sorcerer in the first one. Nechromancer is my hardcore character.

[@HexLuminae]

Exactly what I needed. I've never played a diablo game! But after seeing the diablo 4 trailer then I've wanted to get into the series. Looking to see if the 3rd is worth checking out:)

[@Raxxanterax]

It definitely is! Glad to have you in on the franchise :)

[@wzzpB]

Yeah same here, just had to try D3 before D4, and just bought the game on their black Friday sale and got a very good discount.

[@HexLuminae]

@@wzzpB same here! Bought the eternal edition from best buy for $14.99. Should be arriving tomorrow! Woo!

[@wzzpB]

@@HexLuminae add me when u get to play my ign is also WazzupBeachezz ,just finished the campaign, wanna try season and im gonna try what rax said on this vid,

[@BeetleTaxes]

This guide is really coherent. Thank you for being clear and concise. Too bad I'm on Xbox haha.

[@TDOGG1979P]

Thank you for this video. I have played before on PS4 and just recentl bought it again on PC. Its a great game and even though I have beat the campaign I never really got into the rest of the game and still consider myself a beginner.

[@seanchristopherhart8556]

lol this game fits the perfect description of what i was looking for after reading the manhwa Solo Leveling and the manga The King's Avatar

[@Raxxanterax]

Nice! Hope you like it

[@zairomolino4074]

2023 Just bought the game (2&3) now I'm starting the 3

[@brandonb1681]

Thanks. I'm a new player. Determining which gear is better as I level up was most informative.

[@3D_Creations_UK]

Becoming a fan of this channel as always, there is plenty of well explained information, some over simplified, but to beginners it is important simple info that is well covered, Great stuff dude, keep posting, like FOREVER :)

[@Raxxanterax]

Thank you for the lovely comment my friend. This was one of the first videos I ever made so I spoke too slowly and I wasn't as organized as I am now. In the future my videos will be better quality

[@3D_Creations_UK]

@@Raxxanterax yeah I aam ploughing through them lol. 150 rifts here I come. Hehe.

[@3D_Creations_UK]

@@Raxxanterax gaming.kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6LSfJynoL6gpsk&feature=share tHANKS FOR THE tip YOU CAN EVEN HEAR YOUR OWN UPLOAD AT THE BEGINNING LOL

[@ItsLloydM8]

November 2021 and I just started playing Diablo 3 on XSX. I've no idea what I'm doing yet but I love it and I'm wondering why I didn't start playing Diablo series years ago.

[@nilok64]

Much appreciated!! This video is awesome for people starting out! 😈

[@Raxxanterax]

You're welcome my friend, happy new year!

[@zsoltbihary3347]

This was very useful for me. Thanks

[@John_II]

Great guide! I really appreciate the time stamps.

[@pablosebasthian]

You're so chill... great job!

[@Fourlina]

thank you this video helped me allot to understand the beginning :)

[@Raxxanterax]

Awesome my friend!

[@jonsnowight9510]

Fantastic, as always

[@TheBTEAMwins]

Gonna be starting this after I beat D2R with my buddies

[@amydawn1221]

👊 great guide!!!!

[@ultrawaves1058]

Greatly appreciate your work, I just bought the game, chose the Monk and I'm enjoying the campaign mode so bad!

[@MyKcuL]

Still the most ‘beginner’ guide I’ve seen…. 3 years on! Honestly trying to find a beginners guide to Diablo is stupidly hard. They’re all endgame guides but say they’re beginner guides. Actually annoying.

[@pablosebasthian]

Guess ill have to make a season Wizard now... D:

[@muhammadmirza1985]

The best guide ever

[@Culdcepter]

Raxx, when I first started playing, I couldn't work in Adventure Mode until I had completed the story. Have they changed that recently? I guess it doesn't really matter for me, but any new players might get confused...

[@1911Zoey]

If you play season then you don't have to finish the storyline.

[@thomasm-gilbert3036]

Very helpful, thank you man !

[@angelbillyjeanvillarruel6425]

thank you so much for this video i learned a lot of new things and you very aprpciated

[@PriestOfDawn]

Amazing work thank you so much you’re so welcoming and nice!

[@seanleastria4478]

I just bought this with the bundle for D2, and started playing. I'm confused about attack on Lclick. How do you set it so that Lclick is just for moving? Also, how do you constrain the mouse cursor in window mode? There's an option to check for fullscreen-window mode. But I'm in regular window mode. Checking that option doesn't work. I do plan to play through D2 first. However, I'm a bit confused about why users don't like D3. I'll admit, I really don't like the art style. Same goes for Torchlight. It seems intentionally skewed to be cartoonish. I really don't understand why they did this. Since the first two games, they at least tried to go for realism in the character design. However, D3 as a game itself and entire seems much much better. I have played some of the older version of D2, and it's super clunky. Nowhere near as good as the design for D3.

[@jahniedez6834]

THANK YOU! This was helpful, even as a console player

[@gamervet4760]

I've beaten the game multiple times and just now (yes it's 2023, yes this video is 4 years old, yes Diablo 4 is out) getting around to playing the end game content. One simple question, is hardcore worth it? Reason I ask is I started it for the trophies (I'm on PS4) but I get really exhilarated by only having 1 life. Should I go back to normal play or continue risking hardcore? I guess I had 2 questions. 🤪

[@skull1164]

Thank you for the video, learnt a bunch of things. Like + Sub

[@Raxxanterax]

Thank you my friend, Merry Christmas!

[@RuudLang]

Good, clear guide! Two questions 1. When I am doing a rift or something after a few minutes my inventory is full. I throw stuff away but you say I need to salvage. How , when I am in game? 2.I Made a seasonal character, but Its vanilla Do I have to level up again until 70 to complete seasonal goals? Or am i missing something? Btw, I am on ps4

[@razial5745]

RAX do you have any videos on understanding basics of how to create Builds? Im new to D3 and I see crazy videos of builds. Not sure how one goes about creating a good build. I guess im wanting to understand build mechanics.

[@babaganoosh1041]

I'm watching this see how reaper of souls is. Seems good but at this time of writing, its dragging but I'll finish. Lol. Your explaining it well and looking forward to the rest of the video. I was a necro in d2 baal runs were awsome until I got pked twice on my 2 98 necros!!!! Wtf. I got the game on release but took a 7 yr layoff. Life!. Ima have to get expac and necro. Btw HC all the way. Hope to play w you sometime. Thanks

[@vasuvemuri]

Still valid and awesome explanation of D3.

[@smoke1215]

I use the ~ for 'force move' and space for 'stand still'. I keep my ring finger on ~ and my thumb on space and just use that to move and stop. I use my middle finger and index finger to cast spells and stuff. Try it out!

[@DGiovanni]

This video is more watchable at 1.25x speed.

[@Vogz420]

your video was very helpful cheers man

[@Raxxanterax]

You're welcome my friend!

[@sheffieldpulley299]

Awesome, thanks!

[@biggiecheese8800]

Can you make a normal hero and later on change it to a seasonal one? Or once you create a normal character you’re stuck with a normal character no matter what

[@khalid.5139]

ty this guide helps me alot :)

[@dexobj]

Do you have any video for returning players that left before Reapor of Souls?

[@damarh]

thanks, the last tip was nice :) Community!!

[@homesliceslices69]

Diablo 2 had pvp.... Untill a paladin with thorn walks in. Im rather new at Diablo 3 but i played diablo 2 like crazy. Had all dlc lvl 60 barb n sorc. Lower lvl druid n necro. Only thing im having hard time getting into this game us lotta the skills seem... Well lackluster and i liked the skill system of diablo 2 more. But there is a lot fun skills i like. And i suppose being able change your play style on fly is cool.

[@Raxxanterax]

Love D2 as well, what a godly game. D3 has more flexibility though as you mentioned. Don't have to make a new character to try different builds

[@homesliceslices69]

@@Raxxanterax weapons two. Back then for ex the barb had mastery skills for weapons. Dual as well so its easier switch weapon and still be effective in Diablo 3.

[@TheDaninreallife]

dude you're the best

[@Raxxanterax]

Thanks man!

[@TheReader-j1z]

I Just purcahsed Diablo 3 Eternal Collection edition :p

[@adrianplayseverything8410]

thanks this was really helpful.

[@quintonrobson6180]

Just got Diablo 3 for PS4 never played it before but my computer broke years ago and I've been WoW sick and this seems to cut it

[@Raxxanterax]

nice, hope you enjoy the game!

[@palosrobinson6190]

Good video!

[@SaeedFarzpour]

Best and simple🌹🙏

[@Raxxanterax]

Appreciate that my friend!

[@ladonnarogers692]

It’s 2020 and my character is Barbarian, my version of the game you can be rend or whirlwind u can’t be both, they are in the same skill set why is that?

[@Raxxanterax]

It’s not designed the best. You definitely want to be a rend barb because it does WAY more damage

[@charlesmagno28]

whats the max paragon level? and is there active pvp now for d3, or is it really more of dungeon level up stuff?

[@blinkspacestudio8892]

Thanks for this....thank you for talking slowly and not 100 miles an hour just because you understand what you are saying lol |most other vids have a very good understanding of the game and just assume I have any idea what they are talking about....its annoying.

[@AaronHatcher]

Can we play seasonal hero in regular campaign mode? All I did was start a character an now I'm in the 3rd act in campaign so I can unlock adventure mode. Cuz I heard to just get through the campaign first but God damn it's so long lol. I'm guessing I'd have to create a new hero for seasonal. I'm only playing on normal cuz I am scared as shit lol.

[@Raxxanterax]

Once you finish the campaign, you can use that same hero in adventure mode :)

[@nfinn42]

(Rax talking about CR's) "It lets you run different builds" I think you mean different *misbuilds* 😂 not sure I've ever seen a CR where the character wasn't misbuilt so badly it felt like an act of violence against me personally.