Mistakes to Avoid as a New Player
Quick answer: Top 7 new-player mistakes: (1) Skipping the race quiz; (2) Hybrid building; (3) Spending gems on stat power; (4) Soloing endgame content too early; (5) Joining inactive clans; (6) Tilt-queueing PvP; (7) Skipping daily quests. Avoid these and you'll save 20+ hours of frustration.
Skipping the race quiz
Picking blindly often results in mismatch with playstyle. Race is permanent on a character.
Hybrid building
Dump one stat or you lose. Specialized builds beat hybrids in both PvE and PvP.
Spending gems on stat power
Gems are best spent on cosmetics + Battle Pass. Stat-affecting items don't exist in shop. Gem-to-gold conversion is lossy.
Soloing endgame too early
Mythic+ requires prestige 5+. Don't queue at prestige 1 → frustration.
Joining inactive clans
Use the clan-list activity filter. Clans inactive >7 days drop off. Vet with 5 questions before joining.
Tilt-queueing PvP
5-match cap. Take a 10-min break after losses. Tilt cascades exponentially.
Skipping daily quests
Highest XP/min activity. 5 minutes/day → 3 levels/week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Worst mistake?
Hybrid building. Costs more total time than the others combined.
Recoverable mistakes?
Most yes. Race choice and class choice can be alt'd around.