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Differences from Diablo II
- 1 Additional Act that continues the plot with 6 Quests
- 1 Additional Mercenary available in Act V
- Mecenaries can leave the act they were purchased in and are able to equip certain weapons and armor
- Hardcore Mode
- Maximum resolution of 800x600, default is still 640x480
- Charms
- Runes and Runewords
- Jewels
- Elite Items
- Ethereal Items
- Increased stash space
- Alternate main hand/off hand weapon slots for quick swapping and additional "storage" space
- Class specific items
- New unique and set items