Diablo 2: Best Farming Locations by Act
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Diablo 2: Best Farming Locations by Act
Act 1
Mausoleum & Crypt (Burial Grounds)
Description: This area contains no cold immunes, making it ideal for cold-based builds. It's also quite easy to navigate.
Best Builds: All Builds
The Pit (Tamoe Highland)
Description: A two-level cave with low-life monsters and a high density of elites. Ideal for almost any build due to its accessible location and easy farming.
Best Builds: "Pit Zerker" Barbarian, Lightning Fury Amazon
Moo Moo Farm (Secret Cow Level)
Description: This iconic area has dense packs of cows with no natural immunities, making it perfect for builds that deal with large groups.
Best Builds: Javazon, Hammerdin, Lightning Sorceress, Mosaic Assassin
Act 2
Ancient Tunnels (Lost City)
Description: No natural cold immunes and a golden chest make this an ideal spot for Blizzard Sorceresses and other cold-based builds.
Best Builds: Blizzard Sorceress, Lightning Sentry Assassin
Maggot Lair Level 3 (Far Oasis)
Description: A bit more challenging due to its narrow corridors, but still valuable for its ilvl 85 status. Not as commonly farmed.
Best Builds: Builds with high single-target damage
Stony Tomb Level 1 & 2 (Rocky Waste)
Description: Compact area with minimal immunities, making it perfect for efficient farming.
Best Builds: Bowazon, Fire Trapsin, Summoner Necromancer
Act 3
Disused Fane (Kurast Bazaar)
Description: A lesser-known farming area with a decent number of elite packs.
Best Builds: Lightning-based builds, Trap Assassin
Ruined Temple (Kurast Bazaar)
Description: Similar to the Disused Fane, offering a compact area with several elite packs.
Best Builds: Hammerdin, Lightning Sorceress
Forgotten Reliquary (Upper Kurast)
Description: An overlooked area that offers good density and drops.
Best Builds: Versatile builds that can handle various immunities
Forgotten Temple (Upper Kurast)
Description: Another hidden gem for farming, with a few elite packs and a manageable layout.
Best Builds: Builds with good mobility and crowd control
Sewers Level 2 (Kurast)
Description: A difficult area to navigate, but worthwhile for its elite packs and potential drops.
Best Builds: Builds that can quickly clear narrow spaces, like Trapsins and Necromancers
Disused Reliquary (Upper Kurast)
Description: Similar to the other Kurast areas, it's compact with a good chance of elite spawns.
Best Builds: Builds with fast clear speed and AoE damage
Act 4
River of Flame
Description: A high-risk, high-reward area with a challenging mix of monster types.
Best Builds: Hammerdin, Javazon, Sorceress with dual elements
Chaos Sanctuary
Description: A top-tier farming spot due to the high density of enemies and the presence of Diablo.
Best Builds: Hammerdin, Blizzard Sorceress, Lightning Sorceress, PS or Mosaic Assassin
Act 5
The Worldstone Keep Level 1
Description: The lower levels of this dungeon are a prime farming spot due to the high density of elite packs.
Best Builds: Hammerdin, Javazon, Necromancer
The Worldstone Keep Level 2
Description: Same as Level 1, offering a dense population of high-level monsters.
Best Builds: High-damage, fast-clearing builds
The Worldstone Keep Level 3
Description: The last level before the Throne of Destruction, packed with powerful enemies.
Best Builds: Builds with strong AoE damage and the ability to handle multiple immunities
Throne of Destruction
Description: The area before Baal, filled with tough monsters and high drop potential.
Best Builds: End-game builds with maxed resistances and strong AoE
The Pit of Acheron
Description: A lesser-known Act 5 area that still offers good farming potential due to its ilvl 85 status.
Best Builds: Versatile builds that can handle a mix of enemy types
Infernal Pit
Description: Similar to the Pit of Acheron, with a mix of enemy types and decent density.
Best Builds: Builds with high mobility and strong single-target damage
Special
Nihlathak's Temple (Halls of Pain)
Description: Known for its high-risk, high-reward potential, especially for the chance to drop the keys for Uber Tristram.
Best Builds: Builds with high resistances and crowd control