Maximizing EXP gains in Diablo 2: Resurrected is referred to as 'Power Leveling' by fans. Returning players and those new to the isometric ARPG will want to take advantage of EXP exploits and the internal gameplay workings to ensure they aren't wasting time while farming.
These tips and tricks for Power leveling are easy to use while playing at any difficulty in Diablo 2: Resurrected. There is one slight difference between platforms, as PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox consoles don't have a few features included in the PC version.
Power Leveling Path in Diablo 2: Resurrected
Diablo 2: Resurrected has a very precise EXP system that has been picked apart by dedicated fans over the 21 years since its original release. This has led to an ideal, consistent, Power Leveling path that applies to every class and build. The precise EXP farming areas must be followed to minimize time spent leveling a character up.
The following EXP farming spots in Diablo 2: Resurrected won't always drop the best loot, so they should only be repeated to help with raising Character Levels.
Character Level | EXP Farming Location | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
Level 1-15 | Tristam (Act 1) | Normal |
Level 15-24 | All Tal Rasha's Tombs in Canyon of Magi (Act 2) | Normal |
Level 24 | Defeat Ancients during Right of Passage quest (Act 5) | Normal |
Level 25-40 | Clearing Chaos Sanctuary (Act 4) or Defeating Baal at Throne of Destruction (Act 5) | Normal |
Level 40 | Defeat Ancients during Right of Passage quest (Act 5) | Nightmare |
Level 41-60 | Clearing Chaos Sanctuary (Act 4) or Defeating Baal at Throne of Destruction (Act 5) | Nightmare |
Level 60 | Defeat Ancients during Right of Passage quest (Act 5) | Hell |
Level 61 - 90 | Defeat Baal at Throne of Destruction (Act 5) | Hell |
When farming, defeat the required monsters, then quit to the main menu and restart a play session to reset the map layout and enemies. Keep doing this until the required Character Level has been reached.
Tips and Tricks For Leveling in Diablo 2: Resurrected
While following the Power Leveling path, these tips and tricks for leveling in Diablo 2: Resurrected will ensure the maximum amount of EXP can be gained from the locations as fast as possible:
- Locate and activate an Experience Shrine before taking on mobs of enemies and Bosses.
- Play with friends in Diablo 2: Resurrected to raise EXP gained from killing monsters in the same named area.
- Use Player X command to simulate additional players on PC, where 'X' stands for the number of simulated players.
- Focus on a speed/EXP gained balance (don't simulate too many players and slow down farming).
- Don’t farm enemies over or under 5 Levels of a character, as this reduces EXP gained from defeating them. Following the Power Leveling path will avoid this problem.
- Equipping the right gear when stuck is quicker than grinding levels (gear can add elemental resistances and raise character Stat Points).
- Make sure to take advantage of socketing Gems and Runes, which are combined to create the best Runewords in Diablo 2: Resurrected.
- Complete optional quests for great rewards that boost character Stat Points, elemental resistances, add Life Points, and more.
- Get help from higher leveled friends to reach harder difficulties and gain quest rewards quicker.
Diablo 2: Resurrected is out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
