As a rule of thumb, only the most efficient PvE builds will do for hard mode. Many sub-optimal builds are still able to complete the normal mode missions; hard mode, however, is less forgiving. Also, while using one general-purpose build for all areas might do for normal mode, in hard mode it becomes much more important to adapt your build to the special situation at hand. Check beforehand on the type of enemies you will be facing and alter your build accordingly.
Since monsters have much higher
health in hard mode, your party will need to deal much more damage to them. Since you might need more
healing and
interrupts as well, only the very best builds in terms of damage output should be used…
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