Diablo 1 & 2 For posts concerning Blizzard's first two Diablo games and the Hellfire and Lord of Destruction expansions. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:55:39 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:55:39 +0000 Boards o' Magick - The Stuff of Legends, Right Boo? https://sorcerers.net/community/forums/diablo-1-2.68/ Diablo II Ladder Reset announced - June 5th Fri, 22 May 2020 05:20:11 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/diablo-ii-ladder-reset-announced-june-5th.88357/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/diablo-ii-ladder-reset-announced-june-5th.88357/ invalid@example.com (xosmi) xosmi
Ladder Reset has been Announced & is scheduled to happen on Friday, June 5th at 5:00PM PT!

Blizzard Forums :
https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/blizzard/t/diablo-ii-ladder-reset-june-5th/
Diablo II Ladder Reset announced - June 5th]]> Is there a way to tell which Baal is real? Tue, 26 Dec 2017 10:44:49 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/is-there-a-way-to-tell-which-baal-is-real.76418/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/is-there-a-way-to-tell-which-baal-is-real.76418/ invalid@example.com (Eyebreaker7) Eyebreaker7 ]]> 3 Equipment abilities while shapeshifted? Fri, 14 Jul 2017 19:26:51 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/equipment-abilities-while-shapeshifted.80348/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/equipment-abilities-while-shapeshifted.80348/ invalid@example.com (Eyebreaker7) Eyebreaker7 What I'd like to know is what do you get bonuses from when you shapeshift? Armor, rings, weapons, shields, charms, etc.]]> 2 Eth -25% to target defense? Fri, 30 Sep 2016 17:36:18 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/eth-25-to-target-defense.78143/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/eth-25-to-target-defense.78143/ invalid@example.com (Eyebreaker7) Eyebreaker7
Eth -25% To Target Defense

Does it subtract every hit or just the first hit? And how long does it last?]]> 22 Is there a way to increase the defense of a wolf head? Wed, 28 Sep 2016 20:34:12 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/is-there-a-way-to-increase-the-defense-of-a-wolf-head.78216/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/is-there-a-way-to-increase-the-defense-of-a-wolf-head.78216/ invalid@example.com (Eyebreaker7) Eyebreaker7 wolf head of balance. It has:

defense of 10
+10% faster hit recovery
+3 to werebear
+1 to lycanthropy
+3 to werewolf

It also has 2 sockets that I put into it. Is there a way to increase the defense of it besides El runes?

I don't plan on running through Hell mode so the really high end stuff, if any, won't do me any good.]]> 4 Ith rune = 15% Damage Taken Goes to Mana? Mon, 26 Sep 2016 15:53:10 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/ith-rune-15-damage-taken-goes-to-mana.78194/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/ith-rune-15-damage-taken-goes-to-mana.78194/ invalid@example.com (Eyebreaker7) Eyebreaker7 Ith +9 To Maximum Damage 15% Damage Taken Goes to Mana 15

What does this do for a hireling?]]> 1 Max chance to block in D2? Thu, 22 Sep 2016 18:01:41 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/max-chance-to-block-in-d2.78156/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/max-chance-to-block-in-d2.78156/ invalid@example.com (Eyebreaker7) Eyebreaker7 pally has a shield that has defense of 70 and a CTB of 70 also. Does the CTB still cap out at 75% ?? He has a Strong Bone Shield of Deflecting with 2 El runes to raise the defense up to 70. I know I'll need a better shield but I'm curious how good it is for my level 21 Pally? When/where should I be expecting better shields?]]> 3 Anyone have a Hand of Broc they can pass off? Wed, 27 Jul 2016 21:41:37 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/anyone-have-a-hand-of-broc-they-can-pass-off.77610/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/anyone-have-a-hand-of-broc-they-can-pass-off.77610/ invalid@example.com (Eyebreaker7) Eyebreaker7 The Hand of Broc:

Defense: 14 (Base Defense: 2-3)
Required Level: 5
Durability: 12
+10-20% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+10 Defense
3% Life Stolen Per Hit
3% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Poison Resist +10%
+20 To Mana

Yea I know it's a beginning item but I mostly play Normal and sometimes nightmare.

I have a lot of low level characters and others I'd like to make later on as well. I'm mainly looking a the leech abilities.]]> 5 Does speed matter which weapon is in what hand? Thu, 21 Jul 2016 22:32:12 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/does-speed-matter-which-weapon-is-in-what-hand.77605/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/does-speed-matter-which-weapon-is-in-what-hand.77605/ invalid@example.com (Eyebreaker7) Eyebreaker7 barbarian has a sword that is fast attack speed and another sword that's very fast attack speed, does it matter which one is in what hand as far as getting the best attack speed out of them? Like if I put the fast one in my main hand will it get a little faster because the very fast one is in my off hand?]]> 4 Can I play a necromancer? Thu, 28 Apr 2016 03:51:25 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/can-i-play-a-necromancer.76112/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/can-i-play-a-necromancer.76112/ invalid@example.com (Eyebreaker7) Eyebreaker7 I'm interested in a good summoner necro if there is one? I love the summoning the druid gets but I've tried a necro before and gave up. I love the idea of summoning things to help me inflict pain on my enemies. :tobattle:

My problem was keeping them alive. They always die to easily. Especially vs. bosses. I tried summoning 5 skels and 5 skel mages and pumped a lot into skel...

Can I play a necromancer?]]> 51 Why does my Necro do more dmg than my Barbarian? Tue, 26 Apr 2016 20:36:46 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/why-does-my-necro-do-more-dmg-than-my-barbarian.76660/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/why-does-my-necro-do-more-dmg-than-my-barbarian.76660/ invalid@example.com (Eyebreaker7) Eyebreaker7
Also how do you tell what class attacks better? Or do they all do the same just going by AR? Meaning if I got my Necro's AR up to 996 (not sure how) would he be just as good as my Barbarian?


Kol = Necromancer

AR 778
Dmg 110-133

str 104*
dex 80*




Minsc = Barbarian
AR 996
dmg 105-132

str 115*
dex 65*]]> 11 Anywhere in particular to get set items? Fri, 15 Apr 2016 05:48:21 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/anywhere-in-particular-to-get-set-items.76113/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/anywhere-in-particular-to-get-set-items.76113/ invalid@example.com (Eyebreaker7) Eyebreaker7 Cathan's set and Death's set. I'm starting fresh so I have nothing to trade with if you have any of them your willing to part with? I had 3 of the 5 items for Cathan's Traps & 2 of the 3 for Death's Disguise but I lost all of that when I re-installed everything :o
Is there any place special that I can farm for either of these sets? Or is it still just a normal random chance anywhere?]]> 11 Advice / tips for a 1st elemental druid? Wed, 13 Apr 2016 11:39:32 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/advice-tips-for-a-1st-elemental-druid.76528/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/advice-tips-for-a-1st-elemental-druid.76528/ invalid@example.com (Eyebreaker7) Eyebreaker7 elemental druid but I'd like some advice please.]]> 4 How can I tell if an IAS item works? Sat, 02 Apr 2016 03:57:34 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/how-can-i-tell-if-an-ias-item-works.76451/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/how-can-i-tell-if-an-ias-item-works.76451/ invalid@example.com (Eyebreaker7) Eyebreaker7 2 Amazon's bow? Mon, 28 Mar 2016 13:37:33 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/amazons-bow.76398/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/amazons-bow.76398/ invalid@example.com (Eyebreaker7) Eyebreaker7 Amazon's "stag bow" with 3 sockets in it. What should I put in it? Is poison still crazy or has it changed? I have Cleglaw's gloves so I don't need a Nef rune. I also have a small charm that gives 1-2 cold, so I don't need any sapphires either.
Does an Eth rune stack with itself:

-25% To Target Defense.

It's name is in grey color but it also says "+2 to attack rating" in blue down the bottom....

Amazon's bow?]]> 4 Is there a way to turn off the music at start up until you select a character? Thu, 24 Mar 2016 22:28:42 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/is-there-a-way-to-turn-off-the-music-at-start-up-until-you-select-a-character.76369/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/is-there-a-way-to-turn-off-the-music-at-start-up-until-you-select-a-character.76369/ invalid@example.com (Eyebreaker7) Eyebreaker7 4 What to put in a Death's Touch War Sword? Thu, 24 Mar 2016 06:21:44 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/what-to-put-in-a-deaths-touch-war-sword.76359/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/what-to-put-in-a-deaths-touch-war-sword.76359/ invalid@example.com (Eyebreaker7) Eyebreaker7 Death's Touch War Sword. What should I put i it? Maybe an Eth rune for the -25 to target defense? Is it cumulative?
Should I put something else in it? I'm currently only a level 31 barbarian. I've just killed the Shank guy... thing... whatever it is... in act 5 if that matters.
I plan to use the whole Death's set for as long as possible.

Also what would you recommend I put the socket(s) in for my...

What to put in a Death's Touch War Sword?]]> 10 Do your minion kills give loot? Tue, 22 Mar 2016 19:29:15 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/do-your-minion-kills-give-loot.76353/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/do-your-minion-kills-give-loot.76353/ invalid@example.com (Eyebreaker7) Eyebreaker7 1 Advice / tips for a 1st sorceress? Mon, 21 Mar 2016 17:25:37 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/advice-tips-for-a-1st-sorceress.76298/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/advice-tips-for-a-1st-sorceress.76298/ invalid@example.com (Eyebreaker7) Eyebreaker7 Sorceress for the 2nd time. I tried her years ago but never played her much. My least favorite class unfortunately. So I've decided to give her a go. Anyone have any advice or tips for playing my 1st good try?
I have the Cathan's set thanks to dmc, so I have some good starting equipment.]]> 13 Socketed skull damage? Thu, 17 Mar 2016 19:19:24 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/socketed-skull-damage.76297/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/socketed-skull-damage.76297/ invalid@example.com (Eyebreaker7) Eyebreaker7 2 Diablo II Single Player Thread - 3 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 23:15:01 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/diablo-ii-single-player-thread-3.59971/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/diablo-ii-single-player-thread-3.59971/ invalid@example.com (dmc) dmc
You give your merc infinity for the conviction aura?]]> 45 Diablo 2 - Strange Amazon Build Idea Wed, 16 Apr 2014 02:00:55 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/diablo-2-strange-amazon-build-idea.30107/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/diablo-2-strange-amazon-build-idea.30107/ invalid@example.com (Aldeth the Foppish Idiot) Aldeth the Foppish Idiot
The odd thing about this build is that you only have one attack skill - magic arrow. Magic arrow requires zero mana once it gets up to level 13, so it's a zero cost mana skill. What you do is rely on decoy, your valkrie and a merc to do most of the killing, while you stand in the back...

Diablo 2 - Strange Amazon Build Idea]]> 35 Diablo II Single Player Thread - 2 Sun, 26 May 2013 16:33:24 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/diablo-ii-single-player-thread-2.50899/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/diablo-ii-single-player-thread-2.50899/ invalid@example.com (dmc) dmc
I'm debating whether to start an Amazon without Titan's in my possession.]]> 1012 Windows XP limited account & Diablo II Sun, 09 Dec 2012 03:23:37 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/windows-xp-limited-account-diablo-ii.58654/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/windows-xp-limited-account-diablo-ii.58654/ invalid@example.com (SlickRCBD) SlickRCBD
I know it says in the manual that you must play as an admin on Windows 2000, but given the popularity of the game I'm surprised it hasn't been patched by now. I tried searching but failed to find anything. I just saw a "Diablo II battlechest" available in Game Stop at Woodfield the weekend before Thanksgiving, so that says something about a game that's been in stores...

Windows XP limited account & Diablo II]]> 3 Do I really need the LoD CD? Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:03:15 +0000 https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/do-i-really-need-the-lod-cd.53628/ https://sorcerers.net/community/threads/do-i-really-need-the-lod-cd.53628/ invalid@example.com (dmc) dmc
I am a hopeless noob on tech things and now that I have Win 7, I'm even more in the dark (my old machine was XP, which I was comfortable with).]]> 5