Diablo 2

Diablo II is an extremely deep ARPG which has basics that are easy to learn but as you dive deeper into the game you discover that the game offers almost unlimited variations of crafting, gearing and modifications of your character.

The game takes place in Sanctuary where you are searching for Baal to destroy the Worldstone. During your journey you will encounter all the Prime Evils: Mephisto, Diablo and Baal. The game laid down the classic elements of ARPGs (Action Role Playing Game) which focuses on killing endless amount of enemies, collecting loot and clothing your character with better equipment. Diablo II offers wide variety of character modifications which includes unique skills for every single classes, several item qualities, the opportunity to have a mercenary on your side and choosing of character stats.

You will also have the option to choose if you are looking to create an Expansion, Ladder and Hardcore character. For a new player these terms require some explanation. The expansion character is going to have access to features of Lord of Destruction which contains the fifth Act of the game, customizable mercenaries, wider variety of item drops and in general, this is the game mode which is considered as the experience of the complete game.

Ladder characters can participate on the leaderboards where the highest level of characters are listed. This is by far the most popular game mode and it is highly recommended to keep it ticked. In Diablo II there is a ladder reset occasionally (about twice a year). This is the time of a fresh ladder start and every characters will be converted to non-ladder. Non-ladder characters cannot participate ont he leaderboards and cannot access the games of Ladder characters. This is also a way of market reset but still it is recommended to play on Ladder for more interactive gameplay when playing online.

The game offers wide variety of itemization options. The items drop in different qualities and they can go up from Normal (white coluored) through Unique (gold coloured). Unique items, as they name says provide unique bonuses when worn. This includes bonus skill points, resistances, faster cast rate, additional attributes and many other useful stats. If that is not enough you can also gather runes and complete runewords in the proper base of items. Some items drop socketed and gems, runes or jewels can be inserted into them to provide the bonus of the item you put in.

As you progress in the game you will have mercenaries which can also be geared with items that you found. The items can massively impact the effectiveness of your mercenary in terms of damage or durability.