10 Tweetable Tips for Diablo III

Armageddon is a tough time for most, but for the heroic adventurer, it's like Christmas and your birthday rolled into one. There are hordes of monsters to slay, magical artifacts to find, and helpless villagers to rescue. We've been knee-deep in Diablo III goodness since launch and would like to share a few nuggets of wisdom. Each tip comes in handy-dandy Twitter size, perfect for sharing with your friends. Some of these may seem obvious for seasoned adventurers, but if you're interested in maximizing the Diablo III experience, read on!

ONE
Use elective mode: it lets you assign any skill you want, even if they are in the same school or tree, to the various skill hotkeys #D3Tips

TWO
Play with friends, earn more XP. Voice chat can help tremendously with coordination, and a diverse group can swap gear between classes #D3Tips

THREE
Save time and gold by assigning each player an artisan--focusing on one lets them hit max level faster and then trade with friends #D3Tips

FOUR
For bosses and stronger mobs, be mindful of what skills they're using against you. Learn the modifiers and how to guard against them #D3Tips

FIVE
In the auction house, be mindful of quantity when selling items. Do not flood the market with duplicates because it only drives down the price #D3Tips

SIX
Keep an eye on the auction house; you might find superior items for an equal or lower price than at a vendor. Be a smart shopper! #D3Tips

SEVEN
If you craft an item that lacks desirable stats, you might turn a profit by auctioning it off if those modifiers are strong #D3Tips

EIGHT
Save gems! It's cheap to unsocket gems, so there's no reason you shouldn't do it. Don't be wasteful, and save gems when possible #D3Tips

NINE
Study your environment and lure large groups of enemies into tight spaces to gain the advantage, and use the environmental traps #D3Tips

TEN
You are going to die, but a loss isn't truly a loss if you learn something. Unless you're playing on hardcore; then you're just dead #D3Tips