Belts in Diablo II are designed to provide quick access to items and can contain multiple slots, loops, and cords for holding potions and other vital items. The larger the belt, the more potions and scrolls it can store, with belts of Exceptional and Elite quality having 16 slots.
While only four slots are typically displayed on the Interface Bar, additional slots can be accessed by highlighting any visible belt slot or by pressing the tilde key. Health, Mana, and Rejuvenation potions are automatically placed in the belt when picked up, provided empty columns exist. Scrolls and other drinkable potions can also be placed in the belt, but only if there is a matching item in one of the hot key slots and an empty slot above it.
Belts in Diablo II
Expanding Belt Capacity
All belts of Exceptional and Elite quality have 16 slots, while normal belts vary in size. Although only four slots are displayed on the Interface Bar, you can access the additional slots by highlighting any of the visible belt slots or by pressing the tilde (“~”) key to toggle the belt open and closed.
Automatic Placement of Potions and Scrolls
Health, Mana, and Rejuvenation potions are automatically placed in the belt when picked up if there are empty columns in the belt. If no columns are unused, potions will only be added if potions of the corresponding type are already in the belt. For example, if the belt contains four health potions, one in each row, only health potions will be automatically put in the belt upon pickup. Mana and Rejuvenation potions will be added to the inventory instead.
You can also place scrolls of Identify and Town Portal, as well as other drinkable potions, in your belt. However, items like scrolls are not automatically placed in your belt unless there is a matching item in one of your four hot key slots and there is an empty slot above the one with the matching item.
Buying and Moving Potions in the Belt
Holding down SHIFT and RIGHT-Clicking when buying Health Potions auto-fills any empty slots in the belt. The same applies to buying scrolls of Town Portal and Identify.
Holding down SHIFT and LEFT-Clicking on Health, Mana, and Rejuvenation potions in your inventory will auto-move them to the appropriate column in your belt.
Giving Potions to Hirelings
If you have a hireling, you can give potions to them by holding down SHIFT and a Hot Key (1-4) or Right-Clicking on Health, Mana, and Rejuvenation potions in your belt. Here’s a table showcasing the different belts in Diablo 2, categorized into Normal, Exceptional, and Elite belts:
| Belt Name | Attributes | Belt Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sash | +3 Defense | Normal |
| Light Belt | +10 Defense, +3 Strength | Normal |
| Leather Belt | +15 Defense, +5 Strength, +5 Stamina | Normal |
| Heavy Belt | +20 Defense, +10 Strength, +10 Stamina | Normal |
| Plated Belt | +25 Defense, +15 Strength, +15 Stamina | Normal |
| Demonhide Sash | +35 Defense, +20 Strength, +20 Stamina | Exceptional |
| Sharkskin Belt | +40 Defense, +25 Strength, +25 Stamina | Exceptional |
| Mesh Belt | +45 Defense, +30 Strength, +30 Stamina | Exceptional |
| Battle Belt | +50 Defense, +35 Strength, +35 Stamina | Exceptional |
| War Belt | +55 Defense, +40 Strength, +40 Stamina | Exceptional |
| Spiderweb Sash | +45 Defense, +20 Dexterity, +20 Vitality | Elite |
| Vampirefang Belt | +48 Defense, +15 Strength, +15 Dexterity | Elite |
| Mithril Coil | +55 Defense, +15 Strength, +15 Vitality | Elite |
| Troll Belt | +60 Defense, +15 Vitality, +10% Faster Run/Walk | Elite |
| Colossus Girdle | +68 Defense, +20 Strength, +20 Vitality | Elite |
| Arachnid Mesh | +90-120% Enhanced Defense, +1 Skills | Elite |
| Nosferatu’s Coil | +100-120% Enhanced Defense, +10% Life Leech | Elite |
| Thundergod’s Vigor | +160-200% Enhanced Defense, +10 Strength | Elite |
Normal Belts
Sash
The Sash is a normal belt with a defense of 2 and 8 potion slots. It has no minimum strength requirement and a durability of 12.
Light Belt
The Light Belt is a normal belt with a defense of 3 and 8 potion slots. It has no minimum strength requirement and a durability of 14.
Belt
The Belt is a normal belt with a defense of 5 and 12 potion slots. It requires a minimum strength of 25 and has a durability of 16.
Heavy Belt
The Heavy Belt is a normal belt with a defense of 6 and 12 potion slots. It requires a minimum strength of 45 and has a durability of 18.
Plated Belt
The Plated Belt is a normal belt with a defense ranging from 8 to 11 and 16 potion slots. It requires a minimum strength of 60 and has a durability of 24.
Exceptional Belts
Demonhide Sash
The Demonhide Sash is an exceptional belt with a defense ranging from 29 to 34 and 16 potion slots. It requires a minimum strength of 20 and has a durability of 12. It has a quality level of 36 and a level requirement of 24.
Sharkskin Belt
The Sharkskin Belt is an exceptional belt with a defense ranging from 31 to 36 and 16 potion slots. It requires a minimum strength of 20 and has a durability of 14. It has a quality level of 39 and a level requirement of 25.
Mesh Belt
The Mesh Belt is an exceptional belt with a defense ranging from 35 to 40 and 16 potion slots. It requires a minimum strength of 58 and has a durability of 16. It has a quality level of 43 and a level requirement of 25.
Battle Belt
The Battle Belt is an exceptional belt with a defense ranging from 37 to 42 and 16 potion slots. It requires a minimum strength of 88 and has a durability of 18. It has a quality level of 49 and a level requirement of 25.
War Belt
The War Belt is an exceptional belt with a defense ranging from 41 to 52 and 16 potion slots. It requires a minimum strength of 110 and has a durability of 24. It has a quality level of 54 and a level requirement of 25.
Elite Belts
Spiderweb Sash
The Spiderweb Sash is an elite belt with a defense ranging from 55 to 62 and 16 potion slots. It requires a minimum strength of 50 and has a durability of 12. It has a quality level of 61 and a level requirement of 46.
Vampirefang Belt
The Vampirefang Belt is an elite belt with a defense ranging from 56 to 63 and 16 potion slots. It requires a minimum strength of 50 and has a durability of 14. It has a quality level of 68 and a level requirement of 51.
Mithril Coil
The Mithril Coil is an elite belt with a defense ranging from 58 to 65 and 16 potion slots. It requires a minimum strength of 106 and has a durability of 16. It has a quality level of 75 and a level requirement of 56.
Troll Belt
The Troll Belt is an elite belt with a defense ranging from 59 to 66 and 16 potion slots. It requires a minimum strength of 151 and has a durability of 18. It has a quality level of 82 and a level requirement of 62.
Colossus Girdle
The Colossus Girdle is an elite belt with a defense ranging from 61 to 71 and 16 potion slots. It requires a minimum strength of 185 and has a durability of 24. It has a quality level of 85 and a level requirement of 67.
Concluding
In Diablo II, belts are essential to character customization and inventory management. They provide quick access to potions and scrolls, allowing players to heal and replenish their resources during combat quickly. With different sizes and unique properties, belts offer flexibility and strategic options for players to optimize their gameplay experience. Whether you’re a novice adventurer or a seasoned hero, a well-equipped belt will be your reliable companion in the treacherous world of Diablo II.