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Diablo II FAQ/Walkthrough v0.04
Jonathan Fate
Citadel Corporation


Contents:

1. Version History
2. Introduction
3. Basic Gameplay
4. Character Analysis
5. Playing Tips
6. Quest Walkthroughs

Appendices:

1. Skills, Spells and Magic
2. Magical Items - Prefixes and Suffixes
3. Mundane Items - Item Attributes
4. Rare Items
5. Uniques
6. Set Items
7. Magical Shrines and Fountains
8. Monster Tables

Acknowledgements

Legal/Contact Information

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Section 1 : Version History

Version 0.04 - Dated 27th June 2000
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As promised, I've added the weapons and armor tables this time. I have also
completed the Shrines and Rare Items sections. The good news is I'm getting
Diablo II on Thursday. Finally...

Version 0.03 - Dated 24th June 2000
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Added some unique weapons and armor listings, a few monster listings and
amended some basic information in the list of enchantments on magic items.
I also added a Set Items section to the growing Appendix. There should be
another update pretty soon once I finish my research paper. When I do, I
will put in the weapons and armor tables.

Version 0.02 - Dated 22nd June 2000
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Added information on the Stash in Section 5 under Playing Tips, and basic
information on some prefixes, suffixes and pieces of equipment. I will put
in some weapons listings, rares and uniques after sorting through my notes
tomorrow.


Version 0.01 - Dated 20th June 2000
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Based on information garnered from the Diablo II Stress Test. This
preliminary FAQ/Walkthrough contains a systematic guide to the first two
quests in Act 1, as well as basic gameplay information. There will be more
updates after Citadel Corporation receives the commercial version of
Diablo II on the 29th of June.

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Section 2 : Introduction

Trouble brews in the wake of the Dark Wanderer...

It is a year after the troubles in Tristram, yet the black wind howls as
chaos descends upon the world. Five adventurers band together to stave the
plague of evil, in a race against time to stop the second incarnation of
Diablo from freeing his sinister brethren...

Diablo II is the sequel to Blizzard's best selling adventure/RPG Diablo,
released back in 1996. Like the original, the player assumes the role of a
hero questing to defeat the evil Diablo, only this time, Diablo is joined
by Baal and Mephisto, and an army of lesser demons, all eager to feast on
your flesh.

This FAQ/Walkthrough attempts to provide players with a simple yet
comprehensive guide to the game, a detailed analysis of characters, quest
walkthroughs and a slew of other information. Details, corrections and
changes will be added as the game progresses. Check back for frequent
updates at www.gamefaqs.com.

If you have any CONSTRUCTIVE comments, suggestions, queries or information,
kindly send them to me via e-mail at citadel@adexec.com.

If you want to post this FAQ/Walkthrough at your website, please read the
Legal Information section carefully before doing so. Citadel Corporation
assumes that you agree to the terms stipulated in the Legal Information
section upon receiving and processing your request and claims of ignorance
will not be entertained.

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Section 3 : Basic Gameplay

"Much has changed since you left here my friend..."

- Ogden, Tristram Innkeeper -

Much has changed since the days of Diablo. The controls are much smoother,
and the interface has been streamlined for convenience and ease of play.

While playing the game, you can call up the HELP menu with the 'H' key.

Basic Commands:

C/A - Calls up the Status screen
I/B - Calls up your Inventory
Q - Calls up the Quests menu
T - Opens the Skill Tree menu
S - Opens the Skills Speed Bar
R - Toggles Run/Walk
Z - Show Minion/Hireling Portraits

Ctrl - Hold down Ctrl to Run
Shift - Hold down to Stand still
Alt - Hold down to Show Item Tags

F1-F8 - Skill Hotkeys
1-4 - Use Belt items

Map Options:

Tab/Mouse 3 - Open Automap
F9 - Center Automap
F10 - Fade Automap
F11 - Show Party on Automap
F12 - Show Names on Automap

Multiplayer Options:
These commands are useful only in multiplayer mode

Enter - Chat Interface - Multiplayer
P - Party screen - Multiplayer
M - Message Log - Multiplayer

Numeric Keypad
0 - "Help"
1 - "Follow me"
2 - "This is for you"
3 - "Thanks"
4 - "Sorry"
5 - "Bye"
6 - "Now you die!"

Other Commands:

Print Screen - Takes a Snapshot
Space - Close all menus
N - Clear messages

Playing D2
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The status bars and in-game interface have been upgraded.

Use the 'H' key to open the HELP menu, cross referencing with the table
below.

Health Bulb - Your current Hit Point total
Mana Bulb - Your current Mana total
Left/Right Mouse Button Skill - Attacks mapped to your mouse buttons
Belt - Belt items

New Features:

Run/Walk Toggle - Click to activate/deactivate Run function
Experience Gauge - Graphic representation of your EXP total
Stamina Gauge - Graphic representation of your Stamina total

The Status Screen:

The status screen remains largely unchanged, save for several minor
additions and some fine tuning. Opening this screen with either buttons
C or A presents you with character specific information.

Name - Pretty self-explanatory
Class - Character Class
Level - Your current Experience Level (1-99)
Experience - Your current Experience Point tally
Next Level - Amount needed to gain a level

Vital Statistics:
These statistics determine how powerful your character is and are tied in
with your character's chances of survival. You gain 5 points to allocate to
these abilities everytime you gain a level. Use those points wisely and
tailor your character to your preferred style of play.

Strength - Affects your Damage potential
Dexterity - Affects your Accuracy and Armor class
Vitality - Affects your Hit Points
Energy - Affects your Mana

Other Information:

Damage #1 - The amount of damage you inflict with your Button#1 attack
Damage #2 - The amount of damage you inflict with your Button#2 attack
Attack Rating #1 - Success rate of Button#1 attack
Attack Rating #2 - Success rate of Button#2 attack

The amount of damage inflicted and the attack rating depends on the attacks
and skills mapped to your mouse buttons. Your damage potential is skill or
weapon dependant and may be modified by Skill Levels or Strength. Your
Attack rating with weapons is dependant on your base accuracy and dexterity
rating.

Defense - Your effective Armor Class

Formerly known as Armor Class, the Defense rating affects your chances of
avoiding an monster's attacks. The higher your Defense rating, the less
likely your chances of being hit.

Stamina - Your physical endurance

A new feature, the Stamina score determines your rate of physical exertion.
This score was probably incorporated because of the Run feature. It
simulates the adrenalin rush and that added burst of energy. Running
depletes your Stamina.

Life - Your current and maximum Hit Points
Mana - Your current and maximum Mana

Resistances - Your defenses against magical attacks and the elements

In Diablo II, there are four different types of elemental attacks - Fire,
Cold, Lightning and Poison. Like Diablo, your resistances reduce the damage
you suffer from these attacks by a certain percentage. Beware the new
elements, as Cold is literally chilling and Poison is most insidious.

Skill Trees:
Another new feature in Diablo II, spells and spellbooks have been replaced
by Class specific Skills. Each character class has three Skill Trees, with
offensive, defensive and support abilities.

To call up the Skill Tree menu, press 'T'

The Skill Tree menu has three character specific sub menus, with a
smattering of special Skills. When you gain a level, you gain a Skill
Point, which can be allocated to a particular skill by clicking on the
Tab, followed by the skill specific icon.

A complete list of Character specific Skills, Mana costs and relevant
information will be posted in Appendix I: Skills, Spells and Magic.

Section 4 : Character Analysis