For many, the ultimate goal in Diablo 4 is to be overpowered, to take down everything and to shred bosses in seconds. However, some feel that it goes too fast and that the journey there has little meaning.
Reaching the endgame of Diablo 4 and achieving the maximum level of 60 takes many only a few days – or even hours. After that, it’s about optimizing the gear to take down the toughest bosses on the Torment levels. Some builds are so powerful that players can take down bosses with a single hit. In the current Season 7, the Blood Wave Necromancers, for example, manage to mow down bosses in seconds. This is partly due to the new unique leg guard “Kessim’s Legacy”.
You can see the level and difficulty system of Diablo 4 in the video:
“The problem is not being OP, but how to become OP”
This is the criticism: On Reddit, user yxalitis criticizes that the power jumps after level 60 are too extreme. As soon as the Paragon Board is unlocked and GA items (items with larger affixes) come into the game, progression explodes. The torment bosses almost fall over by themselves.
He compares it to Path of Exile 2, where there are also overpowered builds – but the way there is a long, demanding process. You can feel in every act how the character becomes stronger, while in Diablo 4, progression often happens in large jumps. His conclusion: “Becoming overpowered is okay – but the journey there should be the actual goal.”
Regarding the torment bosses and their lifespan, user PeterKB shows in a video on Reddit that his fight against Varshan takes about two minutes. For him, that’s the perfect balance. It sounds short, but many can simply oneshot Varshan. His opinion: “Many will disagree with me, but for me, this power level is ideal for enjoying boss battles.”
Diablo 4 is particularly worthwhile for players with little time
What do other players say about it? The video post gathered over 400 upvotes – so there is agreement. However, some point out: The time may be ideal for a single fight, but anyone doing hundreds of runs for targeted farming of uniques and mythic uniques at the bosses probably wishes for a different dynamic.
In the comments, kestononline writes specifically:
I agree that 2–3 minutes for an average boss fight in an ARPG is ideal. It feels good. The problem is that these bosses are also used for targeted farming, not just for the fun of the fight itself. […] If bosses always dropped a certain item, then maybe. […] But that’s just not how Diablo 4 works.
About 100 people agree with yxalitis’s post in the form of upvotes. However, there are some users who play Diablo 4 precisely for the fast progression. For example, mr_w_ writes that he has little time and enjoys quickly becoming stronger in Diablo 4 for precisely that reason. “That’s why it’s good that Diablo 4 and PoE 2 exist side by side,” he finds. And Titansdragon says: Those who want slow progression and deeper systems should play PoE.
Room_Ferreira also emphasizes that his time budget is the main reason he plays Diablo 4: “I have two children and I might play a few hours a week. […] Even if [Path of Exile 2] would appeal to me, I simply wouldn’t have enough time to get beyond mere leveling.” Many appreciate that they can quickly become stronger in Diablo 4 without having to invest countless hours first.
Others praise that the game is tailored to casuals. Shadowfury22 comments: “If Blizzard wants players to come back every season, then it must not become too grindy.” After all, most players are casual gamers – and they don’t want to deal with endless effort.
How it continues in Season 8 remains to be seen. Blizzard has already announced that the endgame will become harder. Only the top 10% of players should even manage to reach Torment Level 4. There, you should no longer be able to oneshot bosses – if you even make it to that level. On top of that, there will be a new boss, Belial, who is supposed to challenge you significantly.
The accessibility of Diablo 4 is a topic of ongoing discussion. Many see the ARPG as the perfect after-work game – jump in, take down a few monsters, and unwind without having to think too much. Others wish for a greater challenge. But this is where many see the big advantage: Diablo 4 offers a relaxed gaming experience that casuals can enjoy as well.
