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Last Updated: March 6th 2024

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Runes by themselves already give some amazing Stats on the 4 item slots that can have Sockets (Weapons, Shields, Helmets, and Body Armors). Runewords go one step further, by adding additional Stats to items, if Runes are socketed inside them in a specific order. This creates some incredible items, increasing the power of your Character immensely. Every end game build in Diablo II: Resurrected uses at least 1 Runeword! In this guide, we not only list every Runeword that is available, we also recommend the best Base Items to put them into.

Mechanics

  • Runes must be placed in a specific Base Item type with the EXACT amount of Sockets to create a Runeword, including Ethereal and Superior Items.
  • In addition to the regular Stats from the Runes, a Runeword will create a set of Affixes. Some of these Affixes have fixed values, while others can have specific ranges.
  • Runewords can't be created inside of Magic, Rare, Set, or Unique Items!

Weapons

Beast

Axes, Hammers, Scepters

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Ber Rune
Tir Rune
Um Rune
Mal Rune
Lum Rune
''BerTirUmMalLum
Required Level: 63
Level 9 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped

+40% Increased Attack Speed
+240-270% Enhanced Damage
20% Chance of Crushing Blow
25% Chance of Open Wounds
+3 to Werebear
+3 to Lycanthropy
Prevent Monster Heal
+25-40 to Strength
+10 to Energy
+2 to Mana after each Kill
Level 13 Summon Grizzly (5/5 Charges)
Socketed (5)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Berserker Axe

Black

Clubs, Hammers, Maces

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Thul Rune
Io Rune
Nef Rune
''ThulIoNef
Required Level: 35
+15% Increased Attack Speed

+120% Enhanced Damage
+200 to Attack Rating
Adds 3-14 Cold Damage
40% Chance of Crushing Blow
Knockback
+10 to Vitality
Magic Damage Reduced by 2
Level 4 Corpse Explosion (12/12 Charges)
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Flail

Brand

Missile Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Jah Rune
Lo Rune
Mal Rune
Gul Rune
''JahLoMalGul
Required Level: 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
+260-340% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
20% Bonus to Attack Rating
+280-330% Damage to Demons
20% Deadly Strike
Prevent Monster Heal
Knockback
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Matriarchal Bow
Great Bow

Breath of the Dying (BOTD)

Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Vex Rune
Hel Rune
El Rune
Eld Rune
Zod Rune
Eth Rune
'VexHelElEldZodEth'
Required Level: 69
50% Chance to cast Level 20 Poison Nova when you Kill an Enemy

Indestructible
+60% Increased Attack Speed
+350-400% Enhanced Damage
-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
Prevent Monster Heal
+30 to All Attributes
+1 to Light Radius
Requirements -20%
Socketed (6)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Ethereal Superior Berserker Axe
Superior Hydra Bow
Ethereal Superior War Pike
Ethereal Superior Archon Staff

Call to Arms (CTA)

Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Amn Rune
Ral Rune
Mal Rune
Ist Rune
Ohm Rune
''AmnRalMalIstOhm
Required Level: 57
+1 to All Skills

+40% Increased Attack Speed
+250-290% Enhanced Damage
Adds 5-30 Fire Damage
7% Life stolen per hit
2-6 to Battle Command
1-6 to Battle Orders
1-4 to Battle Cry
Prevent Monster Heal
Replenish Life +12
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Socketed (5)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Flail (Ethereal for style)
Crystal Sword (Ethereal for style)

Chaos

Claws

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Fal Rune
Ohm Rune
Um Rune
'FalOhmUm'
Required Level: 57
9% Chance to cast Level 11 Frozen Orb on striking

11% Chance to cast Level 9 Charged Bolt on striking
+35% Increased Attack Speed
+290-340% Enhanced Damage
Adds 216-471 Magic Damage
25% Chance of Open Wounds
+1 to Whirlwind
+10 to Strength
+15 Life after each Demon Kill
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Feral Claws

Crescent Moon

Axes, Polearms, Swords

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Shael Rune
Um Rune
Tir Rune
'ShaelUmTir'
Required Level: 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
Ignore Target's Defense
-35% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
25% Chance of Open Wounds
+9-11 Magic Absorb
+2 to Mana after each Kill
Level 18 Summon Spirit Wolf (30/30 Charges)
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Crystal Sword
Superior Phase Blade

Death

Axes, Swords

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Hel Rune
El Rune
Vex Rune
Ort Rune
Gul Rune
'HelElVexOrtGul''
Required Level: 55
100% Chance to cast Level 44 Chain Lightning when you Die

25% Chance to cast Level 18 Glacial Spike on attack
Indestructible
+300-385% Enhanced Damage
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% Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level)
+1 to Light Radius
Level 22 Blood Golem (15/15 Charges)
Socketed (5)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Ethereal Superior Berserker Axe
Ethereal Superior Colossus Blade

Destruction

Polearms, Swords

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Vex Rune
Lo Rune
Ber Rune
Jah Rune
Ko Rune
'VexLoBerJahKo'
Required Level: 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
Socketed (5)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
We don't recommend building this Runeword. There are stronger or more cost-effective Runewords and none of our build guides use this one.
If you still want to build it, these are the best bases for it:
Superior Berserker Axe
Superior Phase Blade

Doom

Axes, Hammers, Polearms

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Hel Rune
Ohm Rune
Um Rune
Lo Rune
Cham Rune
'HelOhmUmLoCham'
Required Level: 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
-40-60% to Enemy Cold Resistance
20% Deadly Strike
25% Chance of Open Wounds
Prevent Monster Heal
Freezes target +3
Requirements -20%
Socketed (5)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Berserker Axe

Edge

Missile Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Tir Rune
Tal Rune
Amn Rune
'TirTalAmn'
Required Level: 25
Level 15 Thorns Aura When Equipped

+35% Increased Attack Speed
+320-380% Damage to Demons
+280% Damage to Undead
+75 Poison Damage over 5 seconds
7% Life stolen per hit
Prevent Monster Heal
5-10 to all Attributes
+2 to Mana after each Kill
Reduces all Vendor Prices 15%
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Hunter's Bow
Short Bow
This Runeword is used to grant Reduces all Vendor Prices 15% for Gambling.

Eternity

Melee Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Amn Rune
Ber Rune
Ist Rune
Sol Rune
Sur Rune
'AmnBerIstSolSur'
Required Level: 63
Indestructible

+260-310% Enhanced Damage
+9 to Minimum Damage
7% Life stolen per hit
20% Chance of Crushing Blow
Hit Blinds Target
Slows Target by 33%
Replenish Life +16
Regenerate Mana 16%
Cannot Be Frozen
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Level 8 Revive (88/88 Charges)
Socketed (5)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
We don't recommend building this Runeword. There are stronger or more cost-effective Runewords and none of our build guides use this one.
If you still want to build it, these are the best bases for it:
Ethereal Superior Berserker Axe

Faith

Missile Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Ohm Rune
Jah Rune
Lem Rune
Eld Rune
'OhmJahLemEld'
Required Level: 65
Level 12-15 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped
+1-2 to All Skills
+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
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Grand Matron Bow
Matriarchal Bow

Famine

Axes, Hammers

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Fal Rune
Ohm Rune
Ort Rune
Jah Rune
'FalOhmOrtJah'
Required Level: 65
+30% Increased Attack Speed

+320-370% Enhanced Damage
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
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
We don't recommend building this Runeword. There are stronger or more cost-effective Runewords and none of our build guides use this one.
If you still want to build it, these are the best bases for it:
Superior Berserker Axe

Fortitude

Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
El Rune
Sol Rune
Dol Rune
Lo Rune
'ElSolDolLo'
Required Level: 59
20% Chance to cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when struck
+25% Faster Cast Rate
+300% Enhanced Damage
+9 to Minimum Damage
+50 to Attack Rating
20% Deadly Strike
Hit Causes Monster to Flee 25%
+200% Enhanced Defense
+1-1.5 to Life (Based on Character Level)
All Resistances +25-30
12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+1 to Light Radius
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
We don't recommend building this Runeword. There are stronger or more cost-effective Runewords and none of our build guides use this one.
If you still want to build it, these are the best bases for it:
Superior Berserker Axe

Fury

Melee Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Jah Rune
Gul Rune
Eth Rune
'JahGulEth'
Required Level: 65
+40% Increased Attack Speed

+209% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
-25% Target Defense
20% Bonus to Attack Rating
6% Life stolen per hit
33% Deadly Strike
66% Chance of Open Wounds
+5 to Frenzy (Barbarian Only)
Prevent Monster Heal
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
We don't recommend building this Runeword. There are stronger or more cost-effective Runewords and none of our build guides use this one.
If you still want to build it, these are the best bases for it:
Superior Berserker Axe

Grief

Axes, Swords

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Eth Rune
Tir Rune
Lo Rune
Mal Rune
Ral Rune
'EthTirLoMalRal'
Required Level: 59
35% Chance to cast Level 15 Venom on striking

+30-40% Increased Attack Speed
Damage
+340-400
Ignore Target's Defense
-25% Target Defense
+1.875% Damage to Demons (Based on Character Level)
Adds 5-30 Fire Damage
-20-25% to Enemy Poison Resistance
20% Deadly Strike
Prevent Monster Heal
+2 to Mana after each Kill
+10-15 Life after each Kill
Socketed (5)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Phase Blade

Hand of Justice

Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Sur Rune
Cham Rune
Amn Rune
Lo Rune
'SurChamAmnLo'
Required Level: 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
Ignore Target's Defense
-20% to Enemy Fire Resistance
7% Life stolen per hit
20% Deadly Strike
Hit Blinds Target
Freezes Target +3
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Phase Blade

Harmony

Missile Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Tir Rune
Ith Rune
Sol Rune
Ko Rune
'TirIthSolKo'
Required Level: 39
Level 10 Vigor Aura When Equipped

+200-275% Enhanced Damage
+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
+10 to Dexterity
Regenerate Mana 20%
+2 to Mana after each Kill
+2 to Light Radius
Level 20 Revive (25/25 Charges)
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Hunter's Bow
Matriarchal Bow

Heart of the Oak (HOTO)

Maces, Staves

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Ko Rune
Vex Rune
Pul Rune
Thul Rune
'KoVexPulThul''
Required Level: 55
+3 to All Skills
+40% Faster Cast Rate
+75% Damage to Demons
+100 to Attack Rating against Demons
Adds 3-14 Cold Damge
7% Mana stolen per hit
+10 to Dexterity
Replenish Life +20
Increase Maximum Mana 15%
All Resistances
+30-40
Level 4 Oak Sage (25/25 Charges)
Level 14 Raven (60/60 Charges)
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Flail (Ethereal for style)

Hustle

Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
shael rune
Ko rune
Eld rune
'ShaelKoEld'
Required Level: 39
Level 1 fanaticism Aura When Equipped
5% Chance to cast level 1 Burst of Speed on striking

+30% Increased Attack Speed
+180-200% Enhanced Damage
+75% Damage to Undead

+50 Attack Rating Against Undead
+10 to Dexterity
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Phase Blade
Matriarchal Bow
Hunter's Bow
Patch 2.6 LADDER ONLY (Can be created in Single Player)

Holy Thunder

Scepters

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Eth Rune
Ral Rune
Ort Rune
Tal Rune
'EthRalOrtTal'
Required Level: 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 seconds
+3 to Holy Shock (Paladin Only)
+5% to Maximum Lightning Resist
Lightning Resist +60%
Level 7 Chain Lightning (60/60 Charges)
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
War Scepter

Honor

Melee Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Amn Rune
El Rune
Ith Rune
Tir Rune
Sol Rune
'AmnElIthTirSol'
Required Level: 27
+1 to All Skills
+160% Enhanced Damage
+9 to Minimum Damage
+9 to Maximum Damage
+250 to 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
Socketed (5)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Zweihander

Ice

Missile Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Amn Rune
Shael Rune
Jah Rune
Lo Rune
'AmnShaelJahLo'
Required Level: 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
Ignore Target's Defense
+25-30% to Cold Skill Damage
-20% to Enemy Cold Resistance
7% Life stolen per hit
20% Deadly Strike
3.125% Extra gold from Monsters (Based on Character Level)
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Matriarchal Bow

Infinity

Polearms

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Ber Rune
Mal Rune
Ber Rune
Ist Rune
'BerMalBerIst'
Required Level: 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
-45-55% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
40% Chance of Crushing Blow
Prevent Monster Heal
0.5 to Vitality (Based on Character Level)
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Level 21 Cyclone Armor (30/30 Charges)
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Ethereal Superior Giant Thresher
Ethereal Superior Thresher
Ethereal Superior Matriarchal Spear
Ethereal Superior Mancatcher

Insight

Polearms, Staves, Missile Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Ral Rune
Tir Rune
Tal Rune
Sol Rune
'RalTirTalSol'
Required Level: 27
Level 12-17 Meditation Aura When Equipped
+35% Faster Cast Rate
+200-260% Enhanced Damage
+9 to Minimum Damage
180-250% Bonus to Attack Rating
Adds 5-30 Fire Damage
+75 Poison Damage over 5 seconds
+1-6 to Critical Strike
+5 to All Attributes
+2 to Mana after each Kill
23% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Ethereal Superior Colossus Voulge
Ethereal Superior Giant Thresher
Ethereal Superior Thresher
Matriarchal Bow
Any Polearm is great for the early game!

King's Grace

Scepters, Swords

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Amn Rune
Ral Rune
Thul Rune
'AmnRalThul'
Required Level: 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
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
We don't recommend building this Runeword. There are stronger or more cost-effective Runewords and none of our build guides use this one.
If you still want to build it, these are the best bases for it:
War Scepter

Kingslayer

Axes, Swords

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Mal Rune
Um Rune
Gul Rune
Fal Rune
'MalUmGulFal'
Required Level: 53
+30% Increased Attack speed
+230-270% Enhanced Damage
-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
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
We don't recommend building this Runeword. There are stronger or more cost-effective Runewords and none of our build guides use this one.
If you still want to build it, these are the best bases for it:
Superior Phase Blade

Last Wish

Axes, Hammers, Swords

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Jah Rune
Mal Rune
Jah Rune
Sur Rune
Jah Rune
Ber Rune
'JahMalJahSurJahBer'
Required Level: 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
Ignores Target's Defense
60-70% Chance of Crushing Blow
Prevent Monster Heal
Hit Blinds Target
0.5% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based on Character Level)
Socketed (6)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Phase Blade

Lawbringer

Hammers, Scepters, Swords

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Amn Rune
Lem Rune
Ko Rune
'AmnLemKo'
Required Level: 43
20% Chance to cast Level 15 Decrepify on striking
Level 16-18 Sanctuary Aura When Equipped
-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
+10 to Dexterity
75% Extra Gold from Monsters
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Crystal Sword (Act 3 Mercenary)
Superior Legend Sword (Act 5 Mercenary)
Superior Phase Blade

Leaf

Staves

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Tir Rune
Ral Rune
'TirRal'
Required Level: 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 Defense (Based on Character Level)
Cold Resist +33%
+2 to Mana after each Kill
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Short Staff
For Sorceress: Any Base with +3 to Fire Ball (Sorceress Only)

Malice

Melee Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Ith Rune
El Rune
Eth Rune
'IthElEth'
Required Level: 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
Replenish Life -5
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Flail

Melody

Missile Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Shael Rune
Ko Rune
Nef Rune
'ShaelKoNef'
Required Level: 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
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Matriarchal Bow

Memory

Staves

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Lum Rune
Io Rune
Sol Rune
Eth Rune
'LumIoSolEth'
Required Level: 37
+3 to Sorceress Skill Levels
+33% Faster Cast Rate
+9 to Minimum Damage
-25% Target Defense
+3 to Energy Shield (Sorceress Only)
+2 to Static Field (Sorceress Only)
+50% Enhanced Defense
+10 to Vitality
+10 to Energy
Increase Maximum Mana 20%
Magic Damage Reduced by 7
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Any Base with Staff Mod: +3 to Energy Shield (Sorceress Only)

Mist

Missile Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Cham Rune
Shael Rune
Gul Rune
Thul Rune
Ith Rune
'ChamShaelGulThulIth'
Required Level: 67
Level 8-12 Concentration Aura When Equipped
+3 To All Skills
20% Increased Attack Speed
+100% Piercing Attack
+325-375% Enhanced Damage
+9 To Maximum Damage
20% Bonus to Attack Rating
Adds 3-14 Cold Damage
Freeze Target +3
+24 Vitality
All Resistances +40
Socketed (5)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Matriarchal Bow
Grand Matron Bow
Hydra Bow

Mosaic

Claws

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Mal Rune
Gul Rune
amn Rune
'MalGulAmn'
Required Level: 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
+8-15% to Cold Skill Damage
+8-15% to Lightning Skill Damage
+8-15% to Fire Skill Damage
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
Prevent Monster Heal
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Feral Claws
Feral Claws
Feral Claws
Patch 2.6 LADDER ONLY (Can be created in Single Player)

Oath

Axes, Maces, Swords

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Shael Rune
Pul Rune
Mal Rune
Lum Rune
'ShaelPulMalLum'
Required Level: 59
30% Chance to cast Level 20 Bone Spirit on striking
Indestructible
+50% Increased Attack Speed
+210-340% Enhanced Damage
+75% Damage to Demons
+100 to Attack Rating against Demons
Prevent Monster Heal
+10 to Energy
+10-15 Magic Absorb
Level 16 Heart of Wolverine (20/20 Charges)
Level 17 Iron Golem (14/14 Charges)
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Balrog Blade

Obedience

Amazon Spears, Polearms, Spears

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Hel Rune
Ko Rune
Thul Rune
Eth Rune
Fal Rune
'HelKoThulEthFal'
Required Level: 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
-25% to Enemy Fire Resistance
40% Chance of Crushing Blow
+200-300 Defense
+10 to Strength
+10 to Dexterity
All Resistances
+20-30
Requirements -20%
Socketed (5)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Ethereal Superior Giant Thresher
Ethereal Superior Thresher
Ethereal Superior Matriarchal Spear
Ethereal Superior Mancatcher

Obsession

Staves

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Zod Rune
Ist Rune
Lem Rune
Lum Rune
Io Rune
Nef Rune
'ZodIstLemLumIoNef'
Required Level: 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%
Regenerate Mana
15-30%
All Resistances
+60-70
75% Extra Gold from Monsters
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Socketed (6)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Archon Staff with +x to Skills (depending on your build)

Passion

Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Dol Rune
Ort Rune
Eld Rune
Lem Rune
'DolOrtEldLem'
Required Level: 43
+25% Increased Attack speed
+160-210% Enhanced Damage
50-80% Bonus to Attack Rating
+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 (12/12 Charges)
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Phase Blade

Pattern

Claws

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Tal Rune
Ort Rune
Thul Rune
'TalOrtThul'
Required Level: 23
+30% Faster Block Rate
+40-80% Enhanced Damage
10% Bonus to Attack Rating
Adds 17-32 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
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Claws with +x to Skills depending on your build

Phoenix

Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Vex Rune
Vex Rune
Lo Rune
Jah Rune
'VexVexLoJah'
Required Level: 47
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
+350-400% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
14% Mana stolen per hit
-28% to Enemy Fire Resistance
20% Deadly Strike
+350-400 Defense vs. Missile
+15-21 Fire Absorb
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Phase Blade

Plague

Claws, Daggers, Swords

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Cham Rune
Shael Rune
Um Rune
'ChamShaelUm'
Required Level: 67
25% Chance to Cast Level 15 Poison Nova on striking

20% Chance to Cast Level 12 Lower Resist when struck
Level 13-17 Cleansing Aura when equipped
+1-2 to All Skills
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+220-320% Enhanced Damage
-23% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+0.3% Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level)
25% Chance of Open Wounds
Freezes Target +3
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Crystal Sword
Phase Blade
Kris
Claws with +x to Skills used on your build

Pride

Amazon Spears, Polearms, Spears

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Cham Rune
Sur Rune
Io Rune
Lo Rune
'ChamSurIoLo'
Required Level: 67
25% Chance to cast Level 17 Fire Wall when struck
Level 16-20 Concentration Aura When Equipped
260-300% Bonus to Attack Rating
+1% 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% Extra Gold from Monsters (Based on Character Level)
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Ethereal Superior Giant Thresher
Ethereal Superior Thresher
Ethereal Superior Matriarchal Spear
Ethereal Superior Mancatcher

Rift

Polearms, Scepters

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Hel Rune
Ko Rune
Lem Rune
Gul Rune
'HelKoLemGul'
Required Level: 43
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 Strength
+15-20 to Dexterity
+5-10 to Vitality
+5-10 to Energy
38% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
75% Extra Gold from Monsters
Level 15 Iron Maiden (40/40 Charges)
Requirements -20%
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
We don't recommend building this Runeword. There are stronger or more cost-effective Runewords and none of our build guides use this one.
If you still want to build it, these are the best bases for it:
Bill
Superior Divine Scepter

Silence

Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Dol Rune
Eld Rune
Hel Rune
Ist Rune
Tir Rune
Vex Rune
'DolEldHelIstTirVex'
Required Level: 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%
Socketed (6)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
We don't recommend building this Runeword. There are stronger or more cost-effective Runewords and none of our build guides use this one.
If you still want to build it, these are the best bases for it:
Superior Phase Blade

Spirit

Swords

Runes
(in order)
Stats
tal Rune
thul Rune
Ort Rune
amn Rune
'TalThulOrtAmn'
Required Level: 25
+2 to All Skills
+25-35% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
Adds 3-14 Cold Damage
+75 Poison Damage over 5 seconds
7% Life stolen per hit
+250 Defense vs. Missile
+22 to Vitality
+89-112 to Mana
+3-8 Magic Absorb
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Crystal Sword

Steel

Axes, Maces, Swords

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Tir Rune
El Rune
'TirEl'
Required Level: 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
Socketed (2)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Flail
Scimitar

Strength

Melee Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Amn Rune
Tir Rune
'AmnTir'
Required Level: 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
Socketed (2)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Brandistock (Mercenary)
Scimitar

Unbending Will

Swords

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Fal Rune
Io Rune
Ith Rune
Eld Rune
El Rune
Hel Rune
'FalIoIthEldElHel'
Required Level: 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
+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%
Socketed (6)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Colossus Blade
Superior Phase Blade

Venom

Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Tal Rune
Dol Rune
Mal Rune
'TalDolMal'
Required Level: 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 (11/11 Charges)
Level 15 Poison Explosion (27/27 Charges)
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
We don't recommend building this Runeword. There are stronger or more cost-effective Runewords and none of our build guides use this one.
If you still want to build it, these are the best bases for it:
Superior Phase Blade

Voice of Reason

Maces, Swords

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Lem Rune
Ko Rune
El Rune
Eld Rune
'LemKoElEld'
Required Level: 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
+355-375% Damage to Undead
+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
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
We don't recommend building this Runeword. There are stronger or more cost-effective Runewords and none of our build guides use this one.
If you still want to build it, these are the best bases for it:
Superior Phase Blade

White

Wands

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Dol Rune
Io Rune
'DolIo'
Required Level: 47
+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
Socketed (2)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Bone Wand
Any Wand that can have 2 Sockets and has the Staff Mod +3 to Bone Spear

Wind

Melee Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Sur Rune
El Rune
'SurEl'
Required Level: 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
-50% Target Defense
+50 to Attack Rating
Hit Blinds Target
+1 to Light Radius
Level 13 Twister (127/127 Charges)
Socketed (2)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
We don't recommend building this Runeword. There are stronger or more cost-effective Runewords and none of our build guides use this one.
If you still want to build it, these are the best bases for it:
Superior Phase Blade

Wrath

Missile Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Pul Rune
Lum Rune
Ber Rune
Mal Rune
'PulLumBerMal'
Required Level: 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
Adds 85-120 Magic Damage
Adds 41-240 Lightning Damage
20% Chance of Crushing Blow
Prevent Monster Heal
+10 to Energy
Cannot Be Frozen
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Great Bow

Zephyr

Missile Weapons

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Ort Rune
Eth Rune
'OrtEth'
Required Level: 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
Socketed (2)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Hunter's Bow

Shields

Ancient's Pledge

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Ral Rune
Ort Rune
Tal Rune
'RalOrtTal'
Required Level: 21
+50% Enhanced Defense

Cold Resist + 43%
Lightning Resist + 48%
Fire Resist + 48%
Poison Resist + 48%
10% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Kite Shield
Large Shield

Dragon

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Sur Rune
Lo Rune
Sol Rune
'SurLoSol'
Required Level: 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
+0.375 to Strength (Based on Character Level)
3-5 to all Attributes
+50 to Mana
+5% to Maximum Lightning Resist
Damage Reduced by 7
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Troll Nest
Superior Sacred Targe

Dream

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Io Rune
Jah Rune
Pul Rune
'IoJahPul'
Required Level: 65
10% Chance to cast Level 15 confuse when struck
Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped
+20-30% Faster Hit Recovery
+30% Enhanced Defense
+150-220 Defense
+10 to Vitality
+50 to Life
+0.625 to Mana (Based on Character Level)
All Resistances +5-20
12-25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Troll Nest
Superior Sacred Targe

Exile

Auric Shields

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Vex Rune
Ohm Rune
Ist Rune
Dol Rune
'VexOhmIstDol'
Required Level: 57
15% Chance to cast Level 5 Life Tap on striking
Level 13-16 Defiance Aura When Equipped
+2 to Offensive Auras (Paladin Only)
+30% Faster Block Rate

Freezes Target
220-260% Enhanced Defense
Replenish Life +7
+5% to Maximum Cold Resist
+5% to Maximum Fire Resist
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Repairs 1 Durability in 4 seconds
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Sacred Targe
Superior Vortex Shield

Phoenix

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Vex Rune
Vex Rune
Lo Rune
Jah Rune
'VexVexLoJah'
Required Level: 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
+350-400% Enhanced Damage
+50 to Life
-28% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+5% to maximum Lightning Resist
+10% to maximum Fire Resist
+350-400 Defense vs. Missile
15-21 Fire Absorb
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Monarch
Superior Sacred Targe

Rhyme

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Shael Rune
Eth Rune
'ShaelEth'
Required Level: 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
Socketed (2)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Bone Shield
Preserved Head
Targe

Sanctuary

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Ko Rune
Ko Rune
Mal Rune
'KoKoMal'
Required Level: 49
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+20% Faster Block Rate
20% Increased Chance of Blocking
+130-160% Enhanced Damage
+250 Defense vs. Missile
+20 to Dexterity
All Resistances
+50-70
Magic Damage Reduced by 7
Level 12 Slow Missiles (60/60 Charges)
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Kite Shield
Superior Sacred Targe

Spirit

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Tal Rune
Thul Rune
Ort Rune
Amn Rune
'TalThulOrtAmn'
Required Level: 25
+2 to All Skills
+25-35% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery

+250 Defense vs. Missile
+22 to Vitality
+89-112 to Mana
Cold Resist +35%
Lightning Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
+3-8 Magic Absorb
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Monarch
Superior Sacred Targe

Splendor

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Eth Rune
Lum Rune
'EthLum'
Required Level: 37
+1 to All Skills
+10% Faster Cast Rate
+20% Faster Block Rate
+60-100% Enhanced Defense
+10 to Energy
Regenerate Mana 15%
50% Extra Gold from Monsters
20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+3 to Light Radius

Socketed (2)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Bone Shield
Targe

Helmets

Bulwark

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Shael Rune
Io Rune
Sol Rune
'ShaelIoSol'
Required Level: 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 15%
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Diadem
Any Barbarian Helmet or Druid Pelt with +x to Skills
Patch 2.6 LADDER ONLY (Can be created in Single Player)

Cure

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Shael Rune
Io Rune
Tal Rune
'ShaelIoTal'
Required Level: 35
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+75-100% Enhanced Defense
+10 to Vitality

Increase Maximum Life 5%
Poison Resist
+40-60%
Poison Length Reduced by 75%
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Diadem
Any Barbarian Helmet or Druid Pelt with +x to Skills
Patch 2.6 LADDER ONLY (Can be created in Single Player)

Dream

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Io Rune
Jah Rune
Pul Rune
'IoJahPul'
Required Level: 65
10% Chance to cast Level 15 confuse when struck
Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped
+20-30% Faster Hit Recovery
+30% Enhanced Defense
+150-220 Defense
+10 to Vitality
Increase Maximum Life 5%
+0.625 to Mana (Based on Character Level)
All Resistances
+5-20
12-25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Diadem
Any Barbarian Helmet or Druid Pelt with +x to Skills

Delirium

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Lem Rune
Ist Rune
Io Rune
'LemIstIo'
Required Level: 51
1% Chance to cast Level 50 Delirium when struck
6% Chance to cast Level 14 Mind Blast when struck
14% Chance to cast Level 13 Terror when struck
11% Chance to cast Level 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 (60/60 Charges)
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Diadem
Any Barbarian Helmet or Druid Pelt with +x to Skills

Flickering Flame

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Nef Rune
Pul Rune
Vex Rune
'NefPulVex'
Required Level: 55
Level 4-8 ResistFire Aura When Equipped
+3 To Fire Skills
-10-15% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+30% Enhanced Defense
+30 Defense Vs. Missile
+50-75 to Mana
Half Freeze Duration
+5% to Maximum Fire Resist
Poison Length Reduced by 50%
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Diadem
Superior Wolf Head

Ground

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Shael Rune
Io Rune
Ort Rune
'ShaelIoOrt'
Required Level: 35
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+75-100% Enhanced Defense
+10 to Vitality

Increase Maximum Life 5%
Lightning Resist
+40-60%
Lightning Absorb +10-15%
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Diadem
Any Barbarian Helmet or Druid Pelt with +x to Skills
Patch 2.6 LADDER ONLY (Can be created in Single Player)

Hearth

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Shael Rune
Io Rune
Thul Rune
'ShaelIoThul'
Required Level: 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
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Diadem
Any Barbarian Helmet or Druid Pelt with +x to Skills
Patch 2.6 LADDER ONLY (Can be created in Single Player)

Lore

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Ort Rune
Sol Rune
'OrtSol'
Required Level: 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
Socketed (2)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Diadem
Any Barbarian Helmet or Druid Pelt with +x to Skills

Metamorphosis

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Io Rune
Cham Rune
Fal Rune
'IoChamFal'
Required Level: 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)
+50-80% Enhanced Defense

+25% Chance of Crushing Blow
+10 to Strength
+10 to Vitality
All Resistance
+10
Cannot Be Frozen
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Diadem
Any Barbarian Helmet or Druid Pelt with +x to Skills
Patch 2.6 LADDER ONLY (Can be created in Single Player)

Nadir

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Nef Rune
Tir Rune
'NefTir'
Required Level: 13
+50% Enhanced Defense
+10 Defense
+30 Defense vs. Missile
+5 Strength
+2 to Mana after each Kill
-33% Extra Gold from Monsters
-3 to Light Radius
Level 13 Cloak of Shadows (9/9 Charges)
Socketed (2)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Cap

Radiance

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Nef Rune
Sol Rune
Ith Rune
'NefSolIth'
Required Level: 27
+75% Enhanced Defense
+30 Defense vs. Missile
+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
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
We don't recommend building this Runeword. There are stronger or more cost-effective Runewords and none of our build guides use this one.
If you still want to build it, these are the best bases for it:
Crown

Temper

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Shael Rune
Io Rune
Ral Rune
'ShaelIoRal'
Required Level: 35
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+75-100% Enhanced Defense
+10 to Vitality

Increase Maximum Life 5%
Fire Resist
+40-60%
Fire Absorb +10-15%
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Diadem
Any Barbarian Helmet or Druid Pelt with +x to Skills
Patch 2.6 LADDER ONLY (Can be created in Single Player)

Wisdom

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Pul Rune
Ith Rune
Eld Rune
'PulIthEld'
Required Level: 45
+33% Piercing Attack
+15-25% Bonus to Attack Rating
4-8% Mana Stolen Per Hit
+30% Enhanced Defense
+10 Energy
15% Slower Stamina Drain
Cannot Be Frozen
+5 Mana After Each Kill
15% Damage Taken Goes to Mana
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Crown
Diadem
Carnage Helm

Body Armors

Bone

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Sol Rune
Um Rune
Um Rune
'SolUmUm'
Required Level: 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
All Resistances +30
Damage Reduced by 7
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Mage Plate

Bramble

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Ral Rune
Ohm Rune
Sur Rune
Eth Rune
'RalOhmSurEth'
Required Level: 61
Level 15-21 Thorns Aura When Equipped
+50% Faster Hit Recovery
+25-50% to Poison Skill Damage
+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 (33/33 Charges)
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Archon Plate

Chains of Honor (COH)

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Dol Rune
Um Rune
Ber Rune
Ist Rune
'DolUmBerIst'
Required Level: 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
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Archon Plate
Superior Dusk Shroud

Dragon

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Sur Rune
Lo Rune
Sol Rune
'SurLoSol'
Required Level: 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
+0.375 to Strength (Based on Character Level)
3-5 to all Attributes
Increase Maximum Mana 5%
+5% to Maximum Lightning Resist
Damage Reduced by 7
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Archon Plate
Superior Dusk Shroud

Duress

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Shael Rune
Um Rune
Thul Rune
'ShaelUmThul'
Required Level: 47
+40% Faster Hit Recovery
+10-20% Enhanced Damage
Adds 37-133 Cold Damage
15% Chance of Crushing Blow
33% Chance of Open Wounds
+150-200% Enhanced Defense
-20% Slower Stamina Drain
Cold Resist +45%
Lightning Resist +15%
Fire Resist +15%
Poison Resist +15%
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Mage Plate

Enigma

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Jah Rune
Ith Rune
Ber Rune
'JahIthBer'
Required Level: 65
+2 to All Skills
+45% Faster Run/Walk
+1 to Teleport

750-775 Defense
+0.75 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% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based on Character Level)
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Archon Plate
Superior Dusk Shroud

Enlightenment

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Pul Rune
Ral Rune
Sol Rune
'PulRalSol'
Required Level: 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
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Mage Plate

Fortitude

Runes
(in order)
Stats
El Rune
Sol Rune
Dol Rune
Lo Rune
'ElSolDolLo'
Required Level: 47
20% Chance to cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when struck
+25% Faster Cast Rate
+300% Enhanced Damage
+200% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
+1-1.5 to Life (Based on Character Level)
Replenish Life +7
+5% to Maximum Lightning Resist
All Resistances
+25-30
Damage Reduced by 7
12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+1 to Light Radius
Socketed (4)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Archon Plate (Character)
Superior Dusk Shroud (Character)
Ethereal Sacred Armor (Mercenary) - Any 850+ Defense Armor

Gloom

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Fal Rune
Um Rune
Pul Rune
'FalUmPul'
Required Level: 47
15% Chance to cast Level 3 Dim Vision when struck
+10% Faster Hit Recovery
+200-260% Enhanced Defense
+10 to Strength
All Resistances +45
Half Freeze Duration
5% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
-3 to Light Radius
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Mage Plate

Hustle

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Shael Rune
Ko Rune
Eld Rune
'ShaelKoEld'
Required Level: 39
+65% Faster Run/Walk

+40% Increased Attack Speed
20% Faster Hit Recovery

+6 to Evade
+10 to Dexterity

All Resistances +10
50% Slower Stamina Drain
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Mage Plate
Patch 2.6 LADDER ONLY (Can be created in Single Player)

Lionheart

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Hel Rune
Lum Rune
Fal Rune
'HelLumFal'
Required Level: 41
+20% Enhanced Damage
+25 to Strength
+15 to Dexterity
+20 to Vitality
+10 to Energy
+50 to Life
All Resistances +30
Requirements -15%
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Mage Plate

Myth

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Hel Rune
Amn Rune
Nef Rune
'HelAmnNef'
Required Level: 41
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%
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Mage Plate

Peace

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Shael Rune
Thul Rune
Amn Rune
'ShaelThulAmn'
Required Level: 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
Socketed (3)
Superior Mage Plate

Principle

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Ral Rune
Gul Rune
Eld Rune
'RalGulEld'
Required Level: 55
100% Chance to cast Level 5 Holy Bolt on striking
+2 to Paladin Skill Levels
+50% Damage to Undead
+100-150 to Life
15% Slower Stamina Drain
+5% Maximum Poison Resist
Fire Resist +30%
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Mage Plate

Prudence

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Mal Rune
Tir Rune
'MalTir'
Required Level: 49
+25% Faster Hit Recovery
+140-170% Enhanced Defense
All Resistances
+25-35
Damage Reduced by 3
Magic Damage Reduced by 17
+2 to Mana after each Kill
+1 to Light Radius
Repairs Durability in 4 seconds
Socketed (2)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Dusk Shroud

Rain

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Ort Rune
Mal Rune
Ith Rune
'OrtMalIth'
Required Level: 49
5% Chance to cast Level 15 Cyclone Armor when struck
5% Chance to cast Level 15 Twister on striking
+2 to Druid Skill Levels
+100-150 to Mana
Lightning Resist +30%
Magic Damage Reduced by 7
15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Mage Plate

Smoke

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Nef Rune
Lum Rune
'NefLum'
Required Level: 37
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+75% Enhanced Defense
+280 Defense vs. Missile
+10 to Energy
All Resistances +50
-1 to Light Radius
Level 6 Weaken(18/18 Charges)
Socketed (2)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Mage Plate

Stealth

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Tal Rune
Eth Rune
'TalEth'
Required Level: 17
+25% Faster Run/Walk
+25% Faster Cast Rate
+25% Faster Hit Recovery
+6 to Dexterity
Regenerate Mana 15%
+15 Maximum Stamina
Poison Resist +30%
Magic Damage Reduced by 3
Socketed (2)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Hard Leather Armor
Leather Armor
Quilted Armor
Studded Leather

Stone

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Shael Rune
Um Rune
Pul Rune
Lum Rune
'ShaelUmPulLum'
Required Level: 47
+60% Faster Hit Recovery
+250-290% Enhanced Defense
+300 Defense vs. Missile
+16 to Strength
+16 to Vitality
+10 to Energy
All Resistances +15
Level 16 Molten Boulder (80/80 Charges)
Level 16 Clay Golem (16/16 Charges)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Ethereal Dusk Shroud (Mercenary)

Treachery

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Shael Rune
Thul Rune
Lem Rune
'ShaelThulLem'
Required Level: 43
5% Chance to cast Level 15 Fade when struck
25% Chance to cast Level 15 Venom on striking
+2 to Assassin Skill Levels
+45% Increased Attack Speed
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
Cold Resist +30%
50% Extra Gold from Monsters
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Mage Plate (Character)
Ethereal Mage Plate (Mercenary)

Wealth

Runes
(in order)
Stats
Lem Rune
Ko Rune
Tir Rune
'LemKoTir'
Required Level: 43
+10 to Dexterity
+2 to Mana after each Kill
300% Extra Gold from Monsters
100% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Socketed (3)
Recommended
Base Item(s):
Superior Mage Plate

Summary

  • Placing Runes in a specific order and Base Item creates a powerful item with added Affixes, in addition to the Runes' Stats.
  • Can't be created in Magic, Rare, Set or Unique Items!
  • Not every Runeword is worth creating. Many examples have equally more powerful, or cheaper alternatives that will save your Rune economy.
  • Runewords with the "Indestructible" or "Repairs after x seconds" Affixes should always be created in an Ethereal Item. Equally, Items that are created for your Mercenary should always be Ethereal as they don't use up Durability!
  • Basically, every Character build uses Runewords as "Best in Slot"-Items.

Credits

Written by Teo1904

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