Diablo III Signature Series Guide

Excellent guide. The Guide covers the character types and each types strengths and weaknesses as well as the best skills by class. The game initially has 5 classes. The Barbarian and Monk are up close melee classes while the Demon Hunter, Witch Doctor and Wizard are all ranged. If you get the DLA, it will add a 6 class that is a bit of both but mainly melee. After the introduction into the character types the book goes into detail into each of the game's 4 major acts and while there is not really an overall map for each of the missions, they do break out the missions in details as well as the enemies that will be encountered. Overall guide is about 430 pages with 113 pages devoted to a discussion on the classes, and 150 pages on the missions. The remaining sections of the guide cover crafting, the loot system, the types of enemies you will be facing as well as achievements. I used it initially to select my main character and read a little about the first few missions but honestly once you get used to the style of the missions the guide is not really needed to complete the game as most of the quests are search for a special location, once it is found fight the boss battle then repeat. There are lots and lots of small fights in between these, but most aren't so over powering or tricky that you really need a guide to figure out. Maybe that was because my melee character was overpowered, or maybe it is because the game is sort of short. Still, I really like high quality artwork and pictures as well as the writing style of the guide and would advice purchase even if only to have a collectors item and a fond reminder of the game. ;-)

The last time I played Diablo was 15 years ago. Diablo III is like seeing an old friend again. An outstanding game and the Bradygames Diablo III companion guide is a beautifully crafted tome of information for any Diablo adventurer.The book starts off with a brief introduction and forward by Jay Wilson, Director of Diablo III, and then lays out the basics of the game. It is followed by detailed explanations of each hero and then moves into the four Acts. Graphics are right from the game and walk-throughs are provided for the standard quests and list many of the random quests and occurrences. Just enough information is provided to give you a heads-up on what is waiting for you in that next cave or dungeon without taking away the surprise factor.The last third of the book has an exhausting list of equipment you may find and use and the denizens that await you. All-in-all, an excellent text with superb color graphics and text. After many hours of play it should take on the appearance of a well worn adventurer's tome that you will come back to time and again.

I'm not sure if my expectations on what a game guide should be are too high, and I realize that Diablo III has a lot of random dungeons and stuff, but when I'm looking for something in the guide, and then end up googling it later, because I can't find it...well, I really can't give something like that 5 stars, can I? (dock one star)Best example would be when I was looking into how to beat Faud with a wizard. I had beaten him pretty easily with a monk, but just wasn't able to put him down with the wizard. So, after dying once and running away several times, I finally gave up and went to the guide. And I agree with the other reviewer that there should be some sort of a glossary, so I could at least know that they didn't have what I needed in the first place (spent 5-10 min trying to find it). So yeah, ended up going online and looking for it, and found it within 2 minutes. Went back, and BAM!!! Faud was no more!!!Also, if you are currently playing the game, you will know that they have gone through several updates so far (some I totally do not understand the point of). That being said, I know a friend of mine said that another patch, to be released soon, will change more of the game elements, so in essence, the guide is already partially obsolete. A year from now (and who knows how many more patchs), how much of this guide will still be useful??? (dock another star)I can understand wanting to fix bugs and make the game more enjoyable, but after looking through the guide, I can say that about 10% of it should have been included with the game itself in the manual, and the other 90%, while useful, is not complete, and will be mostly obsolete.Nice illustrations, general walk-thru, item and monster overview, but again, I expected more. I can't really recommend it for someone who is actually looking for something to help them through tough spots in some of the random side quest dungeons. If you want just a guide to walk you through the main quest, this will suffice.Oh, and if anyone reading this already has the guide, can you tell me if I'm missing something, or does the section on achievements seem a little too general? And what I mean by that, is it seems that a lot of the achievelment descriptions just say that you have to complete all of a set of requirements, but then leaves out what those requirements actually are (do the following, only it does not actually LIST the following). It could have been better.Side note: After not really finding that much use for it myself, I ended up giving the guide to a friend of mine, who is new to the world of Diablo. I haven't heard back from him on whether or not it has been of any use, but I think it should help him with some things he hasn't gotten the hang of yet. If it has helped him, add a half star. I do have one other question for those of you who still may have the guide, and that is whether or not it has any references to Whimsyshire? I do not recall seeing anything in there about it at all (ie: What items you need to collect and where, and also how to create the staff and where to use it). If there is nothing in there, deduct that half star added above. Please correct me if I am wrong.For the most part, I still think 3 stars is fair.

The guide came in great condition. Really informative, helped a lot with the game. If you like a physical guide (I do), and you're stuck in this game, or just want to unlock everything, this is for you.

The was nothing to dislike about the book. I have been away from my RPG game for 15 years, back when Diablo first came out. Back then the only book available did not cover even part of what the new book covers. Its a great game made even better with the information I received from the boo. Thank You.

great guide

Thorough, detailed and includes everything. Beginners are required. Nicely, clearly illustrated. Too bad that was not in Hungarian. :( A very useful book.

AAA+++....but of course it is not accurate after so many patches in the game

The tips are quite vague and doesn't quite tell you how to get everything.

its a good guide book although you didnt really need it you just follow as you go through. nice to have.