The Most Important Way to Power Up in Diablo 3 - Augments

[@lauramayfair7887]

Raxx, this is like attending a master class with a professor with a PhD in Diablo and the prof winds up being super chill & cool with a great sense of humor. Thank you for this. 👍😊

[@Nostromo2144]

You MUST augment IMMEDIATELY! This is NO laughing matter! If you don't, he will hunt you down online, he will find you and he will PK you! ;)

[@Valdore1000]

PhD in Diablo omg...

[@Dkallbot]

Meanwhile I'm the dunce still trying to find the cow level in the hidden cellar Great video

[@callsignjoker1]

@@Dkallbot there is no cow level.

[@Dkallbot]

@@callsignjoker1 MICHAEL!!!!

[@tonyfondacaro1980]

The thing I like about Raxx is his clear and direct advice: “Do THIS, upgrade THIS, augment THIS.” It really shows the level of thought that goes into his videos. A lot of other pro gamers just give you some loose guidelines and say “You might do this, but it’s up to you, maybe it’ll work.”

[@DrewCheech]

EXACTLY...none of this "do what fits your playstyle" bs - just what works and what doesn't! :)

[@codyhall1892]

Exactly. I think he's pretty goofy lol but yeah he definitely does a great job at leaving you without questioning things.

[@ismaelzorrilla3189]

He explains it as easy as possible for all to understand

[@axzantos4968]

The fact that he has to explain it in play school style is worrying to be honest. and what is up with pro gamers? are you offended or jealous, or both? they know the game by reading the ingame library, they had no teacher, they learned by testing, reading and doing math. thats how it works buddy. dont start to run when you didnt even try to walk first. everything he explained is ingame readable its not magic my friend you just have to open your eyes. Goes for everything in life as well. Or do you go blindfolded everywhere you go with no exploring and finding a way of best success? :-D kinda stupid if you do so, but no offense! An example of me trying a new game is always open the option menu and look what is there and what to optimize, make keybindings, then read the ingame needed things to survive dmg, how can gain life back or other form of defensive option that that game has to offer, what weapon types are in there, wich form of dmg types, how to scale my dmg, is it dot dmg, is it caster or attack, melee or range/short/mid range. like thats basic stuff you have to know in order to play. i dont understand why you guys are playing, when you dont even read what the game has to offer. :-D

[@Петърчо]

@@axzantos4968 This is all true, but has nothing to do with his ability to explain strats. You can learn by yourself, but it's easier if some shows you. Like you said it applies to life as a general rule, but it depend on how much, let's say resource you have (time, money etc) Do I want to spend 800 bucks for Level 1 and 2 of CSS for a weekend, or I want to learn all that shit covered by those 2 levels only by watching the movie (Twist of the wrist II) for like 3 months, for example?

[@svahn1]

I only started playing last season and than I didn't know augments existed. I can't explain how much my damage has improved this season from using them. This video was very high quality and informative for a newer player like me. Thank you.

[@heken6252]

Note: 3:35 Watch him mouse over the gems (mutilation guard at 3:57 is a good example) and in the top right you'll see either Rank # or Rank #/#. Rank #/# indicates how high it can go. If it's not there it can scale up to the max.

[@xSayPleasex]

Nice! Appreciate the info

[@AbrahamLincoln_]

0:35 - Vow 0:45 - Basics - What is an Augment? 2:29 - Should I level my main gems first or my augment gem first? 3:26 - Which gem should I use for augments? 4:27 - When should I augment? 4:45 - Which character should I augment on first? 5:15 - What level of gem should I augment at? 5:45 - Can I replace an augment? 6:11 - When should I replace an augment if ever? 6:56 - Which piece should I augment first? 9:08 - Should I augment bad rolled ancient at the beginning? 10:32 - How to get duplicate legendary gems? 12:38 - I don't have enough gems to augment. What should I do? 16:18 - How to augment? 20:18 - How good augments are?

[@aayushs8128]

You are doing gods work.

[@AbrahamLincoln_]

@@aayushs8128 I'm just returning a favor to people doing the same elsewhere :P

[@Raxxanterax]

I'll add this to the description, thank you!

[@aayushs8128]

@@AbrahamLincoln_ I had to be dramatic, couldn't help myself.

[@AdrenalineSportzPR]

"Time to install POE"...Rax ..what a Beast!! lol

[@ReaNicX]

Hey Rax, as a long-term-Diablo Player, I wanna say that I´m really thankful to play this game while watching mostly all of your guides and obvs the guides on Maxroll. Thanks for all of your work and love in those topics. Glad to see, even the game is so old right now, to have your guides still on my side. Thanks and wish you the best! Cheers

[@nicolebry1120]

Rax, I’m just getting back into d3 after a few years. I was never all that srs abt it. I played campaign and didn’t try adventure mode for lack of an understanding of it. So I didn’t know half of the more in-depth terminology or “things to do” like greater rifts, augs, reforging, etc. Your vids are simple to understand, not condescending, you don’t mumble or talk monotone like some other d3 KZbinrs I tried to watch… Thanks for the great vids and guides. It’s helped a ton.

[@crabble1997]

This is like watching my own experience from the last 5 years condensed into 24 minutes. Amazing vid, keep it up

[@stephenmontagne873]

This was actually insanely helpful. I've never augmented before and I've played the game off and on for a few years and never knew what it was. I'm grinding this out ASAP.

[@HadokenThrower]

Should have mentioned that if you don’t have a great ancient and you’re looking for an upgrade, as soon as you invest the time and resources into augmenting the not-great ancient a better one will drop.

[@TheWiggleFish0114]

So you're telling me, all I had to do to get better shoulders was waste my time leveling gems and getting loot. That doesn't seem like a bad thing

[@crewcutter2030]

@@TheWiggleFish0114 Yup, and at some point you will have so much resource that you can just keep ugrading rares untill you get what you want.

[@Mr.Leeroy]

@@crewcutter2030 That "some point" is strictly behind the 'double DB drops during craptonn of bounties' door.

[@ichbinkami]

I already knew this stuff but the way you explain it, will convince even casuals. Brilliant!

[@ekman2095]

God i love everything about you Raxx. From your calm voice to your simple but very effective explaining

[@CheebiCeg9]

Just started season 24 about 7 days ago, previous played was season 21. This video is a killer! I augmented my gear IMMEDIATELY (level 100) after I saw this video. Key in this video: 1. I solemnly swear I will augment my character. 2. Don't worry about it, TRUST! Thanks Raxx, You've got yourself sub!

[@Ikkey678]

I never realised how much more of difference this was going to make. This is gonna be a bloody game changer for me from now on. Thank you so much!

[@bjk3054]

Jesus. I've been playing this game since it came out and never had any idea of this concept. Guess I'm going to have to make up some lost time this weekend. This was great Raxx; thank you for always being so generous with your knowledge and experience.

[@ThatOneDudeNick]

I never augmented because I was afraid of "wasting" a gem on ancients that weren't god rolls. I didn't even consider leveling a gem that I wasn't wearing for the purpose of augmenting. Funny how something so simple just didn't cross my mind.

[@Pwrswitchd]

You know, it's not really explained on Blizzards behalf.. kinda not surprising that people have this issue.

[@chrismyles2481]

Awesome. So many years dabbling in this game and still learning so many new things. Thank you.

[@Pl4sm0]

I learned and improved so much with your guides, thanks !!!!

[@carterromanofsky3579]

this was legit god tier info. i held off on auigs because i thought they were way harder than they actually are. thanks for info

[@piperthirtytwo]

First off...Raxx, I do solemnly swear to augment my gear in the beginning. I did not adhere to this before watching this video today but I trust you 100%. 7:14 is great advice as well as the whole video and I am grateful for your teachings, Raxx. You have made me a happier player with your Maxroll, Twitch and KZbin content. I can't say thank you enough. I'm piperAKAmatt(Twitch) that mentioned in your stream a few weeks ago, that I admire you because you are like a machine(In the absolute most positive way) and that your dedication to spreading knowledge has literally made mine, and countless others', D3 experience more fun. That's freakin priceless. I just started playing S 27 and am employing many tips and advice that you have given us/me over the years. When I first heard you say certain things, I was like "DUH. Why didn't I think of that." Cheers to you, my blue hooded homie!

[@AbleAnderson]

Every single time you said “the next question I get asked is..” it was the exact question I had in my head lol. Great video man

[@BloodDripss]

nice i went from not even knowing what the despair thing meant to knowing everything i need to know about augments! thanks for the guide! :D

[@BloodDripss]

time to UNisntall poe!

[@djstock02]

love how thorough you were. appreciate your time and work!

[@CivilChev]

Thank you so much for this! I don't know where I read/heard it before, but I was always in the mindset that augmenting is only after you've already gotten near perfect items. This makes way more sense and will assist me in my progression. I started the season late so I'm looking forward to getting my Augments done!

[@barrettgreaves5702]

man I haven't played d3 in years, but I love these videos. rax is great and he really makes me want to play again

[@MrGilfred]

Thanks Raxx for confirming what I had already learned about augmenting. You have truly compiled what is known about augments, great job. Hope you have as much fun with season 24 as I am having and will have.

[@jamesrsk]

Best guides on youtube. So clear and easy to understand.

[@justinalinard228]

Clear and concise instructions. I had no idea augmentation helped that much. Thank you

[@WilliamAndrews0]

i somehow knew all of this, yet actually knew none of this.... all the information in 1 video and showing how much difference it makes at the end was really helpful.

[@MrAgustincuenca]

"that would be time to install PoE" I laughed out loud at that :D

[@Kenmanhl]

I did too :D

[@vegaspony]

it's always time to install PoE

[@tsdk107]

I keep forgetting, what's PoE?

[@nickcampbell4148]

at the 22:00 mark if anyone didn't watch the whole video

[@thaipham1991]

@@tsdk107 Path of Exile

[@TonkoRockets]

i just started diablo 3 again. when it came out i was just doing bullshit untill i had enough. now i actually want to know how this game works and how to be superpowerful like all the youtubers and streamers. Good thing i found you man, what a legend.

[@haumph]

I knew most of this but still sat through all of it. Really well explained. Love the vids.

[@mathewbenford2981]

2 years later and youre still teaching me things, thank you!

[@Cyzer01]

This is a great video Raxx, now everytime someone asks me about augs I will link this video! My personal preference is always gem 100, 120 then 140+ for augs. Thanks again!

[@maxmustermann3938]

I don't even play D3 and still watched this for some reason. Looking forward on your awesome guides for D4!

[@ckennedy1973]

Thanks!

[@Raxxanterax]

Thank you!

[@SincereEddy]

As always, thanks for the information. You're vids have transformed my approach to the game and improved my experience exponentially. Now I can play with confidence instead of frustration.

[@alextablizo9419]

This guy is perhaps the smartest content creator o have ever seen. Everything he does is simply smarter than everyone else. I love watching his content.

[@FlawleZ31]

Already knew most of this info from playing this game so long but still a fantastic video going through it for those who need it. Loved the Jay Wilson comment too!

[@RappyOptimus]

Again a great video. I knew all of the stuff, but i love to see how you explain those things in such a detail. Every new player who saw your videos, immediately get better instead of getting frustrated. Keep up the good work :)

[@fredmyers503]

Tip on the top right on each gem in Gray it lists the X/MAX if they have a max. so the Mutilate gem is limit 100.

[@Veldryn.]

It's actually really hard to teach things that are basic knowledge to yourself to others who don't know them. Raxx, you do a fantastic job here. A diablo player on such a high level trying (and succeding) to help newer or more casual players is a rare gem indeed. I'll show this video to a friend of mine - he's playing games in a very casual (I would go as far and say... unthinking) way. He has put countless hours in D3 and still doesn't know what stats can be on which items, what stats to reroll and so on. He just never thinks about it. I am sure he can learn a lot from watching your videos. Thank you for caring about even the casual or newer players!

[@christopherstanley9997]

just getting back into D3 after not playing since 2019 so these videos are great for info and as a refresher on how to play, thanks for the great info!

[@harleybrown9834]

I've been playing Diablo 3 for a little while, but I didn't even know what augments were until watching this video! Thanks for the info

[@rasto4816]

THE ANCIENT AZTEC TECHNIQUE!!! Changed my life!! In seriousness, thank you for this clear and concise guide :) helps a ton

[@AcidGlow]

Great guide

[@crawlnstall512]

When this came up in my feed I got super excited. Love your videos that explain things like this. Great video, appreciate the content. My go to source for Diablo info

[@deegarcia3]

Diablo 101. I just learned so much that I never knew before. Thanks Raxx

[@MegaKaloyan]

Been playing D3 for 5 years and I never knew you could use recipes to turn gems into other gems...always wondered what those Squirt recipes were, but never thought to check...thanks!

[@GodNSense]

Thank you Bro! I had no clue about augmenting. And I didnt even know you can level up your legendary gems so much. You.....are.....the......man!

[@kdurnford]

Thanks Raxx. I am fairly new to D3 and I do SWEAR to use augments!!

[@Fuzzywumple]

Jewel and gem generation tricks were gold... thanks

[@nerminhodzic5728]

I'm new guy for Diablo, but damn mate, I've learned more from you in few videos than from other guys in a long time! Thanks mate!

[@joewhitney216]

A awesome thing in Raxx’s videos are that he takes and answers all the question you actually have so you don’t need to go and watch multiple different videos on the one topic you can just come here and it’s all answered. You know have a very clear understanding of what you need to do.

[@veiregor]

I just came back to D3 having no idea what is going on, since i stopped playing before grifts came out. This has been the most helpful guide to understand how things work. Just straight up pin point advice on what to do, with no ifs or maybes.

[@Mikkiaou]

Thank you for this. I always glanced over the auguments. But now i dont have any excuses.

[@gorelp]

A Raxx video pops up, I watch it! Thanks for all the insight you provide to the community. Your breakdown video style is much appreciated sir!

[@deeveejay]

Great video. Knew a lot about augments before, but this last part with comparison is the bread and butter :) TY :)

[@RobbyBlitz]

Very useful video! I've been hitting a plateau with my character and I didn't know how to improve. This will definitely help!

[@yummyehwa]

the explanation about everything in this video is amazing and easy to understand. Thanks for the guide.

[@bluetruckwithflames]

This video was the most informative I have found- know I know what I was missing to go further thank you !!!

[@solaris736]

Amazing as always, id love an op af guide to stats, like additive, multiplicative, the diffs between, how to tell or find out whats what, dim returns, etc, that would be A M A Z I N G, but there might v well be one already and also would take a v v long time I'd expect, your vids are still the best things to listen to at work, where I can go back when im home to relisten, and actually watch them again, wish there were more people like you, but none could come close as it is, thanks mate

[@sHillChannel]

I had been waiting to aug because I didn't have enough stat gems. I knew I could convert them, but I didn't have 9. I didn't even think about broken crown on follower, good tip!

[@TotoLakay]

Raxx, Thank you for the vids. It is difficult for me to do what I need, to achieve what I want. You might say that is easy, hence why I say you are smart. Lemme simplify my dumbness to you, I came to understand it when you taught me how to play GoD DH. I Knew That I needed to maintain the stacks, I knew I needed to find a way to fire my primary skills at intervals, I knew that I can't strafe while firing my primary skills, I know about force stand still. And when I tried to put two and two together all I got was a headache and gave up on GoD DH. When you said "I keybinds my force stand still on my spacebar and constantly hold space" I smacked myself in the head. If I had a nice mahogany table, I would have use that instead. TLDR: Thanks for the great classes and making them so understandable.

[@simonboucher5170]

I did not learn anything on this video but i still apreciate the quality of it :) You give very good hints and you explained everything very well. Couln'd do it better. If someone didn't know how to augment, they know it now. Keep up the great work.

[@harlowisla]

I played my first ever season started on Friday your videos have been so useful!

[@Greyzillla]

Just started playing d3 again after a 5 year or so break this was Really helpful thanks!

[@christopherdummer8057]

I already started this asap, and knew nearly everything. However I'm running out of gems and didn't think of the broken crown so thank you very much!

[@IamMonikaDLC]

It's so beautiful...the importance of augmentation can't be over-stated enough thank you! Another good counter-argument too "I want to save it till I find GG ancient/primal" is great then when you get that GG ancient/primal you can use your next tier 20+ to put it on..now put it on your not so GG ancient, *NOW* :)

[@wfcninjababy]

Dude, you are really a lifesaver! i didn't think i would be so easy to do this. you earned a sub

[@janniknielsen9292]

Perfectly explained with all the questions that one would have.

[@nicanordawnmourne4443]

Thank you so much for this video! I wanted to find a good explanation for all of this augment topic and your video was super helpful and explained everything so well! Now my Crusader will be so much better! :D

[@brucey1511]

This video needs to be shown to every player when the start the game, because I've played for a while, but until I saw this I had no idea what augmenting even did

[@Fekos_N]

you speak to good than i can understand you so easely, you answer at a lot of good question and explain to good, tyyyyy

[@TehWit]

Informative and very impressive presentation in one shot as well as great sense of humor. Congrats on the video tutorial Raxx

[@Unbreakable-1985]

This has been so informative, I really like how you not only say what to do specifically but why to do it . Great content my friend, you have yourself a new sub. Keep up the great work

[@Pwrswitchd]

I already knew most of this, but thank you very much for making a path, and clearly explaining the finer points 👍

[@toughspringrolls]

This is a gem video. Very easy to understand, straight to the point and informative and on top of it, has a demo as well. instantly subscribed! 👌👌

[@boredminecrafter7822]

Praise the sun. That part where you said you drop it on the ground was hilarious hahaha.

[@Psykrom]

Loved the broken crown follower advice.

[@betelgeuseism]

Dude. You're like a Diablo Professor. And a good one! Thanks for this video. Helped a lot!

[@cliftonkreegar2420]

However redundant it may be!!! Thank you THANK YOU!🤘🏻 quick I’m 47 yr old carpenter, not that makes a lot of difference. I’m trying to say , until about 16 months ago , I was not a gamer or really a fan. My son got me to play Diablo. He is away and in his absence, I bought D3 eternal collection. I’m hooked. 100% I seem to really like DEX character, played monk FOREVER, finally with your guidance I have a DH, w/ Maraud. Seem to feel TOTALLY. Stuck at , GR 50 paragon 3-400 Any PARTICULAR video to watch? Maybe I’m asking wrong questions.

[@Mcruz0r]

Extremely clear and easy to follow. You are a god send to the Diablo community. Thanks man.

[@MrEXobOB]

I laughed so hard, when you dropped the gem... made my day :-)

[@Acatisia]

great fucking video, actual diablo 3 content creator, holy fuck you're so good at explaining

[@CurtisD1986]

Damn raxx, I just learned like 3 new things from this video. Glad it popped up in my feed. I've casually played about 6 seasons now and didn't know some of this.

[@raptuserum]

Thanks, Raxx, for the great guide!!! Running from season to season, I look into augmenting my ancients, but jothing is sweeter than augmenting primals!

[@Bamzelot]

Rax, you might be joking about the "ancient" technique of throwing a gem on the ground to get a new one, but I've been making a new character every time I need a new gem, so I can put it in his inventory... Your video saved me a lot of character naming, thanks!

[@SirBeard_]

Just trying out Diablo 3, Made it to end game after enjoying the campaign. These vids help a ton!

[@billywhizz1656]

Thanks for the video ive been watching all your videos prior to season 26 , this is the first season ive hit t90

[@RaidPerspective]

Raxx, this video is incredible. It really left no question in my mind about how to go about augmenting. I'd love it if you could do something similar with blood shards. I'm at the point with my Monk where I have all the items for the build and I'm starting to augment my gear, but not everything is ancient and I'm not sure what the best approach is for the shards. Currently I'm dumping them into a 31 witch doctor to turn into puzzle rings so I can fund the GR gem levels. I can't imagine this is the best idea, but trying to force a specific item as ancient from gambling hasn't really paid off. What's the optimal thing to do with the blood shards?

[@b.banner_hulk6867]

Oh man Raxx... You got me with that POE line. Almost spit out my food 🤣

[@doom1986]

Hey Raxx! Thanks for the content as always! Mutilation Guard can't go to 150. When there is a cap, it's written on the top right corner. Mutilation Guard has a "Rank 0/100" there.

[@Remjay324]

Gogok has a cap of 150. Guessing, if the GR level increases beyond 150, Gogok won't.

[@dustclothcrusader7934]

The broken crown gem tip is actually insane an an absolute life saver. I solemnly sware to augment all of my gear.

[@jayman420111]

yooooooo raxx as a new player I thank u so much man this vid was exactly what I was looking for. Explained everything nice and easy!

[@Reimburser]

Mind blown by your Way of the Aztecs! Cheers, man! Have a nice day every god damn day!

[@ChabuTwo]

This was an amazingly informative video, and as someone that plays way too many games and hops in between them to really get to the depth of any of them this was a lifesaver to get further into the GR. But damn was it condescending at times :P

[@petethomas4604]

Great advice and very instructive as always Raxx. This also showed me how much easier it is to upgrade gems and deal with paragons on PC compared to console!

[@petethomas4604]

@Ogerlordzz can you bulk upgrade gems? Maybe it's something I've missed but it's a painful "x" fest upgrading them one by one.

[@jaygage7020]

Highest GR I ever cleared before was a 110. Watched this video, and just cleared a 140 tonight.

[@raysparks3161]

I'm currently working on 110 but only 3-4 pieces upgraded with 85s, I'll see how I get on later when fully augmented, looks promising :)

[@bsneaky6460]

this is the most helpful video ever, learned some things i never knew, thanks!