Always Have a Backup Plan (and Potion)
Most Hardcore deaths come from poor escape planning or Diablo 4 Items panic. Always assume something can go wrong.

What to Keep Ready:
Evade charges off cooldown before engaging.

One potion minimum before entering any dungeon boss.

Teleport or exit macro bound to avoid bugs or disconnections.

Gear swap or aspect backup in stash to adjust build before a major encounter.

Pro Tip: Bind “Force Move” to a key so you can move without accidentally attacking mid-escape.

Use Paragon Boards for Survival, Not Just Power
The Paragon system is tempting to spec entirely into damage, but in Hardcore, you should prioritize defensive Glyphs and Rare Nodes.

Defensive Glyphs to Use:
Iron Blood – Gain damage reduction for every nearby bleeding enemy.

Control – Bonus damage vs crowd-controlled enemies, great for safe play.

Exploit Weakness – Safer damage option that rewards crowd control.

Path to Rare Nodes that increase maximum life, resistances, or buy d4 mats damage reduction under crowd control effects.