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[Puma]

I'm first time in here...eyes run out when they see lots of articles...tell me one thing-where can I find guides on skills and stats for D2 Classic characters

[Occhidiangela]

Standard Cookie Cutter builds? Diabloii.net has quite a collection. The Amazon Basin has excellent guides as well. For pre LoD, check out BrianDNA's Javazon Guide and the Speedazon Guide.

On this site, check the Strategy link from the Lurker Lounge Front page in the Diablo II section.

For a generic Hard Core Guide, see

Rahl's Hard Core Guide

Caveat: He suggests a couple of builds that will work either in D2 or in Lord of Destruction, and most of the points he makes in re Hardcore a pretty good. However, the Guide is in fact based on Lord of Destruction, so for Classic Diablo II, take the discussions of Act V and the Treasure Hunting with a grain of salt.