For single-player players, the Hero Editor (most commonly known as Hero Editor by ZonFire or ShadowMaster for older versions) is not a "cheat" in the traditional sense. It is a sandbox. It is a toolkit. And for many, it is the only reason the single-player scene is still alive today.
Is it cheating? Yes. Objectively, yes.
For the veteran, the Hero Editor is arguably as essential as the game itself. It keeps the game alive by removing the tedium of trading and the impossibility of finding specific High Runes. diablo 2 lod hero editor
How many hours have you wasted leveling a character to 85, only to realize the build is boring? With Hero Editor, you can build a level 99 character, equip the theoretical best-in-slot gear, and test the build in the Chaos Sanctuary. If it works, you can delete the edited character and level the "real" one. If it doesn't, you saved 40 hours of your life. For single-player players, the Hero Editor (most commonly