Diablo 1 Save File Location Hot! ◎
For a more robust, "set-it-and-forget-it" solution, you can use a PowerShell script to automatically monitor and back up your saves. This is especially useful for DevilutionX. The script can watch for changes to a save file and instantly create a timestamped ZIP backup of your entire save folder.
Example path (Windows 10, default install): C:\Program Files (x86)\Diablo\Save\DefaultUser\CHAR_NAME.CHR diablo 1 save file location
| Game Version / Platform | Game Mode | File Location (Typical Path) | File Names | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Single & Multi | Game's main folder (e.g., C:\Diablo\ ) | single_0.sv , multi_0.sv , etc. | | Original Diablo (Pre-v1.09) | Multiplayer | C:\WINDOWS\ (Hidden/System Files) | dlinfo0.drv or hellmp_0.drv | | GOG.com Version | Single & Multi | \GOG Games\Diablo\ OR \GOG Games\Diablo\dx\ | single_#.sv , multi_#.sv | | Hellfire Expansion | Single & Multi | \GOG Games\Diablo\hellfire\ | single_0.hsv , multi_0.hsv | | DevilutionX (Cross-platform) | All Modes | See detailed cross-platform table below. | Within an MPQ archive or expanded files | | The Hell 2 Mod | All Modes | D:\games\TheHell\ (or your chosen install folder) | hellsp_#.hsv1 , hellmp_#.drv1 | For a more robust, "set-it-and-forget-it" solution, you can