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Loot Filter Customization and Edits

I recommend using either VS Code or Notepad++ for editing a customized version of the filter.

VS Code

  • Download VS Code from Visual Studio Code's website
  • Under File - Preferences - Extensions - Search for "TommyC90"
  • Install the Diablo 2 Loot Filter Hints Extension
  • This adds helpful color coding to the syntax of .filter files

The Diablo 2 Loot Filter Hints extension in VS Code

  • Then navigate to the file of the filter version you would like to edit. Click on the three dots on the top right of the screen then click Download

Downloading a filter file from GitHub

  • Under File - Open File - Navigate to where the file was downloaded and open it
  • You are then free to make the edits you want
  • After this, save the file to Diablo II\ProjectD2\filters\local. Be sure that it is saved as a .filter file
  • In the launcher under Item Filter Properties, click Local Filter, select the file, then click Save Filter

Choosing a local filter in the PD2 launcher

Notepad++

  • Download the latest version of Notepad++
  • Open up the program after installing it
  • Then navigate to the file of the filter version you would like to edit. Click on the three dots on the top right of the screen then click Download

Downloading a filter file from GitHub

  • You are then free to make the edits you want
  • After this, save the file to Diablo II\ProjectD2\filters\local. Be sure that it is saved as a .filter file
  • In the launcher under Item Filter Properties, click Local Filter, select the file, then click Save Filter

Choosing a local filter in the PD2 launcher