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If the player puts certain combinations of Runes in the correct order into an item with exactly that number of sockets and of the correct item type, the item's name will change into a "unique" name, displayed in gold, and the item will acquire extra powers, depending on the "rune word" that was used. The benefits of using a Rune Word is that you can make the Rune Word magical bonuses apply to any type of item allowed with the proper number of sockets. You could, for example, use an Elite Socketed sword or an Exceptional Socketed sword, and you can also pick which type of sword is used. Uniques, in comparison, use the same item type such as short sword, and are always the same quality (Normal/Exceptional/Elite). You can continue to find better Socketed weapons or armor and, with the proper Runes, continue to have this Rune Word bonus applied to better and better Socketed items as you find them. Rune Words are an advanced feature for experienced users. However, anyone can create a Rune Word if they take the time to read/learn enough about them to assemble the Rune Words properly.

Rune Word Rules

When you create a Rune Word you still receive all of the magical bonuses that were already on each Rune you Socketed. Socketed Items must have the exact number of sockets as the Rune Word formula requires. If the Rune Word isa3Rune formula then you must use an item with exactly 3 sockets. A 4 socket item will not work witha3socket formula. The Socketed Item type must be the correct item type for the formula. If the formula requires a sword, the formula will not work if you use an axe or spear. 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 Stealth will not work on it because it's magical. The correct Runes for a formula must be used. If one of the Runes is wrong you receive the bonuses of the Runes inserted but it does not become a Rune Word. The Rune IO looks a lot like LO. Make sure you use the correct one. The Runes must be placed in the correct order. You can have the correct Socketed item, correct runes and still not activate the Rune Word if you do not socket the Runes in the correct order. This is because you're trying to spell the "Rune Word" correctly and you have spelled it incorrectly. Example: "RalOrtTal". You must first place Ral, then Ort, then finally Tal into the Socketed Item. Rune Words will not work in Wirt's Leg You need the right patch for the following formulae to work. Make sure you have the latest patch. Keep in mind when experimenting with unknown Rune Words that you must be prepared to accept the loss of your Runes if the formula does not work. Rune Words must be inserted into the correct item for the formula in the correct order. Blizzard cannot restore lost items for any reason including due to your failure to properly create a Rune Word. Rune Word failures are caused by using the wrong items, Runes, or Rune order. A few times the formula has been listed wrong on The Arreat Summit, but most (99%) of reported errors are caused by failure to understand the formula. The following formulae in this document may contain errors, including listing the wrong formulas. Be sure you read all of this page including the bottom page notes for complete information. NOTES: The “Code” information is not used when in normal play. The following Rune Word Formulae require Diablo II: LOD v1.09, v1.10, v1.11 where indicated:. The Character levels indicated represent the Minimum level requirement. The actual level required is the greater of the level here and the item level. Requires DiabloII LOD 1.09-1.11 Page 1 of 22 Document ver:1.11.02 2006-03-11,

Ancient's Pledge 3 Socket Ral r08 +50% Enhanced Defense

Char. Level:21 Shields Ort r09 Cold Resist +43%Tal r07 Fire Resist +48% Lightning Resist +48% Poison Resist +48% 10% Damage Goes To Mana

Beast 5 Socket Ber r30 Level 9 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped

Char. Level:49 Axes / Scepters / Hammers Tir r03 +40% Increased Attack Speed v1.10 - 1.11Only Um r22 +240-270% Enhanced Damage (varies)Mal r23 20% Chance of Crushing Blow Lum r17 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 Charges)

Black 3 Socket Thul r10 +120% Enhanced Damage

Char. Level:35 Clubs / Hammers / Maces Io r16 40% Chance Of Crushing BlowNef r04 +200 To Attack Rating NOTE: Adds 3-14 Cold Damage - Cold Duration 3 Seconds Maces does not mean all +10 To Vitality Mace class weapons. See 15% Increased Attack Speed note at the end of this Knockback document Magic Damage Reduced By 2 Level 4 Corpse Explosion (12 Charges)

Bone (Necromancer) 3 Socket Sol r12 15% Chance To Cast level 10 Bone Armor When Struck

Char. Level:47 Body Armor Um r22 15% Chance To Cast level 10 Bone Spear On Striking v1.11 Only Um r22 +2 To Necromancer Skill Levels+100-150 To Mana (varies) All Resistances +30 Damage Reduced By 7

Bramble 4 Socket Ral r08 Level 15-21 Thorns Aura When Equipped (varies)

Char. Level:61 Body Armor Ohm r27 +50% Faster Hit Recovery v1.10 - 1.11 Only Sur r29 +25-50% To Poison Skill Damage (varies)Eth r05 +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) Requires DiabloII LOD 1.09-1.11 Page 2 of 22 Document ver:1.11.02 2006-03-11,

Brand 4 Socket Jah r31 35% Chance To Cast Level 14 Amplify Damage When Struck

Char. Level:65 Missile Weapons Lo r28 100% Chance To Cast Level 18 Bone Spear On Striking v1.10 - 1.11Only Mal r23 +260-340% Enhanced Damage (varies) On-line Ladder Only Gul r25 Ignore Target's Defense20% Bonus to Attack Rating +280-330% Damage To Demons (varies) This RuneWord does not 20% Deadly Strike work in Single-Player, Open Prevent Monster Heal Battle.net or non-ladder Knockback Fires Explosive Arrows or Bolts (15) characters

Breath of the Dying 6 Socket Vex r26 50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Poison Nova When You Kill An Enemy

Char. Level:69 Weapons Hel r15 Indestructible v1.10 - 1.11Only El r01 +60% Increased Attack SpeedEld r02 +350-400% Enhanced Damage (varies) Zod r33 +200% Damage To Undead Eth r05 -25% Target Defense +50 To Attack Rating +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 5 Socket Amn r11 +1 To All Skills

Char. Level:51 Weapons Ral r08 +40% Increased Attack Speed v1.10 - 1.11Only Mal r23 +250-290% Enhanced Damage (varies)NOTE:Barbarians are Ist r24 Adds 5-30 Fire Damage capped at +3 to the skills Ohm r27 7% Life Stolen Per Hit Battle Command, Battle +2-6 To Battle Command (varies) Orders, and Battle Cry. For +1-6 To Battle Orders (varies) more information read about +1-4 To Battle Cry (varies) “oskill” Skill Points on the Prevent Monster Heal Arreat Summit Replenish Life +12 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Chaos 3 Socket Fal r19 9% Chance To Cast Level 11 Frozen Orb On Striking

Char. Level:57 Claws Ohm r27 11% Chance To Cast Level 9 Charged Bolt On Striking v1.10 - 1.11Only Um r22 +35% Increased Attack Speed+290-340% 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 Requires DiabloII LOD 1.09-1.11 Page 3 of 22 Document ver:1.11.02 2006-03-11,

Chains of Honor 4 Socket Dol r14 +2 To All Skills

Char. Level:63 Body Armor Um r22 +200% Damage To Demons v1.10 - 1.11Only Ber r30 +100% Damage To UndeadIst r24 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

Crescent Moon 3 Socket Shael r13 10% Chance To Cast Level 17 Chain Lightning On Striking

Char. Level:47 Axes / Swords / Polearms Um r22 7% Chance To Cast Level 13 Static Field On Striking v1.10 - 1.11Only Tir r03 +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 5 Socket Hel r15 100% Chance To Cast Level 44 Chain Lightning When You Die

Char. Level:55 Swords / Axes El r01 25% Chance To Cast Level 18 Glacial Spike On Attack v1.10 - 1.11Only Vex r26 Indestructible On-line Ladder Only Ort r09 +300-385% Enhanced Damage (varies)Gul r25 20% Bonus To Attack Rating +50 To Attack Rating This RuneWord does not Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage work in Single-Player, Open 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit Battle.net, or non-ladder 50% Chance of Crushing Blow characters +(0.5 per Character Level) 0.5-49.5% Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level) +1 To Light Radius Level 22 Blood Golem (15 Charges) Requirements -20%

Delirium 3 Socket Lem r20 1% Chance To Cast Level 50 Delirium* (morph) When Struck

Char. Level:51 Helms Ist r24 6% Chance To Cast Level 14 Mind Blast When Struck v1.10 - 1.11Only Io r16 14% Chance To Cast Level 13 Terror When Struck* NOTE:This ability morphs 11% Chance To Cast Level 18 Confuse On Striking your character into a Bone +2 To All Skills Fetish for a period of about 1 +261 Defense minute. You can use the skill +10 To Vitality Armageddon once you have 50% Extra Gold From Monsters transformed. You can also 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items do normal attacks in the form Level 17 Attract (60 Charges) of a headbutt. Requires DiabloII LOD 1.09-1.11 Page 4 of 22 Document ver:1.11.02 2006-03-11,

Destruction 5 Socket Vex r26 23% Chance To Cast Level 12 Volcano On Striking

Char. Level:65 Polearms / Swords Lo r28 5% Chance To Cast Level 23 Molten Boulder On Striking v1.10 - 1.11Only Ber r30 100% Chance To Cast level 45 Meteor When You Die On-line Ladder Only Jah r31 15% Chance To Cast Level 22 Nova On AttackKo r18 +350% Enhanced Damage Ignore Target's Defense This RuneWord does not Adds 100-180 Magic Damage work in Single-Player, Open 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit Battle.net, or non-ladder 20% Chance Of Crushing Blow characters 20% Deadly Strike Prevent Monster Heal +10 To Dexterity

Doom 5 Socket Hel r15 5% Chance To Cast Level 18 Volcano On Striking

Char. Level:67 Axes / Polearms / Hammers Ohm r27 Level 12 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped v1.10 - 1.11Only Um r22 +2 To All SkillsLo r28 +45% Increased Attack Speed Cham r32 +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%

Dragon 3 Socket Sur r29 20% Chance to Cast Level 18 Venom When Struck

Char. Level:61 Body Armor / Shields Lo r28 12% Chance To Cast Level 15 Hydra On Striking v1.10 - 1.11Only Sol r12 Level 14 Holy Fire Aura When Equipped On-line Ladder Only +360 Defense+230 Defense Vs. Missile +3-5 To All Attributes (varies) This RuneWord does not +0.375-37.125 To Strength (Based on Character Level) work in Single-Player, Open Increase Maximum Mana 5% (Armor Only) Battle.net, or non-ladder +50 To Mana (Shields Only) characters +5% To Maximum Lightning Resist Damage Reduced by 7

Dream 3 Socket Io r16 10% Chance To Cast Level 15 Confuse When Struck

Char. Level:65 Helms / Shields Jah r31 Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped v1.10 - 1.11Only Pul r21 +20-30% Faster Hit Recovery (varies) On-line Ladder Only +30% Enhanced Defense+150-220 Defense (varies) +10 To Vitality This RuneWord does not Increase Maximum Life 5% (Helms Only) work in Single-Player, Open +50 To Life (Shields Only) Battle.net, or non-ladder +0.625-61.875 To Mana (Based On Character Level) characters All Resistances +5-20 (varies) 12-25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (varies) Requires DiabloII LOD 1.09-1.11 Page 5 of 22 Document ver:1.11.02 2006-03-11,

Duress 3 Socket Shael r13 +40% Faster Hit Recovery

Char. Level:47 Body Armor Um r22 +10-20% Enhanced Damage (varies) v1.10 - 1.11Only Thul r10 Adds 37-133 Cold Damage 2 sec. Duration (Normal) Online Realms Only 15% Chance of Crushing Blow33% Chance of Open Wounds +150-200% Enhanced Defense (varies) This RuneWord does not -20% Slower Stamina Drain work in Single-Player or Cold Resist +45% Open Battle.net Lightning Resist +15% Fire Resist +15% Poison Resist +15%

Edge 3 Socket Tir r03 Level 15 Thorns Aura When Equipped

Char. Level:25 Missile Weapons Tal r07 +35% Increased Attack Speed v1.10 - 1.11Only Amn r11 +320-380% Damage To Demons (varies) On-line Ladder Only +280% Damage To Undead+75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds 7% Life Stolen Per Hit This RuneWord does not Prevent Monster Heal work in Single-Player, Open +5-10 To All Attributes (varies) Battle.net, or non-ladder +2 To Mana After Each Kill characters Reduces All Vendor Prices 15%!!!

Enigma 3 Socket Jah r31 +2 To All Skills

Char. Level:65 Body Armor Ith r06 +45% Faster Run/Walk v1.10 - 1.11Only Ber r30 +1 To Teleport+750-775 Defense (varies) + (0.75 Per Character Level) +0-74 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 Per Character Level) +1-99% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level)

Enlightenment 3 Socket Pul r21 5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Blaze When Struck

(Sorceress) Body Armor Ral r08 5% Chance To Cast level 15 Fire Ball On Striking Char. Level:45 Sol r12 +2 To Sorceress Skill Levels+1 To Warmth v1.11 Only +30% Enhanced Defense Fire Resist +30% Damage Reduced By 7 Requires DiabloII LOD 1.09-1.11 Page 6 of 22 Document ver:1.11.02 2006-03-11,

Eternity 5 Socket Amn r11 Indestructible

Char. Level:63 Melee Weapons Ber r30 +260-310% Enhanced Damage (varies) v1.10 - 1.11Only Ist r24 +9 To Minimum DamageSol r12 7% Life Stolen Per Hit Sur r29 20% Chance of Crushing Blow Hit Blinds Target Slows Target By 33% Regenerate Mana 16% Replenish Life +16 Cannot Be Frozen 30% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items Level 8 Revive (88 Charges)

Exile 4 Socket Vex r26 15% Chance To Cast Level 5 Life Tap On Striking

Char. Level:57 Paladin Shields (only) Ohm r27 Level 13-16 Defiance Aura When Equipped (varies) v1.10 - 1.11Only Targe, Rondache, Ist r24 +2 To Offensive Auras (Paladin Only)Heraldic Shield, Dol r14 +30% Faster Block Rate Aerin Shield, Crown Shield, Freezes Target Akaran Targe & Rondache, +220-260% Enhanced Defense (varies) Protector Shield, Replenish Life +7 Gilded Shield, Royal Shield, +5% To Maximum Cold Resist Sacred Targe & Ronadache, +5% To Maximum Fire Resist Kurast Shield, 25% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items Zakarum Shield, Repairs 1 Durability in 4 Seconds Vortex Shield

Faith 4 Socket Ohm r27 Level 12-15 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped (varies)

Char. Level:65 Missile Weapons Jah r31 +1-2 To All Skills (varies) v1.10 - 1.11Only Lem r20 +330% Enhanced Damage On-line Ladder Only Eld r02 Ignore Target's Defense300% Bonus To Attack Rating +75% Damage To Undead This RuneWord does not +50 To Attack Rating Against Undead work in Single-Player, Open +120 Fire Damage Battle.net, or non-ladder All Resistances +15 characters 10% Reanimate As: Returned 75% Extra Gold From Monsters

Famine 4 Socket Fal r19 +30% Increased Attack Speed

Char. Level:65 Axes / Hammers Ohm r27 +320-370% Enhanced Damage (varies) v1.10 - 1.11Only Ort r09 Ignore Target's DefenseJah r31 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 Requires DiabloII LOD 1.09-1.11 Page 7 of 22 Document ver:1.11.02 2006-03-11,

Fortitude 4 Socket El r01 Weapons:

Char. Level:59 Weapons / Body Armor Sol r12 20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck v1.10 - 1.11Only Dol r14 +25% Faster Cast Rate On-line Ladder Only Lo r28 +300% Enhanced Damage+9 To Minimum Damage +50 To Attack Rating This RuneWord does not 20% Deadly Strike work in Single-Player, Open Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% Battle.net, or non-ladder +200% Enhanced Defense characters +X To Life (Based on Character Level)* All Resistances +20-30 (varies) 12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana +1 To Light Radius Body Armor 20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck +25% Faster Cast Rate +300% Enhanced Damage +200% Enhanced Defense +15 Defense +X To Life (Based on Character Level)* Replenish Life +7 +5% To Maximum Lightning Resist All Resistances +20-30 (varies) Damage Reduced By 7 12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana +1 To Light Radius

Fury 3 Socket Jah r31 +209% Enhanced Damage

Char. Level:65 Melee Weapons Gul r25 40% Increased Attack SpeedEth r05 Prevent Monster Heal 66% Chance Of Open Wounds 33% Deadly Strike Ignore Target's Defense -25% Target Defense 20% Bonus To Attack Rating 6% Life Stolen Per Hit +5 To Frenzy (Barbarian Only)

Gloom 3 Socket Fal r19 15% Chance To Cast Level 3 Dim Vision When Struck

Char. Level:47 Body Armor Um r22 +10% Faster Hit Recovery v1.10 - 1.11Only Pul r21 +200-260% Enhanced Defense (varies)+10 To Strength All Resistances +45 Half Freeze Duration 5% Damage Taken Goes To Mana -3 To Light Radius Requires DiabloII LOD 1.09-1.11 Page 8 of 22 Document ver:1.11.02 2006-03-11,

Grief 5 Socket Eth r05 35% Chance To Cast Level 15 Venom On Striking

Char. Level:59 Swords / Axes Tir r03 +30-40% Increased Attack Speed (varies) v1.10 - 1.11Only Lo r28 Damage +340-400 (varies) On-line Ladder Only Mal r23 Ignore Target's DefenseRal r08 -25% Target Defense +(1.875 per character level) 1.875-185.625% Damage To Demons This RuneWord does not (Based on Character Level) work in Single-Player, Open Adds 5-30 Fire Damage Battle.net, or non-ladder -20-25% To Enemy Poison Resistance (varies) characters 20% Deadly Strike Prevent Monster Heal +2 To Mana After Each Kill +10-15 Life After Each Kill (varies)

Hand of Justice 4 Socket Sur r29 100% Chance To Cast Level 36 Blaze When You Level-Up

Char. Level:67 Weapons Cham r32 100% Chance To Cast Level 48 Meteor When You Die v1.10 - 1.11Only Amn r11 Level 16 Holy Fire Aura When EquippedNOTE: Lo r28 +33% Increased Attack Speed Make sure you use the LO +280-330% Enhanced Damage (varies) Rune not IO Ignore Target's Defense 7% Life Stolen Per Hit -20% To Enemy Fire Resistance 20% Deadly Strike Hit Blinds Target Freezes Target +3

Harmony 4 Socket Tir r03 Level 10 Vigor Aura When Equipped

Char. Level:39 Missile Weapons Ith r06 +200-275% Enhanced Damage (varies) v1.10 - 1.11Only Sol r12 +9 To Minimum Damage On-line Ladder Only Ko r18 +9 To Maximum DamageAdds 55-160 Lightning Damage Adds 55-160 Fire Damage This RuneWord does not Adds 55-160 Cold Damage work in Single-Player, Open +2-6 To Valkyrie (varies) Battle.net, or non-ladder +10 To Dexterity characters Regenerate Mana 20% +2 To Mana After Each Kill +2 To Light Radius Level 20 Revive (25 Charges) Requires DiabloII LOD 1.09-1.11 Page 9 of 22 Document ver:1.11.02 2006-03-11,

Heart of the Oak 4 Socket Ko r18 +3 To All Skills

Char. Level:55 Staves / Maces Vex r26 +40% Faster Cast Rate v1.10 - 1.11Only Pul r21 +75% Damage To DemonsNOTE: Thul r10 +100 To Attack Rating Against Demons Maces doesn't mean all Adds 3-14 Cold Damage, 3 sec. Duration (Normal) Mace class weapons. See 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit note at the end of this +10 To Dexterity document Replenish Life +20 Increase Maximum Mana 15% All Resistances +30-40 (varies) Level 4 Oak Sage (25 Charges) Level 14 Raven (60 Charges) +50% Damage To Undead

Holy Thunder 4 Socket Eth r05 +60% Enhanced Damage

Char. Level:21 Scepters Ral r08 -25% Target DefenseOrt r09 Adds 5-30 Fire Damage Tal r07 Adds 21-110 Lightning Damage +75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds +10 To Maximum Damage Lightning Resistance +60% +5 To Maximum Lightning Resistance +3 To Holy Shock (Paladin Only) Level 7 Chain Lightning (60 Charges)

Honor 5 Socket Amn r11 +160% Enhanced Damage

Char. Level:27 Melee Weapons El r01 +9 To Minimum DamageIth r06 +9 To Maximum Damage Tir r03 25% Deadly Strike Sol r12 +250 To Attack Rating +1 to All Skills 7% Life Stolen Per Hit Replenish Life +10 +10 To Strength +1 To Light Radius +2 To Mana After Each Kill

Ice 4 Socket Amn r11 100% Chance To Cast Level 40 Blizzard When You Level-up

Char. Level:65 Missile Weapons Shael r13 25% Chance To Cast Level 22 Frost Nova On Striking v1.10 - 1.11Only Jah r31 Level 18 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped On-line Ladder Only Lo r28 +20% Increased Attack Speed+140-210% Enhanced Damage (varies) Ignore Target's Defense This RuneWord does not +25-30% To Cold Skill Damage (varies) work in Single-Player, Open -20% To Enemy Cold Resistance Battle.net, or non-ladder 7% Life Stolen Per Hit characters 20% Deadly Strike 3.125-309.375 Extra Gold From Monsters (Based on Character Level) Requires DiabloII LOD 1.09-1.11 Page 10 of 22 Document ver:1.11.02 2006-03-11,

Infinity 4 Socket Ber r30 50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Chain Lightning When You Kill An Enemy

Char. Level:63 Polearms Mal r23 Level 12 Conviction Aura When Equipped v1.10 - 1.11Only Ber r30 +35% Faster Run/Walk On-line Ladder Only Ist r24 +255-325% Enhanced Damage (varies)-(45-55)% To Enemy Lightning Resistance (varies) 40% Chance of Crushing Blow This RuneWord does not Prevent Monster Heal work in Single-Player, Open 0.5-49.5 To Vitality (Based on Character Level) Battle.net, or non-ladder 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items characters Level 21 Cyclone Armor (30 Charges)

Insight 4 Socket Ral r08 Level 10-17 Meditation Aura When Equipped (varies)

Char. Level:27 Polearms / Staves Tir r03 +35% Faster Cast Rate v1.10 - 1.11Only Tal r07 +200-260% Enhanced Damage (varies) On-line Ladder Only Sol r12 +9 To Minimum Damage180-250% Bonus to Attack Rating (varies) Adds 5-30 Fire Damage This RuneWord does not +75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds work in Single-Player, Open +1-6 To Critical Strike (varies) Battle.net, or non-ladder +5 To All Attributes characters +2 To Mana After Each Kill 23% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

King's Grace 3 Socket Amn r11 +100% Enhanced Damage

Char. Level:25 Swords / Scepters Ral r08 +100% Damage To DemonsThul r10 +50% Damage To Undead Adds 5-30 Fire Damage Adds 3-14 Cold Damage - 3 Second Duration +150 To Attack Rating +100 To Attack Rating Against Demons +100 To Attack Rating Against Undead 7% Life Stolen Per Hit

Kingslayer 4 Socket Mal r23 +30% Increased Attack Speed

Char. Level:53 Swords / Axes Um r22 +230-270% Enhanced Damage (varies) v1.10 - 1.11Only Gul r25 -25% Target DefenseFal r19 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 Requires DiabloII LOD 1.09-1.11 Page 11 of 22 Document ver:1.11.02 2006-03-11,

Last Wish 6 Socket Jah r31 6% Chance To Cast Level 11 Fade When Struck

Char. Level:65 Swords / Hammers / Axes Mal r23 10% Chance To Cast Level 18 Life Tap On Striking v1.10 - 1.11Only Jah r31 20% Chance To Cast Level 20 Charged Bolt On Attack On-line Ladder Only Sur r29 Level 17 Might Aura When EquippedJah r31 +330-375% Enhanced Damage (varies) Ber r30 Ignore Target's Defense This RuneWord does not 60-70% Chance of Crushing Blow (varies) work in Single-Player, Open Prevent Monster Heal Battle.net, or non-ladder Hit Blinds Target characters +(0.5 per character level) 0.5-49.5% Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based on Character Level)

Lawbringer 3 Socket Amn r11 20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Decrepify On Striking

Char. Level:39 Swords / Hammers / Lem r20 Level 16-18 Sanctuary Aura When Equipped (varies) v1.10 - 1.11Only Scepters Ko r18 -50% Target Defense On-line Ladder Only Adds 150-210 Fire DamageAdds 130-180 Cold Damage 7% Life Stolen Per Hit This RuneWord does not Slain Monsters Rest In Peace work in Single-Player, Open +200-250 Defense Vs. Missile (varies) Battle.net, or non-ladder +10 To Dexterity characters 75% Extra Gold From Monsters

Leaf 2 Socket Tir r03 Adds 5-30 Fire Damage

Char. Level:19 Staves Ral r08 +3 To Fire Skills+3 To Fire Bolt (Sorceress Only) NOTE: Staves does not +3 To Inferno (Sorceress Only) include Orbs +3 To Warmth (Sorceress Only) +2 To Mana After Each Kill + (2 Per Character Level) +2-198 To Defense (Based On Character Level) Cold Resist +33%

Lionheart 3 Socket Hel r15 +20% Enhanced Damage

Char. Level:41 Body Armor Lum r17 Requirements -15%Fal r19 +25 To Strength +10 To Energy +20 To Vitality +15 To Dexterity +50 To Life All Resistances +30

Lore 2 Socket Ort r09 +1 To All Skill Levels

Char. Level:27 Helms Sol r12 +10 To Energy+2 To Mana After Each Kill Lightning Resist +30% Damage Reduced By 7 +2 To Light Radius Requires DiabloII LOD 1.09-1.11 Page 12 of 22 Document ver:1.11.02 2006-03-11,

Malice 3 Socket Ith r06 +33% Enhanced Damage

Char. Level:15 Melee Weapons El r01 +9 To Maximum DamageEth r05 100% Chance Of Open Wounds -25% Target Defense -100 To Monster Defense Per Hit Prevent Monster Heal +50 To Attack Rating Drain Life -5

Melody 3 Socket Shael r13 +50% Enhanced Damage

Char. Level:39 Missile Weapons Ko r18 +300% Damage To UndeadNef r04 +3 To Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only) +3 To Critical Strike (Amazon Only) +3 To Dodge (Amazon Only) +3 To Slow Missiles (Amazon Only) 20% Increased Attack Speed +10 To Dexterity Knockback

Memory 4 Socket Lum r17 +3 to Sorceress Skill Levels

Char. Level:37 Staves Io r16 33% Faster Cast RateSol r12 Increase Maximum Mana 20% NOTE: Staves does not Eth r05 +3 Energy Shield (Sorceress Only) include Orbs +2 Static Field (Sorceress Only) +10 To Energy +10 To Vitality +9 To Minimum Damage -25% Target Defense Magic Damage Reduced By 7 +50% Enhanced Defense

Myth 3 Socket Hel r15 3% Chance To Cast Level 1 Howl When Struck

Char. Level:?? Body Armor Amn r11 10% Chance To Cast Level 1 Taunt On Striking v1.11 Only Nef r04 +2 To Barbarian Skill Levels+30 Defense Vs. Missile Replenish Life +10 Attacker Takes Damage of 14 Requirements -15%

Nadir 2 Socket Nef r04 +50% Enhanced Defense

Char. Level:13 Helms Tir r03 +10 Defense+30 Defense vs. Missile Level 13 Cloak of Shadows (9 Charges) +2 To Mana After Each Kill +5 To Strength -33% Extra Gold From Monsters -3 To Light Radius Requires DiabloII LOD 1.09-1.11 Page 13 of 22 Document ver:1.11.02 2006-03-11,

Oath 4 Socket Shael r13 30% Chance To Cast Level 20 Bone Spirit On Striking

Char. Level:49 Swords / Axes / Maces Pul r21 Indestructible v1.10 - 1.11Only Mal r23 +50% Increased Attack Speed On-line Ladder Only Lum r17 +210-340% Enhanced Damage (varies)+75% Damage To Demons +100 To Attack Rating Against Demons This RuneWord does not Prevent Monster Heal work in Single-Player, Open +10 To Energy Battle.net, or non-ladder +10-15 Magic Absorb (varies) characters Level 16 Heart Of Wolverine (20 Charges) Level 17 Iron Golem (14 Charges)

Obedience 5 Socket Hel r15 30% Chance To Cast Level 21 Enchant When You Kill An Enemy

Char. Level:41 Polearms Ko r18 40% Faster Hit Recovery v1.10 - 1.11Only Thul r10 +370% Enhanced Damage On-line Ladder Only Eth r05 -25% Target DefenseFal r19 Adds 3-14 Cold Damage 3 Second Duration (Normal) -25% To Enemy Fire Resistance This RuneWord does not 40% Chance of Crushing Blow work in Single-Player, Open +200-300 Defense (varies) Battle.net, or non-ladder +10 To Strength characters +10 To Dexterity All Resistances +20-30 (varies) Requirements -20%

Passion 4 Socket Dol r14 +25% Increased Attack Speed

Char. Level:43 Weapons Ort r09 +160-210% Enhanced Damage (varies) v1.10 - 1.11Only Eld r02 50-80% Bonus To Attack Rating (varies)Lem r20 +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)

Peace (Amazon) 3 Socket Shael r13 4% Chance To Cast Level 5 Slow Missiles When Struck

Char. Level:29 Body Armor Thul r10 2% Chance To Cast level 15 Valkyrie On Striking v1.11 Only Amn r11 +2 To Amazon Skill Levels+20% Faster Hit Recovery +2 To Critical Strike Cold Resist +30% Attacker Takes Damage of 14 Requires DiabloII LOD 1.09-1.11 Page 14 of 22 Document ver:1.11.02 2006-03-11,

Phoenix 4 Socket Vex r26 Weapons

Char. Level:65 Weapons / Shields Vex r26 100% Chance To Cast level 40 Blaze When You Level-up v1.10 - 1.11Only Lo r28 40% Chance To Cast Level 22 Firestorm On Striking On-line Ladder Only Jah r31 Level 10-15 Redemption Aura When Equipped (varies)+350-400% Enhanced Damage (varies) Ignores Target's Defense This RuneWord does not 14% Mana Stolen Per Hit work in Single-Player, Open -28% To Enemy Fire Resistance Battle.net, or non-ladder 20% Deadly Strike characters +350-400 Defense Vs. Missile (varies) +15-21 Fire Absorb (varies) Shields 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 Defense Vs. Missile (varies) +350-400 Enhanced Damage (varies) -28% To Enemy Fire Resistance +50 To Life +5% To Maximum Lightning Resist +10% To Maximum Fire Resist +15-21 Fire Absorb (varies)

Unconfirmed** 3 Socket Cham r32 20% Chance to cast level 12 Lower Resist when struck. Plague Axes Fal r19 25% Chance to cast level 15 Poison Nova on striking.Um r22 Level 13-17 Cleansing Aura When Equipped.

Char. Level:67 +1-2 to All Skills. v1.11 Only +260-380% Damage to Demons -23% to Enemy Poison Resistance. ** Try at your Own Risk 37% Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level) [+3% DeadlyStrike/Lvl] 25% Chance of Open Wounds. Freezes Target +3. +10 Strength.

Pride 4 Socket Cham r32 25% Chance To Cast Level 17 Fire Wall When Struck

Char. Level:67 Polearms Sur r29 Level 16-20 Concentration Aura When Equipped (varies) v1.10 - 1.11Only Io r16 260-300% Bonus To Attack Rating (varies) On-line Ladder Only Lo r28 +1-99% Damage To Demons (Based on Character Level)Adds 50-280 Lightning Damage 20% Deadly Strike This RuneWord does not Hit Blinds Target work in Single-Player, Open Freezes Target +3 Battle.net, or non-ladder +10 To Vitality characters Replenish Life +8 1.875-185.625% Extra Gold From Monsters (Based on Character Level) Requires DiabloII LOD 1.09-1.11 Page 15 of 22 Document ver:1.11.02 2006-03-11,

Principle (Paladin) 3 Socket Ral r08 100% Chance To Cast Level 5 Holy Bolt On Striking

Char. Level:53 Body Armor Gul r25 +2 To Paladin Skill Levels v1.11 Only Eld r02 15% Slower Stamina Drain+5% To Maximum Poison Resist Fire Resist +30%

Prudence 2 Socket Mal r23 +25% Faster Hit Recovery

Char. Level:49 Body Armor Tir r03 +140-170% Enhanced Defense (varies) v1.10 - 1.11Only 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 In 4 Seconds

Radiance 3 Socket Nef r04 +75% Enhanced Defense

Char. Level:27 Helms Sol r12 +30 Defense Vs. MissileIth r06 +10 To Energy +10 To Vitality 15% Damage Goes To Mana Magic Damage Reduced By 3 +33 To Mana Damage Reduced By 7 +5 To Light Radius

Rain (Druid) 3 Socket Ort r09 5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Cyclone Armor When Struck

Char. Level:49 Body Armor Mal r23 5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Twister On Striking v1.11 Only Ith r06 +2 To Druid Skills+100-150 To Mana (varies) Lightning Resist +30% Magic Damage Reduced By 7 15% Damage Taken Goes to Mana

Rhyme 2 Socket Shael r13 20% Increased Chance of Blocking

Char. Level:29 Shields Eth r05 40% Faster Block RateAll Resistances +25 Regenerate Mana 15% Cannot Be Frozen 50% Extra Gold From Monsters 25% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items Requires DiabloII LOD 1.09-1.11 Page 16 of 22 Document ver:1.11.02 2006-03-11,

Rift 4 Socket Hel r15 20% Chance To Cast Level 16 Tornado On Striking

Char. Level:53 Polearms / Scepters Ko r18 16% Chance To Cast Level 21 Frozen Orb On Attack v1.10 - 1.11Only Lem r20 20% Bonus To Attack Rating On-line Ladder Only Gul r25 Adds 160-250 Magic DamageAdds 60-180 Fire Damage +5-10 To All Stats (varies) This RuneWord does not +10 To Dexterity work in Single-Player, Open 38% Damage Taken Goes To Mana Battle.net, or non-ladder 75% Extra Gold From Monsters characters Level 15 Iron Maiden (40 Charges) Requirements -20%

Sanctuary 3 Socket Ko r18 +20% Faster Hit Recovery

Char. Level:49 Shields Ko r18 +20% Faster Block Rate v1.10 - 1.11Only Mal r23 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)

Silence 6 Socket Dol r14 200% Enhanced Damage

Char. Level:55 Weapons Eld r02 +75% Damage To UndeadHel r15 Requirements -20% Ist r24 20% Increased Attack Speed Tir r03 +50 To Attack Rating Against Undead Vex r26 +2 To All Skills All Resistances +75 20% Faster Hit Recovery 11% Mana Stolen Per Hit Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% Hit Blinds Target +33 +2 To Mana After Each Kill 30% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items

Smoke 2 Socket Nef r04 +75% Enhanced Defense

Char. Level:37 Body Armor Lum r17 +280 Defense Vs. MissileAll Resistances +50 20% Faster Hit Recovery Level 6 Weaken (18 Charges) +10 To Energy -1 To Light Radius Requires DiabloII LOD 1.09-1.11 Page 17 of 22 Document ver:1.11.02 2006-03-11,

Spirit 4 Socket Tal r07 Weapons

Char. Level:25 Swords / Shields Thul r10 +2 To All Skills v1.10 - 1.11Only Ort r09 +25-35% Faster Cast Rate (varies) On-line Ladder Only Amn r11 +55% Faster Hit RecoveryAdds 1-50 Lightning Damage Adds 3-14 Cold Damage 3 Second Duration (Normal) This RuneWord does not +75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds work in Single-Player, Open 7% Life Stolen Per Hit Battle.net, or non-ladder +250 Defense Vs. Missile characters +22 To Vitality +89-112 To Mana (varies) +3-8 Magic Absorb (varies) Shields +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) Cold Resist +35% Lightning Resist +35% Poison Resist +35% +3-8 Magic Absorb (varies) Attacker Takes Damage of 14

Splendor 2 Socket Eth r05 +1 To All Skills

Char. Level:37 Shields Lum r17 +10% Faster Cast Rate v1.10 - 1.11Only +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

Stealth 2 Socket Tal r07 Magic Damage Reduced By 3

Char. Level:17 Body Armor Eth r05 +6 To Dexterity+15 To Maximum Stamina Poison Resist +30% Regenerate Mana 15% 25% Faster Run/Walk 25% Faster Cast Rate 25% Faster Hit Recovery Requires DiabloII LOD 1.09-1.11 Page 18 of 22 Document ver:1.11.02 2006-03-11,

Steel 2 Socket Tir r03 20% Enhanced Damage

Char. Level:13 Swords / Axes / Maces El r01 +3 To Minimum Damage+3 To Maximum Damage NOTE: +50 To Attack Rating Maces doesn't mean all 50% Chance Of Open Wounds Mace class weapons. See 25% Increased Attack Speed note at the end of this +2 To Mana After Each Kill document +1 To Light Radius

Stone 4 Socket Shael r13 +60% Faster Hit Recovery

Char. Level:47 Body Armor Um r22 +250-290% Enhanced Defense (varies) v1.10 - 1.11Only Pul r21 +300 Defense Vs. MissileLum r17 +16 To Strength +16 To Vitality +10 To Energy All Resistances +15 Level 16 Molten Boulder (80 Charges) Level 16 Clay Golem (16 Charges)

Strength 2 Socket Amn r11 35% Enhanced Damage

Char. Level:25 Melee Weapons Tir r03 25% Chance Of Crushing Blow7% Life Stolen Per Hit +2 To Mana After Each Kill +20 To Strength +10 To Vitality

Treachery 3 Socket Shael r13 5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Fade When Struck

Char. Level:43 Body Armor Thul r10 25% Chance To Cast level 15 Venom On Striking v1.11 Only Lem r20 +2 To Assassin Skills+45% Increased Attack Speed +20% Faster Hit Recovery Cold Resist +30% 50% Extra Gold From Monsters

Venom 3 Socket Tal r07 Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25%

Char. Level:49 Weapons Dol r14 Prevent Monster HealMal r23 Ignore Target's Defense 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit Level 15 Poison Explosion (27 Charges) Level 13 Poison Nova (11 Charges) +273 Poison Damage Over 6 seconds Requires DiabloII LOD 1.09-1.11 Page 19 of 22 Document ver:1.11.02 2006-03-11,

Voice of Reason 4 Socket Lem r20 15% Chance To Cast Level 13 Frozen Orb On Striking

Char. Level:43 Swords / Maces Ko r18 18% Chance To Cast Level 20 Ice Blast On Striking v1.10 - 1.11Only El r01 +50 To Attack Rating On-line Ladder Only Eld r02 +220-350% Damage To Demons+355-375% Damage To Undead (varies) +50 To Attack Rating Against Undead This RuneWord does not Adds 100-220 Cold Damage work in Single-Player, Open -24% To Enemy Cold Resistance Battle.net, or non-ladder +10 To Dexterity characters Cannot Be Frozen 75% Extra Gold From Monsters +1 To Light Radius

Wealth 3 Socket Lem r20 300% Extra Gold From Monsters

Char. Level:43 Body Armor Ko r18 100% Better Chance Of Getting Magic ItemsTir r03 +2 To Mana After Each Kill +10 To Dexterity

White 2 Socket Dol r14 Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25%

Char. Level:35 Wands Io r16 +10 To Vitality+3 To Poison And Bone Skills (Necromancer Only) +3 To Bone Armor (Necromancer Only) +2 To Bone Spear (Necromancer Only) +4 To Skeleton Mastery (Necromancer Only) Magic Damage Reduced By 4 20% Faster Cast Rate +13 To Mana

Wind 2 Socket Sur r29 10% Chance To Cast Level 9 Tornado On Striking

Char. Level:61 Melee Weapons El r01 +20% Faster Run/Walk v1.10 - 1.11Only +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) Requires DiabloII LOD 1.09-1.11 Page 20 of 22 Document ver:1.11.02 2006-03-11,

Wrath 4 Socket Pul R21 30% Chance To Cast Level 1 Decrepify On Striking

Char. Level:63 Missile Weapons Lum r17 5% Chance To Cast Level 10 Life Tap On Striking v1.10 - 1.11Only Ber r30 +375% Damage To Demons On-line Ladder Only Mal r23 +100 To Attack Rating Against Demons+250-300% Damage To Undead (varies) Adds 85-120 Magic Damage This RuneWord does not Adds 41-240 Lightning Damage work in Single-Player, Open 20% Chance of Crushing Blow Battle.net, or non-ladder Prevent Monster Heal characters +10 To Energy Cannot Be Frozen

Zephyr 2 Socket Ort r09 +33% Enhanced Damage

Char. Level:21 Missile Weapons Eth r05 +66 To Attack RatingAdds 1-50 Lightning Damage -25% Target Defense +25 Defense 25% Faster Run/Walk 25% Increased Attack Speed 7% Chance To Cast Level 1 Twister When Struck

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Notes:

Character Level: The Character level listed is the minimum level required. If you put a low-level RuneWord into an item with a higher Character level requirement, then you must be at the character level of that item. Maces: Maces doesn't mean all Mace class weapons. (See Maces under Item Types for Formulae) Skills for all character types: 1.10 Rune Words allow players of other classes to use certain skills that are previously only for a certain class. That is why, for example, you don't see +1 To Zeal (Paladin Only). Any class can use that ability once they have completed the Rune Word. Item Types for Formulae: Body Armor = Any armor that is worn on your chest and not any other type of armor such as boots, helms, gloves, etc. Clubs = Club, Spiked Club, Cudgel, Barbed Club, Truncheon, Tyrant Club. Hammers = War Hammer, Maul, Great Maul, Battle Hammer, War Club, Martel de Fur, Legendary Mallet, Ogre Maul, Thunder Maul. Maces = Mace, Morning Star, Flail, Flanged Mace, Jagged Star, Knout, Reinforced Mace, Devil Star, Scourge. Melee Weapons = Any weapon that is not ranged such as a Sword or Hammer. A Bow or Crossbow are examples of ranged weapons. Sorceress Orbs are not considered Melee Weapons. Missile Weapons = Bows and Crossbows, weapons that use Arrows or Bolts. Scepters = Scepter, Grand Scepter, War Scepter, Rune Scepter, Holy Water Sprinkler, Divine Scepter, Mighty Scepter, Seraph Rod, Caduceus. 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. Weapons = Melee Weapons, Missile Weapons, Thrown Weapons, Orbs Document created by PDFGameGuides.com - This compilation copyright 2006 © Britton Robbins & PDFGameGuides Some content obtained from the Blizzard Battle.net website: http://www.battle.net. This document was not produced by Blizzard Entertainment. Download the most current version from: http://www.pdfgameguides.com Requires DiabloII LOD 1.09-1.11 Page 22 of 22 Document ver:1.11.02 2006-03-11]

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