Game Rant

Diablo 2

Diablo 2 was a direct sequel to Blizzard's Diablo, continuing the ARPG by giving players access to some great class systems, skills, and items. It helped to bring the franchise to the forefront.

diablo 2 box art
Diablo 2

Franchise
Diablo
Platform(s)
PC , macOS
Released
June 28, 2000
Developer(s)
Blizzard
Publisher(s)
Blizzard
Genre(s)
Action RPG
ESRB
M for Mature: Animated Blood and Gore, Animated Violence
How Long To Beat
34 Hours

latest

rpg progression systems guild wars diablo 2 final fantasy 5
5 Most Innovative Character Progression Systems In RPGs

RPGs depend on progression and leveling to engage players, but games like Final Fantasy and Skyrim have mastered the art of character advancement.

By 
half-life, daggerfall, new vegas
7 Old Games With Active Modding Communities

Some of the best classic video games still have active modding communities to keep things fresh and fun.

By 
Try not to overthink it, 18 Games that feature the biggest Skill trees
RPG
Games That Feature The Biggest Skill Trees

These games feature skill trees so massive it can be hard for players to wrap their heads around them.

By 
7:43
12-Games-Where-You-Can-Play-As-A-Necromancer-B
12 Games Where You Can Play As A Necromancer

Playing as a necromancer in video games can be a lot of fun. These examples offer the best experiences.

By 
world of warcraft gnome wearing a green santa outfit with wow cosmetics under a christmas tree
Blizzard Holiday Sale Offers Discounts on BlizzCon Collection, Games, and More

Blizzard just began its Holiday Sale on Battle.net, featuring massive discounts on games, cosmetics, and bundles like the BlizzCon Collection.

By 
Top 15 Gothic Games Of All-Time, Ranked

The "gothic genre" has been around for quite some time, producing some of the most intense and grittiest games to ever hit the market.

By 
Indie Horror Dungeon Crawler Collage
8 Best Dungeon Crawler Horror Games

Dungeon crawling and horror blend brilliantly together, and these games represent the best of both genres.

By 
7:22
Best Diablo Games
Every Diablo Game, Ranked

The long-running Diablo series has had its fair share of highs and lows. Here's every game in the franchise, ranked.

By 
kOTR and EVe online 2000s rpgs
17 Best 2000s RPGs (That Were Way Ahead Of Their Time)

The 2000s was a great decade for RPG fans. Looking back, these innovative titles were way ahead of the curve.

By 
doom slayer in doom 2016, batman in arkham aslyum, and hideo kojima in cyberpunk 2077
The 12 Best Video Game Easter Eggs

The best video game easter eggs of all time can range between year-long secrets, great in-jokes, and wonderful homages to pop culture.

By 
a collage of images from diablo 2
8 Things Diablo 2 Does Better Than Any Other Entry In Blizzard's Franchise

Many Diablo fans still consider the series' second game to be the best, and there are plenty of reasons why.

By 
path of exile 2 diablo 2 huntress amazon javelin spear gameplay skills similar
Path of Exile 2's Huntress is Basically Diablo 2's Amazon

Path of Exile 2 will feature a total of twelve classes, and the Huntress seems to be sharing the same DNA as the Amazon from Diablo 2.

By 
Arm Of King Leoric Diablo 4
Why Diablo 2's Unique Arm of King Leoric Could Make a Comeback in Future Diablo 4 Seasons

Diablo 4 already features several unique items from Diablo 2, and the Arm of King Leoric for Necromancers deserves to be added in a future season.

By 
diablo-4-elias-maras-kaleidoscope-diablo-2
Why Diablo 2's Unique Mara’s Kaleidoscope Could Make a Comeback in Future Diablo 4 Seasons

Unique items are among Diablo 4's rarest pieces of gear, and there is a strong case for Diablo 2's unique Mara's Kaleidoscope to join their ranks.

By 
diablo-4-inarius-diablo-2-crown-of-ages
Why Diablo 2's Unique Crown of Ages Could Make a Comeback in Future Diablo 4 Seasons

Diablo 4 already includes a handful of unique items returning from Diablo 2, but the Crown of Ages deserves to be added in a future season.

By 
diablo-4-monster-key-art
Diablo 4 Squanders One of Diablo 2’s Best Bosses

Diablo 4 gets a lot right with elements from past titles, but one boss from the series is sorely lacking compared to its Diablo 2 version.

By 
diablo-4-lilith-diablo-2
Every Diablo 2 Feature That Returned in Diablo 4

Diablo 4 is a return to form for the series in a lot of ways, bringing back many fan-favorite features from Diablo 2 that were missing in Diablo 3.

By 
Diablo 2: Resurrected - How to Remove Gems

Diablo 2: Resurrected players that want to put new Gems into a piece of gear can learn how to remove the old Gems in this guide.

By 
diablo-mt-rushmore
The Mount Rushmore of Diablo Classes Explained

While the classes in the Diablo series have changed throughout each entry, these classes remain memorable for what they brought to the franchise.

By 
Diablo-2-Resurrected---Every-Class,-Ranked-Worst-To-Best
Diablo 2: Resurrected - Every Class, Ranked Worst To Best

Diablo 2: Resurrected is bringing back a classic debate over which class reigns supreme. Here's the complete breakdown of where they stand so far.

By 
See more articles +