Instead, some mods focus on improving other aspects of the game. Not all mods are total conversions, and some mods don't even change skills and items at all. Median XL is probably harder to grasp initially, even for seasoned Diablo players. Monsters are revamped, as well as the combat pace and tactical need of players.

The areas are much the same, but many optional areas, such as The Crypt, have become high-level challenges instead. The Druid for example now uses the bow successfully, while the Paladin has become much more of a caster. All characters have had all their skills replaced, and even their roles have been moved around. However here, the changes are much more drastic. Like Eastern Sun, Median also makes a lot of changes to the original Diablo II. The added focus on crafting and using the Horadric Cube might be a bit harder to grasp than the rest of the game, but it is very rewarding, and is carefully outlined in the Eastern Sun Database.

Players of regular Diablo will probably find their way around this mod quite easily, as it contains easy to learn systems and mechanics (such as gemwords), and also has more advanced features for players wishing to enhance their characters and experience further. It adds and modifies skills, adds a host of new items, runes, runewords, cube recipes, monsters and areas. Diablo II: Resurrected Review - Pile Of Old BonesĢ9 September 2021 Eastern Sun Main article: Eastern SunĮastern Sun changes improves upon many aspects of the game, but stays true to the original pace and feel of regular Diablo.

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