Hardcore Skills

Hello GGG

This is going to be controversial, I realise, but I suggest adding a few hardcore skills into the game. Safety net skills on long CD (like 2-5 minutes, etc) which might help with the current HC experience. They do not have to be useable only by HC, of course, SC players will not sacrifice a precious gem slot for a safety net they do not need and which adds nothing in addition to that to their build.

As a long time HC player, I adore the mode, but given the state of the game, with ground effects so difficult (sometimes impossible) to see, the HC experience is currently more punishing than it ought to be.

Inclusion of a 'cheat death' type skill would not even need to be removed later, as if and when the threat mechanics are all properly telegraphed, most might stop bothering, especially if their builds need the slot.

To be clear, the cheat death skill would do nothing but that, then, if it is activated, it gives you a debuff you can clearly see counting down. If you mess up to the same mechanic during the CD tough luck, at least the skill bought you a chance to recognise your situation had become, for whatever reason untenable.

I've seen this implemented in other games and it definitely provides a slender margin of forgiveness while games are being polished and tuned. Just a thought.