Diablo. Ii. Lord.of.destruction -pc-: |link|
Hiring the Barbarian from Act V (who wielded swords and could bash enemies) gave players a true tank. The synergy between a Sorceress spamming Frozen Orb and a Barbarian mercenary equipped with "Insight" (to restore mana) was revolutionary.
Research by Tim O'Hearn highlights that the game's longevity stems from "Terminal Acceleration"—a state where the endgame becomes a fast-paced, highly rewarding loop of power gain. Diablo. II. Lord.Of.Destruction -PC-