Is there a such thing as hidden multipliers in d2 that are based on character level. For example, in bvb being level 92 instead of 99, is there any gain aside from stats and skills?

Character level is factored into chance to hit which is why 99 is a pretty big deal in stat check matches like bvb and GM melee

Thanks, I was not aware!

when ow proc it does more damage the higher level you are also

or this was the case in d2 lod

Thanks, I was assuming I could just make the difference in +skill +str +life gear. Makes sense why 99 actually makes a difference now.

Yeah depending on your amounts of ar & def, lvling to 99 could easily give you 2-3% more chance to hit and less chance to be hit.
The extra 5 stats per lvl is not a big deal compared to the above, but it’s another lil extra that could make the difference in a close fight.

From 92 to 99,
35 extra stats = 140 life
+ 2 life per lvl = 154 total bonus life before BO

7 extra skills probably only means 70% bonus def.

But yeah, its all about the hit chance calculation.