Last reviewed September 2026 · How we research · See the Diablo II: Resurrected vendor list for scored sellers.
What Blizzard Says About D2R Trading
Blizzard’s support article on Diablo II: Resurrected scams says all item and gold trades in the game are done at your own risk, that Customer Support does not assist with scams, and that the trade window is the safe method, so it does not recommend trading without it. That is a first-party statement about how little help you will get if a trade goes wrong. We did not find a D2R-specific rule text on real-money sales, so we cannot quote one.
Blizzard’s general position, stated in announcements for World of Warcraft, is that the publisher owns all in-game property, that selling it for real money is not allowed, and that buyers are asked to refrain as well. Blizzard’s End User License Agreement is shared across its titles, so check the current text for D2R before assuming your purchase is safe.
How Scams Usually Work
The same support article lists the typical cases: a trade goes wrong after an agreement, or a “mule” character holding your items keeps them. Blizzard also notes that Ctrl-click drops an item on the ground rather than linking it, while Shift-click with chat open links it, which is a common way items get dropped and picked up by another player. Rune and item prices are high enough that scammers target them.
Vet the Seller or Marketplace
Check how long the seller has operated, recent independent reviews, and how disputes and failed orders are handled. Our Diablo II: Resurrected vendor list shows scored sellers, and the seller evaluation checklist covers what to look for.
Delivery and Payment
Delivery should be through the game’s trade window, so you should only need your character name and realm. Never share your Battle.net password, email login or authenticator codes, and be wary of any “mule” arrangement that needs account access. Check the item or rune against your order before you finish the trade.
Use a payment method that offers dispute rights, keep the invoice, order number and chat log, and never move to a private chat or an irreversible payment because a seller asks. Do not file a chargeback after you have received what you paid for — reversed payments are a common way sellers lose money and a common reason delivered currency gets flagged later.
Red Flags to Avoid
Prices far below what other reputable sellers charge for the same amount; guaranteed “no-ban” claims; requests for your login, authenticator codes or remote access; unsolicited offers in chat or Discord; look-alike domains; and pressure to pay by an untraceable method.
Step-by-Step Checklist
- Read Blizzard’s scam article and current EULA and decide whether you accept the risk.
- Compare any offer with a few other reputable sellers and read the vendor’s review page.
- Only trade through the trade window and verify the item before accepting.
- Pay with a method that allows disputes and keep every record.
- After delivery, secure the account with an authenticator.
Lower-Risk Alternatives
Earning rune and item through play needs no third party. See our Diablo II: Resurrected rune and item farming guide and the Currency Calculator to compare methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Blizzard help if I am scammed in D2R?
No. Blizzard says Customer Support does not assist with scams in Diablo II: Resurrected and that trades are at your own risk.
What is the safest way to trade?
Blizzard recommends the in-game trade window and advises against trading without it.
Is buying items or runes for real money allowed?
We did not find a D2R-specific rule. Blizzard’s stated position for World of Warcraft is that it owns in-game property and does not allow selling it for real money, so check the current EULA.
Sources
- Blizzard Support — Diablo II: Resurrected Scams
- GameBanshee (reproducing Blizzard announcement) — Blizzard addresses selling in-game content
