There are also ranged weapons that don’t actually count as either one- or two-handed. Weapons are a special case in that the most you can ever use is two of them, one in each hand, and some are two-handed. You may have noticed that the above list doesn’t include weapons. Shields are available to all classes, but Crusaders get their own, unique Crusader Shields, Witch Doctors use Mojos, Demon Hunters can equip Quivers, Wizards carry Orbs, and Necromancers use Phylacteries as off hand items.

Off-hand: There are a great many off-hand items that are class specific.

Jewelry: There’s one Amulet and two Ring slots for all characters.

Some don’t actually look like pants, but regardless, all classes can equip them.

Waist: All classes can wear Belts, and Barbarians can also wear Mighty Belts.Torso: All classes can wear Chest Armor, and Demon Hunters can also wear Cloaks.Shoulder: All classes can wear Pauldrons.Head: All classes can wear Helms and there are three special head armors - Spirit Stones for Monks, Wizard Hats for Wizards, and Voodoo Masks for Witch Doctors.Though some armor pieces are unique to specific classes, as follows. While there’s a good deal of variation on the basics based on what class you’re playing - some weapon types are unique to a specific class, after all - there are still some basics worth keeping in mind.Įquipment comes in a wide variety of pieces, for a wide variety of armor slots. How do we identify gear that’s good for us to use? What makes one piece of gear better for us than another piece?

What makes an item in Diablo 3 good? This is the most basic gameplay issue, because Diablo 3 is a loot crawl action RPG, where half of the fun of slaughtering waves of abominations is the sweet, sweet treasure that rains from their destroyed bodies.

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