Many experienced players remember that in Diablo 2, by performing a certain sequence of actions, it was possible to access the Secret Cow Level. This location became so popular that Blizzard decided to bring it to the new project and give players access to it in Diablo 2: Resurrected. However, despite the identical access to the secret level, even the most experienced veteran gamers do not remember the exact sequence of actions and details for accessing the Cow Level.

And it's not surprising since the original game was released in 2000. As for newcomers, they can simply get confused with the quest missions since there won't be any important hints. Nevertheless, many players are genuinely interested in what needs to be done to access this legendary map. The complete necessary information is provided specifically for them.

What needs to be done to unlock the Cow Level and obtain all the necessary items

In order for a player to access the Secret Cow Level, they need to acquire certain important items and perform specific actions.

So, here's what you need to know to access the location:

• The first thing you need to do is complete the main campaign of Diablo 2: Resurrected. The storyline consists of five acts, and it will take newcomers at least 10 hours of real-time to complete them. However, it's worth remembering that to access the level on the "Nightmare" or "Hell" difficulties, you'll need to first complete the main campaign on the same difficulty level.
• In addition, the hero must have two specific items: the Cow's Leg and the Scroll of Town Portal. The Cow's Leg can be found in the northwestern part of Tristram. The path leads through a portal located in the Stony Field near the Cairn Stones. Players may be familiar with this location from rescuing Deckard Cain. Obtaining the second item is easier. The Scroll can simply be purchased from Akara in the first town.
• Now that all the items are in possession, the hero needs to place them in the Horadric Cube and initiate the transmutation. This action will result in the appearance of a red portal located in the starting zone of the first act. This portal leads to the secret location.

What changes are there in Diablo 2: Resurrected

In the original version of Diablo 2, after defeating the Cow King, players could no longer reopen the portal on the same difficulty. If they initially defeated the boss on "Nightmare," to access the Cow Level again, they had to complete the entire process on the "Hell" difficulty and find another player who would open the portal for them.

In the updated version of the game, everything has changed. Now players have no limitations on the number of portal openings. Even if they kill the Cow King, the portal will not be closed. And that's excellent news because the Cow Level is one of the best ways to quickly level up a character.

All this information is sufficient to access the secret level in Diablo 2: Resurrected. Simply follow the correct sequence of actions and find the important items. After that, the path to the location will be open.