Diablo Immortal Beginner's Guide: 10 Mistakes New Players Make

Entering the world of Diablo Immortal can be thrilling and chaotic in equal measure. The game throws a lot at you right from the start—mechanics, currencies, builds, PvP modes, daily activities, legendary gear, and more. It’s easy to lose track of what matters and what doesn’t, especially in the early game. If you’re just stepping into Sanctuary, avoiding common rookie mistakes can save you time, effort, and frustration down the road.

Here are the 10 most frequent and costly mistakes new players make in Diablo Immortal—and how you can avoid them.

1. Ignoring Daily Activities and Bonuses

A lot of new players log in, grind a dungeon or two, and log out without touching the activities that matter most. That’s a massive waste.

Diablo Immortal has several daily systems designed to keep your progression smooth: the Codex daily tasks, Battle Pass quests, First Kill of the Day, and Daily Login Rewards. These offer essential resources like Platinum, XP, materials, and gear upgrade items. Skipping them stunts your progression without you even realizing it.

Even spending just 20 minutes hitting daily objectives can do more for your character than two hours of random dungeon grinding.

2. Neglecting Gear Upgrades Early On

Many new players assume they should hoard resources and wait for “endgame gear.” That’s a trap. You’ll get gear upgrades constantly as you level up, and upgrading your gear—even the blues and yellows—gives you a significant power boost.

The key? Upgrade gear at the Blacksmith frequently. Don’t fear the cost. The materials used to upgrade gear (like scrap, enchanted dust, and glowing shards) are abundant and can be reclaimed if you swap gear later. Every small stat increase adds up.

3. Not Using Auto-Navigation Efficiently

The game includes an auto-pathing feature, but many players only use it when they’re lost. Instead, use it strategically to speed up your gameplay loop. While your character walks to the next objective or bounty, you can manage inventory, salvage gear, or plan your next dungeon run.

This small efficiency trick helps you multitask and reduces the dead time between fights—especially in zones filled with open-world events or bounty targets.

4. Underestimating the Importance of the Helliquary

The Helliquary unlocks relatively early in the game, but many beginners don’t realize how crucial it becomes for both PvE and PvP. By defeating Helliquary bosses, you unlock Scoria and Demonic Remains that boost your Combat Rating—a key stat for accessing higher difficulty content.

Failing to invest in the Helliquary means you'll hit a progression wall fast. Even if you’re a casual player, beating weekly Helliquary bosses should be a non-negotiable part of your routine.

5. Choosing a Class Without Understanding Its Strengths

Picking the wrong class for your playstyle can make the game feel like a slog. A lot of new players default to flashy classes like Demon Hunter or Barbarian, thinking they’ll dominate, only to struggle in group play or PvP.

Before locking in, consider what role you enjoy. Do you like ranged burst damage? Go with Demon Hunter. Prefer group buffs and AoE spells? Try Crusader or Wizard. Want strong solo potential with healing and shield utility? Monk or Blood Knight might suit you better.

The more your playstyle aligns with your class strengths, the more fun and effective your experience will be.

6. Burning Through Legendary Crests Too Early

It’s tempting to run Elder Rifts the moment you get your hands on a Legendary Crest, hoping to pull a 5-star gem. But here's the catch—early game rifts have lower drop chances, and you're unlikely to get your dream gem until you're running with better gear and higher levels.

Use your free daily crest for low-risk gem farming, and save Legendary Crests until you’ve built up a stronger character and can coordinate 10-rift runs with better chances at powerful legendary gems. Burn through them too early, and you'll regret it.

7. Skipping Side Quests and Zone Events

A lot of new players focus purely on the main questline and miss out on some of the most rewarding content in the game. Side quests, hidden lairs, zone events, and cursed chests may not look flashy, but they offer significant XP, loot, and legendary drops—especially in the leveling phase.

Also, completing hidden lairs grants you normal gems, which are vital for resonance and gear socketing later. Skipping them now means a painful grind later.

8. Playing Solo All the Time

Yes, you can solo much of Diablo Immortal. But doing so slows you down—especially in dungeons and events like the Fractured Plane, Challenge Rifts, or PvP battlegrounds.

Join a Warband and a Clan early. Not only do you gain access to Shadow vs Immortal faction events, but you’ll also get bonus rewards from group content, plus backup in harder dungeons. Even a casual Warband gives you free loot chests once per week. That’s value you shouldn’t ignore.

9. Mismanaging Inventory and Storage Space

Inventory fills up fast. If you’re not salvaging regularly or using your stash wisely, you’ll hit the cap in the middle of important dungeons or PvP matches.

Use the Auto-Salvage feature to clean out common and magic items. Deposit your gems, upgrade materials, and extra legendaries in your stash. Don’t hoard junk hoping for some use later—gear power creeps fast in Diablo Immortal.

Efficient inventory management keeps your runs smooth and your attention where it belongs—on combat and loot.

10. Thinking the Game Is “Pay-to-Win” and Giving Up

A lot of new players see the shop, the Eternal Orbs, the $100 bundles, and assume they can’t compete unless they spend real money. That’s a huge misconception.

Yes, Diablo Immortal has monetization—and yes, whales exist. But there's a clear path for F2P players to progress, especially in PvE. PvP is more competitive, but most PvE content (including raids, bosses, and dungeons) is fully beatable without spending. You just need to pace yourself and optimize your daily grind.

Focus on Codex tasks, maximize Battle Pass XP, and target your upgrades wisely. With consistency and planning, you’ll climb just fine.

Learn the Systems, Then Break Them

Diablo Immortal isn't just about killing demons. It’s about knowing how to progress efficiently, when to push harder, and what systems to prioritize at each stage. The game is loaded with layers—some visible, others hidden behind time gates and faction wars.

If you're just starting out, don’t let the complexity overwhelm you. Focus on smart progression, avoid these ten rookie mistakes, and you’ll set yourself up for long-term success in Sanctuary.

And remember: patience, not power, is what separates a frustrated beginner from a formidable veteran.