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For more information about the mechanics and classifications of rune words, see Rune Words. The following is a list of armor rune words in Diablo II: Lord of Destruction. Each functions in nonmagic body armor with exactly the required number of sockets. As long as you're set on an act 2 merc, then the only thing that changes is the weapon, depending on what type of character you are. The helm and armor that are pretty much universally considered 'the best' are Andariel's Visage and Fortitude runeword armor. Rune Words will only work in Socketed non-magical items. This means that Set Items, Unique Items, or Magic Items with enough Sockets and the proper item type will not allow or convert to Rune Words. Again, they will not work on Magic, Set, Unique or Rare items. So if you have a Mechanic's (or Jewelers item) piece of armor with 2 slots, the. Armor for runewords is usually selected based on the defense of the armor. Popular choices are Mage Plate and the lighter cloth and leather elite armors, since they have more defense than exceptional plate armor, can spawn with 3 or 4 sockets, don't slow running speed, and have lower strength requirements. To Make a Runeword.
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Popular shields to make runewords in are lighter elite shields, or Grim Shield/Trolls Nest, for the lighter weight (they don't slow running speed like Tower and Ancient shields), lower strength requirements, and competitive blocking %. Paladins always go for their class-specific shields, for the higher blocking and inherent damage or resistance bonuses.
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To Make a Runeword[edit]
- Items used for Runewords must be gray text items, normal, exceptional, or Elite. Low Quality, Superior, and Ethereal can be used, but you can not use magical, Rare, Set, Crafted, or Unique items, even if they have the correct number of sockets.
- The item must be of the correct type.
- The item must have exactly the correct number of sockets -- no more.
- You must socket the Runes in the correct order.
Notes:
- The Runes fill the sockets in numerical order automatically, i.e. in the order 1, 2, 3, .. For example, trying to place the third Rune of a Runeword into the third socket while sockets 1 and 2 are empty will result in the Rune filling socket 1, contrary to intentions. As mentioned elsewhere, it is possible to remove an item from a socket, but the item is destroyed in the process.
- The Runeword Preparation Recipes tune equipment for receiving Runewords.
- Check the Rune FAQ for further help.
Alphabetical List of Shield Runewords[edit]
Runeword | Stats | Comments | Active In | ||
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v1.11+ | v1.10 | v1.09 | |||
Ancient's Pledge RalOrtTal Ral (8) + Ort (9) + Tal (7) 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 | Recipe is given by Qual-Kehk as a reward for completing the second quest in Act Five. Bonuses will stack on top of a Paladin's inherent shield properties. See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Dragon SurLoSol Sur (29) + Lo (28) + Sol (12) Armor, Shields {3} Clvl Required: 61 | Both 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 Armor Increase Maximum Mana 5% Shields +50 To Mana | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
Dream IoJahPul Io (16) + Jah (31) + Pul (21) Headgear, Shields {3} Clvl Required: 65 | Both 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) Headgear Increase Maximum Life 5% Shields +50 To Life | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
Exile VexOhmIstDol Vex (26) + Ohm (27) + Ist (24) + Dol (14) 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 | Paladin Shields only. Inherent Paladin shield bonuses remain active. See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
Phoenix VexVexLoJah Vex (26) + Vex (26) + Lo (28) + Jah (31) Weapons & Shields {4} Clvl Required: 65 | Both 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) Weapons Ignores Target's Defense 14% Mana Stolen Per Hit 20% Deadly Strike Shields +50 To Life +5% To Maximum Lightning Resist +10% To Maximum Fire Resist | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
Rhyme ShaelEth Shael (13) + Eth (5) Shields {2} Clvl Required: 29 Mac os x mountain lion iso direct download. | +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 | One of the more useful, inexpensive runewords. Popular for javazons, sorceresses, necromancers, and others not in need of massive defense. See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Sanctuary KoKoMal Ko (18) + Ko (18) + Mal (23) 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) | See it here | Yes | Yes | No |
Spirit TalThulOrtAmn Tal (7) + Thul (10) + Ort (9) + Amn (11) Shields & Swords {4} Clvl Required: 25 | Both +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) Shields Cold Resist +35% Lightning Resist +35% Poison Resist +35% Attacker Takes Damage of 14 Swords Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage Adds 3-14 Cold Damage (3 Sec,Normal) +75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds 7% Life Stolen Per Hit | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
Splendor EthLum Eth (5) + Lum (17) 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 | - | Yes | Yes | No |
List of Shield Runewords by Rank[edit]
Runeword | Stats | Comments | Active In | ||
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v1.11+ | v1.10 | v1.09 | |||
Phoenix VexVexLoJah Vex (26) + Vex (26) + Lo (28) + Jah (31) Weapons & Shields {4} Clvl Required: 65 | Both 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) Weapons Ignores Target's Defense 14% Mana Stolen Per Hit 20% Deadly Strike Shields +50 To Life +5% To Maximum Lightning Resist +10% To Maximum Fire Resist | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
Dream Older version of firefox for mac 10.6.8. IoJahPul Io (16) + Jah (31) + Pul (21) Headgear, Shields {3} Clvl Required: 65 | Both 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) Headgear Increase Maximum Life 5% Shields +50 To Life | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
Dragon SurLoSol Sur (29) + Lo (28) + Sol (12) Armor, Shields {3} Clvl Required: 61 | Both 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 Armor Increase Maximum Mana 5% Shields +50 To Mana | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
Exile VexOhmIstDol Vex (26) + Ohm (27) + Ist (24) + Dol (14) 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 | Paladin Shields only. Inherent Paladin shield bonuses remain active. See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
Sanctuary KoKoMal Ko (18) + Ko (18) + Mal (23) 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) | See it here | Yes | Yes | No |
Splendor EthLum Eth (5) + Lum (17) 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 | - | Yes | Yes | No |
Rhyme ShaelEth Shael (13) + Eth (5) 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 | One of the more useful, inexpensive runewords. Popular for javazons, sorceresses, necromancers, and others not in need of massive defense. See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Spirit Magic retouch pro 4.3 panel for adobe photoshop for macos. TalThulOrtAmn Tal (7) + Thul (10) + Ort (9) + Amn (11) Shields & Swords {4} Clvl Required: 25 | Both +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) Shields Cold Resist +35% Lightning Resist +35% Poison Resist +35% Attacker Takes Damage of 14 Swords Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage Adds 3-14 Cold Damage (3 Sec,Normal) +75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds 7% Life Stolen Per Hit | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
Ancient's Pledge RalOrtTal Ral (8) + Ort (9) + Tal (7) 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 | Recipe is given by Qual-Kehk as a reward for completing the second quest in Act Five. Bonuses will stack on top of a Paladin's inherent shield properties. See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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