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# Download the [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/Diablo Diablo Windows 10 Patch].
 
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{{ii}} The game crashes when switching to another process on modern Windows, typically done using {{key|Alt|Tab}} or through the lock screen using {{key|Ctrl|Alt|Delete}}.
 
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{{ii}} The game can lock up with a black screen when returning to the main menu from the multiplayer menu on modern Windows.
 
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===Incorrect ancillary text display when entering a character name===
 
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{{ii}} When entering a character name on modern Windows other text around the text entry area that should be cleared remains and appears partially cut off.
 
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==Issues fixed==
 
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{{ii}} Colors can appear washed out, appear as a rainbow, or simply white due to a DirectDraw compatibility issue in Windows XP, Vista, and 7, including running in compatibility mode for these versions.
 
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# Download the [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/Diablo Diablo Windows 10 Patch] and/or [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/Diablo-Hellfire Diablo Hellfire Windows 10 Patch].
 
# Download the [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/Diablo Diablo Windows 10 Patch] and/or [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/Diablo-Hellfire Diablo Hellfire Windows 10 Patch].
 
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{{ii}} Additional ways over [[rainbow color problems in older games]] to do this, which both have an identical effect in practice:
 
{{ii}} Additional ways over [[rainbow color problems in older games]] to do this, which both have an identical effect in practice:
 
* Use [http://www.mediafire.com/download/i1alox2bl2z387h/DirectDrawFix.exe DirectDrawFix.exe] and select Diablo.exe.
 
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# Open <code>Diablo.exe</code> [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]].
 
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{{ii}} See [[#Patches|Patches]].
 
{{ii}} See [[#Patches|Patches]].
 
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{{ii}} See [[#Patches|Patches]].
 
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{{ii}} Normally on left mouse button down it only attacks once even if held down. Later games in the Diablo series provide this capability.
 
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{{ii}} Here's a simple non-ideal example. Make a file with a .ahk extension and put the following in it, then run it followed by the game:
 
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Revision as of 01:46, 23 November 2017

Diablo
Diablo cover
Developers
Blizzard North
Publishers
Blizzard Entertainment
Release dates
Windows December 31, 1996
Mac OS (Classic) May 8, 1998
Diablo guide on StrategyWiki
Diablo on Wikipedia
Icon overlay.png
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Diablo
Diablo 1997
Diablo II 2000
Diablo III 2012
Diablo II: Resurrected 2021
Diablo Immortal 2022
Diablo IV 2023

Key points

20 FPS gameplay and 15 FPS videos without mods.[1]

General information

Official Diablo Support
Official Diablo Series Forum
Unofficial Diablo Wiki

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 DRM: Simple disc check, no physical copy protection.
Windows
Mac OS
Not available via digital distribution.
Later versions of the Diablo Battle Chest no longer include the original Diablo.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Hellfire Authorized third-party expansion. Cannot be played on Battle.net.
Windows

Essential improvements

IPXWrapper

IPXWrapper provides a workaround for Windows Vista and beyond not supporting IPX, used in multiplayer. Put ipxwrapper.dll, mswsock.dll, and wsock32.dll in the directory where Diablo.exe resides.[2][3]

Patches

Battle.net's support section has the latest patches; spawn versions of the game require separate patches from the full versions. Battle.net will not connect without the latest patch.

Mods

Diablo 1 HD

An unofficial mod, also known as "Belzebub", in beta state for single player (only) with a host of features including increased resolution and updated compatibility with modern Windows. Copy the contents to the Diablo directory and open Belzebub.exe to play.
Allows running at up to 60 FPS, in windowed mode, in resolutions scaled up to 1024p and various non-scaled, fixes crashing and DirectDraw compatibility issues, multi-monitor compatibility, and continuous attacking with the left mouse button held down.
Can't play the vanilla game without the added content, multi-player isn't currently available, and the viewing area is simply increased; sprites remain small at higher resolutions.

The Hell

An unofficial mod that requires the expansion Hellfire to run which has various additions such as new spells, makes the game considerably more difficult, and has a tool for running the game on modern Windows.

The Awakening

Another unofficial mod that also requires the Hellfire expansion.

Play the game without the CD

Use Elisha's Windows 10 Patch[citation needed]
  1. Download the Diablo Windows 10 Patch.
  2. Unzip the files to the installation folder.
  3. Copy DIABDAT.MPQ from the CD to the installation folder.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System Location
Windows: Multiplayer chat hotkey macros are stored in <path-to-game>\diablo.ini.

Save game data location

Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System Location

Video settings

Selecting 320x240 in vidsize.exe (Windows) renders videos quarter size centered.
Selecting 320x240 in vidsize.exe (Windows) renders videos quarter size centered.

Template:Video settings

Windowed

Use DxWnd[4]
  1. Download DxWnd.
  2. Open the app and select File->Import ... from the menu bar.
  3. Go to the exports directory and select Diablo.dxw.
  4. Right-click Diablo in the window and select Run.

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

In-game options.
In-game options.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
4 Co-op
Online play
4 Co-op
Only up to 2 players are supported via modem.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 6112-6119
UDP 6112-6119
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues unresolved

Music doesn't play on the character and multiplayer selection screens

The official patches introduced a behavior where music no longer plays on the character or multiplayer selection screens.
Reinstall version 1.0 and don't update the game[citation needed]

Notes

Later physical disks come pre-patched with later versions which have this issue.

Game crashes when switching to another process

The game crashes when switching to another process on modern Windows, typically done using Alt+Tab ↹ or through the lock screen using Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
Use DxWnd[citation needed]
Use Diablo 1 HD[citation needed]

Game locks up when returning to the main screen from multiplayer

The game can lock up with a black screen when returning to the main menu from the multiplayer menu on modern Windows.
Use Diablo 1 HD[citation needed]

Incorrect ancillary text display when entering a character name

When entering a character name on modern Windows other text around the text entry area that should be cleared remains and appears partially cut off.
Use Diablo 1 HD[citation needed]

Diablo.exe process doesn't end after quitting game

When quitting the game the Diablo.exe process can remain indefinitely on modern Windows.
Use Diablo 1 HD[citation needed]

Title screen effects partially disappear

Title screen effects such as the fire sometimes partially disappear on modern Windows.
Use Diablo 1 HD[citation needed]

Issues fixed

Rainbow or washed out colors on Windows

Colors can appear washed out, appear as a rainbow, or simply white due to a DirectDraw compatibility issue in Windows XP, Vista, and 7, including running in compatibility mode for these versions.
Use Elisha's Windows 10 Patch[citation needed]
  1. Download the Diablo Windows 10 Patch and/or Diablo Hellfire Windows 10 Patch.
  2. Unzip the files to the installation folder.
Mark Diablo.exe for DirectDraw compatibility behavior in the registry[citation needed]
Additional ways over rainbow color problems in older games to do this, which both have an identical effect in practice:

Periodic crashes

The game can crash periodically with modern Windows, especially due to modern GPU drivers.
Run Diablo.exe in Windows XP compatibility mode[citation needed]
  1. Open Diablo.exe compatibility settings.
  2. Enable Windows XP (SP3) compatibility mode.

Can't create character in multiplayer mode

After entering a character name in multiplayer you can get an error due to Windows compatibility issues.
Update the game to the latest version[citation needed]
See Patches.
Run Diablo.exe in Windows XP compatibility mode[citation needed]
  1. Open Diablo.exe compatibility settings.
  2. Enable Windows XP (SP3) compatibility mode.

Can't connect to Battle.net

You must be running the latest version and not have the Hellfire expansion installed.
Reinstall the game without Hellfire[citation needed]
Update the game to the latest version[citation needed]
See Patches.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DirectDraw 3
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Mac OS (Classic)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Smacker Video Technology
Multiplayer Battle.net

Continuous attacking with left mouse button held down

Normally on left mouse button down it only attacks once even if held down. Later games in the Diablo series provide this capability.
Use Diablo 1 HD[citation needed]
Use an AutoHotkey script[citation needed]
Here's a simple non-ideal example. Make a file with a .ahk extension and put the following in it, then run it followed by the game:
~+LButton::
Loop
{
    Sleep 100  
    GetKeyState, LButtonState, LButton, P
    if LButtonState = U  
        break
    MouseClick, Left
}
return

LButton::
Loop
{
    Sleep 100  
    GetKeyState, LButtonState, LButton, P
    if LButtonState = U  
        break
    MouseClick, Left
}
return

Notes

Due to terms of use you wouldn't want to use this in battle.net multiplayer.[citation needed]

Freeablo

A FOSS reimplementation of the Diablo engine currently in an alpha state; see the site for details.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 95, NT 4.0
Processor (CPU) 60 MHz Pentium or better
System memory (RAM) 8 MB
16 MB for multiplayer
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) DirectX 3 compatible
Other 2x CD-ROM drive
Mac OS
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7.5
Processor (CPU) PowerPC
System memory (RAM) 16 MB with virtual memory
32 MB with virtual memory for multiplayer		 32 MB with virtual memory
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) 640x480 resolution and 256 color support
Other 2x CD-ROM drive

References