Quick answer
Hardcore is documented as a separate mode rather than another rung after Nightmare.
Field checklist
- Hardcore is documented as a separate mode rather than another rung after Nightmare.
- Its exact penalties and reward changes need direct live-game confirmation.
- Do not carry over rules from the legacy Dungeon Quest without checking Reborn.
- Use this page as a verification log until precise rules can be reproduced.
What to avoid
Do not assume that a legacy Dungeon Quest spreadsheet, level gate, class label, or code applies to Reborn. Use the official game listing and direct in-game observations as the final authority.