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*All classes begin game with the following common skills, which cost no mana to use:
 
*All classes begin game with the following common skills, which cost no mana to use:
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**Scroll of Identify (in inventory, identifies items when used)
 
**Scroll of Identify (in inventory, identifies items when used)
 
**Scroll of Town Portal (in inventory, casts town portal when used)
 
**Scroll of Town Portal (in inventory, casts town portal when used)
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*[[D2 Assassin|Assassin]] and [[D2 Barbarian|Barbarian]] alternate between two weapons when using Attack; they both only attack with their right hand when bare-handed and equipping no shield.
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*[[Assassin]] and [[Barbarian (Diablo II)|Barbarian]] alternate between two weapons when using Attack; they both only attack with their right hand when bare-handed and equipping no shield.
 
*Barbarian can also use Left Hand Throw when equipping throwing weapons or potions.
 
*Barbarian can also use Left Hand Throw when equipping throwing weapons or potions.
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*[[D2 Necromancer|Necromancer]] begins game with a +1 [[D2 Raise Skeleton|Raise Skeleton]] Wand.
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*[[Necromancer]] begins game with a Wand supplying a bonus of +1 to [[Raise Skeleton]] (Necromancer Only).
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*[[D2 Sorceress|Sorceress]] begins game with a +1 [[D2 Fire Bolt|Fire Bolt]] Short Staff.
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*[[Sorceress]] begins game with a Short Staff supplying a bonus of +1 to [[Fire Bolt]] (Sorceress Only).
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*Many skills use [[D2 Missile|missiles]], the properties of which can have a significant impact on their performance.
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*Many skills use [[missile]]s, the properties of which can have a significant impact on their performance.
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*Many skills, notably [[D2 Curse|curses]] and [[D2 Aura|auras]], apply their effects within a [[D2 Radius|radius]].
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*Many skills, notably [[curse]]s and [[aura]]s, apply their effects within a [[radius]].
 
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==Skill points==
 
==Skill points==
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Each class also has three of their own skill trees, each containing 10 skills: these skills can be learnt and then used by investing skill points. Characters receive one skill point each time they gain a character level, and skill points can also be awarded once in each difficulty level for completing the following [[D2 Quests|quests]]:
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Each class also has three of their own skill trees, each containing 10 skills: these skills can be learnt and then used by investing skill points. Characters receive one skill point each time they gain a level-up, and skill points can also be awarded once in each difficulty level for completing the following [[quest]]s:
  
  
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A maximum of 20 points can be invested in each skill. Points can only be invested in a skill if points have been invested in its prerequisite skills and if the sum of required skill level and points already invested is less than or equal to character level: while some skills are available at level 1, others only become available at levels 6, 12, 18, 24 and 30. For example, an [[D2 Amazon|Amazon]] cannot invest a point in [[D2 Freezing Arrow|Freezing Arrow]] until she is level 30 and she has invested points in its prerequisite skills [[D2 Cold Arrow|Cold Arrow]] and [[D2 Ice Arrow|Ice Arrow]], and she may not invest another point until she is level 31.
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A maximum of 20 points can be invested in each skill. Points can only be invested in a skill if points have been invested in its prerequisite skills and if the sum of required skill level and points already invested is less than or equal to character level: while some skills are available at level 1, others only become available at levels 6, 12, 18, 24 and 30. For example, an [[Amazon]] cannot invest a point in [[Freezing Arrow]] until she is level 30 and she has invested points in its prerequisite skills [[Cold Arrow]] and [[Ice Arrow]], and she may not invest another point until she is level 31.
 
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===Respecialisation===
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===Re-specialising===
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Skill (and stat) points can be reset as a reward from Akara for completing the Den of Evil quest in Act 1 once in each difficulty level. Characters who completed this quest in all difficulty levels before 1.13 will only receive this reward in Hell.
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Since [[1.13c|1.13]], [[Attribute|stat]] and skill points can be reset as a reward from [[Akara]] for cleansing the [[Den of Evil (quest)|Den of Evil]] in each [[difficulty]] level, allowing the player to redistribute all points previously allocated. Characters who completed this [[quest]] in all difficulty levels before 1.13 will only receive this reward in Hell. In [[Expansion]] games, since 1.13 stat and skill points can also be reset by using a [[Token  of Absolution|{{Cb|=Token of Absolution}}]].
  
  
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Skill (and stat) points can also be reset by transmuting all four of the following items in the {{D2 Unique bold|=Horadric Cube}} to create a {{D2 Crafted bold|=Token of Absolution}}, then using that token:
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Buffs and debuffs active at the time of the reset will remain active until they expire. {{Warn|=Native [[Offensive Auras]] and [[Defensive Auras]] active at the time of the reset will no longer be applied but their graphic may still be displayed, as may their former effects in the character screen. However, this display error stops upon exiting the game and everything returns to normal at the start of the next game.}} [http://www.theamazonbasin.com/d2/forums/index.php?showtopic=83765&view=findpost&p=944713]
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*[[D2 Skills#Buff|Buffs]] and [[D2 Skills#Debuff|debuffs]] active at the time of the reset will remain active until they expire.
 
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*{{Warn|=Native [[D2 Paladin#Skills|Offensive Auras]] and [[D2 Paladin#Skills|Defensive Auras]] active at the time of the reset will no longer be applied but their graphic will still be displayed, as will their former effects in the character screen. However, this display error stops upon exiting the game and everything returns to normal at the start of the next game.}}
 
 
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==Skill bonuses==
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==Skill bonus==
 
Although characters can only invest 20 points in each skill, their level can be increased further by applying various skill bonuses:
 
Although characters can only invest 20 points in each skill, their level can be increased further by applying various skill bonuses:
  
  
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*Individual skills ([[D2 Skill bonus|class-specific]] and [[D2 Oskill|Oskills]], allow skills to be used without investing points if character level >= required level)
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*Individual class skill levels (class-specific)
 
*Individual skill trees (class-specific)
 
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*Individual skills ([[Skill bonus|class-specific]] and [[Oskill|oskills]] allow skills to be used without investing points, if character level >= required level)
 
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===Active skill===
 
===Active skill===
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Active skills require an action to be taken to use them. All active skills require mana to use, with the exception of the common skills mentioned earlier, [[D2 Sacrifice|Sacrifice]], level >12 [[D2 Magic Arrow|Magic Arrow]] and level >8 [[D2 Double_Swing|Double Swing]]. Skill icons are red if they cannot be used, either due to lack of mana or a required item, an active [[D2 Skills#Delay|Delay]] or because it cannot be used in town.
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Active skills require an action to be taken to use them. All active skills require mana to use, with the exception of the common skills mentioned earlier, [[Sacrifice]], level >12 [[Magic Arrow]] and level >8 [[Double Swing]]. Skill icons are red if they cannot be used, either due to lack of mana or a required item, an active [[delay]] or because it cannot be used in town.
 
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====Buff====
 
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Buffs are active skills which apply a positive effect to the user or to the user and their [[D2 Allies|allies]] for a duration after being used.
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Buffs are active skills which apply a positive effect to the user or to the user and their [[Ally|allies]] for a duration after being used.
  
  
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*[[D2 Burst of Speed|Burst of Speed]]
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*[[D2 Cloak of Shadows|Cloak of Shadows]]
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*[[D2 Fade|Fade]]
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*[[D2 Venom|Venom]]
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*[[Venom (skill)|Venom]]
 
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*[[D2 Frenzy|Frenzy]]
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*[[D2 Werewolf|Werewolf]]
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*[[D2 Feral Rage|Feral Rage]]
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*[[D2 Maul|Maul]]
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*[[D2 Cyclone Armor|Cyclone Armor]]
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*[[D2 Shout|Shout]]
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*[[D2 Battle Command|Battle Command]]
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*[[D2 Inner Sight|Inner Sight]]
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*[[D2 Slow Missiles|Slow Missiles]]
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*[[D2 Cloak of Shadows|Cloak of Shadows]]
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*[[D2 Howl|Howl]]
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*[[D2 Taunt|Taunt]]
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*[[D2 Stun|Stun]]
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*[[D2 Battle Cry|Battle Cry]]
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*[[D2 Grim Ward|Grim Ward]]
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*[[D2 War Cry|War Cry]]
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*[[D2 Rabies|Rabies]]
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*[[D2 Conversion|Conversion]]
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*[[D2 Berserk|Berserk]] is the only skill to apply a debuff to the user.
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*[[Berserk]] is the only skill to apply a debuff to the user.
 
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*[[D2 Critical Strike|Critical Strike]]
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*[[D2 Penetrate|Penetrate]]
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*[[D2 Evade|Evade]]
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*[[D2 Pierce|Pierce]]
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*[[D2 Claw Mastery|Claw Mastery]]
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*[[D2 Weapon Block|Weapon Block]]
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*[[D2 Summon Resist|Summon Resist]]
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Some active skills also apply passive bonuses: [[Summon Spirit Wolf]], [[Summon Dire Wolf]] and [[Summon Grizzly]] all apply passive bonuses to each other.
 
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[[D2 Paladin#Offensive Auras|Offensive Auras]] and [[D2 Paladin#Defensive Auras|Defensive Auras]] apply positive passive bonuses to the user or to the user and any [[D2 Allies|allies]], or negative passive bonuses to any enemies within their [[D2 Skills#Radius|radius]] of effect, as long as the aura is selected on the right mouse button. Auras do not cost mana, with the exception of [[D2 Prayer|Prayer]].
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[[Offensive Auras]] and [[Defensive Auras]] apply positive passive bonuses to the user or to the user and any [[Ally|allies]], or negative passive bonuses to any enemies within their [[radius]] of effect, as long as the aura is selected on the right mouse button. Auras do not cost mana, with the exception of [[Prayer]].
  
  
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[[Oak Sage]], [[Heart of Wolverine]] and [[Spirit of Barbs]] supply auras applying positive passive bonuses to the user and any allies within their radius of effect once summoned.
 
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Certain missile weapons with [[D2 Magic Arrow#Fires Magic Arrows|Fires Magic Arrows]] and [[D2 Exploding Arrow#Fires Explosive Arrows or Bolts|Fires Explosive Arrows or Bolts]] fire those arrows when Normal Attack is used. {{Warn|=When a Rogue Scout hireling uses Fires Explosive Arrows or Bolts missile weapons the explosions may be displayed but they apply no damage.}}
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Some skills apply a delay when used:  while the delay is active neither that skill nor any other skill with a delay can be used. Nothing reduces the length of these delays but, since they begin at the action flag (the frame in the attack or casting animation in which the action is actually executed), increasing attack or cast rate will slightly reduce the interval between actions since the action flag will occur earlier in the animation: interval = action flag + delay.
 
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==References==
 
 
*[http://classic.battle.net/diablo2exp/skills/basics.shtml Basic Skill Information] (Arreat Summit)
 
*[http://classic.battle.net/diablo2exp/skills/basics.shtml Basic Skill Information] (Arreat Summit)
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*[http://classic.battle.net/diablo2exp/skills/castingdelays.shtml Casting Delays] (Arreat Summit)
 
 
*Nefarius, [http://phrozenkeep.hugelaser.com/index.php?ind=reviews&op=entry_view&iden=440 Skills.txt File Guide] (Phrozen Keep)
 
*Nefarius, [http://phrozenkeep.hugelaser.com/index.php?ind=reviews&op=entry_view&iden=440 Skills.txt File Guide] (Phrozen Keep)
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*Onderduiker, [http://www.theamazonbasin.com/d2/forums/index.php?showtopic=76605 % Chance to Cast and Curses Tests] (Technical Discussion)
 
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Revision as of 16:55, 27 August 2013

Diablo II Notation Basic Class Skill Item Ally Quest Area Monster Tale
All Skills Fire Skills Skill bonus Oskill Aura Equipped Charges Charged suffix
Chance to Cast On Attack On Striking When Struck When You Die Kill an Enemy Level-up
  • All classes begin game with the following common skills, which cost no mana to use:
    • Normal Attack (with any weapon excluding throwing potions)
    • Throw (with throwing weapons and potions)
    • Unsummon (unsummons pets)
    • Scroll of Identify (in inventory, identifies items when used)
    • Scroll of Town Portal (in inventory, casts town portal when used)
  • Assassin and Barbarian alternate between two weapons when using Attack; they both only attack with their right hand when bare-handed and equipping no shield.
  • Barbarian can also use Left Hand Throw when equipping throwing weapons or potions.
  • Necromancer begins game with a Wand supplying a bonus of +1 to Raise Skeleton (Necromancer Only).
  • Sorceress begins game with a Short Staff supplying a bonus of +1 to Fire Bolt (Sorceress Only).
  • Many skills use missiles, the properties of which can have a significant impact on their performance.
  • Many skills, notably curses and auras, apply their effects within a radius.


Skill points

Each class also has three of their own skill trees, each containing 10 skills: these skills can be learnt and then used by investing skill points. Characters receive one skill point each time they gain a level-up, and skill points can also be awarded once in each difficulty level for completing the following quests:


Act Quest Giver Point(s)
1 Den of Evil Akara +1
2 Radament's Lair Book of Skill dropped by Radament +1
4 The Fallen Angel Tyrael +2


A maximum of 20 points can be invested in each skill. Points can only be invested in a skill if points have been invested in its prerequisite skills and if the sum of required skill level and points already invested is less than or equal to character level: while some skills are available at level 1, others only become available at levels 6, 12, 18, 24 and 30. For example, an Amazon cannot invest a point in Freezing Arrow until she is level 30 and she has invested points in its prerequisite skills Cold Arrow and Ice Arrow, and she may not invest another point until she is level 31.


Re-specialising

Since 1.13, stat and skill points can be reset as a reward from Akara for cleansing the Den of Evil in each difficulty level, allowing the player to redistribute all points previously allocated. Characters who completed this quest in all difficulty levels before 1.13 will only receive this reward in Hell. In Expansion games, since 1.13 stat and skill points can also be reset by using a Token of Absolution.


Buffs and debuffs active at the time of the reset will remain active until they expire. Native Offensive Auras and Defensive Auras active at the time of the reset will no longer be applied but their graphic may still be displayed, as may their former effects in the character screen. However, this display error stops upon exiting the game and everything returns to normal at the start of the next game. [1]

Skill bonus

Although characters can only invest 20 points in each skill, their level can be increased further by applying various skill bonuses:


  • Individual class skill levels (class-specific)
  • Individual skill trees (class-specific)
  • All Skills
  • Fire Skills
  • Individual skills (class-specific and oskills allow skills to be used without investing points, if character level >= required level)


Type


Active skill

Active skills require an action to be taken to use them. All active skills require mana to use, with the exception of the common skills mentioned earlier, Sacrifice, level >12 Magic Arrow and level >8 Double Swing. Skill icons are red if they cannot be used, either due to lack of mana or a required item, an active delay or because it cannot be used in town.

Buff

Buffs are active skills which apply a positive effect to the user or to the user and their allies for a duration after being used.


User only

Amazon Assassin Barbarian Druid Necromancer Paladin Sorceress


User and allies

Amazon Assassin Barbarian Druid Necromancer Paladin Sorceress


Debuff

Debuffs are active skills which apply a negative effect to the user's enemies for a duration after being used.


Amazon Assassin Barbarian Druid Necromancer Paladin Sorceress


  • Berserk is the only skill to apply a debuff to the user.


Passive skill

Passive skills require no action to apply their bonuses. Passive skills don't require mana to use, and only apply to the user or pet. Passive bonuses are based on both skill points invested and skill bonuses applied.


Amazon Assassin Barbarian Druid Necromancer Paladin Sorceress


Some active skills also apply passive bonuses: Summon Spirit Wolf, Summon Dire Wolf and Summon Grizzly all apply passive bonuses to each other.

Synergy skill

Synergy skills apply benefits to other skills based on the number of points invested in the synergy skill. Skill bonuses do not increase synergy bonuses. Most synergy bonuses are mentioned in the skill description, but the following skills also apply hidden bonuses based on the number of points invested in them:




Aura

Offensive Auras and Defensive Auras apply positive passive bonuses to the user or to the user and any allies, or negative passive bonuses to any enemies within their radius of effect, as long as the aura is selected on the right mouse button. Auras do not cost mana, with the exception of Prayer.


Oak Sage, Heart of Wolverine and Spirit of Barbs supply auras applying positive passive bonuses to the user and any allies within their radius of effect once summoned.

Using other class skills

Each class can gain access to the skills of another by equipping certain items with the following:



Certain missile weapons with Fires Magic Arrows and Fires Explosive Arrows or Bolts fire those arrows when Normal Attack is used. When a Rogue Scout mercenary is equipped with a bow supplying Fires Explosive Arrows or Bolts, the explosions may be displayed but they apply no damage.

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