Diablo 2 Lod Save File Location Review

If you installed to Program Files but cannot find the Save folder there, check: C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\Diablo II\Save

Note: If you installed the game via the Battle.net launcher, the path might be: C:\Program Files (x86)\Diablo II LOD\Save diablo 2 lod save file location

Rename the backup folder with today's date, e.g., D2_Saves_Backup_2026-05-14 . If you installed to Program Files but cannot

However, finding these files is not always straightforward. With the release of Diablo II: Resurrected , the introduction of cloud saving, and the quirks of Windows security permissions, the "Save" folder can hide in several different places depending on how you play. For gamers running original LoD through Wine, Lutris,

For gamers running original LoD through Wine, Lutris, or Steam Proton (non-Resurrected):

When Blizzard released patches 1.14a through 1.14d to modernize the game, they specifically moved the save location to prevent administrator permission issues. If you downloaded the game from Blizzard’s website (using your CD key) or installed via the old Blizzard Launcher, your saves are here:

For the purists playing the original 2000 classic (often running via discs or the "legacy" Battle.net launcher), the save location differs from the Resurrected version. However, this location can be tricky because of Windows User Account Control (UAC).