Diablo II: Lord of Destruction is the expansion pack for the original Diablo II game, developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. It was released in 2001 and introduced new content, classes, and features to enhance the gameplay experience. Here's an overview of the expansion pack's information, features, gameplay, and system requirements:
**Game Information:**
- Title: Diablo II: Lord of Destruction
- Developer: Blizzard North
- Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
- Release Date: June 27, 2001
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS
**Features and Overview:**
- New Character Classes: Diablo II: Lord of Destruction introduced two new character classes, expanding the choices for players. The new classes are the Assassin and the Druid. Each class comes with its unique abilities and playstyle.
- Additional Acts: The expansion added two new acts to the original Diablo II, Act IV and Act V. Players venture through the Barbarian Highlands and Mount Arreat to face powerful enemies and formidable bosses.
- Runewords and Jewels: The expansion introduced Runewords, which allowed players to combine specific runes in socketed items to create powerful bonuses. Additionally, Jewels were introduced as items that could be socketed to grant special enhancements.
- Higher Character Level: The maximum character level was increased from 99 to 110 in the expansion, providing more opportunities to develop characters and unlock new skills.
- New Items and Sets: Diablo II: Lord of Destruction introduced numerous new items, unique items, and sets to expand the itemization system further.
**Gameplay:**
The gameplay in Diablo II: Lord of Destruction remains similar to the original game. Players still choose from the original five classes or the two new classes in the expansion. They embark on a new quest across the expanded acts, facing new challenges and enemies. The game's core mechanics, such as the loot-driven system and character progression, are carried over and enhanced in the expansion.
**System Requirements (PC):**
The system requirements for Diablo II: Lord of Destruction are similar to those of the original Diablo II. As of my last update, the minimum system requirements for the expansion were as follows:
- **Minimum System Requirements:**
- OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7 (Latest Service Packs)
- Processor: Pentium 233 MHz or equivalent
- RAM: 64 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX-compatible video card
- DirectX: Version 8.1
- Storage: 1.75 GB available space
- Internet: 28.8 Kbps modem for online play
