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Finding "patched" character save files for Diablo II: Lord of Destruction

Part 8: Backward Patching – Can You Go Back?

A frequent question: "I patched my save to 1.14, but my favorite mod only works on 1.13. Can I revert?" diablo 2 lod character save files patched

Reviewing "patched" character save files for Diablo II: Lord of Destruction Finding "patched" character save files for Diablo II:

  • File size – 1.10+ files are larger due to extra skill/hireling/mercenary data and expanded item format.

    • (LoD) are generally forward-compatible across patches, though their storage location changed significantly in later updates. Key File Components File size – 1

    8. Common Issues with Patched Saves

    | Issue | Feature to check | |-------|------------------| | Skills reset to 0 | Skill tree offset (0x30–0x3F) zeroed | | Gold in stash > limit | Stash gold offset (0x18C) > 2.5M | | Impossible stats | Strength > 1023 (possible in mods but vanilla D2 caps) | | Inventory items overlapping | Item offsets overlap in hex | | Corrupted waypoints | Wp block after attribute points, wrong length |

    Important for patched saves:

    Note on PlugY: If you use the PlugY mod (The Survival Kit), you need a separate patching process. PlugY creates a _LOD_SharedStashSave.sss. You need a "PlugY-safe patched save," which requires running a blank PluyY installation first to let it auto-convert the stash.

    • Simple vs. Expanded Items: Pre-1.10 items used a "Simple" format. Post-1.10 requires "Expanded" format which includes additional fields for magic attributes, sockets, and runeword status.
    • Parsing Logic: Items are stored in a bit-stream.