Before Lord of Destruction , Diablo II 's endgame was mostly repeating Act IV (Chaos Sanctuary) or Mephisto runs. The expansion introduced a more structured progression:
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This is the most impactful change. Lord of Destruction introduced: Before Lord of Destruction , Diablo II 's
In the base game, hirelings were disposable cannon fodder. LoD transformed them into permanent companions that leveled up, equipped gear, and provided crucial auras. The "Act 2 Desert Mercenary," with his Might or Holy Freeze aura, became a staple of nearly every successful character build. Before Lord of Destruction