Has anyone delved into this? I started a few days ago and it changes the dynamics of the whole game. I now go for defensive and survivability stats instead of glass canon stats, and I find myself looking at mob attributes before hand and changing up skills to suit it.

If you haven't, but would like a hair pulling challenge, give hardcore a try.

If the thought of losing your toon forever due to RNG or skill lapse makes you uneasy it probably isn't for you. Most of my friends said they would never do it haha.