As a strictly solo player, having a follower character is a great feature that I loved in D3 that I’m glad is making a comeback in what looks like a much deeper way.
I really love your high-level overviews / 101s. They're completely spoiler-free in terms of other aspects of the game, and are exactly what I need to start the expansion informed, but still get to experience everything on my own. Not showing any gameplay in these videos really ties into that, since I don't want to see too much of Nahantu beforehand, for instance. So, thanks for that!
Why add that "lmao" at the end there? You make a valid point, spelling and punctuation are correct, all in all a solid comment, completely ruined by that pointless "lmao". Why?
That's a relief. The party leader getting special treatment for combat performance above everyone else would've been such a ridiculous mechanic to put into the game.
Great guide. Playing after launch and one small addition. You cannot get the mercs right away. Just follow the campaign and you will unlock the first one, and as soonas one is unlocked you can then do the side quests for each of the other follwers
So a while back, I believe during one of the campfires or initial reveal of VoH, they discussed the mercenaries and how you could essentially "sacrifice" them like the necromancer book of the dead to gain buffs for yourself rather than having a mercenary. Was that feature scrapped? I've not seen any of the content creators or guides mentioning it being a thing anymore. I'm one of the people that has very little interest in the mercenaries as I'm not a fan of "pets" in ARPGs. It would be a real bummer if they went back on their original plan and mercenaries are now basically mandatory or you are willfully gimping yourself.
Mercs are the ones I had the most concern about for this expansion since the wife and I play together until we reach max level. So in my case, my Merc won't even get to be used until we hit 60. So, this is going to be interesting how to use the reinforcement if you're not even using the leveling until then. Might have to rethink our leveling strategy (she will not be happy if we have to play solo) lol
Awesome Rax! Next Vid: What is the best course of action to complete everything. From lvl 1 to 60 to Paragon 200, to Paragon 300 Campaign? (well no one can escape it right?) Fog of war? Nahantu useless Lilith Statues? Zakarum Points first? Best way to lvl it up. Mercenaries? (nice vid here btw) NMD? For Obducites only, is there a better way to gain those mats? Hordes? Pit? Realm Walkers? (eww) Best way to get Uniques Best way to get Runes Best way to get SPARKS!!! I might've missed a lot.. You and @Rhykker are my best! Can't wait to see him at your house! 🙃
What can you barter for with a merc that you can't just get easily somewhere else? Is this valuable stuff, or crap like what you get from a weapons dealer? How would you rank a Mercenary's contribution? Nearly useless? 30% of your overall capability? If you don't use one, are you losing out big time?
Wait so mercenaries are not available in groups? Only the reinforcements? I'm a bit dissapointed since I really liked mercs in d2 and I really like to play in a group of friends so it would be really cool to have both
@@oleksandrhorskyi8442 Yeah, like punishment for playing with ppl. Theyre always pro nerfing at cost of fun rather then let things be fun and balance around tht.
how do you access the skill tree for Mercs? I go to their skill tree and theres no tree, i just have available skill points sitting there with no tree to put it on. Shift M puts me in a blank Skill tree or their rapport.
I’ll save every video you have posted in the last 3 days to watch on Monday morning while working. Why watch on my own time while I can watch while getting paid right?
I really worry for some of you people. Like, yeah, it's cool right NOW. But if you have so much screw-off time at work, USUALLY that means you're at risk for termination as there isn't enough work for you to do. Just throwing it out there man. I wish you the best
Raxx is the reason we got something decent. Im going to campaign level with the SB. I might even try from the beginning to hear the dialogue. So much to do but first ill hit the eternal, run to new area get the new altars so all the renown moves over.
can anybody tell me if the mercenaries used as reinforcments use their traits on their abilities ? like i put their points into a skill to make it better, does that also make the skill better, when i just use them as reinforcement, and not as real hired one ? i cant find an answer anywhere...
The mercenary is there to act as ai friend. It’s not there to act as just additional dps. You’ll get more xp in a group and another player is going to do much more damage than a mercenary.
@Knova_20 Right i don't expect them to add alot of damage, but their passive buffs look to be pretty effective. Yes playing with a friend adds dps, but the game also scales enemy health to additional party members.
Funny right they give a raid we can't play solo but they give us mercs we can't use with friends 😂😂... Still hyped for tomorrow but its kinda dumb I can't use my merc while playing with my buddy.. Especially as a minion necro thats just 1 extra body to do my bidding lol.
Paid for the expansion and can't get in. Blocked. What a rip off. I paid several months ago and now I can't get in. Got the tiger mount when playing the original but now can't get in and this was after not being able to start last night. Me and my son are very frustrated.... Please tell the creators to fix this. Not fair fir everyone else to p Ln ay and be sitting out at the very start.
People have been complaining that this expansion isn’t worth the money which is just crazy to me, this is actually the most content filled expansion a Diablo game has ever gotten, diablo 2 was basically just a new act that takes like 2 hours to beat and rune words. This game has so many new game modes, a new region and even a leveling system upgrade.
wait, isn't d2s expansion also added 2 classes - Assassin and Druid, also crafting with horadric cube, charms, and something else, I forgot what exactly
@@oleksandrhorskyi8442 yeah but all of that still pales in comparison to what vessel of hatred adds to the game. We even got worlds first co op only activity in a diablo game.
Comparing a twenty year old game that didn't have an in-game shop or paid season passes is kind of crazy. Especially when you consider that Diablo 4's base game is incomplete.
@DoritosBurger It's objectively incomplete. I like the game, too, but I'm not going to lie about facts. The vast majority of people would agree that the base game is incomplete since it doesn't have an endgame and doesn't have many quality of life features that are no brainer. Even your favorite Diablo 4 content creators will agree. Raxx, DM, and more. People aren't just saying, "we have to pay $40 more dollars to complete the game" for nothing. It's objectively true, and no, they're not talking about the new campaign or class. They're referring to rune words that aren't real rune words, mercenaries, and the Dark Citadel. Which should all be base game features. Also, acting like a forced multi-player activity is good. in a historically single-player game where most people play solo is also crazy. Especially when you understand that according to Blizzard, 85-95% of people play solo.
You saying 99% did not buy expac? you plain wrong. Don't project yourself. You can make statistic yourself just do to helltide now and see how many people have prepurchase cosmetics or cat mounts/pets. more than half probably already prepurchased it; some of my friends just wait for launch to be sure.
He, and other content creators and such, have had access to a preview build for the past week. They were under NDA until Friday. So, he's been playing it.
Overflow of spoilers and guides before the xpac comes out. I can already hear the b**ches whining that there's not enough content on social media. Then there are the casuals complaining about it's too hard, even though the youtubers are giving them cookie cutter builds. smh.
Raxx is 90% of all youtube ive watched this weekend
Same here
Ditto
Me 3
ahh shit, i just realised i'm with you there..
I always watch his videos right before a new season or a big update. He always gives such great information.
As a strictly solo player, having a follower character is a great feature that I loved in D3 that I’m glad is making a comeback in what looks like a much deeper way.
I really love your high-level overviews / 101s. They're completely spoiler-free in terms of other aspects of the game, and are exactly what I need to start the expansion informed, but still get to experience everything on my own. Not showing any gameplay in these videos really ties into that, since I don't want to see too much of Nahantu beforehand, for instance. So, thanks for that!
I feel like I know most of what is coming but I still like to hear someone talk about d4 lol. Thx homie!
Between Season 5 and Season 6, Raxx has been the definition of quality over content, unlike other creators lmao
Why add that "lmao" at the end there? You make a valid point, spelling and punctuation are correct, all in all a solid comment, completely ruined by that pointless "lmao". Why?
I think the party leader thing was mentioned in a campfire stream but clarified later that everyone only gets reinforcement in parties.
That's a relief. The party leader getting special treatment for combat performance above everyone else would've been such a ridiculous mechanic to put into the game.
Thanks for entertaining me with all these videos the last week or so. You helped me pass the time leading to launch day.
tyvm for your explainations!
Great guide. Playing after launch and one small addition. You cannot get the mercs right away. Just follow the campaign and you will unlock the first one, and as soonas one is unlocked you can then do the side quests for each of the other follwers
hey raxx thanks for the recent guide videos really helpful
So a while back, I believe during one of the campfires or initial reveal of VoH, they discussed the mercenaries and how you could essentially "sacrifice" them like the necromancer book of the dead to gain buffs for yourself rather than having a mercenary. Was that feature scrapped? I've not seen any of the content creators or guides mentioning it being a thing anymore. I'm one of the people that has very little interest in the mercenaries as I'm not a fan of "pets" in ARPGs. It would be a real bummer if they went back on their original plan and mercenaries are now basically mandatory or you are willfully gimping yourself.
Raxx you are legend mate ,the best Diablo content creator .Thank you for your hard work and for everything you do for community
Finally my mercenary question answered. It's similar to the D3 follower system.
RAXX, amazing job dude!!! your videos are top notch. Love your teaching style. thank you for this video! and thank you from the masses.
Thank you for the coverage raxx
Can you still level up your mercenaries if you're in a group?
Mercs are the ones I had the most concern about for this expansion since the wife and I play together until we reach max level. So in my case, my Merc won't even get to be used until we hit 60. So, this is going to be interesting how to use the reinforcement if you're not even using the leveling until then. Might have to rethink our leveling strategy (she will not be happy if we have to play solo) lol
Should you do the Strongholds that unlock legion events asap for matts
Im new to diablo and havent bought dlc yet. Is the dlc required to get the mercenaries?
Great guide as always! Think it would look better to do a short list in editor or word instead of paint though
Awesome Rax!
Next Vid: What is the best course of action to complete everything.
From lvl 1 to 60 to Paragon 200, to Paragon 300
Campaign? (well no one can escape it right?)
Fog of war? Nahantu useless Lilith Statues?
Zakarum Points first? Best way to lvl it up.
Mercenaries? (nice vid here btw)
NMD? For Obducites only, is there a better way to gain those mats?
Hordes?
Pit?
Realm Walkers? (eww)
Best way to get Uniques
Best way to get Runes
Best way to get SPARKS!!!
I might've missed a lot..
You and @Rhykker are my best! Can't wait to see him at your house! 🙃
Does the map scan follower also help with altars of lilith?
Good question 😊
What's about the helmet that I unlocked with the quest for the mercenerys
Thank you, Raxx!
What can you barter for with a merc that you can't just get easily somewhere else? Is this valuable stuff, or crap like what you get from a weapons dealer?
How would you rank a Mercenary's contribution? Nearly useless? 30% of your overall capability? If you don't use one, are you losing out big time?
Wait so mercenaries are not available in groups? Only the reinforcements? I'm a bit dissapointed since I really liked mercs in d2 and I really like to play in a group of friends so it would be really cool to have both
I’m with you on that. I was hoping they stay with you regardless if you’re solo or in a party 🫠
Yeah as a minion necro main I was really hoping to just have an extra body to do my bidding for me lol.
Seems Blizzard doesn't like the extra power D2 mercs provided. So the treat them like utility items like pre ROS D3. Very dissapointed.
@@michaelhuie5878 Yeah, it's also the feeling of missing out for what you're paying for, which is not ideal
@@oleksandrhorskyi8442 Yeah, like punishment for playing with ppl. Theyre always pro nerfing at cost of fun rather then let things be fun and balance around tht.
When you choose a merch skill for reinforcement, does it come with improvement if I bought it along their skill tree, or is it always a basic one?
how do you access the skill tree for Mercs? I go to their skill tree and theres no tree, i just have available skill points sitting there with no tree to put it on. Shift M puts me in a blank Skill tree or their rapport.
Thank you
I’ll save every video you have posted in the last 3 days to watch on Monday morning while working. Why watch on my own time while I can watch while getting paid right?
I really worry for some of you people. Like, yeah, it's cool right NOW. But if you have so much screw-off time at work, USUALLY that means you're at risk for termination as there isn't enough work for you to do. Just throwing it out there man. I wish you the best
Where do you work?
Same. Have a lot of "crew off" time in my job and not getting terminated. My name is a clue as to why.
hot, another useful video - thank you!
Omg I got a triple GA Sepazontec! Evade eagle is actually insane. Can’t even watch the screen without spinning
Will you be making a video for us Necromancer users?
Do you happen to know what exactly the mercs sell to you?
So they are basically a more advanced version of followers in d3?
Raxx is the reason we got something decent. Im going to campaign level with the SB. I might even try from the beginning to hear the dialogue. So much to do but first ill hit the eternal, run to new area get the new altars so all the renown moves over.
How do the merc compare to the Seneschal?
when and where is the quest? i dont see anyting about merc did all the original campain im ont the expension now and noting
Let's go raxx❤
Didnt flowers become easy to farm on legions? I remember I was sitting on max cap because of it
The mercenary system is the only reason im considering buying the expansion. Not sure if its worth it though
Raxx go lay down
😂
He’s working 24/7 to keep us informed
@@Sk801Erik 'working' LMAO
@@Digitalgems9000 cope loser
@@Digitalgems9000 you sound unemployed
When can I buy the Raxx blue hoodie skin for $20 from the shop tho?
How does it work with local co-op?
if I cannot use them, how can I level them up?
Once hired, how to you turn them off if you decide you don't want a mercenary?
Go to the den, walk up to the mercenary you are using and then you can dismiss them
Mercs don’t die?
Did they take away the 900 flowers from legion?
can anybody tell me if the mercenaries used as reinforcments use their traits on their abilities ? like i put their points into a skill to make it better, does that also make the skill better, when i just use them as reinforcement, and not as real hired one ? i cant find an answer anywhere...
can you respec the mercinaries?
You can
Raxx for president. 🇺🇸
I can’t pick up mercenaries only the other reinforcements because I am in party always :(
So people who didn't buy the expansion don't get to have a mercenary?
Well, you don't go to McDonald's and buy nothing and then complain that you don't get a burger.
Can't change the quality of the video. Any ideas?
Thanks
Emilio is the only choice.
I've been watching the blue hoodie man and ginger hair man this whole weekend lmao
I Think everyone will go with turbohud mercenary :P
If you didn't buy the expansion, can you still get the mercenaries?
I'm pretty sure you can't since the den (where you go to use mercs and to barter) is located in nahantu)
I'll pick who I want mr 17 damage hoody man!
its same as the followers in D3 except its more 10x better..
my merc has no skills on the skill page.... just lines on the background like it should have a grid
So you have to spend $40 for a mechanic that wasn't planned to be implemented for the original game?
Do we have to do the base campaign over again? I'd really like to continue skipping it, and the DLC portion as well if I'm honest.
Yes campaign can be skipped to start expansion campaign.
Note to Blizzard. Things don't get any darker than cannibal.
What if I never play solo? Do I get a merc to level, or am I missing out of the main point of the season? Imo the game sucks solo
You still get the reinforce merc power.
I tried to visit maxroll but got kicked out 404. :( Gonna try Moblitics and Wowhead...
They are updating lots of stuff so there things missing RN. Patience my friend!
Use maxroll bro....
Their latest update is insane. Quality of tutorials. Written text, details. Everything is better than any other website.
they should just nerf the bonuses Mercs give or weaken them when playing in a group, I want my map hack while playing as 2 :/
We didn't need them before, and we probably don't need them now.
Ms paint is best paint
we really are becoming D3 at this point, aren't we?
I can't figure out how to heal my mercenary. 🤦🏻♂️
I don't understand why you would lose your mercenary if you play with friends. So are we better off playing this season solo??
The mercenary is there to act as ai friend. It’s not there to act as just additional dps. You’ll get more xp in a group and another player is going to do much more damage than a mercenary.
@Knova_20 Right i don't expect them to add alot of damage, but their passive buffs look to be pretty effective. Yes playing with a friend adds dps, but the game also scales enemy health to additional party members.
Depends on how useless your friends are. 😅
Funny right they give a raid we can't play solo but they give us mercs we can't use with friends 😂😂... Still hyped for tomorrow but its kinda dumb I can't use my merc while playing with my buddy.. Especially as a minion necro thats just 1 extra body to do my bidding lol.
Let us do raids with a mercenary, easy.
Aren't we on diablo 5 now
Paid for the expansion and can't get in. Blocked. What a rip off. I paid several months ago and now I can't get in. Got the tiger mount when playing the original but now can't get in and this was after not being able to start last night. Me and my son are very frustrated.... Please tell the creators to fix this. Not fair fir everyone else to p Ln ay and be sitting out at the very start.
So you didn’t actually tell us how to get the mercenaries.
Cool
he did say...go do the quests..simple
get subo, profit. that is all
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The main fun of playing a game "not knowing what to do"
Yooo
RELEASE THE UPDATE NOW I NEED IT 💀
People have been complaining that this expansion isn’t worth the money which is just crazy to me, this is actually the most content filled expansion a Diablo game has ever gotten, diablo 2 was basically just a new act that takes like 2 hours to beat and rune words. This game has so many new game modes, a new region and even a leveling system upgrade.
wait, isn't d2s expansion also added 2 classes - Assassin and Druid, also crafting with horadric cube, charms, and something else, I forgot what exactly
@@oleksandrhorskyi8442 yeah but all of that still pales in comparison to what vessel of hatred adds to the game. We even got worlds first co op only activity in a diablo game.
Comparing a twenty year old game that didn't have an in-game shop or paid season passes is kind of crazy. Especially when you consider that Diablo 4's base game is incomplete.
@@izanagiorochi6324 no it isn’t incomplete. That’s a lie and you know it
@DoritosBurger It's objectively incomplete. I like the game, too, but I'm not going to lie about facts. The vast majority of people would agree that the base game is incomplete since it doesn't have an endgame and doesn't have many quality of life features that are no brainer. Even your favorite Diablo 4 content creators will agree. Raxx, DM, and more. People aren't just saying, "we have to pay $40 more dollars to complete the game" for nothing. It's objectively true, and no, they're not talking about the new campaign or class. They're referring to rune words that aren't real rune words, mercenaries, and the Dark Citadel. Which should all be base game features. Also, acting like a forced multi-player activity is good. in a historically single-player game where most people play solo is also crazy. Especially when you understand that according to Blizzard, 85-95% of people play solo.
You mean I have to choose between my wife or a merc to play with...? Hang on...let me think.
Mercenary should have been one of your alts scaled down 10% or 20%
teach me D4 daddy
Bro how bad is this game like for real we are getting guides for content not available to 99% of the people..lol
You saying 99% did not buy expac? you plain wrong. Don't project yourself. You can make statistic yourself just do to helltide now and see how many people have prepurchase cosmetics or cat mounts/pets. more than half probably already prepurchased it; some of my friends just wait for launch to be sure.
@@mapron1 Oh then how come 99% of content creators have around 100h in the expansion already before release mr brainiac?
Ur jumping in early with nothing but speculation...
He, and other content creators and such, have had access to a preview build for the past week. They were under NDA until Friday. So, he's been playing it.
D4 bad
Unsubbed
Good.
Good choice, one less goofy to deal with
Okay bye!
Overflow of spoilers and guides before the xpac comes out. I can already hear the b**ches whining that there's not enough content on social media. Then there are the casuals complaining about it's too hard, even though the youtubers are giving them cookie cutter builds. smh.