Mastering Defense and Utility in Diablo 4

Diablo 4 players should prioritize damage resist and armor over elemental resistances, which are close to useless due to scaling. Life % is not as good as adding life values to your total, and topaz and sapphire armor gems provide damage reduction while crowd controlled and fortified, respectively. Skull jewelry gems provide armor, making them a better choice than elemental resist gems. These tips are especially important for hardcore players, but can benefit anyone looking to survive in higher levels of the game.