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Is Diablo IV hard? Our beginner verdict
Diablo IV is level 4 of 5 on our beginner scale (Challenging), which makes it hard for someone who has never played. The hardest part for a newcomer is split-second timing.
Our verdict
Level 4 · Challenging
Not sure where you stand? Check if you are ready in about two minutes.
Why it is hard
- A lot of menus and gear choices, and real-time combat. It is an online game: Blizzard has said it will not support an offline mode.
- Learning the controls
- 3 of 5
- Moving the camera
- 2 of 5
- Need for quick reactions
- 3 of 5
- Consequences of mistakes
- 3 of 5
- Amount of reading
- 3 of 5
You are probably ready when
You are happy with real-time combat, managing gear menus, and playing online.
Games that could help you get comfortable
If you are new, these build the skills Diablo IV asks for, one step at a time. You don't need to finish them all.
- Pokémon Legends: ArceusLevel 2 · Easy
- The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimLevel 3 · Moderate
- Diablo IVLevel 4 · Challenging
Settings and tips that help
Choose the easiest difficulty when you start, and play with a friend or two if you can.
Where it plays
Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, PlayStation, Xbox, PC. On Nintendo Switch, it plays on Switch 2 only. Players: Solo or co-op online.