C:\Users\[Username]\Saved Games\Diablo II\
Before doing anything, find your save folder (check the old location first) and copy it to a secure location (e.g., your Desktop or a USB drive). diablo 2 lod character save files patched
If you are currently trying to fix a broken character file, let me know: What the character was created in? When official Blizzard patches cleaned up the code,
If you used hero editors (like Jamella or Shadowmaster) on older patches, those edited files often carried broken data strings. When official Blizzard patches cleaned up the code, these illegally modified save files were permanently broken or "patched out" from working. Transferring Patched Saves to Diablo II: Resurrected : The master character save file
A "patched" file often refers to a character that has been edited or hacked. Diablo II employs a simple but effective integrity check: a 32-bit Checksum.
: The master character save file. It holds your name, class, level, attributes, skills, and everything equipped or sitting in your personal stash.