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{{Infobox game
|cover         = Diablo III Coverart.png
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|cover       = Diablo III Coverart.png
|developer     = [[Wikipedia:Blizzard_Entertainment|Blizzard Entertainment]]
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|developers  =
|publisher      = [[Wikipedia:Blizzard_Entertainment|Blizzard Entertainment]]
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blizzard Entertainment}}
|engine        =  
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|publishers  =  
|release dates = May 15, 2012
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|engines      =  
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|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 15, 2012}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 15, 2012}}
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|steam appid  =
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|gogcom page  =
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|wikipedia    = Diablo III
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Series|Diablo}}
 
{{Series|Diablo}}
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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
{{--}} Requires a constant internet connection, even for single player.
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{{ii}} The Auction House was closed on March 18, 2014.<ref>[http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/13265001/auction-house-faq-updated-3-13-2014 Auction House FAQ Updated - Diablo III]</ref>
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4916972036 General known issues list]
 
{{mm}} [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4916972036 General known issues list]
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{{mm}} [http://starcrafttools.net/diablo-gem-calc.php Diablo Gem Calculator] - tracks and calculates gem prices in both real money and gold.
 
{{mm}} [http://starcrafttools.net/diablo-gem-calc.php Diablo Gem Calculator] - tracks and calculates gem prices in both real money and gold.
  
== Availability ==
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==Availability==
 
{{Availability Table|
 
{{Availability Table|
 
{{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Battle.net}} | Activates on [[#Battle.net|Battle.net]] via serial key. }}
 
{{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Battle.net}} | Activates on [[#Battle.net|Battle.net]] via serial key. }}
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{{ii}} All versions unlock a digital download on [http://www.battle.net Battle.net], which does not require an external downloader or client.
 
{{ii}} All versions unlock a digital download on [http://www.battle.net Battle.net], which does not require an external downloader or client.
  
=== [[Battle.net]] ===
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===[[Battle.net]]===
 
The game is fairly restrictive in requiring constant online access in order to play both single and multiplayer portions of the game, which is a departure from how [[Diablo II]] and [[StarCraft II]] handled their singleplayer campaigns. An 'always-on' connection requirement for singleplayer can be considered a form of [[Digital Rights Management (DRM)]].
 
The game is fairly restrictive in requiring constant online access in order to play both single and multiplayer portions of the game, which is a departure from how [[Diablo II]] and [[StarCraft II]] handled their singleplayer campaigns. An 'always-on' connection requirement for singleplayer can be considered a form of [[Digital Rights Management (DRM)]].
  
=== Starter Edition ===
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===Starter Edition===
 
The [[Diablo III]] '''Starter Edition''' provides players the ability to try out a limited demo version of [[Diablo III]].
 
The [[Diablo III]] '''Starter Edition''' provides players the ability to try out a limited demo version of [[Diablo III]].
  
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*Level 13 cap
 
*Level 13 cap
 
*Matchmaking available only with other Starter Edition players
 
*Matchmaking available only with other Starter Edition players
*No Real Money Auction House access
 
 
*Global Play is not available. Players attempting to connect to Diablo III Starter Edition in a region other than their Battle.net Account's home region will receive Error 12.
 
*Global Play is not available. Players attempting to connect to Diablo III Starter Edition in a region other than their Battle.net Account's home region will receive Error 12.
  
 
Matchmaking of Starter Edition is only possible with other players of the Starter Edition, and not the full accounts. This includes public matching and private invitations. Counterintuively, this means that Starter Edition players '''will not be able to play''' with players with full Diablo III accounts.<ref>http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/5150755817</ref>
 
Matchmaking of Starter Edition is only possible with other players of the Starter Edition, and not the full accounts. This includes public matching and private invitations. Counterintuively, this means that Starter Edition players '''will not be able to play''' with players with full Diablo III accounts.<ref>http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/5150755817</ref>
 
=== Real Money Auction House ===
 
The real money auction house has a number of restrictions.<ref>https://eu.battle.net/account/d3/auction-house/real-money.html</ref>
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
{{Game Location Table|
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===Configuration file(s) location===
{{Game Location Table/row|Save game location|}}
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{{Game data|
{{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files location|}}
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{{Game data/row|Windows|%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Diablo III\D3Prefs.txt}}
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{{Game data/row|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Blizzard/Diablo III/D3Prefs.txt}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Save games are stored on the Battle.net servers.
  
=== [[Save game cloud syncing]] ===
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing
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{{Save game cloud syncing
|steam_cloud            =
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|origin                =  
|steam_cloud_notes      =
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|origin notes          =  
|origin                 =
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|steam cloud           =  
|origin_notes           =
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|steam cloud notes    =  
|uplay                  =
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|uplay                =  
|uplay_notes            =
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|uplay notes          =  
|gamesave_manager      =true
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|gamesave manager     = true
|gamesave_manager_notes =
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|gamesave manager notes=  
|gamestow              =
 
|gamestow_notes        =
 
|synctocloud            =
 
|synctocloud_notes     =
 
|square_enix            =
 
|square_enix_notes      =
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
== Video settings ==
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==Video settings==
 
{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
|wsgf link                  =http://www.wsgf.org/dr/diablo-iii/en
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|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/diablo-iii/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
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|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor notes        = See [[#Multi-monitor|Multi-monitor]].
 
|multimonitor notes        = See [[#Multi-monitor|Multi-monitor]].
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
|fov                        = unknown
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|fov                        =
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
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|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
|vsync notes                =  
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|vsync notes                = Vsync caps frame rate at 60 FPS.<ref name="120Hz">[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref>
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|oculus rift                = unknown
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|oculus rift notes          =
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|high frame rate            = true
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|high frame rate notes      = Disable in-game Vsync to remove 60 FPS cap.<ref name="120Hz"/>
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|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
=== [[Multi-monitor]] ===
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===[[Glossary:Multi-monitor|Multi-monitor]]===
 
Reportedly working by changing display mode to "Fullscreen Windowed" and setting a multi-monitor resolution.<ref>http://www.wsgf.org/dr/diablo-iii/en</ref>
 
Reportedly working by changing display mode to "Fullscreen Windowed" and setting a multi-monitor resolution.<ref>http://www.wsgf.org/dr/diablo-iii/en</ref>
  
==== [[Improve Graphical Sharpness Filtering]] ====
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====Improve Graphical Sharpness Filtering====
 
The [[FXAA Injector]] is reported to work with Diablo III to [[Improve Graphical Sharpness Filtering|improve graphical sharpness filtering]].<ref>http://timothylottes.blogspot.se/2011/03/nvidia-fxaa.html</ref><ref>http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/3950095509?page=1</ref>
 
The [[FXAA Injector]] is reported to work with Diablo III to [[Improve Graphical Sharpness Filtering|improve graphical sharpness filtering]].<ref>http://timothylottes.blogspot.se/2011/03/nvidia-fxaa.html</ref><ref>http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/3950095509?page=1</ref>
  
==== Darker D3 ====
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====Darker D3====
 
Using the [http://darkd3.com/ Darker D3 Pixel Shader] by Pyloneer, it is possible to make a change to the brightness and sharpness of the shaders.
 
Using the [http://darkd3.com/ Darker D3 Pixel Shader] by Pyloneer, it is possible to make a change to the brightness and sharpness of the shaders.
  
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*Use the 'Pause' key to toggle the effect.
 
*Use the 'Pause' key to toggle the effect.
  
===== Breach Of Terms Of Service =====
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=====Breach Of Terms Of Service=====
 
[http://www.diablowiki.net/Jay_Wilson Jay Wilson], Game Director of [[Diablo III]], stated the following on 13 May 2012:  
 
[http://www.diablowiki.net/Jay_Wilson Jay Wilson], Game Director of [[Diablo III]], stated the following on 13 May 2012:  
 
:"TOS against mods is so we can ban cheaters. I agree DarkD3 is not a cheat...yet. As long as it is not a cheat, no ban is likely."<ref>https://twitter.com/#!/Angryrobotics/status/201726183740686336</ref>
 
:"TOS against mods is so we can ban cheaters. I agree DarkD3 is not a cheat...yet. As long as it is not a cheat, no ban is likely."<ref>https://twitter.com/#!/Angryrobotics/status/201726183740686336</ref>
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==Input settings==
 
==Input settings==
{{Input Settings
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{{Input settings
|key_remap                  =true
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|key remap                = true
|key_remap_notes            =
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|key remap notes          =  
|acceleration_option       =unknown
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|acceleration option      = false
|acceleration_option_notes =
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|acceleration option notes =
|controller_support        =unknown
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|mouse menu                = true
|controller_support_notes  =
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|mouse menu notes          =
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =
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|controller support       = false
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|controller support notes  =
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|full controller          = unknown
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|full controller notes    =
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|controller remap          = unknown
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|controller remap notes    =
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis notes=  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Audio settings==
 
==Audio settings==
{{Audio settings  
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{{Audio settings
|separate volume             = unknown
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|separate volume         = true
|separate volume notes       =  
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|separate volume notes   = Master, SFX, voice, ambience, music
|surround sound             = unknown
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|surround sound           = true
|surround sound notes       =  
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|surround sound notes     = 4.0-7.1, ProLogic
|subtitles                   = unknown
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|subtitles               = true
|subtitles notes             =  
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|subtitles notes         = Available for cinematic and quest dialogues
|closed captions             = unknown
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|closed captions         = unknown
|closed captions notes       =  
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|closed captions notes   =  
|mute on focus lost         = unknown
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|mute on focus lost       = true
|mute on focus lost notes   =  
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|mute on focus lost notes = Can be toggled in options menu
|eax support                 =  
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|eax support             =  
|eax support notes           =  
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|eax support notes       =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
== Issues unresolved ==
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==Issues unresolved==
=== Window Unresponsive ===
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===Window Unresponsive===
 
Game client window becomes unresponsive when a dialog box is opened in the background.
 
Game client window becomes unresponsive when a dialog box is opened in the background.
  
==Issues Fixed==
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==Issues fixed==
=== Video Card Not Supported ===
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===Video Card Not Supported===
 
[[Image:Diablo_III_unsupported.png|thumb|right|Unsupported video card error.]]
 
[[Image:Diablo_III_unsupported.png|thumb|right|Unsupported video card error.]]
 
[[Image:Diablo_III_swiftshader.png|thumb|right|Demo version of Swiftshader, on Intel G41.]]
 
[[Image:Diablo_III_swiftshader.png|thumb|right|Demo version of Swiftshader, on Intel G41.]]
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:...if you decide to do this and have terrible performance as expected, please do not contact us reporting it.  We know the unsupported cards aren't going to perform well and there's nothing we'll be able to do to remedy it.<ref>http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4903520596</ref>
 
:...if you decide to do this and have terrible performance as expected, please do not contact us reporting it.  We know the unsupported cards aren't going to perform well and there's nothing we'll be able to do to remedy it.<ref>http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4903520596</ref>
  
==== Method 1 - Press Escape ====
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====Method 1 - Press Escape====
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Method 1 - Press Escape}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Method 1 - Press Escape}}
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}}
 
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==== Method 2 - Edit D3Prefs.txt ====
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====Method 2 - Edit D3Prefs.txt====
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Method 2 - Edit D3Prefs.txt}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Method 2 - Edit D3Prefs.txt}}
# Edit <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Diablo III\D3Prefs.txt</code>
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# Edit <code>%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Diablo III\D3Prefs.txt</code>
 
# Change <code>HardwareClass "0"</code> to <code>HardwareClass "1"</code>
 
# Change <code>HardwareClass "0"</code> to <code>HardwareClass "1"</code>
 
# Change <code>DisableTrilinearFiltering "0"</code> to <code>DisableTrilinearFiltering "1"</code>
 
# Change <code>DisableTrilinearFiltering "0"</code> to <code>DisableTrilinearFiltering "1"</code>
 
# Save your changes.
 
# Save your changes.
 
}}
 
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==== Method 3 - [[Swiftshader]] ====
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====Method 3 - [[Swiftshader]]====
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Method - Swiftshader}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Method - Swiftshader}}
Using the program [[Swiftshader]] can successfully load the game even on extremely low powered machines. For example, the game can be run on integrated graphics as low powered as the Intel G41, albeit at extremely low framerate.<ref>Tested by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]].</ref>
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Using the program [[Swiftshader]] can successfully load the game even on extremely low powered machines. For example, the game can be run on integrated graphics as low powered as the Intel G41, albeit at extremely low frame rate.<ref>Tested by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]].</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
=== High DPI Setting ===
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===High DPI Setting===
 
[[Image:Diablo_III_dpi.png|thumb|200px|Disable DPI scaling settings.]]
 
[[Image:Diablo_III_dpi.png|thumb|200px|Disable DPI scaling settings.]]
 
By default, it appears as if [[Diablo III]] has a number of issues with high or custom DPI settings in Windows.  
 
By default, it appears as if [[Diablo III]] has a number of issues with high or custom DPI settings in Windows.  
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# Select, 'Disable display scaling on high DPI settings'.
 
# Select, 'Disable display scaling on high DPI settings'.
 
}}
 
}}
=== Login Errors ===
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===Login Errors===
 
These messages may appear when trying to log in.
 
These messages may appear when trying to log in.
  
==== Error 12 ====
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====Error 12====
 
This means that no license is attached to the Battle.net account, a problem with many users in Asia. Check [http://kr.battle.net/d3/ko/forum/topic/1380288015?page=1 this thread] for more information.
 
This means that no license is attached to the Battle.net account, a problem with many users in Asia. Check [http://kr.battle.net/d3/ko/forum/topic/1380288015?page=1 this thread] for more information.
  
==== Error 37 ====
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====Error 37====
 
This message means that the login servers are at full capacity. Official advice is to try logging in later when the servers are less busy.<ref>http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4064636470</ref>
 
This message means that the login servers are at full capacity. Official advice is to try logging in later when the servers are less busy.<ref>http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4064636470</ref>
  
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{{ii}}However, it is possible to bypass Error 37 using this trick
 
{{ii}}However, it is possible to bypass Error 37 using this trick
 
<ref>http://www.reddit.com/r/Diablo/comments/tnxw1/trick_for_logging_in/</ref>
 
<ref>http://www.reddit.com/r/Diablo/comments/tnxw1/trick_for_logging_in/</ref>
#Enter password.
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# Enter password.
#Presss enter.
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# press {{key|Enter}}.
#Press cancel before anything happens.
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# Press cancel before anything happens.
#Log back in straight away.
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# Log back in straight away.
 
{{ii}}This might be considered an exploit of the way that the client is reporting Error 37 to indicate that servers are too busy. However, this does not seem to have any particular consequences, except that Blizzard's servers will be busy.
 
{{ii}}This might be considered an exploit of the way that the client is reporting Error 37 to indicate that servers are too busy. However, this does not seem to have any particular consequences, except that Blizzard's servers will be busy.
 
}}
 
}}
==== Error 75 ====
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====Error 75====
 
Error 75 means that Blizzard servers are down. Check [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/status Diablo III Server Status] page for updates.
 
Error 75 means that Blizzard servers are down. Check [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/status Diablo III Server Status] page for updates.
  
=== Can't Move Mouse In Fullscreen ===
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===Can't Move Mouse In Fullscreen===
 
[[Image:Diablo_III_dpi.png|thumb|200px|Disable DPI scaling settings.]]
 
[[Image:Diablo_III_dpi.png|thumb|200px|Disable DPI scaling settings.]]
 
This is most likely caused by high or custom DPI settings in Windows.  
 
This is most likely caused by high or custom DPI settings in Windows.  
  
==== Method 1 - Compatibility ====
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====Method 1 - Compatibility====
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Method 1 - Compatibility}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Method 1 - Compatibility}}
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# Select, 'Disable display scaling on high DPI settings'.
 
# Select, 'Disable display scaling on high DPI settings'.
 
}}
 
}}
==== Method 2 - Edit D3Prefs.txt To Windowed ====
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====Method 2 - Edit D3Prefs.txt To Windowed====
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Method - Edit D3Prefs.txt To Windowed}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Method - Edit D3Prefs.txt To Windowed}}
 
{{ii}} If one is stuck in fullscreen mode, one can change the D3Prefs.txt settings to force a windowed mode.
 
{{ii}} If one is stuck in fullscreen mode, one can change the D3Prefs.txt settings to force a windowed mode.
  
# Open <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Diablo III\D3Prefs.txt</code>
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# Open <code>%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Diablo III\D3Prefs.txt</code>
 
# Make sure that this line is adjusted:
 
# Make sure that this line is adjusted:
 
# DisplayModeWindowMode "0" to DisplayModeWindowMode "1"
 
# DisplayModeWindowMode "0" to DisplayModeWindowMode "1"
 
}}
 
}}
=== No Diablo III License Attached ===
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===No Diablo III License Attached===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Method - No Diablo III License Attached}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Method - No Diablo III License Attached}}
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* A possible fix is to correctly set the region within the game settings, within the Options > Account > Server Region settings.<ref>http://www.gamefromscratch.com/post/2012/05/15/Picked-up-Diablo-3%E2%80%A6.aspx</ref>
 
* A possible fix is to correctly set the region within the game settings, within the Options > Account > Server Region settings.<ref>http://www.gamefromscratch.com/post/2012/05/15/Picked-up-Diablo-3%E2%80%A6.aspx</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
=== Overlays ===
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===Overlays===
 
Running programs that put an overlay over Diablo III (such as Mumble, Xfire, and MSI Afterburner) can cause Diablo III to crash. Use these overlays at your own risk.<ref>http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4916972036</ref>
 
Running programs that put an overlay over Diablo III (such as Mumble, Xfire, and MSI Afterburner) can cause Diablo III to crash. Use these overlays at your own risk.<ref>http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4916972036</ref>
  
=== Problems with Steam overlay ===
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===Problems with Steam overlay===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix| Problems with Steam overlay }}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Problems with Steam overlay}}
* Add DiabloIII.exe with the + Add a game on the bottom left
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* Add <code>DiabloIII.exe</code> with the + Add a game on the bottom left
* Right click Diablo III in your library and click properties
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* Right click Diablo III in the library and choose Properties
* Add -launch after the quotes in the target box
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* Add <code> -launch</code> to the end of the target.
Example: <code>"X:\Games\Diablo III\Diablo III.exe" -launch</code>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
=== Installation Issues ===
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===Cinematics not playing or are missing from cinematics menu===
==== Migrating From Beta To Full Release ====
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Migrating From Beta To Full Release}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Cinematics not playing or are missing from cinematics menu}}
{{ii}} Blizzard has advised those who have the beta installed, to uninstall the beta and delete all extra beta files, including:
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1. Edit <code>%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Diablo III\D3Prefs.txt</code>
*Windows Vista and newer: <code>%PROGRAMDATA%\Battle.net</code>
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*Windows XP: <code>%APPDATA%\Battle.net</code>
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2. find the <code>PlayedCutscene</code> lines, and edit them to read as follows:  
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<code>PlayedCutscene0 "15"</code>
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<code>PlayedCutscene1 "15"</code>
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<code>PlayedCutscene2 "15"</code>
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<code>PlayedCutscene3 "15"</code>
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3. Save and exit the file, and try again.<ref>http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4784318688?page=1#10</ref>
  
Once the files are deleted, run the full retail installer.
 
 
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==== Changing Client Language ====
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===Installation Issues===
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====Change Client Language====
 
Update 8 June 2012: Blizzard appear to have restricted client language switching.<ref>http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/5578597286?page=1</ref> Errors 81, 82 or 84 displays: "The client does not match the accounts native language. Please, use the game native client." There is no known fix as of yet, as Blizzard controls the language restrictions from their servers.
 
Update 8 June 2012: Blizzard appear to have restricted client language switching.<ref>http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/5578597286?page=1</ref> Errors 81, 82 or 84 displays: "The client does not match the accounts native language. Please, use the game native client." There is no known fix as of yet, as Blizzard controls the language restrictions from their servers.
  
[[Image:Diablo_III_language_change.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Language change menu.]]Client language files can be adjusted from the options menu. Once the change is applied, a patch of approximately 3GB is downloaded. Client language cannot be changed back until this download reaches the 'playable' state, and one re-enters the client to change the language option again.<ref>http://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/66164/can-i-change-the-language-the-game-client-uses</ref>
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[[Image:Diablo_III_language_change.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Language change menu.]]Client language files can be adjusted from the options menu. Once the change is applied, a patch of approximately 3 GB is downloaded. Client language cannot be changed back until this download reaches the 'playable' state, and one re-enters the client to change the language option again.<ref>http://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/66164/can-i-change-the-language-the-game-client-uses</ref>
  
 
Available languages are:
 
Available languages are:
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*Polish
 
*Polish
  
==== "Updating game files" Issue ====
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===="Updating game files" Issue====
 
Some players are reporting the game getting stuck at installation in the "Updating game files" part.
 
Some players are reporting the game getting stuck at installation in the "Updating game files" part.
  
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}}
 
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===== Method 2 - Connect Using Different Network Adapter =====
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=====Method 2 - Connect Using Different Network Adapter=====
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Method - Connect Using Different Network Adapter}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Method - Connect Using Different Network Adapter}}
The Blizzard Agent may be attempting to connect over the wrong network adaptor. The following steps may resolve your issue (in Windows 7):
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The Blizzard Agent may be attempting to connect over the wrong network adaptor. The following steps may resolve your issue:
 
# Open the Control Panel.
 
# Open the Control Panel.
 
# Select "View network status and tasks".
 
# Select "View network status and tasks".
 
# Select "Change adapter settings".
 
# Select "Change adapter settings".
 
# Right click on each adapter and select "Disable". Leave your primary adapter (the one that provides your internet connection) enabled. You should now have only one enabled adapter.
 
# Right click on each adapter and select "Disable". Leave your primary adapter (the one that provides your internet connection) enabled. You should now have only one enabled adapter.
# Visit google to ensure you are still connected to the internet.
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# Check that you are still connected to the internet.
# Navigate to "C:\ProgramData" (a hidden folder) and delete the folder named "Battle.net" if it exists.
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# Go to <code>%PROGRAMDATA%</code> and delete the <code>Battle.net</code> folder (if it exists).
 
# Retry the installer/launcher.
 
# Retry the installer/launcher.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===== Method 3 - Delete/Modify Agent Files =====
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=====Method 3 - Delete/Modify Agent Files=====
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Method - Delete/Modify Agent Files}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Method - Delete/Modify Agent Files}}
Delete <code>Agent.exe</code> in:
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# Go to <code>%PROGRAMDATA%\Battle.net\Agent\</code>
*Windows 7: <code>C:\ProgramData\Battle.net\Agent\</code>
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# Delete <code>Agent.exe</code>.
 
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# Edit <code>Agent.db</code>.
Modify <code>Agent.db</code> by:
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# Change <code>p2penable : true</code> to <code>p2penable : false</code>
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}}
  
*Opening using notepad.
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====Installation Stuck At 10%====
*Find <code>p2penable : true</code> to <code>p2penable : false</code>.
 
}}
 
==== Installation Stuck At 10% ====
 
 
If the user has any connections configured in "Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings" and they're set to "Dial whenever a network connection is not present," the install won't proceed past 10%.<ref>http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4916972036</ref>
 
If the user has any connections configured in "Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings" and they're set to "Dial whenever a network connection is not present," the install won't proceed past 10%.<ref>http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4916972036</ref>
  
==== Installation Not Doing Anything ====
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====Installation Not Doing Anything====
 
If the installation has yet to do anything you might need to make sure your secondary logon has been enabled. Do so by going through - Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Services, right click Secondary Logon and proceed to enable it by setting the start up type to automatic.
 
If the installation has yet to do anything you might need to make sure your secondary logon has been enabled. Do so by going through - Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Services, right click Secondary Logon and proceed to enable it by setting the start up type to automatic.
  
= Mac =
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===Low frame rate (OS X)===
== Issues And Fixes ==
 
=== Migrating From Beta To Full Release ===
 
Blizzard has advised those who have the beta installed, to uninstall the beta and delete all extra beta files, including:
 
 
 
*Mac: <code>/Users/Shared/Battle.net</code>
 
=== Low Frame Rate ===
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Low Frame Rate}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Low Frame Rate}}
# Using settings in the D3Prefs.txt mentioned below one can achieve a reasonable frame rate on e.g. the Macbook Pro Mid 2010 with the Nvidia 330M.  
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# Using settings in the D3Prefs.txt mentioned below one can achieve a reasonable frame rate on e.g. the MacBook Pro Mid 2010 with the Nvidia 330M.  
 
# Open the D3Prefs.txt and set the following to options to 1:  
 
# Open the D3Prefs.txt and set the following to options to 1:  
 
* DisableTrilinearFiltering
 
* DisableTrilinearFiltering
 
* HardwareClass
 
* HardwareClass
 
}}
 
}}
=== D3Prefs.txt ===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|D3Prefs.txt}}
 
D3Prefs.txt on Mac is kept in a hidden folder. To access it:
 
  
# Go to Go Menu at top of screen -> Go to Folder ~/Library/
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===Can't ⌘ + Tab (OS X)===
# Application Support > Blizzard > Diablo III
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Check that you haven't enabled Caps Lock as that disables {{key||Tab}}, although {{key||M}} still functions correctly.
}}
 
=== Can't ⌘ + Tab ===
 
Check that you haven't enabled Caps Lock as that disables ⌘ + Tab, although ⌘ + M still functions correctly.
 
  
= Linux =
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==System requirements==
=== WINE ===
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{{System requirements
Reportedly working using [[WINE]], with more information on the [http://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=application&iId=13484 Diablo III WineHQ entry].
 
 
 
=== Ubuntu 12.04 ===
 
Users connecting through WINE while using Ubuntu 12.04 need to run code <code>echo 0|sudo tee /proc/sys/kernel/yama/ptrace_scope</code> before logging into the game in order to pass the "Authorizing" portion of login. Users who do not run this code will have the game spit out an error message. The code must only be run before the first login since the computer's startup, not every time before logging in, so it's recommended to run when the computer first starts up.
 
 
 
=System requirements=
 
{{System Requirements
 
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS = Windows® XP/Vista/7 (latest service packs) with DX 9.0c
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|minOS   = XP, Vista, 7
|minproc = Intel Pentium® D 2.8 GHz or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4400+
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|minCPU  = Intel Pentium D 2.8 GHz or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4400+
|minmem = 1 GB RAM (XP), 1.5 GB (Vista/7)
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|minmem   = 1 GB (XP), 1.5 GB (Vista, 7)
|minHD = 12 GB available HD space
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|minHD   = 12 GB
|minGPU = NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800 GT or ATI Radeon™ X1950 Pro or better
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|minGPU   = NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT or ATI Radeon™ X1950 Pro
  
|recOS = Windows® Vista/7 (latest service packs)
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|recOS   = Vista, 7
|recproc = Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5600+ 2.8 GHz
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|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 2.8 GHz
|recmem = 2 GB RAM
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|recmem   = 2 GB
|recHD = 8 GB free
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|recHD   = 12 GB
|recGPU = NVIDIA® GeForce® 260 or ATI Radeon™ HD 4870 or better
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|recGPU   = NVIDIA GeForce 260 or ATI Radeon™ HD 4870
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{System Requirements
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{{System requirements
|OSfamily = Mac
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|OSfamily = OS X
  
|minOS = Mac® OS X 10.6.8, 10.7.x or newer
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|minOS   = 10.6.8, 10.7.x
|minproc = Intel® Core 2 Duo
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|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo
|minmem = 2 GB RAM
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|minmem   = 2 GB
|minHD = 12 GB available HD space
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|minHD   = 12 GB
|minGPU = NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT or ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 or better
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|minGPU   = NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT or ATI Radeon HD 2600
  
|recOS = Mac® OS X 10.7.x or newers)
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|recOS   = 10.7.x or newer
|recproc = Intel® Core 2 Duo
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|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo
|recmem = 2 GB RAM
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|recmem   = 2 GB
|recHD = 12 GB free
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|recHD   =  
|recGPU = NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M or ATI Radeon™ HD 4670 or better
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|recGPU   = NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M or ATI Radeon HD 4670
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 
[[Category:Windows]]
 
[[Category:Mac]]
 

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Diablo III
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Developers
Blizzard Entertainment
Release dates
Windows May 15, 2012
macOS (OS X) May 15, 2012
Diablo III on Wikipedia

Warnings

This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Diablo
Diablo 1997
Diablo II 2000
Diablo III 2012
Diablo II: Resurrected 2021
Diablo Immortal 2022
Diablo IV 2023

Key points

The Auction House was closed on March 18, 2014.[1]

General information

General known issues list
Official Forum
/r/diablo Subreddit.
/r/diablo3 Subreddit.
diablo + diablo3 Subreddit - browse both subreddit without custom CSS.
The Diablo 3 Database (D3DB) - a comprehensive item, skill and quest database from the makers of Wowhead for World of Warcraft.
Diablo Gem Calculator - tracks and calculates gem prices in both real money and gold.

Availability

Template:Availability Table

All versions unlock a digital download on Battle.net, which does not require an external downloader or client.

Battle.net

The game is fairly restrictive in requiring constant online access in order to play both single and multiplayer portions of the game, which is a departure from how Diablo II and StarCraft II handled their singleplayer campaigns. An 'always-on' connection requirement for singleplayer can be considered a form of Digital Rights Management (DRM).

Starter Edition

The Diablo III Starter Edition provides players the ability to try out a limited demo version of Diablo III.

The Starter Edition has a number of restrictions:

  • Act I up to the Skeleton King is available
  • Level 13 cap
  • Matchmaking available only with other Starter Edition players
  • Global Play is not available. Players attempting to connect to Diablo III Starter Edition in a region other than their Battle.net Account's home region will receive Error 12.

Matchmaking of Starter Edition is only possible with other players of the Starter Edition, and not the full accounts. This includes public matching and private invitations. Counterintuively, this means that Starter Edition players will not be able to play with players with full Diablo III accounts.[2]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Save games are stored on the Battle.net servers.

Save game cloud syncing

No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.

Video settings

Template:Video settings

Multi-monitor

Reportedly working by changing display mode to "Fullscreen Windowed" and setting a multi-monitor resolution.[3]

Improve Graphical Sharpness Filtering

The FXAA Injector is reported to work with Diablo III to improve graphical sharpness filtering.[4][5]

Darker D3

Using the Darker D3 Pixel Shader by Pyloneer, it is possible to make a change to the brightness and sharpness of the shaders.

Usage
  • Run Diablo III at least once.
  • Select a setting from the website.
  • Extract the .zip into the Diablo III folder.
  • Use the 'Pause' key to toggle the effect.
Breach Of Terms Of Service

Jay Wilson, Game Director of Diablo III, stated the following on 13 May 2012:

"TOS against mods is so we can ban cheaters. I agree DarkD3 is not a cheat...yet. As long as it is not a cheat, no ban is likely."[6]

Jay Wilson previously stated that altering graphics is against Terms Of Service, and can result in a ban.[7] Following this guide using Darker D3 is at one's own risk.

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Issues unresolved

Window Unresponsive

Game client window becomes unresponsive when a dialog box is opened in the background.

Issues fixed

Video Card Not Supported

Unsupported video card error.
Demo version of Swiftshader, on Intel G41.

You may receive the error message:

We have detected that your video card is not supported by Diablo III.

Diablo III will block certain systems running the game if it does not detect a certain spec of video card. However, it is possible to force the game to run on any video card (even if it does not meet the minimum specification of the game).[8]

This fix has been acknowledged by Blizzard, but comes with its own warning from Omrakos:

...if you decide to do this and have terrible performance as expected, please do not contact us reporting it. We know the unsupported cards aren't going to perform well and there's nothing we'll be able to do to remedy it.[9]

Method 1 - Press Escape

Instructions

Method 2 - Edit D3Prefs.txt

Instructions

Method 3 - Swiftshader

Instructions

High DPI Setting

Disable DPI scaling settings.

By default, it appears as if Diablo III has a number of issues with high or custom DPI settings in Windows.

This can result in:

  • Mouse cursor not being moveable whilst in fullscreen mode.
  • Mouse being imprecise on the screen.
  • Taskbar showing over the game window.
Instructions

Login Errors

These messages may appear when trying to log in.

Error 12

This means that no license is attached to the Battle.net account, a problem with many users in Asia. Check this thread for more information.

Error 37

This message means that the login servers are at full capacity. Official advice is to try logging in later when the servers are less busy.[10]

Instructions

Error 75

Error 75 means that Blizzard servers are down. Check Diablo III Server Status page for updates.

Can't Move Mouse In Fullscreen

Disable DPI scaling settings.

This is most likely caused by high or custom DPI settings in Windows.

Method 1 - Compatibility

Instructions

Method 2 - Edit D3Prefs.txt To Windowed

Instructions

No Diablo III License Attached

Instructions

Overlays

Running programs that put an overlay over Diablo III (such as Mumble, Xfire, and MSI Afterburner) can cause Diablo III to crash. Use these overlays at your own risk.[11]

Problems with Steam overlay

Instructions

Cinematics not playing or are missing from cinematics menu

Instructions

Installation Issues

Change Client Language

Update 8 June 2012: Blizzard appear to have restricted client language switching.[12] Errors 81, 82 or 84 displays: "The client does not match the accounts native language. Please, use the game native client." There is no known fix as of yet, as Blizzard controls the language restrictions from their servers.

Language change menu.

Client language files can be adjusted from the options menu. Once the change is applied, a patch of approximately 3 GB is downloaded. Client language cannot be changed back until this download reaches the 'playable' state, and one re-enters the client to change the language option again.[13]

Available languages are:

  • English (United States)
  • Spanish (Latin American)
  • Korean
  • Chinese (Traditional)
  • German
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Polish

"Updating game files" Issue

Some players are reporting the game getting stuck at installation in the "Updating game files" part.

Method 1 - Disable Anti-Virus Software
Instructions
Method 2 - Connect Using Different Network Adapter
Instructions
Method 3 - Delete/Modify Agent Files
Instructions

Installation Stuck At 10%

If the user has any connections configured in "Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings" and they're set to "Dial whenever a network connection is not present," the install won't proceed past 10%.[14]

Installation Not Doing Anything

If the installation has yet to do anything you might need to make sure your secondary logon has been enabled. Do so by going through - Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Services, right click Secondary Logon and proceed to enable it by setting the start up type to automatic.

Low frame rate (OS X)

Instructions

Can't ⌘ + Tab (OS X)

Check that you haven't enabled Caps Lock as that disables +Tab , although +M still functions correctly.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium D 2.8 GHz or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4400+
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 12 GB
Video card (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT or ATI Radeon™ X1950 Pro
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.6.8, 10.7.x
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 12 GB
Video card (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT or ATI Radeon HD 2600

References