Several websites and forums offer free Diablo 2 LOD character save files, complete with various character builds and levels. Some popular sources include:

While focusing on mods, you can find character save packs uploaded by the community.

| Feature | Diablo II: LoD (Classic) | Diablo II: Resurrected (D2R) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Uses .d2s natively. | Uses .d2s but shares cloud/local hybrid saving. | | Usage | Simple copy-paste. | Copy-paste works for offline mode. Online requires console import tricks (on consoles) or is blocked entirely on Battle.net servers. | | Corruption Risk | Low. | High if the file was edited by 3rd party tools not updated for D2R patches. |

Historically, players used a program called to create characters from scratch. Many websites host pre-made collections of these "hacked" characters.

Before adding any downloaded files, copy your existing save folder to a safe location. This prevents accidental overwriting of your hard-earned characters.

Some players upload characters specifically meant to be used for the "Socket Quest" or "Imbue Quest" to help others craft items.