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| − | Consult our [http://www.theamazonbasin.com/d2/the_welcome_mat.php Welcome Mat] if new to the Amazon Basin, and the [[WikiFAQ]] if new to our Wiki.<br>
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| − | All content is for single-player and Ladder games of the current patch (1.12) of Diablo II: Lord of Destruction, unless stated otherwise. This Wiki is intended to supplement the manual and [http://classic.battle.net/diablo2exp/ Arreat Summit], the official site. Any information quoted from the AS will be in {{AS text|text=gold text}}.<br>
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| − | However, things are still under construction. You may add or edit content after registering and logging in. Do '''not''' reprint work other than your own without prior permission from the author: if you cannot reach the author, link to the original source instead.
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| + | '''[http://www.theamazonbasin.com/forums/ The Amazon Basin] {{U|=- Great place for Diablo II information. We even go there.}}''' <span style=font-size:90%><br>{{0|-}} [http://classic.battle.net/diablo2exp/files.shtml The Arreat Summit], Blizzard's official site</span> |
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| − | ==About the game==
| + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_II Diablo II] is an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_role-playing_game action role-playing game], the sequel to the highly popular [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_(video_game) Diablo] (1996). [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blizzard_North Blizzard North] released classic Diablo II (1.0) on 29 June 2000, and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_II:_Lord_of_Destruction Lord of Destruction] expansion ([[Patch#Version 1.07|1.07]]) a year to the day later on 29 June 2001. While the expansion added significant content, there were also several [[Patch|major patches]] (notably [[Patch#Patch 1.09|1.09]], [[Patch#Patch 1.10|1.10]], [[Patch#Patch 1.11|1.11]], and [[Patch#Patch 1.13c|1.13]]) adding content and altering game balance and mechanics. All updates are via the free [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle.net Battle.net] on-line gaming service. |
| − | Diablo 2 is the sequel to the highly popular Diablo (1996). Many players consider it to be a "hack and slash" styled role playing game (RPG). | |
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| | + | In 2021, Blizzard Entertainment released [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_II:_Resurrected Diablo II: Resurrected] (D2R), a remastered version of Diablo II and its expansion, Lord of Destruction. D2R features updated graphics, modernized quality-of-life improvements, and supports cross-progression between different platforms. It received 3 major content patches, [https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/diablo2/23788293/diablo-ii-resurrected-patch-2-4-ladder-now-live| Patch 2.4], Patch 2.5 and [https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/diablo2/23899624/diablo-ii-resurrected-ladder-season-three-has-concluded| Patch 2.6], which introduced additional content, balance changes, quality of life changes and numerous bugfixes. |
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| − | Blizzard North released Diablo II version 1.0 on <date>. Blizzard released the Lord of Destruction expansion pack with version 1.07 on 29 June, 2000. In addition to adding a significant amount of content with the expansion pack, Blizzard also made several game-altering patches (notably 1.09 and 1.10) which added items, changed game balance, modified game mechanics, and brought a new feel with these changes. All of these updates are under their free <Battle.net> on-line gaming service.
| + | Unless stated otherwise, all content is for Single Player and Ladder games of Diablo II: Lord of Destruction [[Patch#Patch 1.14d|1.14d]] and the most recent Diablo 2: Resurrected patch, and is intended to supplement the [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/misc/Diablo%20II%20Manual.pdf Diablo II] and [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/misc/Diablo%20II%20-%20Lord%20of%20Destruction.pdf LoD] manuals and the [http://classic.battle.net/diablo2exp/ Arreat Summit] (AS). Anything quoted directly from the game, manual or AS (typically dialog and lore) will be in gold text. |
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| − | ==Game-play==
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| − | Diablo 2 is an intricate game with many facets. This section acts as a guide for those new to the game, or anyone wanting to learn about portions of the game they are unfamiliar with.
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| − | *[[A Guide to Rushing]] Loot recovery
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| − | *[[CD Rom|CD ROM emulation guide]]
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| − | *[[Diablo 2 Quest Guides|Quests]]
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| − | *[[Diablo2 Technical Information|Technical Information]]
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| − | *[[D2 Abbreviations and Gameplay Terms|Terms and abbreviations]]
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| − | ==Classes==
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| − | Diablo II began with five classes (Amazon, Barbarian, Necromancer, Paladin and Sorceress) and Lord of Destruction added two more (Assassin and Druid). Each class has 3 unique skill trees, each with 10 skills, as well as class-specific items and bonuses. Information about each class and their skills as well as strategy and guides can be found in the following sections: | |
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| − | *[[Amazon Technical Information and Build Guides|Amazon]]
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| − | *[[Assassin Technical Information and Build Guides|Assassin]]
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| − | *[[Barbarian Technical Information and Build Guides|Barbarian]]
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| − | *[[Druid Technical Information and Build Guides|Druid]]
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| − | *[[Necromancer Technical Information and Build Guides|Necromancer]]
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| − | *[[Paladin Technical Information and Build Guides|Paladin]]
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| − | *[[Sorceress Technical Information and Build Guides|Sorceress]]
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| − | ==Tales of past heroes==
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| − | *[[Oh Captain! My Captain!, I've become suicidal]]
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| − | *[[The nOOdists Advance, Exploits of the nOOd Colony]]
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| − | *[[The Road to Hell-Wolfsong]]
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| − | *BamBam, [[Hardly-Able, The nekkid throw barb]]
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| − | *Big Bad Bob, [[Interview with a hungover bowbarian, Big Bad Bob's Bow-wielding Barb]]
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| − | *Candlelight, [[Candlelight's Challenged Characters]]
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| − | *Casperi, [[Dughan, the No-Magic-Item Barbarian]]
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| − | *Chiller-Babe, [[Wild-Babe bows out of active service, Quite a journey]]
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| − | *Emaq123, [[Killing em with toothpicks]]
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| − | *Grimborn, [[The Poorman takes on Uber Tristam]]
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| − | *Grimborn, [[The Homicide Squad Files]]
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| − | *GrlNDgz, [[Kwikwilyaqa goes home]]
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| − | *Heather, [[Knight Shadow, Adventures of a Shadow Knight]]
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| − | *Heather, [[Terror in the Countess Tower]]
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| − | *Kynar, [[Kynars-passion wielding zeal barb]]
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| − | *MongoJerry, [[Gunter, the Barbarian Mage, Tales of a barbarian mage]]
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| − | *MongoJerry, [[Irene, the Infirm, Tales of a sickly punching sorceress]]
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| − | *MongoJerry, [[Maldar, the Magnificent, Tales of a pacifist hero]]
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| − | *Onderduiker, [[Guardian Thorn]] A '''very''' prickly missionary: smiting, cursing and converting the unholy hordes of Hell
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| − | *Sailboat, [[Sail's tales]]
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| − | *Sen, [[SenSitiveSkin]]
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| − | *Tuftears, [[Secret Diary of John Harcourt]]
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| − | *Yogibaar, [[Osteophile and Wendy]]
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| − | *Zerathorn, [[Zer's Stories]]
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