Summary

  • Elon Musk recently claimed to be one of the world's top 20 Diablo 4 players, though he may be stretching the truth a little.
  • Musk is in the top 20 players on a leaderboard on Helltide.com, though it includes less than 1,000 players on it, which is less than 6 percent of the game's latest 24 hour player count on Steam.
  • Helltide.com's co-owner supports Musk's claim, but acknowledges the inability to verify runs not recorded or shared.

Elon Musk is a gamer. That much is true, as the Twitter CEO (not calling it X) has gone on record multiple times explaining how much he loves video games, and has waded into the politics surrounding various games like Assassin's Creed Shadows, albeit usually on the wrong side. He's also fairly well known in gaming circles for having an atrocious Elden Ring build, so we can safely assume he plays and enjoys video games.

He doesn't have a reputation for being very good at them though, which is why Musk's recent claim that he's actually one of the top 20 best Diablo 4 players in the world raised more than a few eyebrows. Musk made this declaration during an episode of the Joe Rogan podcast earlier this week, claiming that he's in the top 20 on a leaderboard along with just one other American. Sounds pretty good, until you actually dive in and check for yourself.

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First pointed out by TheVerge, Musk's claims start to fall apart as soon as you actually find the leaderboard he's referring to. To his credit, Musk is actually in the top 20 players on a leaderboard on a website called Helltides.com, which can be used to log completion times for a dungeon called The Pit. This is a special endgame dungeon that challenges players to beat it in 15 minutes, with shorter times resulting in better rewards.

Elon Musk Isn't Actually One Of The World's Top 20 Diablo 4 Players

According to this leaderboard, Musk is currently placed at number 20, with a run of 2 minutes and 45 seconds. That's pretty impressive, and proof that Musk isn't simply mashing buttons and sprinting to the final boss and finish line, but the narrative comes into question when you realize that there's less than a thousand people on that list, which is less than 6 percent of the game's most recent 24 hour peak player count on Steam alone.

To make matters worse, these leaderboards aren't even official and require users to submit their own recorded runs. So, while it's true that Musk is in the top 20 players on a leaderboard, there's absolutely no evidence that Musk is one of the top 20 Diablo 4 players in the entire world, and he'd never be able to claim so until an official leaderboard with every player on it were made. There's also Helltide.com's hardcore Pit leader board to consider too, which Musk isn't even placed on.

Helltide.com's co-owner has come out and said he believes Musk is a top 20 player, though he also admits "there’s no way for us to know about Pit runs that aren’t recorded and shared". It's just very strange to claim that you're one of the best Diablo 4 players in the entire world, within a fanbase of literal millions, with the only evidence of that claim being a single leaderboard made up of a minuscule percentage of the game's player base.

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Diablo® IV is the ultimate action-RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish dungeons, and legendary loot.

Embark on the epic campaign solo or with friends, meeting memorable characters through a gripping story in a beautifully dark world, or explore an expansive end game: battle iconic bosses for powerful loot, fight back the encroaching onslaught of Hell in Helltides, master the Forge to create your ultimate weapons and progress powerful characters, with cross-play and cross-progression on all available platforms.

Welcome to Hell

Discover the critically acclaimed franchise that defined the Action RPG genre. As the battle between the High Heavens and Burning Hells rages on, hatred devours Sanctuary as evil spreads and a new wave of cultists and worshippers arise to embrace Lilith’s coming. Only a brave few dare to face this threat and bring light to the all-consuming darkness.

Expansive Open World

Forge your own path through the corrupted lands of Sanctuary, an ever-growing, fully explorable world teeming with challenges, quests, enemies, and loot. Join your fellow adventurers, rescue and retake besieged towns, delve into nightmarish dungeons and uncover lost secrets as you fight back evil. The many zones of Sanctuary are yours to explore, and with rotating areas of extreme peril like World Bosses and Helltide, danger lurks at every turn.

Immersive Character Development

Create and customize your character to face the encroaching darkness. Choose from one of five classes and build your hero with skills, abilities and cosmetics, creating a champion that is uniquely your own. Grow stronger as you progress through powerful Skill Trees and develop even more unique end game specializations with Paragon Boards.

Legendary Gear, Epic Battles

Discover and experiment with a vast arsenal of powerful weapons, armor and more to fight back against the demons threatening Sanctuary. Explore unique combinations, create your own upgrades and collect a plethora of powerful tools to battle in immersive, action-packed combat against the deadliest of enemies.

Seasons & Events

The tales of Sanctuary continue to unfold. Create Seasonal Characters and join in fresh adventures - master new mechanics and take on the latest threats in each new Season. Complete harrowing feats of the Season Journey and earn new Battle Pass rewards. Plus, sharpen your swords and get in the spirit of the seasons when Limited-Time Events sweep through Sanctuary.

End Game Undertakings

There’s even more Diablo® IV to explore as you reach higher levels and more fearsome World Tiers. Face the greatest challenge yet as you take on the most powerful demons in The Pit, steel yourself against Uber Bosses to reap uber unique rewards, fight back overflowing armies of Hell as Helltides emerge across Sanctuary, battle larger-than-life World Bosses, and master the Forge to create the mightiest weapons fit for a hero.

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