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Diablo 2 Runewords

Diablo 2 is a very complex game with many gameplay features that can be both interesting and challenging. In this post, you will find out more about Diablo 2 Runewords. Like what are they and how to use d2 runewords. The whole Diablo 2 runeword system is complex, so you may find this post long, but we have written the basics at the beginning of the post. After that, you will see Runewords List with easy-to-use navigation.

Diablo 2 Rune Farming Guide

Diablo II has a rune system that grants bonuses and D2 runewords are the combinations of those runes that grant exceptional attributes. There are 78 runewords in Diablo 2. In general, you can describe the Runeword effect as a combination of the primal effect of the rune and several additional properties, which effectively turn the socketed item into a Unique Item, keeping the base attributes of the original item. Creating a D2 Runeword is not a complicated task but you require special knowledge to learn how to do it.

Things to remember when creating a Runeword:

  • Item Quality: Normal quality equipment only (gray text) can be used to create Runewords. In this case, the item base type (Normal, Exceptional or Elite) can be any, as well as Low Quality, Superior or Ethereal item flags. You can’t make Runeword out of Magic, Unique or Set.
  • Correct item type: If Runeword is a weapon, then inserting it into a shield or helmet will not work. And be careful, pay attention to the type of weapon with which Runeword can work – for example, Chaos (Fal + Ohm + Um) Runeword can only be obtained on Claws, with Swords, Maces or any other type of weapon it will not work.
  • Number of sockets: There must be an identical number of sockets – if Runeword requires 3 sockets, then 4 or 6 socket things will not work.
  • Correct order: Runes must be inserted in the order in which they are written. For example, Leaf (Tir + Ral) Runeword – Tir rune should be inserted first, followed by Ral.
  • Ladder Only Runewords: Certain Runewords can only be found by Ladder characters. Ladders exist only for Battle.net play, and reset periodically.

Item Types for Runewods:
Body Armor: Any armor that is worn on your chest and not any type of other armor such as boots, helms, gloves, etc.
Helms: Any armor that is worn on the head, including helms, Barbarian Helms, Druid Pelts, and Circlets.
Shield: Any armor that can be used to block, including shields, Necromancer Shrunken Heads, and Paladin Shields.
Clubs: Club, Spiked Club, and Exceptional/Elite versions.
Hammers: War Hammer, Maul, Great Maul, and Exceptional/Elite versions. These will not work in mace recipes even though they are listed on the mace page.
Maces: Mace, Morning Star, Flail, and Exceptional/Elite versions. This does not include any other types of Maces. Make sure you read about Hammers above. They are not “maces” in the case of Runewords.
Melee Weapons: Most weapons that aren’t ranged such as a Sword or Hammer. A Bow or Crossbow is a ranged weapon and is not in this category. Sorceress Orbs are not considered Melee Weapons. Melee Weapons: Hand-to-Hand, Blunt, Combo Weapon, Polearm, Spear, Knife, Sword, Axe.
Missile Weapons: Bows and Crossbows.
Weapons: Melee Weapons, Missile Weapons, Orbs.
Scepters: Scepter, Grand Scepter, War Scepter, and Exceptional/Elite versions.
Staves: Mean Staves and not other items that are Staff class weapons like Wands.

Runewords List

List of Weapon Runewords


Beast
Ber + Tir + Um + Mal + Lum
Axes, Hammers & Scepters {5}
Clvl Required: 63
Level 9 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped
+40% Increased Attack Speed
+240-270% Enhanced Damage (varies)
20% Chance of Crushing Blow
25% Chance of Open Wounds
+3 To Werebear
+3 To Lycanthropy
Prevent Monster Heal
+25-40 To Strength (varies)
+10 To Energy
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
Level 13 Summon Grizzly (5 Char
ges)


Black
Thul + Io + Nef
Clubs, Hammers, Maces {3}
Clvl Required: 35
+15% Increased Attack Speed
+120% Enhanced Damage
+200 to Attack Rating
Adds 3-14 Cold Damage (3 sec)
40% Chance of Crushing Blow
Knockback
+10 to Vitality
Magic Damage Reduced By 2
Level 4 Corpse Explosion (12 Charges)


Brand
(Ladder Only)
Jah + Lo + Mal + Gul
Missile Weapons {4}
Clvl Required: 65
35% Chance To Cast Level 14 Amplify Damage When Struck
100% Chance To Cast Level 18 Bone Spear On Striking
Fires Explosive Arrows or Bolts (15)
+260-340% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Ignore Target’s Defense
20% Bonus to Attack Rating
+280-330% Damage To Demons (varies)
20% Deadly Strike
Prevent Monster Heal
Knockback


Breath of the Dying
Vex + Hel + El + Eld + Zod + Eth
All Weapons {6}
Clvl Required: 69
50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Poison Nova When You Kill An Enemy
Indestructible
+60% Increased Attack Speed
+350-400% Enhanced Damage (varies)
-25% Target Defense
+50 To Attack Rating
+200% Damage To Undead
+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead
7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
12-15% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)
Prevent Monster Heal
+30 To All Attributes
+1 To Light Radius
Requirements -20%


Call to Arms
Amn + Ral + Mal + Ist + Ohm
Weapons {5}
Clvl Required: 57
+1 To All Skills
+40% Increased Attack Speed
+240-290% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Adds 5-30 Fire Damage
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
+2-6 To Battle Command (varies)
+1-6 To Battle Orders (varies)
+1-4 To Battle Cry (varies)
Prevent Monster Heal
Replenish Life +12
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items


Chaos
Fal + Ohm + Um
Claws {3}
Clvl Required: 57
9% Chance To Cast Level 11 Frozen Orb On Striking
11% Chance To Cast Level 9 Charged Bolt On Striking
+35% Increased Attacked Speed
+240-290% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Adds 216-471 Magic Damage
25% Chance of Open Wounds
+1 To Whirlwind
+10 To Strength
+15 Life After Each Demon Kill


Crescent Moon
Shael + Um + Tir
Axes, Polearms & Swords {3}
Clvl Required: 47
10% Chance To Cast Level 17 Chain Lightning On Striking
7% Chance To Cast Level 13 Static Field On Striking
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+180-220% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Ignore Target’s Defense
-35% To Enemy Lightning Resistance
25% Chance of Open Wounds
+9-11 Magic Absorb (varies)
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
Level 18 Summon Spirit Wolf (30 Charges)


Death
(Ladder Only)
Hel + El + Vex + Ort + Gul
Swords & Axes {5}
Clvl Required: 55
Indestructible
100% Chance To Cast Level 44 Chain Lightning When You Die
25% Chance To Cast Level 18 Glacial Spike On Attack
+300-385% Enhanced Damage (varies)
20% Bonus To Attack Rating
+50 To Attack Rating
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
50% Chance of Crushing Blow
(0.5*Clvl)% Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level)
+1 To Light Radius
Level 22 Blood Golem (15 Charges)
Requirements -20%


Destruction
(Ladder Only)
Vex + Lo + Ber + Jah + Ko
Polearms & Swords {5}
Clvl Required: 65
23% Chance To Cast Level 12 Volcano On Striking
5% Chance To Cast Level 23 Molten Boulder On Striking
100% Chance To Cast level 45 Meteor When You Die
15% Chance To Cast Level 22 Nova On Attack
+350% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target’s Defense
Adds 100-180 Magic Damage
7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
20% Chance Of Crushing Blow
20% Deadly Strike
Prevent Monster Heal
+10 To Dexterity


Doom
Hel + Ohm + Um + Lo + Cham
Axes, Hammers & Polearms {5}
Clvl Required: 67
5% Chance To Cast Level 18 Volcano On Striking
Level 12 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped
+2 To All Skills
+45% Increased Attack Speed
+330-370% Enhanced Damage (varies)
-40-60% To Enemy Cold Resistance (varies)
20% Deadly Strike
25% Chance of Open Wounds
Prevent Monster Heal
Freezes Target +3
Requirements -20%


Edge
(Ladder Only)
Tir + Tal + Amn
Missile Weapons {3}
Clvl Required: 25
Level 15 Thorns Aura When Equipped
+35% Increased Attack Speed
+320-380% Damage To Demons (varies)
+280% Damage To Undead
+75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
Prevent Monster Heal
+5-10 To All Attributes (varies)
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
Reduces All Vendor Prices 15%


Eternity
Amn + Ber + Ist + Sol + Sur
All Melee Weapons {5}
Clvl Required: 63
Indestructible
+260-310% Enhanced Damage (varies)
+9 To Minimum Damage
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
20% Chance of Crushing Blow
Hit Blinds Target
Slows Target By 33%
Replenish Mana 16%
Cannot Be Frozen
30% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
Level 8 Revive (88 Charges)


Faith
(Ladder Only)
Ohm + Jah + Lem + Eld
Missile Weapons {4}
Clvl Required: 65
Level 12-15 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped (varies)
+1-2 To All Skills (varies)
+330% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target’s Defense
300% Bonus To Attack Rating
+75% Damage To Undead
+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead
+120 Fire Damage
All Resistances +15
10% Reanimate As: Returned
75% Extra Gold From Monsters


Famine
Fal + Ohm + Ort + Jah
Axes & Hammers {4}
Clvl Required: 65
+30% Increased Attack Speed
+320-370% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Ignore Target’s Defense
Adds 180-200 Magic Damage
Adds 50-200 Fire Damage
Adds 51-250 Lightning Damage
Adds 50-200 Cold Damage
12% Life Stolen Per Hit
Prevent Monster Heal
+10 To Strength


Fortitude
(Ladder Only)
El + Sol + Dol + Lo
Weapons {4}
Clvl Required: 59
+9 To Minimum Damage
+50 To Attack Rating
20% Deadly Strike
Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25%
20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck
+25% Faster Cast Rate
+300% Enhanced Damage
+200% Enhanced Defense
+((8-12)*0.125*Clvl) To Life (Based on Character Level) (varies)
All Resistances +25-30 (varies)
12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+1 To Light Radius


Fury
Jah + Gul + Eth
All Melee Weapons {3}
Clvl Required: 65
40% Increased Attack Speed
+209% Enhanced Damage
Ignores Target Defense
-25% Target Defense
20% Bonus to Attack Rating
6% Life Stolen Per Hit
33% Chance Of Deadly Strike
66% Chance Of Open Wounds
+5 To Frenzy (Barbarian Only)
Prevent Monster Heal


Grief
(Ladder Only)
Eth + Tir + Lo + Mal + Ral
Swords & Axes {5}
Clvl Required: 59
35% Chance To Cast Level 15 Venom On Striking
+30-40% Increased Attack Speed (varies)
Damage +340-400 (varies)
Ignore Target’s Defense
-25% Target Defense
+(1.875*Clvl)% Damage To Demons (Based on Character Level)
Adds 5-30 Fire Damage
-20-25% To Enemy Poison Resistance (varies)
20% Deadly Strike
Prevent Monster Heal
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
+10-15 Life After Each Kill (varies)


Hand of Justice
Sur + Cham + Amn + Lo
All Weapons {4}
Clvl Required: 67
100% Chance To Cast Level 36 Blaze When You Level-Up
100% Chance To Cast Level 48 Meteor When You Die
Level 16 Holy Fire Aura When Equipped
+33% Increased Attack Speed
+280-330% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Ignore Target’s Defense
-20% To Enemy Fire Resistance
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
20% Deadly Strike
Hit Blinds Target
Freezes Target +3


Harmony
(Ladder Only)
Tir + Ith + Sol + Ko
Missile Weapons {4}
Clvl Required: 39
Level 10 Vigor Aura When Equipped
+200-275% Enhanced Damage (varies)
+9 To Minimum Damage
+9 To Maximum Damage
Adds 55-160 Fire Damage
Adds 55-160 Lightning Damage
Adds 55-160 Cold Damage
+2-6 To Valkyrie (varies)
+10 To Dexterity
Regenerate Mana 20%
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
+2 To Light Radius
Level 20 Revive (25 Charges)


Heart of the Oak
Ko + Vex + Pul + Thul
Staves & Maces {4}
Clvl Required: 55
+3 To All Skills
+40% Faster Cast Rate
+75% Damage To Demons
+100 To Attack Rating Against Demons
Adds 3-14 Cold Damage
7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
+10 To Dexterity
Replenish Life +20
Increase Maximum Mana 15%
All Resistances +30-40 (varies)
Level 4 Oak Sage (25 Charges)
Level 14 Raven (60 Charges)


Holy Thunder
Eth + Ral + Ort + Tal
Scepters {4}
Clvl Required: 23
+60% Enhanced Damage
+10 to Maximum Damage
-25% Target Defense
Adds 5-30 Fire Damage
Adds 21-110 Lightning Damage
+75 Poison Damage over 5 secs
+3 to Holy Shock (Paladin Only)
+5% to Maximum Lightning Resist
Lightning Resist +60%
Level 7 Chain Lightning (60 charges)


Honor
Amn + El + Ith + Tir + Sol
All Melee Weapons {5}
Clvl Required: 27
+1 to all skills
+160% Enhanced Damage
+9 to Minimum Damage
+9 to Maximum Damage
+250 Attack Rating
7% Life Stolen per Hit
25% Deadly Strike
+10 to Strength
Replenish life +10
+2 to Mana after each Kill
+1 to Light Radius


Hustle
(Ladder Only)
Shael + Ko + Eld
All Weapons {3}
Clvl Required: 39
5% Chance to cast level 1 Burst of Speed on striking
Level 1 Fanaticism Aura
+30% Increased Attack Speed
+180-200% Enhanced Damage
+75% Damage to Undead
+50 to Attack Rating against Undead
+10 to Dexterity


Ice
(Ladder Only)
Amn + Shael + Jah + Lo
Missile Weapons {4}
Clvl Required: 65
100% Chance To Cast Level 40 Blizzard When You Level-up
25% Chance To Cast Level 22 Frost Nova On Striking
Level 18 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+140-210% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Ignore Target’s Defense
+25-30% To Cold Skill Damage (varies)
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
-20% To Enemy Cold Resistance
20% Deadly Strike
(3.125*Clvl)% Extra Gold From Monsters (Based on Character Level)


Infinity
(Ladder Only)
Ber + Mal + Ber + Ist
Polearms & Spears {4}
Clvl Required: 63
50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Chain Lightning When You Kill An Enemy
Level 12 Conviction Aura When Equipped
+35% Faster Run/Walk
+255-325% Enhanced Damage (varies)
-(45-55)% To Enemy Lightning Resistance (varies)
40% Chance of Crushing Blow
Prevent Monster Heal
+(0.5*Clvl) To Vitality (Based on Character Level)
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Level 21 Cyclone Armor (30 Charges)


Insight
(Ladder Only)
Ral + Tir + Tal + Sol
Polearms, Staves & Missile Weapons {4}
Clvl Required: 27
Level 12-17 Meditation Aura When Equipped (varies)
+35% Faster Cast Rate
+200-260% Enhanced Damage (varies)
+9 To Minimum Damage
180-250% Bonus to Attack Rating (varies)
Adds 5-30 Fire Damage
+75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds
+1-6 To Critical Strike (varies)
+5 To All Attributes
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
23% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items


King’s Grace
Amn + Ral + Thul
Swords & Scepters {3}
Clvl Required: 25
+100% Enhanced Damage
+150 to Attack Rating
+100% Damage to Demons
+100 to Attack Rating against Demons
+50% Damage to Undead
+100 to Attack Rating against Undead
Adds 5-30 Fire Damage
Adds 3-14 Cold damage
7% Life stolen per hit


Kingslayer
Mal + Um + Gul + Fal
Swords & Axes {4}
Clvl Required: 53
+30% Increased Attack Speed
+230-270% Enhanced Damage (varies)
-25% Target Defense
20% Bonus To Attack Rating
33% Chance of Crushing Blow
50% Chance of Open Wounds
+1 To Vengeance
Prevent Monster Heal
+10 To Strength
40% Extra Gold From Monsters


Last Wish
(Ladder Only)
Jah + Mal + Jah + Sur + Jah + Ber
Axes, Hammers & Swords {6}
Clvl Required: 65
6% Chance To Cast Level 11 Fade When Struck
10% Chance To Cast Level 18 Life Tap On Striking
20% Chance To Cast Level 20 Charged Bolt On Attack
Level 17 Might Aura When Equipped
+330-375% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Ignore Target’s Defense
60-70% Chance of Crushing Blow (varies)
Prevent Monster Heal
Hit Blinds Target
(0.5*Clvl)% Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based on Character Leve
l)


Lawbringer
(Ladder Only)
Amn + Lem + Ko
Hammers, Scepters & Swords {3}
Clvl Required: 43
20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Decrepify On Striking
Level 16-18 Sanctuary Aura When Equipped (varies)
-50% Target Defense
Adds 150-210 Fire Damage
Adds 130-180 Cold Damage
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
Slain Monsters Rest In Peace
+200-250 Defense Vs. Missile (varies)
+10 To Dexterity
75% Extra Gold From Monsters


Leaf
Tir + Ral
Staves {2}
Clvl Required: 19
+3 to Fire Skills
Adds 5-30 Fire Damage
+3 to Inferno (Sorceress Only)
+3 to Warmth (Sorceress Only)
+3 to Fire Bolt (Sorceress Only)
+(2*Clvl) Defence (Based on Character Level)
Cold Resist +33%
+2 to Mana after each Kill


Malice
Ith + El + Eth
All Melee Weapons {3}
Clvl Required: 15
+33% Enhanced Damage
+9 to Maximum Damage
-25% Target Defense
+50 to Attack Rating
100% Chance of Open wounds
Prevent Monster Heal
-100 to Monster Defense Per Hit
Drain Life -5


Melody
Shael + Ko + Nef
Missile Weapons {3}
Clvl Required: 39
+3 To Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+50% Enhanced Damage
+300% Damage To Undead
+3 To Slow Missiles (Amazon Only)
+3 To Dodge (Amazon Only)
+3 To Critical Strike (Amazon Only)
Knockback
+10 To Dexterity


Memory
Lum + Io + Sol + Eth
Staves {4}
Clvl Required: 37
+3 To Sorceress Skill Levels
+33% Faster Cast Rate
+9 To Minimum Damage
-25% Target Defence
+3 To Energy Shield (Sorceress Only)
+2 To Static Field (Sorceress Only)
+50% Enhanced Defense
+10 Vitality
+10 Energy
Increase Maximum Mana 20%
Magic Damage Reduced By 7


Mist
(Ladder only)
Cham + Shael + Gul + Thul + Ith
Missile Weapons {5}
Clvl Required: 55
Level 8-12 Concentration Aura When Equipped (varies)
+3 To All Skills
20% Increased Attack Speed
+100% Piercing Attack
+325-375% Enhanced Damage (varies)
+9 To Maximum Damage
20% Bonus to Attack Rating
Adds 3-14 Cold Damage
Freeze Target +3
+24 Vitality
All Resistances +40


Mosaic
(Ladder only)
Mal + Gul + Thul
Claws {5}
Clvl Required: 53
+50% chance for finishing moves to not consume charges
When a finisher is executed this way, it now refreshes the expiration timer of the stack
+2 to Martial Arts (Assassin only)
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+200-250% Enhanced Damage
+20% Bonus to Attack Rating
7% Life Steal
+8-15% to Cold Skill Damage
+8-15% to Lightning Skill Damage
+8-15% to Fire Skill Damage
Prevent Monster Heal


Oath
(Ladder Only)
Shael + Pul + Mal + Lum
Axes, Maces & Swords {4}
Clvl Required: 59
Indestructible
30% Chance To Cast Level 20 Bone Spirit On Striking
+50% Increased Attack Speed
+210-340% Enhanced Damage (varies)
+75% Damage To Demons
+100 To Attack Rating Against Demons
Prevent Monster Heal
+10 To Energy
+10-15 Magic Absorb (varies)
Level 16 Heart of Wolverine (20 Charges)
Level 17 Iron Golem (14 Charges)


Obedience
(Ladder Only)
Hel + Ko + Thul + Eth + Fal
Polearms & Spears {5}
Clvl Required: 41
30% Chance To Cast Level 21 Enchant When You Kill An Enemy
+40% Faster Hit Recovery
+370% Enhanced Damage
-25% Target Defense
Adds 3-14 Cold Damage (3 Seconds Duration,Normal)
-25% To Enemy Fire Resistance
40% Chance of Crushing Blow
+200-300 Defense (varies)
+10 To Strength
+10 To Dexterity
All Resistances +20-30 (varies)
Requirements -20%


Obsession
(Ladder only)
Zod + Ist + Lem + Lum + Io + Nef
Staves {6}
Clvl Required: 69
Indestructible
24% Chance to cast level 10 Weaken when struck
+4 To All Skills
+65% Faster Cast Rate
+60% Faster Hit Recovery
Knockback
+10 To Vitality
+10 To Energy
Increase Maximum Life 15-25% (varies)
Regenerate Mana 15-30% (varies)
All Resistances +60-70 (varies)
75% Extra Gold from Monsters
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items


Passion
Dol + Ort + Eld + Lem
All Weapons {4}
Clvl Required: 43
+25% Increased Attack Speed
+160-210% Enhanced Damage (varies)
50-80% Bonus To Attack Rating (varies)
+75% Damage To Undead
+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
+1 To Berserk
+1 To Zeal
Hit Blinds Target +10
Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25%
75% Extra Gold From Monsters
Level 3 Heart of Wolverine (12 Charges)


Pattern
(Ladder only)
Tal + Ort + Thul
Claws {3}
Clvl Required: 23
+30% Faster Block Rate
+40-80% Enhanced Damage (varies)
10% Bonus to Attack Rating
Adds 17-62 Fire Damage
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
Adds 3-14 Cold Damage
+75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds
+6 to Strength
+6 to Dexterity
All Resistances +15


Phoenix
(Ladder Only)
Vex + Vex + Lo + Jah
Weapons {4}
Clvl Required: 65
Ignores Target’s Defense
14% Mana Stolen Per Hit
20% Deadly Strike
100% Chance To Cast level 40 Blaze When You Level-up
40% Chance To Cast Level 22 Firestorm On Striking
Level 10-15 Redemption Aura When Equipped (varies)
+350-400% Enhanced Damage (varies)
-28% To Enemy Fire Resistance
+350-400 Defense Vs. Missile (varies)
+15-21 Fire Absorb (varies)


Plague
(Ladder only)
Cham + Shael + Um
Swords, Claws & Daggers {3}
Clvl Required: 67
20% Chance to cast level 12 Lower Resist when struck
25% Chance to cast level 15 Poison Nova on striking
Level 13-17 Cleansing Aura When Equipped (varies)
+1-2 All Skills
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+220-320% Enhanced Damage (varies)
-23% To Enemy Poison Resistance
0.3% (0-29.7) Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level)
+25% Chance of Open Wounds
Freezes Target +3


Pride
(Ladder Only)
Cham + Sur + Io + Lo
Polearms & Spears {4}
Clvl Required: 67
25% Chance To Cast Level 17 Fire Wall When Struck
Level 16-20 Concentration Aura When Equipped (varies)
260-300% Bonus To Attack Rating (varies)
+(1*Clvl)% Damage To Demons (Based on Character Level)
Adds 50-280 Lightning Damage
20% Deadly Strike
Hit Blinds Target
Freezes Target +3
+10 To Vitality
Replenish Life +8
(1.875*Clvl)% Extra Gold From Monsters (Based on Character Level)


Rift
(Ladder Only)
Hel + Ko + Lem + Gul
Polearms & Scepters {4}
Clvl Required: 53
20% Chance To Cast Level 16 Tornado On Striking
16% Chance To Cast Level 21 Frozen Orb On Attack
20% Bonus To Attack Rating
Adds 160-250 Magic Damage
Adds 60-180 Fire Damage
+5-10 To All Attributes (varies)
+10 To Dexterity
38% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
75% Extra Gold From Monsters
Level 15 Iron Maiden (40 Charges)
Requirements -20%


Silence
Dol + Eld + Hel + Ist + Tir + Vex
Weapons {6}
Clvl Required: 55
+2 to All Skills
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+200% Enhanced Damage
+75% Damage To Undead
+50 to Attack Rating Against Undead
11% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Hit Blinds Target +33
Hit Causes Monster to Flee 25%
All Resistances +75
+2 to Mana After Each Kill
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Requirements -20%


Spirit
(Ladder Only)
Tal + Thul + Ort + Amn
Swords {4}
Clvl Required: 25
+2 To All Skills
+25-35% Faster Cast Rate (varies)
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
+250 Defense Vs. Missile
+22 To Vitality
+89-112 To Mana (varies)
+3-8 Magic Absorb (varies)
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
Adds 3-14 Cold Damage (3 Sec,Normal)
+75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds
7% Life Stolen Per Hit


Steel
Tir + El
Swords, Axes, Maces {2}
Clvl Required: 13
+25% Increased Attack Speed
+20% Enhanced Damage
+3 to Minimum Damage
+3 to Maximum Damage
+50 to Attack Rating
50% Chance of Open Wounds
+2 to Mana after each Kill
+1 to Light Radius


Strength
Amn + Tir
Melee Weapons {2}
Clvl Required: 25
+35% Enhanced Damage
7% Life stolen per hit
25% Chance of Crushing Blow
+20 to Strength
+10 to Vitality
+2 to Mana after each Kill


Unbending Will
(Ladder only)
Fal + Io + Ith + Eld + El + Hel
Swords {6}
Clvl Required: 41
18% Chance to cast Level 18 Taunt on striking
+3 To Combat Skills (Barbarian Only)
+20-30% Increased Attack Speed (varies)
+300-350% Enhanced Damage (varies)
+9 To Maximum Damage
+50 To Attack Rating
+75% Damage to Undead
+50 Attack Rating Against Undead
8-10% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)
Prevent Monster Heal
+10 To Strength
+10 To Vitality
Damage Reduced By 8
+1 Light Radius
Requirements -20%


Venom
Tal + Dol + Mal
All Weapons {3}
Clvl Required: 49
Ignore Target’s Defense
+273 Poison Damage Over 6 Seconds
7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Prevent Monster Heal
Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25%
Level 13 Poison Nova (11 Charges)
Level 15 Poison Explosion (27 Charges)


Voice of Reason
(Ladder Only)
Lem + Ko + El + Eld
Maces & Swords {4}
Clvl Required: 43
15% Chance To Cast Level 13 Frozen Orb On Striking
18% Chance To Cast Level 20 Ice Blast On Striking
+50 To Attack Rating
+220-350% Damage To Demons (varies)
+355-375% Damage To Undead (varies)
+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead
Adds 100-220 Cold Damage
-24% To Enemy Cold Resistance
+10 To Dexterity
Cannot Be Frozen
75% Extra Gold From Monsters
+1 To Light Radius


White
Dol + Io
Wands {2}
Clvl Required: 35
+3 to Poison and Bone Skills (Necromancer Only)
+20% Faster Cast Rate
+2 to Bone Spear (Necromancer Only)
+4 to Skeleton Mastery (Necromancer Only)
+3 to Bone Armor (Necromancer Only)
Hit causes monster to flee 25%
+10 to vitality
+13 to mana
Magic Damage Reduced by 4


Wind
Sur + El
Melee Weapons {2}
Clvl Required: 61
10% Chance To Cast Level 9 Tornado On Striking
+20% Faster Run/Walk
+40% Increased Attack Speed
+15% Faster Hit Recovery
+120-160% Enhanced Damage (varies)
-50% Target Defense
+50 To Attack Rating
Hit Blinds Target
+1 To Light Radius
Level 13 Twister (127 Charges)


Wrath
(Ladder Only)
Pul + Lum + Ber + Mal
Missile Weapons {4}
Clvl Required: 63
30% Chance To Cast Level 1 Decrepify On Striking
5% Chance To Cast Level 10 Life Tap On Striking
+375% Damage To Demons
+100 To Attack Rating Against Demons
+250-300% Damage To Undead (varies)
Adds 85-120 Magic Damage
Adds 41-240 Lightning Damage
20% Chance of Crushing Blow
Prevent Monster Heal
+10 To Energy
Cannot Be Frozen


Zephyr
Ort + Eth
Missile Weapons {2}
Clvl Required: 21
7% Chance to Cast Level 1 Twister When Struck
+25% Faster Run/Walk
+25% Increased Attack Speed
+33% Enhanced Damage
-25% Target Defense
+66 to Attack Rating
Adds 1-50 lightning damage
+25 Defense


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List of Shield Runewords


Ancient’s Pledge
Ral + Ort + Tal
Shields {3}
Clvl Required: 21
+50% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +43%
Lightning Resist +48%
Fire Resist +48%
Poison Resist +48%
10% Damage Taken Goes to Mana


Dragon
(Ladder Only)
Sur + Lo + Sol
Shields {3}
Clvl Required: 61
20% Chance to Cast Level 18 Venom When Struck
12% Chance To Cast Level 15 Hydra On Striking
Level 14 Holy Fire Aura When Equipped
+360 Defense
+230 Defense Vs. Missile
+3-5 To All Attributes (varies)
+(0.375*Clvl) To Strength (Based on Character Level)
+5% To Maximum Lightning Resist
Damage Reduced by 7
+50 To Mana


Dream
(Ladder Only)
Io + Jah + Pul
Shields {3}
Clvl Required: 65
10% Chance To Cast Level 15 Confuse When Struck
Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped
+20-30% Faster Hit Recovery (varies)
+30% Enhanced Defense
+150-220 Defense (varies)
+10 To Vitality
+(0.625*Clvl) To Mana (Based On Character Level)
All Resistances +5-20 (varies)
12-25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (varies)
+50 To Life


Exile
Vex + Ohm + Ist + Dol
Paladin Shields {4}
Clvl Required: 57
15% Chance To Cast Level 5 Life Tap On Striking
Level 13-16 Defiance Aura When Equipped (varies)
+2 To Offensive Auras (Paladin Only)
+30% Faster Block Rate
Freezes Target
+220-260% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Replenish Life +7
+5% To Maximum Cold Resist
+5% To Maximum Fire Resist
25% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
Repairs 1 Durability every 4 seconds


Phoenix
(Ladder Only)
Vex + Vex + Lo + Jah
Shields {4}
Clvl Required: 65
100% Chance To Cast level 40 Blaze When You Level-up
40% Chance To Cast Level 22 Firestorm On Striking
Level 10-15 Redemption Aura When Equipped (varies)
+350-400% Enhanced Damage (varies)
-28% To Enemy Fire Resistance
+350-400 Defense Vs. Missile (varies)
+15-21 Fire Absorb (varies)
+50 To Life
+5% To Maximum Lightning Resist
+10% To Maximum Fire Resist


Rhyme
Shael + Eth
Shields {2}
Clvl Required: 29
+40% Faster Block Rate
20% Increased Chance of Blocking
Regenerate Mana 15%
All Resistances +25
Cannot be Frozen
50% Extra Gold from Monsters
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items


Sanctuary
Ko + Ko + Mal
Shields {3}
Clvl Required: 49
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+20% Faster Block Rate
20% Increased Chance of Blocking
+130-160% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+250 Defense vs. Missile
+20 To Dexterity
All Resistances +50-70 (varies)
Magic Damage Reduced By 7
Level 12 Slow Missiles (60 Charges)


Spirit
(Ladder Only)
Tal + Thul + Ort + Amn
Shields {4}
Clvl Required: 25
+2 To All Skills
+25-35% Faster Cast Rate (varies)
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
+250 Defense Vs. Missile
+22 To Vitality
+89-112 To Mana (varies)
+3-8 Magic Absorb (varies)
Cold Resist +35%
Lightning Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
Attacker Takes Damage of 14


Splendor
Eth + Lum
Shields {2}
Clvl Required: 37
+1 To All Skills
+10% Faster Cast Rate
+20% Faster Block Rate
+60-100% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+10 To Energy
Regenerate Mana 15%
50% Extra Gold From Monsters
20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+3 To Light Radius


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List of Armor Runewords


Bone
Sol + Um + Um
Armor {3}
Clvl Required: 47
15% Chance To Cast level 10 Bone Armor When Struck
15% Chance To Cast level 10 Bone Spear On Striking
+2 To Necromancer Skill Levels
+100-150 To Mana (varies)
All Resistances +30
Damage Reduced By 7


Bramble
Ral + Ohm + Sur + Eth
Armor {4}
Clvl Required: 61
Level 15-21 Thorns Aura When Equipped (varies)
+50% Faster Hit Recovery
+25-50% To Poison Skill Damage (varies)
+300 Defense
Increase Maximum Mana 5%
Regenerate Mana 15%
+5% To Maximum Cold Resist
Fire Resist +30%
Poison Resist +100%
+13 Life After Each Kill
Level 13 Spirit of Barbs (33 Charges)


Chains of Honor
Dol + Um + Ber + Ist
Armor {4}
Clvl Required: 63
+2 To All Skills
+200% Damage To Demons
+100% Damage To Undead
8% Life Stolen Per Hit
+70% Enhanced Defense
+20 To Strength
Replenish Life +7
All Resistances +65
Damage Reduced By 8%
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items


Dragon
(Ladder Only)
Sur + Lo + Sol
Armor {3}
Clvl Required: 61
20% Chance to Cast Level 18 Venom When Struck
12% Chance To Cast Level 15 Hydra On Striking
Level 14 Holy Fire Aura When Equipped
+360 Defense
+230 Defense Vs. Missile
+3-5 To All Attributes (varies)
+(0.375*Clvl) To Strength (Based on Character Level)
+5% To Maximum Lightning Resist
Damage Reduced by 7
Increase Maximum Mana 5%


Duress
Shael + Um + Thul
Armor {3}
Clvl Required: 47
40% faster hit Recovery
+10-20% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Adds 37-133 Cold Damage
15% Crushing Blow
33% Open Wounds
+150-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
-20% Slower Stamina Drain
Cold Resist +45%
Lightning Resist +15%
Fire Resist +15%
Poison Resist +15%


Enigma
Jah + Ith + Ber
Armor {3}
Clvl Required: 65
+2 To All Skills
+45% Faster Run/Walk
+1 To Teleport
+750-775 Defense (Varies)
+(0.75*Clvl) To Strength (Based On Character Level)
Increase Maximum Life 5%
Damage Reduced By 8%
+14 Life After Each Kill
15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
(1*Clvl)% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level)


Enlightenment
Pul + Ral + Sol
Armor {3}
Clvl Required: 45
5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Blaze When Struck
5% Chance To Cast level 15 Fire Ball On Striking
+2 To Sorceress Skill Levels
+1 To Warmth
+30% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +30%
Damage Reduced By 7


Fortitude
(Ladder Only)
El + Sol + Dol + Lo
Armor {4}
Clvl Required: 59
20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck
+25% Faster Cast Rate
+300% Enhanced Damage
+200% Enhanced Defense
+((8-12)*0.125*Clvl) To Life (Based on Character Level) (varies)
All Resistances +25-30 (varies)
12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+1 To Light Radius
+15 Defense
Replenish Life +7
+5% To Maximum Lightning Resist
Damage Reduced By 7


Gloom
Fal + Um + Pul
Armor {3}
Clvl Required: 47
15% Chance To Cast Level 3 Dim Vision When Struck
+10% Faster Hit Recovery
+200-260% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+10 To Strength
All Resistances +45
Half Freeze Duration
5% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
-3 To Light Radius


Hustle
(Ladder Only)
Shael + Ko + Eld
Armor {3}
Clvl Required: 39
+65% Faster Run/Walk
+40% Increased Attack Speed
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+6 to Evade
+10 to Dexterity
50% Slower Stamina Drain
+All Resistances +10


Lionheart
Hel + Lum + Fal
Armor {3}
Clvl Required: 41
+20% Enhanced Damage
+25 To Strength
+15 To Dexterity
+20 To Vitality
+10 To Energy
+50 To Life
All Resistances +30
Requirements -15%


Myth
Hel + Amn + Nef
Armor {3}
Clvl Required: 25
3% Chance To Cast Level 1 Howl When Struck
10% Chance To Cast Level 1 Taunt On Striking
+2 To Barbarian Skill Levels
+30 Defense Vs. Missile
Replenish Life +10
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
Requirements -15%


Peace
Shael + Thul + Amn
Armor {3}
Clvl Required: 29
4% Chance To Cast Level 5 Slow Missiles When Struck
2% Chance To Cast level 15 Valkyrie On Striking
+2 To Amazon Skill Levels
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+2 To Critical Strike
Cold Resist +30%
Attacker Takes Damage of 14


Principle
Ral + Gul + Eld
Armor {3}
Clvl Required: 55
100% Chance To Cast Level 5 Holy Bolt On Striking
+2 To Paladin Skill Levels
+50% Damage to Undead
+100-150 to Life (varies)
15% Slower Stamina Drain
+5% To Maximum Poison Resist
Fire Resist +30%


Prudence
Mal + Tir
Armor {2}
Clvl Required: 49
+25% Faster Hit Recovery
+140-170% Enhanced Defense (varies)
All Resistances +25-35 (varies)
Damage Reduced by 3
Magic Damage Reduced by 17
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
+1 To Light Radius
Repairs Durability 1 In 4 Seconds


Rain
Ort + Mal + Ith
Armor {3}
Clvl Required: 49
5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Cyclone Armor When Struck
5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Twister On Striking
+2 To Druid Skills
+100-150 To Mana (varies)
Lightning Resist +30%
Magic Damage Reduced By 7
15% Damage Taken Goes to Mana


Smoke
Nef + Lum
Armor {2}
Clvl Required: 37
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+75% Enhanced Defense
+280 Defense vs. Missiles
+10 to Energy
All Resistances +50
-1 to Light Radius
Level 6 Weaken (18 charges)


Stealth
Tal + Eth
Armor {2}
Clvl Required: 17
+25% Faster Run/Walk
+25% Faster Casting Rate
+25% Faster Hit Recovery
+6 to Dexterity
Regenerate Mana 15%
+15 Maximum Stamina
Poison Resist +30%
Magic Damage Reduced by 3


Stone
Shael + Um + Pul + Lum
Armor {4}
Clvl Required: 47
+60% Faster Hit Recovery
+250-290% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+300 Defense Vs. Missile
+16 To Strength
+16 To Vitality
+10 To Energy
All Resistances +15
Level 16 Molten Boulder (80 Charges)
Level 16 Clay Golem (16 Charges)


Treachery
Shael + Thul + Lem
Armor {3}
Clvl Required: 43
5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Fade When Struck
25% Chance To Cast level 15 Venom On Striking
+2 To Assassin Skills
+45% Increased Attack Speed
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
Cold Resist +30%
50% Extra Gold From Monsters


Wealth
Lem + Ko + Tir
Armor {3}
Clvl Required: 43
+10 to Dexterity
+2 to Mana After Each Kill
300% Extra Gold From Monsters
100% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items


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List of Headgear Runewords


Bulwark
(Ladder Only)
Shael + lo + Sol
Headgear {3}
Clvl Required: 35
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+4-6% Life stolen per hit
+75-100% Enhanced Defense
+10 to Vitality
Increase Maximum Life 5%
Replenish Life +30
Damage Reduced by 7
Physical Damage Received Reduced by 10-15%


Cure
(Ladder Only)
Shael + lo + Tal
Headgear {3}
Clvl Required: 35
Level 1 Cleansing Aura when Equipped
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+75-100% Enhanced Defense
+10 to Vitality
Increase Maximum Life 5%
Poison Resist +40-60%
Poison Length Reduced by 50%


Dream
(Ladder Only)
Io + Jah + Pul
Headgear {3}
Clvl Required: 65
10% Chance To Cast Level 15 Confuse When Struck
Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped
+20-30% Faster Hit Recovery (varies)
+30% Enhanced Defense
+150-220 Defense (varies)
+10 To Vitality
+(0.625*Clvl) To Mana (Based On Character Level)
All Resistances +5-20 (varies)
12-25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (varies)
Increase Maximum Life 5%


Delirium
Lem + Ist + Io
Headgear {3}
Clvl Required: 51
1% Chance To Cast lvl 50 Delirium When Struck
6% Chance To Cast lvl 14 Mind Blast When Struck
14% Chance To Cast lvl 13 Terror When Struck
11% Chance To Cast lvl 18 Confuse On Striking
+2 To All Skills
+261 Defense
+10 To Vitality
50% Extra Gold From Monsters
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Level 17 Attract (60 Charges)


Flickering Flame
(Ladder only)
Nef + Pul + Vex
Headgear {3}
Clvl Required: 55
Level 4-8 Resist Fire Aura When Equipped (varies)
+3 To Fire Skills
-10-15% to Enemy Fire Resistance (varies)
+30% Enhanced Defense
+30 Defense Vs. Missile
+50-75 To Mana (varies)
Half Freeze Duration
+5% To Maximum Fire Resist
Poison Length Reduced by 50%


Ground
(Ladder only)
Shael + lo + Ort
Headgear {3}
Clvl Required: 35
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+75-100% Enhanced Defense
+10 to Vitality
Increase Maximum Life 5%
Lightning Resist +40-60%
Lightning Absorb +10-15%


Hearth
(Ladder only)
Shael + lo + Thul
Headgear {3}
Clvl Required: 35
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+75-100% Enhanced Defense
+10 to Vitality
Increase Maximum Life 5%
Cold Resist +40-60%
Cold Absorb +10-15%
Cannot be Frozen


Lore
Ort + Sol
Headgear {2}
Clvl Required: 27
+1 to All Skills
+10 to Energy
Lightning Resist +30%
Damage Reduced by 7
+2 to Mana after each Kill
+2 to Light Radius


Metamorphosis
(Ladder only)
lo + Cham + Fal
Headgear {3}
Clvl Required: 67
Werewolf strikes grant Mark for 180 seconds Mark of the Wolf:
+30% Bonus to Attack Rating
Increase Maximum Life 40%

Werebear strikes grant Mark for 180 seconds
Mark of the Bear:
+25% Attack Speed
Physical Damage Received Reduced by 20%

+5 to Shape Shifting Skills (Druid only)
+25% Chance of Crushing Blow
+50-80% Enhanced Defense
+10 to Strength
+10 to Vitality
All Resistances +10
Cannot be Frozen


Nadir
Nef + Tir
Headgear {2}
Clvl Required: 13
+50% Enhanced Defense
+10 Defense
+30 Defense vs. Missile
+5 to Strength
+2 to Mana after each Kill
-33% Extra Gold from Monsters
-3 to Light Radius
Level 13 Cloak of Shadows (9 charges)


Radiance
Nef + Sol + Ith
Headgear {3}
Clvl Required: 27
+75% Enhanced Defense
+30 Defense vs. Missiles
+10 to Vitality
+10 to Energy
+33 to Mana
Damage Reduced by 7
Magic Damage Reduced by 3
15% Damage Taken Goes to Mana
+5 to Light Radius


Temper
(Ladder only)
Shael + lo + Ral
Headgear {3}
Clvl Required: 35
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+75-100% Enhanced Defense
+10 to Vitality
Increase Maximum Life 5%
Fire Resist +40-60%
Fire Absorb +10-15%


Wisdom
(Ladder only)
Pul + Ith + Eld
Headgear {3}
Clvl Required: 45
+33% Piercing Attack
+15-25% Bonus to Attack Rating (varies)
4-8% Mana Stolen Per Hit (varies)
+30% Enhanced Defense
+10 Energy
15% Slower Stamina Drain
Cannot Be Frozen
+5 Mana After Each Kill
15% Damage Taken Goes to Mana


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