Diablo 2 Remaster

Welcome to the third installment of our Diablo 2 Resurrected Ladder Guide series. With Normal and Nightmare difficulties behind you, the challenges of Hell difficulty await. This is where the game truly tests your build, gear, and strategy. The monsters hit harder, resistances are brutally reduced, and immunities are everywhere. This guide will walk you through Hell difficulty, highlighting farming spots, gearing strategies, and critical survival tips.

What to Expect in Hell:
Massive Resistance Penalty:
All characters suffer a -100% penalty to resistances, making it crucial to gear yourself with near-max resistances to survive elemental attacks.
Monster Immunities:
Many monsters are immune to specific elements, which can be challenging for spellcasters. You'll need creative solutions such as relying on mercenary support, using Sunder Charms, or avoiding immune enemies entirely.
Endgame Gear and Runes:
Hell difficulty introduces level 85 areas, where any item in the game can drop. These zones are perfect for farming rare and unique gear, as well as high-level runes, making them prime spots for endgame farming.

Act-by-Act Strategy for Hell
Act I:
Familiar farming locations like The Countess and Andariel remain useful, but level 85 areas like The Mausoleum and The Pit offer better loot and higher-level enemies.
Den of Evil: You receive your third and last option to reset your skill points and stats. 
The Countess: Farm her for runes. She drops runes up to Lo in Hell difficulty. 
The Mausoleum: A level 85 area with ghost-type enemies that are easy to farm and have the extra chance to drop runes.
The Pit: Another level 85 area, but beware of its mix of fire, cold, and lightning immune enemies.
Andariel: She can drop useful Uniques like Harlequin Crest Shako and Skin of the Vipermagi, making her a valuable target for farming.
Act II:
Act 2 introduces two excellent farming areas: Stony Tombs and Ancient Tunnels. Both are level 85 zones and provide great loot opportunities.

Stony Tombs: Perfect for Fire and Cold Sorceresses. These areas are dense with monsters and easy to farm.
Ancient Tunnels: Ideal for Cold Sorceresses due to the lack of cold-immune enemies. Found beneath the Lost City.
Duriel: Stock up on Antidote and Thawing Potions to survive his Poison and Cold damage. Let your mercenary tank while you focus on dealing damage; just as in normal and nightmare.
Act III:
Act 3 in hell remains grindy, but it offers several valuable farming spots:
Lower Kurast: A great spot for farming runes, as reducing your magic find to 0% increases the chances of rune drops.
Swampy Pit: A level 85 area filled with challenging enemies, but it offers excellent loot.
Mephisto: Use the moat trick to farm him safely. Mephisto can drop many top-tier items, making him one of the best farming targets in Hell.
Act IV:
Act IV is short but intense. 
Chaos Sanctuary: A Cold Sorceress-friendly area with only one elite cold-immune monster. For cold-immune enemies, use Static Field to weaken them, then let your mercenary to finish the job.
Diablo: Prepare for a tough fight. Drop mana potions on the ground beforehand to ensure you don’t run out. Use Static Field to reduce his HP and kite to survive his high-damage attacks.
Act V:
Act V is the final stage of Hell difficulty, with even tougher enemies.
Pindleskin: A quick and easy farming target with a wide drop pool. Use the red portal in Harrogath, kill him, and repeat.
The Worldstone Keep: Filled with cold-immune enemies, this area is tough for Cold Sorceresses. Farm cautiously or skip immune packs altogether.
Ancients: This is one of the toughest fights you will face. Open a portal before engaging to “The Arreat Summit”, and focus on defeating Ancients without cold immunity first. Unfortunately, for the cold-immune Ancient, you will need to rely heavily on your mercenary. Make sure to stack up enough gold to revive your mercenary as many times as necessary.
Baal: His minions are relatively easy to defeat with Blizzard due to their lack of cold immunity. Use your mercenary to deal with the cold-immune ones. Defeating Baal may take some time, but with enough patience and a good supply of mana potions, you should be able to bring him down.

Main Farming Spots in Hell Difficulty
The Pit (Act I): Level 85 area for high-level gear and runes.
Ancient Tunnels (Act II): A perfect farming spot for Cold Sorceresses, featuring swarms of low-HP opponents without Cold Immunity that are easy to clear.
Lower Kurast (Act III): Excellent for rune hunting.
Mephisto (Act III): Farm him for Uniques drops.
Chaos Sanctuary (Act IV): An excellent farming spot for high-level runes and gear, as long as your mercenary is strong enough to deal with the cold-immune enemies.
Pindleskin (Act V): Quick farm spot for Uniques and Set Items.

Tips for Success in Hell
Gear Prioritization:
Resistances: Aim for 75% in all resistances, which may not be easy because of the -100% penalty.
Faster Cast Rate (FCR): Aim to achieve the highest possible FCR breakpoints.
Mercenary Gear: Equip your mercenary with Insight, life leech items, and high-durability gear to keep him alive. If he has ethereal gear, you’re all set!
Avoid Immunities: Use teleport or strategic kiting to bypass immune monsters. If possible, equip a Sundered Charm to break elemental immunities.
Use Town Portals Strategically: For tough fights like The Ancients, keep a portal open to retreat and recover when needed.

The Endgame Awaits
Completing Hell difficulty opens up Terror Zones that drop Sundered Charms and offers access to the full loot pool of Diablo 2 Resurrected. The journey through Hell is challenging, but with the right preparation, strategy, and persistence, you’ll conquer it and be ready for the ultimate endgame grind.

Good luck in Hell difficulty, and may the drops favor you!