Can you do the Secret Cow Level multiple times?
Fast answer first. Then use the tabs or video for more detail.
- Watch the video explanation below for a faster overview.
- Game mechanics may change with updates or patches.
- Use this block to get the short answer without scrolling the whole page.
- Read the FAQ section if the article has one.
- Use the table of contents to jump straight to the detailed section you need.
- Watch the video first, then skim the article for specifics.
The answer to this question is yes, you can do the Secret Cow Level multiple times, providing you don’t get credit for killing the king, which is given if you kill him yourself, or he dies at the hand of another player who has never killed him before, while you are in the Cow Level. To reopen the Red Portal to the Cow Level, you need to place one Tome of Town Portal + Wirt’s Leg into the Horadric Cube and hit the Transmute button in the Rogue Encampment.
Understanding the Secret Cow Level
The Secret Cow Level is a treasure farming level in Diablo II: Resurrected, known for its great drops, including set items, uniques, and rares. To access the Secret Cow Level, you must first kill Baal on each difficulty level and complete Quest 6 of Act 5 in the same difficulty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get Wirt’s leg again?
You can retrieve Wirt’s Leg as many times as you like, and use it as many times as you like, in any difficulty without any repercussions, except one: you cannot pick up Wirt’s Leg if you already have one in your inventory, stash, or Horadric Cube.
Is the Secret Cow Level worth it?
Yes, the Secret Cow Level is worth farming, with tons of great drops and a high chance of getting set items, uniques, and rares.
Can you still make Cow Level after killing King?
Yes, killing the Cow King in Diablo II: Resurrected will not prevent players from opening new portals to the Secret Cow Level.
Can you enter Cow Level without killing Baal?
No, the Cow Level exists on Normal, Nightmare, and Hell, but you need to kill Baal on each difficulty to access their respective Cow Levels.
What is the drop rate of the Cow Level?
The cows have a 1:2.5M chance to drop Zod, 1:1M chance to drop Cham, 1:650k for Jah, 1:730k for Ber, 1:487k for Sur, 1:540k for Lo, 1:360k for Ohm, and 1:370k for Vex.
What can the Secret Cow Level drop?
The Secret Cow Level can drop Crystal Swords and Broad Swords that receive 4 Sockets from Larzuk, which can be used to create the Spirit Runeword, a powerful item for almost every class while leveling.
Can you make a runeword out of Wirt’s leg?
No, Wirt’s Leg cannot be used to craft runewords.
Why can’t I pick up Wirt’s leg?
You can’t pick up Wirt’s Leg if you already have one in your inventory, stash, or Horadric Cube; to pick it up, you need to drop the one you currently own.
How many times can you do the Secret Cow Level?
You can do the Secret Cow Level as many times as you like, as long as you don’t get credit for killing the king.
Can you reenter the Cow Level?
Yes, if you have cast another Town Portal located elsewhere in the level, you can re-enter and lure the cows away from your corpse.
Where is the Cow King in the Secret Cow Level?
The Cow King always spawns inside the fenced enclosure located in the Secret Cow Level, so players who wish to avoid killing him can just avoid the enclosure altogether.
Do baby cows drop XP?
No, baby animals don’t drop loot or XP, have a faster animation, and higher pitched sounds.
How many cows are in the Secret Cow Level?
There are 666 cows that you need to kill to unlock the Secret Cow Level.
Is the cow level a lie?
No, the cow level originated as a hoax about a secret level perpetrated by players of 1997’s Diablo, but it is actually a real feature in Diablo II: Resurrected.
Is there a secret cow level in Diablo 1?
No, the cow level is not a feature in Diablo 1, but it originated as a player rumor about a herd of cattle in the town hub area of Diablo.
How do you make a secret cow level portal?
To make a Secret Cow Level portal, go to the Rogue Encampment in Act I, place one Tome of Town Portal + Wirt’s Leg into the Horadric Cube, and hit the Transmute button.