So many reasons to bypass Elite and go directly to Ultimate from Normal/Veteran.
I am somewhat successful in my attempt to explain and demonstrate it in this video.
Timestamps:
Stuff to do in Normal/Vet before going into Ultimate *
Showing I haven't been into Elite at all 0:14
XP potion from Malmouth Resistance 02:02
The three faction vendors at Homestead 05:40
To-Do list on screen 06:43
In Ultimate *
Into Ultimate 13:29
Benefits (of skipping Elite) list on screen 13:46
Build guide videos for the character in the video if you're interested
Video series Part 1 - • Grim Dawn | Best Starter Class | Part 1 | ...
Video series Part 2 - • Grim Dawn | Best Starter Class | Part 2 | ...
Gear guide (4 easy items) - • Grim Dawn | Best Starter Class | Gear Run ...
Video series Part 3 - • Grim Dawn | Best Starter Class | Level 60 ...
Poison damage showcase short (this character) - • Acid/Poison Bloody Pox in HC Vet - Grim Da...
Link to Crate's patch notes for 1.2
https://forums.crateentertainment.com...
The mod I use to change item and skill text colours is Rainbow Filter
Find out about it here - • Grim Dawn - Rainbow Filter mod - 2022 - Ga...