head to head
Diablo II: ResurrectedvsHonkai: Star Rail
Diablo II: Resurrected leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Honkai: Star Rail leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Diablo II: ResurrectedHonkai: Star Rail
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 2
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 1
Honkai: Star Rail leans harder on reads: PvE only with scripted enemy behaviour throughout
Variance6 vs 5
Diablo II: Resurrected leans harder on variance: Loot tables and area randomization rule drops
Optimization9 vs 9
Even - both lean on optimization about the same.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.

