If you did play the predecessor to this new version, you'll already be familiar with certain of the key characteristics of the Ladder system D2R Items. It's available in either the Classic, Hardcore Classic, Expansion, and Hardcore Expansion variants with each of those containing different rules governing how many lives players get and what content is available.

"Each mode will have their specific leaderboard where players compete to gain experience strategically within an allotted time frame while also having access to exclusive content specifically for Ladder," Blizzard's announcement about the launch to the Ladder method for Diablo II: Resurrected said. "When this Ladder season is over, the leaderboard rankings will reset, which will then transition characters back to non-ladder, offering players the chance."

Information on each of the four Ladder variations previously mentioned can be found below:Classic Ladder is the standard form of Ladder play that encompasses the use of four acts.Hardcore Classic Ladder: The Hardcore (only 1 time) variation of Ladder game that plays with four acts.

Expansion Ladder This is the regular form of Ladder play that encompasses playing five actsand also includes "Lord of Destruction" expansion content.Hardcore Expansion Ladder This is the hardcore (only 1-life) option of Ladder play , which consists of playing five actsand comes with five acts, as well as the "Lord of Destruction" expansion content.

If you're interested to set yourself higher than the other players on Ladder leaderboards You'll have to wait to wait until at least the conclusion of a season to reach as high as possible buy D2R ladder items. At the time a season's end and the character you created for the Ladder will be converted to another character not on the Ladder, Blizzard announced.