The oldest and most respected modding community for Diablo 2. Their file center often hosts "clean" starters and mod-specific saves.
C:\Users\[YourName]\Saved Games\Diablo II
If you switched PCs and forgot to back up your .d2s files.
You are looking for a file ending in .d2s (this is the actual character). There may also be .d2x , .key , and .ma0 files; you should copy all of them to ensure the character's map and stash load correctly.
If you are playing popular mods like Project Diablo 2 or Median XL , ModDB is the primary hub for character templates compatible with those versions. How to Install Character Save Files
One of the best features of Diablo 2: Resurrected is that it is with old LoD save files. You can take a .d2s file created in 2001, drop it into the D2R saved games folder ( Saved Games\Diablo II Resurrected ), and play your old character with modern graphics. Final Thoughts
Before diving into the "where," it’s important to understand the "why." Most players use these files for: