I played the original Diablo II for a while, and it became a bit boring, then I got Diablo II: LOD and it spiced the game up a lot! The game offers many new options; many of which are to my liking. Let me start of by listing the new features.

Two new character classes - Command the forces of nature as the Druid, or use stealth and Cunning as the Assassin. Each class possesses 30 unique new skills, offering totally different game-playing tactics.

An entire new Act - Explore the mysterious Barbarian Highlands, battle new monsters, and complete six exhilarating quests as you delve further into the epic Diablo mythos. Whether you are starting anew or continuing on with an established character, defeating Diablo at the end of Act IV opens the portal to new adventures in Act V.

Increased Character Stash - The Stash chest has doubled in size! Each Expansion Character can now store twice as much loot as before.

Higher resolution - By accessing the "Video Options," you now have the choice of playing Diablo II in either 640x480 or 800x600 mode. (Note: Playing Diablo II in 800x600 resolution can reduce system performance and is recommended only for higher-end systems.)

New treasure types:
Class-Specific Items - This class of items, new to Diablo II: Lord of Destruction, offers properties and powers specific to the seven different character classes.

Improved Item Sets - There are many fantastic new Set Items to be collected, endowing the wearer with even greater powers.

New Insertable Items - Jewels and Runes add even more magical possibilities when you insert them into items with sockets.

New Exceptional Items - Advanced players should be on the lookout for additions to the existing Exceptional Items.

Elite Items - This new class of items is similar to the Exceptional Items found in the higher difficulty levels of Diablo II. . .only better.

New Unique Items - More than a hundred mysterious ancient artifacts, including Exceptional and Elite Uniques, are just waiting to be discovered.

Hundreds of new magical properties - Items of all levels can now possess greater and more diverse magical powers.

Improved hirable NPC interface - Players now have the ability to heal hirable NPCs as well as equip them. Additionally, these NPCs now gain their own experience points and improve their abilities as they gain levels.

New Horadric Cube recipes - Numerous additional recipes for the Horadric Cube are just waiting to be discovered.

Item swapping - Quickly alternate between two sets of weapon/shield configuration (quipment outfitted in the left and right hands) with a click of the mouse or through a convenient keyboard shortcut.

Eight new skill hotkeys - Additional hotkeys double the number of skills you can call upon with the lightning-fast stroke of a key.

Interactive environments - Carve your own path through Act V by destroying breakable wall sections, barricades, and siege towers.

(Borrowed from Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo II Expansion Set Lord of Destruction hand book


All together, I think the expansion is a Must Have for all fans of Diablo II. It offers features that any player of Diablo II will enjoy. My personal experience with the expansion pack is no different that the experience without the Expansion, excluding the new features. I do suggest, if you can save some money, buy both games together when you can, otherwise you'll be paying more.

The game runs smoothing, the graphics aren't the greatest, but are still good, better than what I could do.

Recommended: Yes