Diablo 1 Save File Location

The base Diablo game and the Hellfire expansion use different save file formats: .sv for Diablo and .hsv for Hellfire. However, characters can be manually converted.

Make sure the filename matches the slot (e.g., single_0.sv ). Diablo is picky about naming.

(Windows Vista and later – the game redirects saves here for compatibility) diablo 1 save file location

Ensure the .sv files are located in the dx folder inside the main installation folder.

If you purchased the game through GOG, your saves are usually kept within the game's installation folder to keep them portable. C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\Diablo\dx Alternative Path: C:\GOG Games\Diablo\ 2. DevilutionX (Source Port) The base Diablo game and the Hellfire expansion

For the original Sierra expansion, saves are typically found in the subfolder of your main Diablo directory. 🛠️ Important Notes Hidden Files:

If you bought Diablo digitally in the last ten years, you likely own the release. GOG uses DOSBox (or a Windows wrapper) to run the game. This is where most players get confused, as the save files are not in the game's installation folder. Diablo is picky about naming

The Hell v1.82d removed the computer name restriction, making it easier to move multiplayer save files between different computers. However, this also means that a character saved with version 1.82d or greater cannot be used in versions before 1.82d.