Hero Editor Guide

Welcome to the user guide on using the Hero Editor for Diablo II: Resurrected! This tool is for those looking to customize their characters with precision. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to perform most actions within the user interface

1. Getting Started with Hero Editor

• Upon opening the Hero Editor, you'll be presented with options to either "Load Existing Character" or "Create New Character."
• Navigate to your Diablo II: Resurrected save files, typically located in:
• Windows: C:\Users\[Your Username]\Saved Games\Diablo II Resurrected
• Select the .d2s file associated with your character to start editing.

2. Adding New Items

Navigate to the Item Editor:

• Once you've loaded your character, look for the "Equipment," "Stash," or "Cube" sections at the top of the Hero Editor interface.
• Click on an empty slot or the "Add Item" button to open the item creation dialog.

Search for Items:

• Use the search bar to find the item you wish to add. You can search by item name, type, or specific properties (e.g., "Enigma," "Archon Plate," etc.).
• The search function is intuitive, allowing you to quickly locate specific items or runewords.

Add the Item:

• Select the amount of each item you want to add
• Once all selections are made, click "Add Item(s)" to place it in your inventory, stash, or cube. The item will appear in the slot you selected, ready for further modification.

3. Editing Existing Items

Select the Item to Edit:

Click on any item in your Equipment, Stash, or Cube slots to open the Item Editor.

Modify Item Attributes:

• Magic Attributes: These are the primary modifiers on your item (e.g., +% Enhanced Damage, +% Resist All). You can edit these attributes or add new ones by clicking the pencil icon next to the attribute.
• Runeword Attributes: If the item is a runeword, you can directly edit the properties granted by the runeword. For example, an "Enigma" runeword in an Archon Plate might have attributes like +2 to All Skills, +45% Faster Run/Walk, etc.
• Sockets: You can add or remove sockets, change socketed runes, or gems, and even specify the exact attributes of the socketed items. When you add runes for a runeword, the item will turn into a runeword when you load it into the game
• Item Base and Quality: You can change the base item type (e.g., converting a "Superior Archon Plate" to a "Superior Mage Plate") or upgrade/downgrade the item’s quality.

Special Modifications:

• Ethereal and Identified Flags: Toggle whether an item is ethereal or identified.
• Upgrade/Downgrade: Quickly change an item’s tier from normal to exceptional or elite (or reverse).
• Save and Apply Changes:

After making the desired changes, click "Save" to apply them. The edited item will now reflect all the modifications you've made.

4. General Tab: Character Overview

• Character Name: Modify your character's name up to 15 characters.
• Toggle options for Expansion, Ladder (doesn't make much sense in Single Player), Hardcore.
• Resurrect a Dead Character (HC)
• Level and Experience: Directly adjust your character's level and experience points.
• Map Seed: read the current map seed (and change?)
• Stats: Manually edit your character's Strength, Dexterity, Energy, Vitality, and remaining points.
• Health and Mana: Change your character's current and maximum HP and Mana.
• Stamina: Adjust your character's stamina stats.

5. Quests Tab: Manage Your Progress

You can unlock or reset all quests per difficulty level (Normal, Nightmare, Hell).

Note that resetting a quest will also reset its rewards, which might be irreversible if done incorrectly.

6. Waypoints Tab: Fast Travel Unlocked

Unlock or reset specific waypoints across all acts and difficulties.

Quickly navigate through the game by enabling waypoints in crucial locations without needing to visit them in-game.

7. Skills Tab: Customize Your Build

• Reset your entire skill tree with a single click.
• Manually adjust skill points across the Skill tabs.
• Ensure that your character's skills are distributed to your preference without in-game limitations.

8. Equipment and Stash: Ultimate Gear Control

Equipment Editor:

• View and modify your character's equipped items and inventory.
• Change base items, upgrade or downgrade their quality, and adjust socketed runes or gems.
• For instance, you can create a perfect "Enigma" in a Superior Archon Plate with the exact stats you desire.

Stash Management:

• Manage your character's stash and cube contents.
• Use the virtual stash feature to store additional items not currently in your physical stash.

9. Save and Export

• Once satisfied with your edits, click "Save to File" to apply changes to your character.
• Move the Downloaded file to your save folder: C:\Users\[Your Username]\Saved Games\Diablo II Resurrected
• You can also export presets for future use or sharing with others.

10. Additional Tips and Tricks

Utilize the tips provided within the Hero Editor interface for advanced modifications like reanimating monsters or altering set/unique items.

Feel free to ask questions or share your own tips in the forum below.

hello

i need help

What do you need help with?

is there a way i can edit the level requirement

i tried everything i can think of and its either making it level 137 or 45 id like to have a level 1 requirement

when i try to put the new .key and .d2s file in the folder my character does not change in game. can anyone help?

Are you using the latest game version?

I tryed using this editor for the first time today, but its not working.

I make a new char, went to the editor and imported the file, put on the sigons set, saved it, copyed the files into the folder and replaced the old once, but nothing changed.

I am using the new version of the game.

Hello!

I tried to use hero editor today but only appears a big white blank page. Any idea why?

Hello!

I tried to use hero editor today but only appears a big white blank page. Any idea why?

I ve got a message that says: "application error client side exception has occurred"

@Kim H, did you replace the files when the game was closed? That is required otherwise the files are immediatly overwritten by the game.

Hey Roland, can you check the console for an error there? You can also pm me for this.

if i would know how to check i would tell you.

Send my a private message here, or reach out on Discord.

Hi! good day! does this work on Diablo.II.Resurrected.v1.03.70409 . i lost my game save😢

Not sure what the latest version is, but best to update to the latest version

I don't know how to put the file in the diablo's files and idk where

i need help.

Help - closed game - tried hero editor and tried simple changing gold to 990000 - saved - then deleted original file and copied new one over. Restarted game and character is no longer showng in character selection screen.

Other un-edited characters still show up. If I copy back the original file then the character shows up once again.

Am using V1.3.70409 (V2.4.3)

just started using this and when i made the character and every time and try to play that character it says failed to join what am i doing worng

Is there a tutorial/how to use write-up? I have over 50 years experience with computers, and I can't get any changes I make to show up in the game.

When I download the hero editor file i only get the .d2s file and not the key and other files. How do I get them? just having the d2s files i keep crashing

the editor works with just a .d2s file. If you think the .key file is the problem, take any .key file and rename it to your character name. But it shouldn't be necessary, if the game crashes, that's an issue with the .d2s file itself.

OK, I have a Lev. 24 Necromancer, and a couple nights ago, I edited a few of the "Skills" with no problem. This is an online character. Tonight, 18 Aug, I tried to do the same, but it will not allow me to. Trying to add like 2 to the Bone Spear and it simply will not allow it. No problem the other night, but not now... ?????

Hello, I am receiving an error when attempting to import a character. I believe this is the error that it's blowing up on:

Uncaught (in promise) TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'includes')

how do I lower an items level requirements?

Hi all. Love the hero editor, thank you so much for all your hard work! The only issue I have is adding sunder to an item or charm. It shows up in the editor, but not in-game. I am up to date and would appreciate some help with this please.

Did you use the same attribute like on the Sunder charms? Because I know there are 2 attributes that look similar, one works, the other doesn't

Thanks for getting back. I have only used this for about a week but I used the old version back the day so I have a good start. I will explore it more to look for that.

character not showing after I transfer the d2 file into the save folder..

what version does the editor work on?

Works for 2.4+

Same issue with mine. Character disappeared after editing. Version 1.3.70409

Does the game need to be open when doing the editing?

No. Make sure the game is closed when replacing the save file with the edited file.

Updating here: Hero Editor needs an updated version of D2R. Older than the 1.3.x version repack. For you all using the repack, just search for a newer build. Mine worked after updating to 1.6.x

Updating here: Hero Editor needs an updated version of D2R. Newer than the 1.3.x version repack. For you all using the repack, just search for a newer build. Mine worked after updating to 1.6.x

Is the hero editor compatible with saves from ReMoDDeD mod?

im having an issue, i get a "failed to join" error every time i try and load a character (even if i just make a blank new one without doing anything custom to it). i did the file move with the game fully closed, the game is completely up to date and my other characters work fine but any custom characters from here completely fail to load no matter what i do any not a single post here has an answer to this issue

"Is the hero editor compatible with saves from ReMoDDeD mod?" -> by default, mods work, but not all functionalities of the mod, like stackable items for example or expanded stash

are you on the latest version of the game (>2.4)

Hi! Is there a guide on what are the max values for Item attributes? For example I would Luke to knows what is the max MF I can pit on one Item? Is it 100%, 200%, 1000%?

Hi! Is there a guide on what are the max values for Item attributes? For example I would like to know what is the max MF I can put on one Item? Is it 100%, 200%, 1000%?

No, I don't have any information on that

Saving has never worked for me. The file you create, type d2s.lnk, is only 800 bytes large, a real .d2s file is about 3kb. The game does not even recognize the character with your .d2s file.

Update to the latest version, and it will work

Im trying to make a superior base with % enhanced damage. when i click that option it only allows me to give flat ### - ### damage. not % enhanced damage.

If you make them equal, it should swap to enhanced damage (I know not the best functionality)

Hi, I added sunder charm to my sorc inventory, saved the file, exported the downloaded file into my saved characters but when I start th egame, the character isnt there. Any tips?

are you on the latest version, are you using a cracked or modded version?

cracked version, couldnt afford normal one

Since it's probably not on the latest version, it will not work. The save file format is different.

cant get +maximum dmg to work is there a trick to adding it to a weapon it just says unused208

Yes, you should actually use the "Adds #-# Damage" property, this will add a +min dmg and +max dmg stat. You can safely remove the +min dmg stat and edit the +max dmg stat.

HI =]

I used the editor to put a socket on a sword, saved and exported the new file. BUT I forgot to make a copy of my original save before pasting the new one =] The problem is that now my character does not appear in the list and when I try to create another character with the same nickname the game says that there is already a character created with the nick.

Is there anything that can be done?

Make sure you are using the latest version of d2r. Remove the file from your save folder if you want to use that name again.

Where is the d2r uncheck button? I use this for pd2 but now you have changed the option to uncheck the d2r button?

select pre-d2R patch

Hello! Saving file as 1.10-1.14d is not working. Hangs while "preparing file". :(

Can you share some more details, it's saving fine for me. Can you verify if the other versions are saving?

2.5+ saves immediately, however 2.4 and 1.10-1.14d simply states "processing file..." with a spinning indicator. I've let it sit for 30 mins and no file is downloaded nor is there indication the file saves.

I cannot open your site in Firefox, but can in Chrome and that is what I am using. Is there a specific browser that works best? Or, am I grasping at straws for the easy answer.

I just tried in Edge. Loaded pre-set Sorc and saved as 1.10-1,14d and see the same thing, "processing file...". Waited 30 mins and no file saved.

Did you block file downloading or something? Because I can't reproduce this on any of the browsers you mentioned. Can you try in Incognito (so that no extensions can interfere), and check if nothing is blocked by the browser (check permissions for "Automatic Download")

Tested using Incognito and Normal. No downloads are blocked. In Chrome it is set to "Ask", which make sense since 2.5+ downloads. BTW, Using PD2 so 2.5+ is not a recognized format and my Hero reformatter can't reformat. I also set automatic download to "Allow", same result. Nothing as far as I can tell is blocked. Sorry...

Can you check if the browser console gives any errors? (https://developer.chrome.com/docs/devtools/console#open_the_console)

Thanks, I've deleted the logs now. Don't see anything that specifies the error. I will add some error handling to the code later

Thank you, appreciate your help and providing the community with what looks to be a great tool. I will check back periodically.

Hello

How do I export an item found in D2r to a file using the Hero Editor?

I have my private archive of rare and magic items found in Diablo 2 LoD. Thanks to the Hero Editor I can add them to my character and use them in D2r

But how do I export an item found in D2r to a *.d2i file to expand my private archive?