In a move that has stunned both gamers and political watchers, Tesla founder Elon Musk apparently claimed the top spot on Diablo 4’s global leaderboard last November. According to unofficial reports, Musk completed a Pit 150-speed run in under two minutes—clocking in three seconds faster than the then-reigning record holder. While critics have questioned how the self-proclaimed “Twitter destroyer” and newly appointed head of the Department of Government Efficiency could spare the time for Blizzard’s hit ARPG, Musk seemed determined to prove his gaming prowess once again this week.
Late last night, the billionaire CEO livestreamed his level 95 Hardcore character in Path of Exile 2, the upcoming action RPG from Grinding Gear Games. To casual viewers, his gameplay appeared standard: He ran through endgame content, dispatching waves of enemies while highlighting the peril of a Hardcore playthrough—where a single death can eliminate your character from the most competitive leaderboards. Yet seasoned players spotted a series of curious moments, including a stash tab named “Elon’s map” and an unusual hesitation in arranging high-level items. Critics of Musk’s previous gaming feats quickly latched onto the notion that his account may not be entirely self-managed.
Musk’s second map run of the night showed him breezing through a high-tier zone with ease. Observers noted that he neglected to pick up normally sought-after currency such as Exalted Orbs and Chaos Orbs—items with considerable market value in Path of Exile 2. Despite passing by these lucrative drops, the CEO insisted his approach was standard for a “high-level build,” saying he focuses on completing objectives rather than “nickel-and-diming every item.”
The broadcast continued as Musk meticulously studied his Atlas Tree, an endgame feature that allows players to configure various challenge modifiers. Despite describing them in broad terms—calling four high-level modifiers simply “four things there”—he confidently declared he had “maxed out” the difficulty. Critics questioned his familiarity with advanced mechanics, pointing out that “max difficulty” typically involves more complex combinations like Delirium or deeper corruption layers.
Between runs, Musk paused to discuss topics ranging from artificial intelligence and Neuralink to global demographics, including the declining birthrate in South Korea. After nearly 30 minutes of impromptu Q&A, a viewer request led him to showcase his gear. Each piece boasted top-tier modifiers worth hundreds of the game’s most valuable orbs—a gear set that even veteran PoE players might struggle to assemble. Musk shrugged off the gear’s extraordinary stats, saying only that it “could be better,” while seeming to conflate “required level” with “item level,” a rookie slip for an alleged gaming savant.
The stream ended just shy of two hours, with Musk concluding one final map run and bidding viewers farewell. While his performance might quiet some skeptics, others remain unconvinced. As the billionaire continues to balance running multiple companies, advising President-Elect Donald Trump, and chasing new records in hardcore ARPGs, the community remains divided: Is Musk truly a top-tier gamer—or is this just another performance in the Elon Musk show?
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