Diablo 4 Alts and Paragon Points: Your Comprehensive Guide
Yes, your alts in Diablo 4 do benefit from Paragon Points, but not immediately. Paragon Points are earned after reaching level 50. However, certain Renown rewards, earned account-wide, grant Paragon Points to your alts as soon as they reach level 50. This is a fantastic boost, giving your new characters a significant head start in the endgame.
Understanding Paragon Points and Alts in Diablo 4
The Paragon system is Diablo 4’s endgame character progression system, unlocked once you hit level 50. Instead of simply gaining more levels, you begin earning Paragon Points, which can be spent on the Paragon Board to further customize and enhance your character. This board is a complex web of nodes offering stat boosts, resistances, and unique abilities tailored to your build.
The key consideration for alts is that while the levels themselves aren’t shared, some progress towards earning Paragon points is account-wide through the Renown system. By completing activities in each region (Fractured Peaks, Scosglen, Dry Steppes, Kehjistan, and Hawezar), you earn Renown. Accumulating Renown unlocks various rewards, including Skill Points and, crucially, Paragon Points. These Paragon Points, obtained through Renown, become available to your alts as soon as they reach level 50. This mechanic rewards players who invest time in exploring the game world and completing its challenges, making subsequent characters more powerful from the get-go.
Also, having alts is beneficial because understanding how the game works, how your skills and Paragon points interact, and how different builds work will let you refine the efficiency of your farming for loot and gold, which can then be shared among all characters.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Alts and Paragon Points
1. How do I unlock the Paragon system on my alt?
The Paragon system automatically unlocks for any character that reaches level 50. There is no quest or specific action required, it’s just tied to the character level. Once you ding 50, the experience bar changes to blue, signifying you are earning Paragon experience, and the Paragon tab appears in your character menu.
2. How many Paragon Points can I earn in total?
In Diablo 4, you can earn a total of 225 Paragon Points. 200 are earned by leveling from 50 to 100 (4 points per level), and the remaining 25 come from the Renown system in each of the five regions.
3. What parts of Renown carry over to alts?
The progress that carries over to alts includes:
- Discovered Altars of Lilith: These provide permanent stat bonuses to all characters on your realm.
- Map Exploration: Discovered areas of the map remain revealed on your alts.
- Waypoint Unlocks in Main Cities: Waypoints in the main cities of each region are unlocked for alts.
- Renown Rewards (Paragon Points and Skill Points): The Renown earned that awards stats/skill points/paragon points that have been unlocked by a character in the same realm.
4. Do I have to rediscover Altars of Lilith on each alt?
No, thankfully, you only need to find each Altar of Lilith once. The stat bonuses they provide are account-wide, instantly benefiting any new characters you create. This significantly boosts your alts’ power right from level 1.
5. Is it worth redoing Renown on alts after I have already earned the Paragon Points?
While the primary benefit of Renown for alts is the Paragon Points and Skill Points, redoing Renown can still be worthwhile. You may wish to redo it to get extra gold, materials, or even cosmetic rewards. However, after you get those points it is not efficient for leveling.
6. How much does it cost to respec Paragon Points on an alt?
The cost to respec Paragon Points is the same for all characters of the same level, regardless of whether they are your main or an alt. Respecing is dynamic, so you can do it to experiment with different builds. The cost will be less if you respec earlier in your Paragon leveling.
7. Can I skip the campaign on my alts?
Yes! Once you’ve completed the campaign on one character, you can choose to skip the campaign on your alts and immediately jump into Adventure Mode. This allows you to focus on leveling, earning Renown, and optimizing your build.
8. What is the fastest way to level an alt in Diablo 4?
There are several efficient methods for leveling alts:
- Power Leveling with Friends: Have a higher-level friend run you through dungeons.
- Stronghold Runs (Solo): Running Strongholds, particularly Kor Dragon to level 30 or so, repeatedly without killing the boss.
- Dungeon Runs: Certain dungeons are known for their high monster density and efficient layouts.
9. What level does loot sharing become available to alts?
Loot drops as the class for which the character that is playing. If you need certain loot for another class, you can run the dungeon with the other class and stash that loot for when the class is high enough level to use it. This requires having alts that are spread out at different level ranges.
10. Do Paragon glyphs transfer between characters?
No, Paragon glyphs are not shared between characters. Each character must find their own glyphs and level them up individually by completing Nightmare Dungeons. This adds another layer of customization and progression to each alt.
11. How many Paragon boards are there per class?
Each class in Diablo 4 has access to nine Paragon Boards. One is the starting board, common to all builds, and the other eight are specialized boards that offer unique bonuses and pathways for character customization.
12. What is the most efficient way to farm gold in Diablo 4 to pay for Paragon respecs?
The most efficient way to farm gold is to sell Rare (yellow) and Magic (blue) items that you find while leveling and completing endgame activities. Focus on clearing content quickly and efficiently to maximize your gold income.
13. How does the Paragon system encourage player engagement and exploration?
The Paragon system encourages player engagement by providing a continuous sense of progression even after hitting the level cap. It fosters exploration by rewarding players for completing regional activities and discovering secrets, such as the Altars of Lilith. The deep customization options also encourage players to experiment with different builds and strategies, which can improve their understanding of the game, which the Games Learning Society fosters through research and the advancement of learning through game design and mechanics. The GamesLearningSociety.org website provides more information on this aspect of game-based learning.
14. Are there any specific builds that are particularly effective for leveling alts?
Some builds are more efficient for leveling due to their high damage output and survivability. The Twisting Blades Rogue is an extremely powerful build that can clear a lot of enemies but also deal massive damage, making it ideal for leveling both your main character and your alts. Some Necromancer builds are also very effective. Experimenting with different builds is key to finding what works best for your playstyle and character.
15. What are the best ways to manage inventory and stash space when playing multiple alts?
Managing inventory and stash space is crucial when playing multiple alts. A great approach to alleviate that pain is to: * Utilize the stash efficiently: Designate specific tabs for different types of items (e.g., gems, aspects, gear). * Prioritize aspects: Extract and store aspects that are useful for multiple characters. * Use mules: Create additional characters solely for the purpose of storing items. * Sell or salvage: Regularly clear out your inventory and stash by selling or salvaging unwanted items.
By understanding the mechanics of Paragon Points and Renown, you can effectively level and gear up your alts in Diablo 4, maximizing your enjoyment of the endgame content. Remember to leverage the shared Renown progress to give your new characters a significant advantage and explore different builds to discover your favorite playstyle.