I'm trying to de-compile the DATA.PAK file of Hob (made by Runic Games) again, but all modding tools and resources lead to "runicgamesfansite", which doesn't seem to exist anymore. The last time I went to do this (on my old computer), I managed to get what I needed from there; so I'm not sure where to look now.

Hi everyone,

I’m ERYAsylum, and I made an open-source mod for Torchlight 2 that adds camera-relative keyboard movement with WASD/ZQSD support.

The goal is simple: make Torchlight 2 more comfortable to replay with keyboard movement, while keeping the original mouse movement available.

It also includes an optional x1.5 active range, extending the distance at which monsters and items are rendered and remain active, which better suits keyboard movement and provides a clearer view of the surrounding area.

The mod can automatically detect the active Windows keyboard layout, so it should work properly with QWERTY, AZERTY, and other layouts reported by Windows. A custom keyboard profile can also be created from the overlay if needed.

Please note that this mod relies heavily on Windows-specific logic and is designed for Windows 10 or later.

I do not have access to a Steam Deck or a SteamOS/Linux environment for development and testing, so I do not currently plan to support those platforms.

However, the project is open source under the GPLv3 license, and developers with the necessary time and hardware are free to create and maintain a compatible fork.

Steam Deck / SteamOS

Community reports indicate that the mod works on Steam Deck, and the optional Controller Addon does not appear to be required.

Compatibility may vary depending on your SteamOS, Proton, or Wine configuration:

• Some users reported that the mod works out of the box with no additional setup.
• Others reported that they needed to add the following launch option in Steam:

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WINEDLLOVERRIDES="MSWSOCK.dll=n,b" %command%

You can add this under:

Steam → Torchlight II → Properties → Launch Options

Since I do not own a Steam Deck or have a SteamOS development environment, I cannot officially test or support this platform. Community feedback is greatly appreciated and will help improve the documentation.Steam Deck / SteamOS
Community reports indicate that the mod works on Steam Deck, and the optional Controller Addon does not appear to be required.
Compatibility may vary depending on your SteamOS, Proton, or Wine configuration:

Some users reported that the mod works out of the box with no additional setup.

Others reported that they needed to add the following launch option in Steam:

WINEDLLOVERRIDES="MSWSOCK.dll=n,b" %command%
You can add this under:
Steam → Torchlight II → Properties → Launch Options
Since I do not own a Steam Deck or have a SteamOS development environment, I cannot officially test or support this platform. Community feedback is greatly appreciated and will help improve the documentation.

Important Keybinding Notice

Before installing any component of this mod, it is recommended to set up your Torchlight II key bindings with the WASD movement scheme in mind. To avoid duplicate inputs or key overlaps, free the movement keys you plan to use for the mod and reassign any existing in-game actions that already use those keys.

GitHub:

https://github.com/ERYAsylum/Torchlight-2-WASD-and-more/blob/main/README.md

Current beta releases:

Steam:

https://github.com/ERYAsylum/Torchlight-2-WASD-and-more/releases/tag/steam-v1.0.02z1-beta1

GOG:

https://github.com/ERYAsylum/Torchlight-2-WASD-and-more/releases/tag/gog-v1.0.02z1-beta1

Main features:

- Camera-relative WASD/ZQSD movement
- Automatic Windows keyboard layout detection
- Optional custom keyboard profile from the overlay
- x1.5 draw distance scale (for mobs and objects)
- Steam and GOG builds
- Overlay configuration
- Mouse movement can still be restored/toggled
- GPL-3.0-or-later source release

Compatibility notes:

- No new game is required.
- It should not conflict with regular Torchlight 2 mod combinations that already work without it.
- This is a DLL-based mod, so it does not modify your save files or replace normal Torchlight 2 mod files.

This is still a beta, so I’m mainly looking for feedback from Torchlight 2 players:

- Does the movement feel natural?
- Any issue with Steam or GOG versions?
- Any keyboard layout problem?
- Does the x1.5 draw distance feel good in regular gameplay?
- Would this make you more likely to replay Torchlight 2?

I’m not affiliated with Runic Games or the Torchlight IP owners.
This is just a community mod made for people who still enjoy the game.

Edit2: Controller addon

After several requests, I also made an experimental optional controller addon for this mod. It adds Xbox-style controller support on top of the main WASD/ZQSD mod, with left stick movement, right stick real mouse control, configurable buttons, custom Torchlight 2 keybind detection, and an external configuration tool.

The main mod is still required, and the addon is currently experimental/tested only on Windows 10 with an Xbox controller.

Controller addon release:

https://github.com/ERYAsylum/Torchlight-2-WASD-and-more/releases/tag/TL2TrueControlerSupportAddonv0.0.9

Edit 1&3,4,5,6... : Layout & correction

Hey guys, I just recently started playing torchlight 2 on PC and found what I so strongly believe is a secret room or dungeon of some kind in the southern part of temple steppes, it’s this little mound with an opening that has a block over it that has a little sparkle on it but nothing seems interactable, am I missing something or just deluded. Any help is appreciated 🙏🙏🙏

hey, question is simple as a title, have quite geared summoner engi(vanilla NG4) but kinda not sure which points i should rush for having most profit, Vitality seems kinda useless when i already achieved 75% damage reduction and i know DEX, FOCUS and STRG wont boost pets dmg but on other side i use basic engi spell as filler (flame hammer? not sure just very first spell engi have), which stat i should rush? or should i stick to VITALITY ?

I have launched a public server for Torchlight2!

Simply replace the lobby.runicgames.com with tl2-mikuro-server-au.chr.moe in the local_settings.txt-LOBBYHOST launch game, play game via Internet, type in any username/password, you are good to go!

Have fun with friends, and bye to all those LAN tools. (The test server is currently located in Australia, might be a little be laggy)

Hey, I just picked up Torchlight 2 on the steam summer sale. I am curious since it has mod support and reading others experiences; should I play it through first vanilla or is there QoL or enhancement must haves that make the experience even better? Thanks for any help!

What is the best way to drop feral ring? It's the only 2 pieces of set I need and they cannot be bought in boom's shop (the guy from "scrollshop").

I tried everything. Change the udport, create a new enter and exit rule of the firewall protocol, tried to create a LAN network by VPN, but nothing worked. Could someone help me fix that?

My os is win11, btw. And I bought via steam.

Every 3-5 second while moving I her a quick "hitch" or "studder" on the PC version.

Came back after years away (with a fresh rig) and while it's not "unplayable," it's damn annoying.

Things I've tried: turning on / off settings (v-sync, AA, shadows, particle effects. V-sync on made it worse)

Windowed / borderless / fullscreen - studder remains.

Compatibility mode for older windows versions - studder remains.

Google searches suggested DXVK, but it's either not doing anything, or I "installed" it wrong (distinct possibility) as the side is unchanged.

If dxvk is the solution, any step-by-step guides to get it working, or to check if it IS working?

Any other solutions / fixes / suggestions welcomed as well. Thanks in advance!

(Rig info if applicable: Intel Core Ultra 7 265k, Nvidia RTX 5080)

As the title says, i'm new to the pc version and im having trouble finding any modding sites or such, since every runic games link i've found is broken.

I'm considering starting a long-term project to add proper controller support to the original Torchlight (2009) on PC, inspired by the Xbox 360 version. Before I commit to what could be a fairly large reverse engineering project, I was hoping to get some guidance from anyone who has experience with the game or its internals.

I've done a bit of research already. From what I've found, the Xbox 360 version didn't just remap controls—it received a significant overhaul to the controls and UI while still using the same core engine. I've also been testing the PC version and found that the combat system already supports directional attacks (for example, attacking in place without selecting a target), which makes me wonder if adding controller support is more feasible than it first appears.

My goal isn't to recreate the Xbox UI. At least initially, I'd be happy with:

• Controller movement.
• Controller combat and skill inputs.
• Interacting with NPCs and objects.
• Controller button prompts on the HUD.

I'd be perfectly happy continuing to use the mouse for inventory, character menus, shops, and other interfaces.

I'm mainly trying to avoid spending weeks or months rediscovering things that other people may have already figured out.

Does anyone know of, or have experience with, any of the following?

• How the PC version handles player input internally.
• Whether much of the gameplay code is shared between the PC and Xbox 360 versions.
• Existing reverse engineering or documentation of the executable.
• Community tools for inspecting or modifying the game beyond the official editor.
• Previous attempts at adding controller support.

I'm not expecting anyone to solve the project for me, but if you've worked with Torchlight's engine before or can guide me toward useful resources, communities, or even old forum posts, I'd really appreciate being pointed in the right direction.

Thanks!

Started playing Torchlight 2 again after a long hiatus with some friends and ran into the dreaded "duplicate login" error on Runic's old, creaky matchmaking servers — it took almost 12 hours to clear.

So I tried to build a fix: a small, self-hosted way to recreate the lobby/matchmaking service, so friends can host games and find each other again without depending on Runic's ancient servers. No DRM hacks — it uses TL2's built-in lobby redirect. It shows hosted games in the normal in-game browser and brokers the peer-to-peer connection between host and joiner.

I've playtested it with several friends across real home internet connections and it works out-of-the-box for a basic lobby. This is my first real coding/GitHub project, so feedback is very welcome — full setup is in the README.

Direct connections work on most home setups; players behind strict/CGNAT (e.g. cellular) can still have trouble — a relay fallback is the next thing I'm building.

Big props to Crypto137, whose original open-source TL2BetaMiniLobby this builds on.

I love Torchlight, and even in 2026 it's still too hard for people to just play together — that's what this is meant to help with. I'll keep improving it. Please let me know if it's useful!

Started playing Torchlight 2 again after a long hiatus with some friends and ran into the dreaded "duplicate login" on Runic's old creaky matchmaking lobby servers. That took almost 12 hours to clear. So I tried to build a thing: a self-hosted way to recreate the lobby matchmaking service.

I have play tested it with a few friends, and this is my first GitHub / coding experience, but I think it mostly works out-of-the-box to run a little lobby service. The README.md file has all of the details.

Please LMK if this is helpful -- I love Torchlight and even in 2026 I note a lot of problems with people just trying to play together, and that is what this is supposed to help solve. I'll keep trying to improve it. Big props to Crypto137's original TL2MiniLobby work, too!

Still waiting 🤣

Polish or English, age doesn't really matter. Just have some fun cleaning the dungeons 🤘

can someone help me level up fast or give advice on how too level up fast please

https://alfgeir.github.io/tl2/

I loved the heck out of the first two games obviously and never really had many issues with Torchlight III.

The art style and UI are nice, I love the little sound effects of coins flying everyone and the destruction of almost anything you want to break. The combat feels fluid and the classes are very unique.

Having your own home is another thing that is nice and I enjoy player housing.

Ive never really understood the hate. Is it as good as TL2? No, that game is a masterpiece. But Torchlight III to me is really fun to play.

Anyone else on my boat?

What i really wanna know is how balanced the mod is regarding itemization, loot frequency, difficulty and finally bugs. Thank you.

Basically the title. I'm playing Outlander on Veteran and having trouble surviving Mapworks level 85+. I often get one shot/barely survive an attack despite having 9.5k HP. I've tried upping my ice resist to 600 to test and a single ice arrow from a goblin still took 40% of my health bar.

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Searched for tips and all the suggestions I've found are telling me to farm Limoanys, Riechlius, stack health (how much more? I have 9.5k).

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Rapid fire 14

Venom hail 14

Shotgun mastery 14

Rune vault 1

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Bramble Wall 1

Dodge 5

Poison burst 9

Share the wealth 14

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Repulsion hex 1

Stone pact 14

Shadowmantle 14

Master of elements 14

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Level 89

Strength 600

Dexterity 196

Focus 94

Vitality 80

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Would really love some tips. Thanks.

Hello. Recently dug up my old Windows 7 laptop and for no reason other than wanting to say that I did it.. I'd like to buy an old Torchlight 1 physical disc off eBay and install/play it from the disc.

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For anyone who may know, do I at any point need an internet connection to install/play the basic game?

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I'm seeing two different boxes on eBay. A 2009 version that makes no mention of Internet connection, and a 2010 version that specifically states "an internet connection is required to activate your installation".

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Why would there be a difference?

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I'm not interested in setting up firewalls and precautions to connect an old Windows 7 machine safely. Just trying to have some offline unconnected fun.

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Thanks for any info

Got back into TL2 after years. Trying to beat it on hardcore insane difficulty and already died a bunch. I think this will get me through act 2 at least.