Some players may want to edit their character save files to change their character's stats, skills, or equipment. You can use a hex editor or a dedicated tool like to edit your character save files.
Header and metadata
By backing up your character save files, you can rest assured that your progress is safe in case your computer crashes, or you accidentally delete your character save files.
Every time you create a character in Diablo II: LoD (version 1.14d or earlier classic patches), the game generates a unique file. This file is your digital avatar.
In 2016, Blizzard released Patch 1.14a, which officially moved the save file location to comply with modern Windows security protocols. C:\Users\[Your Username]\Saved Games\Diablo II Legacy Windows OS & Patch 1.13c or Older
Use the directory paths mentioned in the previous section to find your character's folder.
Each character consists of several files with the same name but different extensions. According to D2Runewizard , the most critical files include:
This file stores your custom skill assignments and keyboard hotkeys specifically for that character.
A single character in Diablo 2 is not just one file; it is a collection of up to seven different files sharing the exact same name but using different extensions. Each extension handles a specific part of your character's data.
Some players may want to edit their character save files to change their character's stats, skills, or equipment. You can use a hex editor or a dedicated tool like to edit your character save files.
Header and metadata
By backing up your character save files, you can rest assured that your progress is safe in case your computer crashes, or you accidentally delete your character save files.
Every time you create a character in Diablo II: LoD (version 1.14d or earlier classic patches), the game generates a unique file. This file is your digital avatar.
In 2016, Blizzard released Patch 1.14a, which officially moved the save file location to comply with modern Windows security protocols. C:\Users\[Your Username]\Saved Games\Diablo II Legacy Windows OS & Patch 1.13c or Older
Use the directory paths mentioned in the previous section to find your character's folder.
Each character consists of several files with the same name but different extensions. According to D2Runewizard , the most critical files include:
This file stores your custom skill assignments and keyboard hotkeys specifically for that character.
A single character in Diablo 2 is not just one file; it is a collection of up to seven different files sharing the exact same name but using different extensions. Each extension handles a specific part of your character's data.
