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Diablo 5 director promises Diablo 2-style combat where 'the right build' matters more than Diablo 4's action-heavy approach
"While Diablo 5 will continue to feature some DEX (moment-to-moment execution) mechanics, on balance the game will be an INT/STR game (planning and investment).
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"While Diablo 5 will continue to feature some DEX (moment-to-moment execution) mechanics, on balance the game will be an INT/STR game (planning and investment). We are designing to the core tenet of ARPGs that any challenge can be overcome with the right build," via X . Even though I play a lot of action RPGs, I hadn't heard anyone describe their combat in terms of stats, like dexterity and intelligence, before watching former Path of Exile game director Chris Wilson's recent video about Diablo 5.
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