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− | {{ | + | {{disambig|the original release|the 2021 remaster|[[Diablo II: Resurrected]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Diablo II cover.jpg | |cover = Diablo II cover.jpg | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Blizzard Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Blizzard Entertainment}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Capcom|Japan}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 29, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 29, 2000}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|July 26, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|July 26, 2000}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|2002|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 28, 2002|ref=<ref>[https://www.macworld.com/article/1004147/diablo2.html Diablo 2, Lord of Destruction OS X patches released | Macworld]</ref>}} |
+ | |taxonomy= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | ARPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Diablo }} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|diablo-ii|88}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|diablo-ii|rating}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |hltb = 2512 | ||
+ | |lutris = diablo-ii | ||
+ | |official site= http://classic.battle.net/diablo2exp/ | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Diablo II | ||
+ | |mobygames = 1878 | ||
|wikipedia = Diablo II | |wikipedia = Diablo II | ||
|winehq = 74 | |winehq = 74 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | + | |introduction = | |
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− | + | |release history = The game received the '''''Lord of Destruction''''' expansion pack in June 2001. Like prior Blizzard games, both titles were supported simultaneously. The initial support cycle lasted until October 2011 with patch 1.13d, during which time the disc check was removed (supposing an [[#Run game without CD|official workaround]] is used), many bugs were fixed and balancing was refined. Four additional compatibility patches were published between March and June 2016, the latest being 1.14d. | |
− | + | ||
+ | |current state = The game was succeeded by '''''[[Diablo II: Resurrected]]''''' September 2021, but the original 2000 version with the latest patch is still available for sale on [[Store:Battle.net|Battle.net]]. Running this version on present-day systems does not cause major issues, but unofficial methods are needed for modern quality-of-life improvements like [[#Widescreen resolution|widescreen resolution]] unless running ''Resurrected''. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [http://www.diablo2.com/forum/ Diablo II Forum] | {{mm}} [http://www.diablo2.com/forum/ Diablo II Forum] | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://diablo.fandom.com/ Unofficial Diablo Wiki] |
{{mm}} [https://us.battle.net/support/en/games/diablo2 Battle.net Support] for game | {{mm}} [https://us.battle.net/support/en/games/diablo2 Battle.net Support] for game | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | Base game uses {{removed DRM|SecuROM|3}}.<br>Lord of Destruction uses {{removed DRM|SecuROM|4}}.<br>Both were removed in patch 1.12; see [[#Run game without CD|Run game without CD]].<br>Released on 3 CDs. | Battle.net | Windows, Mac OS }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Battle.net | diablo-ii | Battle.net | Digital download. | | Windows }} | |
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}} | }} | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} The '''Diablo Battle Chest''' is a box set containing Diablo II and Lord of Destruction, as well as an official strategy guide for both games. Older copies (2006 and earlier) of the Battle Chest include [[Diablo]]. | |
− | + | {{ii}} Later editions of the BestSeller Series budget release include both Diablo II and Lord of Destruction. | |
+ | {{ii}} The Battle.net version of the game (prior to the release of [[Diablo II: Resurrected]] included native support for Intel Macs and modern Windows. If a retail version is already owned, the serial key can be registered with a Battle.net account to get the digital release for free. ''Note that Diablo II and Lord of Destruction are separate downloads.'' | ||
− | + | ===Demo versions=== | |
+ | {{ii}} Multiple demo versions are available from [https://www.blizzardarchive.com/pub/index.php?id=diablo2 BlizzardArchive.com]. | ||
− | ==== | + | ==Monetization== |
− | + | {{Monetization | |
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes new classes and a new story act. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{DLC| | |
− | + | {{DLC/row|Lord of Destruction | Included with the Diablo Battle Chest. Can be bought from the [https://us.battle.net/shop/en/product/diablo-ii-lord-of-destruction Battle.net store]. | Windows, Mac OS }} | |
− | + | }} | |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | === | + | ===Official patches=== |
− | + | The game updates automatically when connecting to Battle.net, though it is still possible to download and apply patches manually. | |
+ | Older patch versions can be found at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org] (see table below). | ||
− | + | {{ii}} The most up-to-date standalone installer version for the retail release is 1.14d. | |
+ | {{++}} Official support for Intel Macs was added in via the v1.14a patch. | ||
+ | Install the '''Diablo II''' patch ''only'' if '''Lord of Destruction''' is ''not'' installed. | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! scope="col" | Operating System | ||
+ | ! scope="col" | Diablo II | ||
+ | ! scope="col" | Lord of Destruction | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Patch 1.14d (WinXP+) | ||
+ | | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/diablo2/patches/PC/D2Patch_114d.exe Blizzard] / [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org] | ||
+ | | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/diablo2exp/patches/PC/LODPatch_114d.exe Blizzard] / [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Patch 1.14c (Win2k) | ||
+ | | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/diablo2/patches/PC/D2Patch_114c.exe Blizzard] / [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org] | ||
+ | | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/diablo2exp/patches/PC/LODPatch_114c.exe Blizzard] / [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Patch 1.13d (Win9x/NT4) | ||
+ | | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/diablo2/patches/PC/D2Patch_113d.exe Blizzard] / [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org] | ||
+ | | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/diablo2exp/patches/PC/LODPatch_113d.exe Blizzard] / [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Patch 1.14d (macOS) | ||
+ | | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/diablo2/patches/Mac/D2_Patcher_114d.app.zip Blizzard FTP Server] | ||
+ | | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/diablo2exp/patches/Mac/LOD_Patcher_114d.app.zip Blizzard FTP Server] | ||
+ | |} | ||
− | === | + | ===[https://github.com/bolrog/d2dx D2DX]=== |
− | + | {{ii}} D2DX is a complete solution to make Diablo II run well on modern PCs, with high fps and better resolutions. | |
+ | {{++}} Adds widescreen support for 1.14d and lower. | ||
+ | {{++}} Bypasses the internal 25 FPS limit and allows up to 60 FPS. | ||
− | + | ===Peixoto's patch=== | |
+ | {{ii}} [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch] allows nearest neighbor or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel-art_scaling_algorithms#xBR_family xBRz scaling] in DirectDraw mode. | ||
− | ==== | + | ====High resolution patch compatibility==== |
− | + | {{ii}} '''Diablo II''': Patching only to version [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/diablo2/patches/PC/D2Patch_112a.exe 1.12a] is recommended for the use of the high resolution patch. | |
− | + | {{ii}} '''Lord of Destruction''': Patching only to version [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/diablo2exp/patches/PC/LODPatch_112a.exe 1.12a] is recommended for the use of the high resolution patch. | |
− | Patching to version [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/diablo2exp/patches/PC/LODPatch_112a.exe 1.12a] is recommended for the use of the high resolution patch. When using 1.12a, official Battle.net play will not be available, as that requires the latest patch | + | {{ii}} When using 1.12a, official Battle.net play will not be available, as that requires the latest patch. |
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===Run game without CD=== | ===Run game without CD=== | ||
{{++}} As of patch 1.12, the game officially supports running with no CD. Some newer copies of the game are set up to run with no CD by default. | {{++}} As of patch 1.12, the game officially supports running with no CD. Some newer copies of the game are set up to run with no CD by default. | ||
− | {{ii}} If | + | {{ii}} If CD keys are registered on the Battle.net website, disc-free installers can be installed, even the discs themselves are lost. |
− | {{ii}} Although there is no limit to how many computers | + | {{ii}} Although there is no limit to how many computers the game can be installed to, only one computer can be logged in to Battle.net with a given CD key at a time. |
− | For older copies of the game, | + | For older copies of the game, do the following: |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=(Re)install and copy files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2021-9-26|comment=Works as late as 1.14d.}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
# Perform a "full" installation (not a minimal install) of Diablo II (and Lord of Destruction if applicable). | # Perform a "full" installation (not a minimal install) of Diablo II (and Lord of Destruction if applicable). | ||
# Install patch 1.12 or later. | # Install patch 1.12 or later. | ||
− | # Copy | + | # Copy all .MPQ files from the Diablo II (and LoD, if applicable) discs to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. Ignore any files that already exist. For most users, you will only need to copy {{file|D2Music.mpq}} from the Play disc (LoD owners should also copy {{file|D2xMusic.mpq}} from the LoD disc). |
− | {{ii}} | + | '''Notes''' |
+ | {{ii}} For the Mac OS version, rename {{file|D2Music.mpq}} to {{file|Diablo II Music}} (for LoD, also rename {{file|D2xMusic.mpq}} to {{file|Diablo II Expansion Music}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Skip intro videos=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|fix= |
+ | # Download [https://www.snakebytestudios.com/projects/mods/diablo-2-mods/#nointro Diablo 2 No Intro Mod]. | ||
+ | # Extract {{folder|data}} to the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Start the game with the <code>-direct -txt</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#BaseMod|BaseMod]]|fix= |
− | + | }} | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Succulent|Succulent]]|fix= | |
}} | }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Blizzard Entertainment\Diablo II\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Diablo II}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} For single player only. See [[#Battle.net save files|Battle.net save files]] for details on the multiplayer save system | {{ii}} For single player only. See [[#Battle.net save files|Battle.net save files]] for details on the multiplayer save system | ||
+ | {{ii}} The path {{folder|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Diablo II}} is applicable as of the v1.14 patch. | ||
===Battle.net save files=== | ===Battle.net save files=== | ||
− | Battle.net Realm characters are stored in the cloud and are tied to | + | Battle.net Realm characters are stored in the cloud and are tied to the Battle.net account; however, they are only accessible on the realm (regional server) on which they were created (US-East, US-West, etc.). They are not playable in singleplayer, LAN, Open Battle.net, or direct-IP connection online play. |
Realm characters expire after 90 days of inactivity; to reset the inactivity timer, you will need to perform basic activity, such as buying or selling an item or killing a monster. In addition, newly created Realm characters expire after 10 days unless they are played for at least 2 hours during those 10 days. | Realm characters expire after 90 days of inactivity; to reset the inactivity timer, you will need to perform basic activity, such as buying or selling an item or killing a monster. In addition, newly created Realm characters expire after 10 days unless they are played for at least 2 hours during those 10 days. | ||
− | "Open" (non-Realm) characters are used for single-player, LAN, Open Battle.net, and direct-IP-connection online play; they are not playable on the Battle.net Realms. They are stored locally in the "save" folder in your DII | + | "Open" (non-Realm) characters are used for single-player, LAN, Open Battle.net, and direct-IP-connection online play; they are not playable on the Battle.net Realms. They are stored locally in the "save" folder in your DII installation folder. Note that there is no hack protection for Open characters. |
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Diablo II Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Diablo II Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/diablo-ii |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Maximum resolution available is 800x600. See [[# | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Maximum resolution available for the base game is 640x480. LOD expansion introduces 800x600. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Use [https://github.com/fearedbliss/Cactus Succulent] for a better experience. |
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = Use MultiRes and GameCompanion.<ref> | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use MultiRes and GameCompanion.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fwinest JediThug|date=24 March 2013|comment=}}</ref> |
|anisotropic = n/a | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Available via [[#Better performance with Glide Wrapper|Sven's Glide Wrapper]]. | |vsync notes = Available via [[#Better performance with Glide Wrapper|Sven's Glide Wrapper]]. | ||
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
− | |60 fps notes = Single player is capped at 25 FPS;<ref> | + | |60 fps notes = Single player is capped at 25 FPS;<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://diablo2.diablowiki.net/FPS#Diablo.27s_Internal_Speed|title=DiabloWiki|date=May 2023}}</ref> See [[#Mouse lag/low frame rate in single player|Mouse lag/low frame rate in single player]]. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== |
+ | {{ii}} 640x480 is the highest available resolution for the vanilla version of Diablo II without Lord of Destruction expansion pack. 800x600 is the highest available resolution for the Lord of Destruction expansion pack. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#D2DX|D2DX]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/bolrog/d2dx#features|title=D2DX features :: GitHub|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://github.com/bolrog/d2dx/releases d2dx.zip] file. | ||
+ | # Extract {{file|glide3x.dll}} file from the archive into {{file|{{P|game}}|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Run the game with the <code>-3dfx</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use D2MultiRes|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/diablo-ii Diablo II | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | This allows true (unstretched) high resolution, resulting in a bird's eye view and the ability to see more of the surrounding area. | ||
+ | # Patch the game to [[#Patches|version 1.12a]]. Higher versions are incompatible with D2MultiRes. | ||
+ | # Install [https://www.moddb.com/games/diablo-2/downloads/d2multires-version-102 D2MultiRes]. | ||
+ | # Set the game to use Direct3D or DirectDraw by running {{file|D2VidTst.exe}} (may require Windows Vista [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]). | ||
+ | # Run {{file|D2MultiResGame.exe}} (may require Windows Vista [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]). | ||
+ | # Go to menu → Options -> Video Options -> Resolution to choose a new resolution. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} This is considered a hack on Battle.net. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
{{Image|Diablo II Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Diablo II Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Diablo II Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Diablo II Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = 4.0 also supported.<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = 4.0 also supported.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050316091447/http://eax.creative.com/features/interviews/diablo2.asp|title=EAX - Interview with Jon Stone (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = On by default. Can be toggled | |subtitles notes = On by default. Can be toggled | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = A3D 2.0 & EAX 2.<ref> | + | |eax support notes = A3D 2.0 & EAX 2.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?1818-can-t-enable-Aureal-3d-sound-in-Diablo-2&p=5855#post5855|title=can't enable Aureal 3d sound in Diablo 2 - Hardware Central Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = US and EU | + | |notes = US and EU versions |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation - [http://mrazikovycestiny.cz/preklady/doc_download/138-diablo-2-v1-03 v1.03] ⠀ [http://mrazikovycestiny.cz/preklady/doc_download/137-diablo-2-v1-00 v1.00] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Japanese release. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Korean | |language = Korean | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://dubbingpedia.pl/wiki/Diablo_II|title=dubbingpedia|date=2023-07-11}}</ref> |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation: [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/1454_baixar-traducao-para-diablo-ii-diablo-ii.html Diablo II] / [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/1453_baixar-traducao-para-diablo-ii-lord-of-destruction.html Lord of Destruction.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = 1) Unofficial translation by Fargus / Dm / L`Autour – [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/diablo_2_expansion_lord_of_destruction/files/99.html text] or [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/diablo_2_expansion_lord_of_destruction/files/2799.html audio]<br>2) [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/diablo_2_expansion_lord_of_destruction/files/2800.html Unofficial translation subtitle in video by 8 bit / frezzze] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|tcp = 4000, 6112 | |tcp = 4000, 6112 | ||
|udp = | |udp = | ||
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = 2D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = Playing 2D with vorpX requires DGVoodoo2 and vorpx DGVoodoo2 base profile. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Graphical | + | ===Graphical glitches and/or slowdowns in full screen mode=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the Video Test again|fix= |
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#D2DX|D2DX]]|fix= |
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Better performance with Glide | + | ===Colorization problems Windows Vista and newer=== |
− | Diablo II supports three different rendering modes: <code>DirectDraw</code>, <code>Direct3D</code> and <code>Glide</code>. <code>DirectDraw</code> offers the worst performance, and does not support perspective effects. <code>Direct3D</code> offers better performance but causes color issues on many newer machines. <code>Glide</code> offers the best performance of them all, no color issues, and improved ground textures to boot, but is not natively compatible with non-3DFX graphics cards. However, there are many | + | {{ii}} Update the game to [[#Official patches|v1.14b]] or newer. |
+ | |||
+ | ===Better performance with Glide wrapper=== | ||
+ | Diablo II supports three different rendering modes: <code>DirectDraw</code>, <code>Direct3D</code> and <code>Glide</code>. <code>DirectDraw</code> offers the worst performance, and does not support perspective effects. <code>Direct3D</code> offers better performance but causes color issues on many newer machines. <code>Glide</code> offers the best performance of them all, no color issues, and improved ground textures to boot, but is not natively compatible with non-3DFX graphics cards. However, there are many Glide wrappers that emulate <code>Glide</code> in OpenGL. The most popular of these is Sven's Glide Wrapper, which was specifically designed for this game; other general-purpose Glide wrappers that work with multiple games are also available. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=How to Download the Sven Glide Wrapper|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Download the latest version of [http://www.svenswrapper.de/english/index.html Sven's Glide Wrapper], and extract it to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. | |
− | # Download the latest version of [http://www.svenswrapper.de/english/index.html Sven's Glide Wrapper], and extract it to | + | # Run {{file|glide-init.exe}}. Click the <code>Deutsch-English</code> button to switch the menu language to English. |
− | # Run | ||
# Click the <code>Query OpenGL-infos</code> button. A video test should run. | # Click the <code>Query OpenGL-infos</code> button. A video test should run. | ||
# Click <code>Renderer</code>, then set <code>texture-memory</code> to the recommended value. | # Click <code>Renderer</code>, then set <code>texture-memory</code> to the recommended value. | ||
− | # Click <code>Test</code>. A video test should run. Assuming it runs correctly, | + | # Click <code>Test</code>. A video test should run. Assuming it runs correctly, exit. |
− | # Run | + | # Run {{file|D2VidTst.exe}}. Several video tests should run; afterwards, it should prompt you to choose between the three graphics modes. Select <code>Glide</code>. |
− | # Launch Diablo II. Note that the Glide Wrapper sets the gamma to maximum by default | + | # Since the 1.14 update, the {{file|D2VidTst.exe}} has been removed. To enable <code>Glide</code>, use the <code>-3dfx</code> command line argument. |
+ | # Launch Diablo II. Note that the Glide Wrapper sets the gamma to maximum by default. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Settings || <code>keep aspect ratio</code> || Turn this on if you have a widescreen monitor, and are running in a window or have <code>Desktop Resolution</code> on, to force the game to display in 4:3 letterbox rather than stretched. | | Settings || <code>keep aspect ratio</code> || Turn this on if you have a widescreen monitor, and are running in a window or have <code>Desktop Resolution</code> on, to force the game to display in 4:3 letterbox rather than stretched. | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | Settings || <code>window extras</code> || Turning this on will allow you to resize the window in Windowed Mode. | + | | Settings || <code>window extras</code> || Turning this on will allow you to resize the window in Windowed Mode. |
|- | |- | ||
| Settings || <code>refreshrate</code> || If you are running in Fullscreen Mode and are having problems, try setting this to the refresh rate of your monitor. | | Settings || <code>refreshrate</code> || If you are running in Fullscreen Mode and are having problems, try setting this to the refresh rate of your monitor. | ||
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===Battle.net Verify Error=== | ===Battle.net Verify Error=== | ||
− | If | + | If are unable to connect to Battle.net on Windows Vista or newer, the problem is that the installation folder is a location which requires administrator access (i.e. the default install location, {{folder|C:\Program Files (x86)}}). |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the game to a non-protected folder (e.g. {{folder|C:\Games}}|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
− | Install the game to a non-protected folder (e.g. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game as administrator|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===Unhandled Exception: Access Violation (c000005) Error=== | ===Unhandled Exception: Access Violation (c000005) Error=== | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|Diablo II.exe}} in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3.|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox| | ||
− | {{ | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the [[#Better_performance_with_Glide_Wrapper|Glide Wrapper]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | }} | |
− | ===Mouse lag/low frame rate in | + | ===Mouse lag/low frame rate in singleplayer=== |
− | {{ii}} Diablo II caps the frame rate at 25 FPS in | + | {{ii}} Diablo II caps the frame rate at 25 FPS in singleplayer mode; some users have reported that this causes mouse lag. |
− | {{ii}} Multiplayer | + | {{ii}} Multiplayer mode does not have this cap. |
− | + | One workaround is to create a password-protected "Other Multiplayer" game; "Other Multiplayer" characters are shared with singleplayer mode. This does not require a full connection to Battle.net or a LAN, and nobody will be able to join the game unless the IP address and password are given. However, unlike in single-player mode, the map will be randomly regenerated each time (though teleporting between any visited waypoints is possible). | |
− | + | Another workaround is to install [[#BaseMod|BaseMod]]. | |
===Battle.net accounts=== | ===Battle.net accounts=== | ||
− | "Legacy" Battle.net accounts (for Diablo II | + | "Legacy" Battle.net accounts (for Diablo II and WarCraft II) are not the same as Battle.net 2.0 accounts (for [[Diablo III]], [[StarCraft|StarCraft Remastered]], [[StarCraft II]], [[Warcraft III]], and [[World of Warcraft]]). An account can be created in-game. |
− | Up to eight characters can be created per account, but there is no limit on the number of accounts | + | Up to eight characters can be created per account, but there is no limit on the number of accounts a player can have. A separate copy of the game is not needed for each account. However, if Diablo II is installed on multiple computers using the same CD key, only one of those computers can be connected to Battle.net at one time. |
+ | |||
+ | ===Cannot detect a valid TCP/IP address=== | ||
+ | Make sure that the hostname is different from localhost. | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|directdraw versions = 6.1 | |directdraw versions = 6.1 | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
− | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = true |
|opengl notes = Mac OS and OS X only. | |opengl notes = Mac OS and OS X only. | ||
|glide versions = 3.0 | |glide versions = 3.0 | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = OS X support arrived in March 2002, then universal binary support in 2007. | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = false | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = Bink Video, Smacker | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video, Smacker Video Technology |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = Battle.net | |multiplayer = Battle.net | ||
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| /players X || where X is 1 to 8, changes the "player count" (to increase difficulty and experience gain) to the set amount (single player and local network play only) | | /players X || where X is 1 to 8, changes the "player count" (to increase difficulty and experience gain) to the set amount (single player and local network play only) | ||
|} | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | ====[https://www.snakebytestudios.com/projects/mods/diablo-2-mods/#fixedfont Fixed Font]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Fixes the 5 looking like a 6 in one of the game's fonts. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[http://www.median-xl.com/ Median XL: Ultimative]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A total conversion mod for Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction that modifies the game by replacing character skills, improving items and monsters, and adding new uberquests (1.13c recommended). | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/basemod BaseMod]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A mod that fixes many bugs (and includes some bugfixes from other creators, like Fixed Font mod) and adds few important QoLs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[http://plugy.free.fr/en/index.html PlugY]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A mod that adds infinite and shared storage along with other features. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://projectdiablo2.com Project Diablo 2]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A mod that maintains the Lord of Destruction experience and provides consistent ladder resets while improving on the game as if development never ceased. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://github.com/fearedbliss/Cactus Succulent]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A single-player mod that makes the game closer to Diablo 1 and the original Diablo 2 (1.00-1.06) while providing some quality of life and other improvements. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minOS = 95 | |minOS = 95 | ||
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 233 MHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium MMX 233 MHz |
|minRAM = 32 MB | |minRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minHD = 650 MB | |minHD = 650 MB |
Latest revision as of 23:14, 2 June 2024
This page is for the original release. For the 2021 remaster, see Diablo II: Resurrected.
Developers | |
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Blizzard North | |
Publishers | |
Blizzard Entertainment | |
Japan | Capcom |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 29, 2000 |
Mac OS (Classic) | July 26, 2000 |
macOS (OS X) | March 28, 2002[1] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 88 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | ARPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Diablo |
Diablo | |
---|---|
Diablo | 1997 |
Diablo II | 2000 |
Diablo III | 2012 |
Diablo II: Resurrected | 2021 |
Diablo Immortal | 2022 |
Diablo IV | 2023 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Diablo II is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric ARPG game in the Diablo series.
The game received the Lord of Destruction expansion pack in June 2001. Like prior Blizzard games, both titles were supported simultaneously. The initial support cycle lasted until October 2011 with patch 1.13d, during which time the disc check was removed (supposing an official workaround is used), many bugs were fixed and balancing was refined. Four additional compatibility patches were published between March and June 2016, the latest being 1.14d.
The game was succeeded by Diablo II: Resurrected September 2021, but the original 2000 version with the latest patch is still available for sale on Battle.net. Running this version on present-day systems does not cause major issues, but unofficial methods are needed for modern quality-of-life improvements like widescreen resolution unless running Resurrected.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Base game uses SecuROM 3 DRM. Lord of Destruction uses SecuROM 4 DRM. Both were removed in patch 1.12; see Run game without CD. Released on 3 CDs. |
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Battle.net | Digital download. |
Version differences
- The Diablo Battle Chest is a box set containing Diablo II and Lord of Destruction, as well as an official strategy guide for both games. Older copies (2006 and earlier) of the Battle Chest include Diablo.
- Later editions of the BestSeller Series budget release include both Diablo II and Lord of Destruction.
- The Battle.net version of the game (prior to the release of Diablo II: Resurrected included native support for Intel Macs and modern Windows. If a retail version is already owned, the serial key can be registered with a Battle.net account to get the digital release for free. Note that Diablo II and Lord of Destruction are separate downloads.
Demo versions
- Multiple demo versions are available from BlizzardArchive.com.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes new classes and a new story act. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Lord of Destruction | Included with the Diablo Battle Chest. Can be bought from the Battle.net store. |
Essential improvements
Official patches
The game updates automatically when connecting to Battle.net, though it is still possible to download and apply patches manually. Older patch versions can be found at soggi.org (see table below).
- The most up-to-date standalone installer version for the retail release is 1.14d.
- Official support for Intel Macs was added in via the v1.14a patch.
Install the Diablo II patch only if Lord of Destruction is not installed.
Operating System | Diablo II | Lord of Destruction |
---|---|---|
Patch 1.14d (WinXP+) | Blizzard / soggi.org | Blizzard / soggi.org |
Patch 1.14c (Win2k) | Blizzard / soggi.org | Blizzard / soggi.org |
Patch 1.13d (Win9x/NT4) | Blizzard / soggi.org | Blizzard / soggi.org |
Patch 1.14d (macOS) | Blizzard FTP Server | Blizzard FTP Server |
D2DX
- D2DX is a complete solution to make Diablo II run well on modern PCs, with high fps and better resolutions.
- Adds widescreen support for 1.14d and lower.
- Bypasses the internal 25 FPS limit and allows up to 60 FPS.
Peixoto's patch
- Peixoto's patch allows nearest neighbor or xBRz scaling in DirectDraw mode.
High resolution patch compatibility
- Diablo II: Patching only to version 1.12a is recommended for the use of the high resolution patch.
- Lord of Destruction: Patching only to version 1.12a is recommended for the use of the high resolution patch.
- When using 1.12a, official Battle.net play will not be available, as that requires the latest patch.
Run game without CD
- As of patch 1.12, the game officially supports running with no CD. Some newer copies of the game are set up to run with no CD by default.
- If CD keys are registered on the Battle.net website, disc-free installers can be installed, even the discs themselves are lost.
- Although there is no limit to how many computers the game can be installed to, only one computer can be logged in to Battle.net with a given CD key at a time.
For older copies of the game, do the following:
(Re)install and copy files[2] |
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Notes
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Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos |
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Use BaseMod |
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Use Succulent |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Blizzard Entertainment\Diablo II\ |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Save[Note 1] %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Diablo II |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) |
- For single player only. See Battle.net save files for details on the multiplayer save system
- The path
%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Diablo II
is applicable as of the v1.14 patch.
Battle.net save files
Battle.net Realm characters are stored in the cloud and are tied to the Battle.net account; however, they are only accessible on the realm (regional server) on which they were created (US-East, US-West, etc.). They are not playable in singleplayer, LAN, Open Battle.net, or direct-IP connection online play. Realm characters expire after 90 days of inactivity; to reset the inactivity timer, you will need to perform basic activity, such as buying or selling an item or killing a monster. In addition, newly created Realm characters expire after 10 days unless they are played for at least 2 hours during those 10 days. "Open" (non-Realm) characters are used for single-player, LAN, Open Battle.net, and direct-IP-connection online play; they are not playable on the Battle.net Realms. They are stored locally in the "save" folder in your DII installation folder. Note that there is no hack protection for Open characters.
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Maximum resolution available for the base game is 640x480. LOD expansion introduces 800x600. See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use Succulent for a better experience. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use MultiRes and GameCompanion.[3] | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Available via Sven's Glide Wrapper. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Single player is capped at 25 FPS;[4] See Mouse lag/low frame rate in single player. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
- 640x480 is the highest available resolution for the vanilla version of Diablo II without Lord of Destruction expansion pack. 800x600 is the highest available resolution for the Lord of Destruction expansion pack.
Use D2DX[5] |
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Use D2MultiRes[6] |
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This allows true (unstretched) high resolution, resulting in a bird's eye view and the ability to see more of the surrounding area.
Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | 4.0 also supported.[7] | |
Subtitles | On by default. Can be toggled | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | A3D 2.0 & EAX 2.[8] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | US and EU versions | |||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | Fan translation - v1.03 ⠀ v1.00 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Japanese release. | |||
Korean | ||||
Polish | [9] | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation: Diablo II / Lord of Destruction. | |||
Russian | 1) Unofficial translation by Fargus / Dm / L`Autour – text or audio 2) Unofficial translation subtitle in video by 8 bit / frezzze |
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Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 4000, 6112 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | 2D Playing 2D with vorpX requires DGVoodoo2 and vorpx DGVoodoo2 base profile. |
Issues fixed
Graphical glitches and/or slowdowns in full screen mode
Run the Video Test again |
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Use D2DX |
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Colorization problems Windows Vista and newer
- Update the game to v1.14b or newer.
Better performance with Glide wrapper
Diablo II supports three different rendering modes: DirectDraw
, Direct3D
and Glide
. DirectDraw
offers the worst performance, and does not support perspective effects. Direct3D
offers better performance but causes color issues on many newer machines. Glide
offers the best performance of them all, no color issues, and improved ground textures to boot, but is not natively compatible with non-3DFX graphics cards. However, there are many Glide wrappers that emulate Glide
in OpenGL. The most popular of these is Sven's Glide Wrapper, which was specifically designed for this game; other general-purpose Glide wrappers that work with multiple games are also available.
How to Download the Sven Glide Wrapper[citation needed] |
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Additional useful Sven's Glide Wrapper settings
Type | Name/Code | Info |
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Settings | window-mode |
Be aware that when used in combination with static size window-scaling the mouse cursor will jump around the screen when opening your inventory via the keyboard. All window-mode-specific settings only work if you have this setting enabled.
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Settings | captured mouse |
If you're running in a window, or in fullscreen with a second monitor attached, this will lock the mouse cursor to the game screen. If you are running in fullscreen on your only monitor, this will have no effect. |
Settings | keep aspect ratio |
Turn this on if you have a widescreen monitor, and are running in a window or have Desktop Resolution on, to force the game to display in 4:3 letterbox rather than stretched.
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Settings | window extras |
Turning this on will allow you to resize the window in Windowed Mode. |
Settings | refreshrate |
If you are running in Fullscreen Mode and are having problems, try setting this to the refresh rate of your monitor. |
Settings | desktopresolution |
In Fullscreen Mode, this makes it so that, instead of changing the output resolution of your graphics card, the game is scaled up to that resolution. This can decrease performance, so it's recommended to turn this on if and only if your monitor has trouble displaying 640x480 and/or 800x600 resolutions (some TFT monitors have this problem), or if you want to use bilinear filtering .
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Renderer | 32 bit rendering |
Turn this on if and only if your graphics card has trouble rendering 16-bit color. |
Renderer | bilinear filtering |
If Settings - desktopresolution is enabled, this can increase image quality at the expense of performance.
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Renderer | supersampling |
If Extensions - WGL_ARB_render_texture is enabled, this can increase image quality at the expense of performance.
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Renderer | shader-gamma |
In Windowed Mode, this will make the gamma setting only affect the Diablo II window. Also, try this setting if you are trying to take screenshots, but they come out lighter or darker than what is displayed on screen. However, this reduces performance. |
Renderer | keep desktop composition |
Under Windows Vista/7, this will stop the game from disabling Aero effects. This can decrease performance. |
Extensions | Usually all of these should be enabled, except for the ones listed as unsupported. The main exception is WGL_ARB_render_texture , which increases the image quality if Desktop Resolution" is activated or if you are running in windowed mode and have changed the window size, at the expense of performance. If you are having problems, try disabling extensions.
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Battle.net Verify Error
If are unable to connect to Battle.net on Windows Vista or newer, the problem is that the installation folder is a location which requires administrator access (i.e. the default install location, C:\Program Files (x86)
).
Install the game to a non-protected folder (e.g. C:\Games [citation needed]
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Run the game as administrator[citation needed] |
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Unhandled Exception: Access Violation (c000005) Error
Run Diablo II.exe in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3.[citation needed]
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Install the Glide Wrapper[citation needed] |
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Mouse lag/low frame rate in singleplayer
- Diablo II caps the frame rate at 25 FPS in singleplayer mode; some users have reported that this causes mouse lag.
- Multiplayer mode does not have this cap.
One workaround is to create a password-protected "Other Multiplayer" game; "Other Multiplayer" characters are shared with singleplayer mode. This does not require a full connection to Battle.net or a LAN, and nobody will be able to join the game unless the IP address and password are given. However, unlike in single-player mode, the map will be randomly regenerated each time (though teleporting between any visited waypoints is possible).
Another workaround is to install BaseMod.
Battle.net accounts
"Legacy" Battle.net accounts (for Diablo II and WarCraft II) are not the same as Battle.net 2.0 accounts (for Diablo III, StarCraft Remastered, StarCraft II, Warcraft III, and World of Warcraft). An account can be created in-game.
Up to eight characters can be created per account, but there is no limit on the number of accounts a player can have. A separate copy of the game is not needed for each account. However, if Diablo II is installed on multiple computers using the same CD key, only one of those computers can be connected to Battle.net at one time.
Cannot detect a valid TCP/IP address
Make sure that the hostname is different from localhost.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6 | |
DirectDraw | 6.1 | |
OpenGL | Mac OS and OS X only. | |
Glide | 3.0 | |
Software renderer |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | OS X support arrived in March 2002, then universal binary support in 2007. | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video, Smacker Video Technology | |
Multiplayer | Battle.net |
Command line
Command-line arguments
Command | Description |
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-w | Runs the game in windowed mode (also fixes slow start on Vista/7) |
-ns | No Sound |
-skiptobnet | Connects to closed Battle.net on start |
-nofixaspect | (windowed mode only) Disables the 4:3 ratio lock otherwise enforced when maximizing the game window. |
-act5 | New Single Player characters start in Act 5 with character level set to 33 |
In-game commands
Command | Description |
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/fps | Shows diagnostic information such as FPS, memory usage and latency |
/nopickup | Disables picking up of items unless ALT (show items) is held |
/soundchaosdebug | Fills out the available amount of sound channels with all sounds found in Diablo 2 |
/players X | where X is 1 to 8, changes the "player count" (to increase difficulty and experience gain) to the set amount (single player and local network play only) |
Mods
Fixed Font
- Fixes the 5 looking like a 6 in one of the game's fonts.
Median XL: Ultimative
- A total conversion mod for Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction that modifies the game by replacing character skills, improving items and monsters, and adding new uberquests (1.13c recommended).
BaseMod
- A mod that fixes many bugs (and includes some bugfixes from other creators, like Fixed Font mod) and adds few important QoLs.
PlugY
- A mod that adds infinite and shared storage along with other features.
Project Diablo 2
- A mod that maintains the Lord of Destruction experience and provides consistent ladder resets while improving on the game as if development never ceased.
Succulent
- A single-player mod that makes the game closer to Diablo 1 and the original Diablo 2 (1.00-1.06) while providing some quality of life and other improvements.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium MMX 233 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 650 MB | 1.5 GB |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 6.1 compatible |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 8.1 | 9.2.2 |
Processor (CPU) | G3 processor or equivalent | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 650 MB | 950 MB |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA video card |
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Diablo 2, Lord of Destruction OS X patches released | Macworld
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2021-9-26
- Works as late as 1.14d.
- ↑ Verified by User:Fwinest JediThug on 24 March 2013
- ↑ DiabloWiki - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ D2DX features :: GitHub - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Diablo II | WSGF
- ↑ EAX - Interview with Jon Stone (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ can't enable Aureal 3d sound in Diablo 2 - Hardware Central Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ dubbingpedia - last accessed on 2023-07-11