Diablo 2 Resurrected Runewords make their appearance once again, and this time, you get access to all the Runewords, including those meant only for ladders before.
Runewords in Diablo 2 augment your equipment by combining items with powerful runes, though it takes a bit of effort to make it work right. It's worth the bother, though, especially if you're playing on higher difficulties.
Once you've brushed up on your Runewords, make sure to check out our guides for the best Paladin build, the best Necromancer build, and where to find those pesky Monastery Barracks.
Diablo 2 Resurrected Runewords | How to Use Runewords
Runewords only work for items highlighted in grey text, and the quality can be low, ethereal, and exceptional. You'll use runes, obviously, along with the piece of equipment you want to upgrade.
There are a few additional and more involved requirements, though.
- The number of slots must match the Runeword, e.g., a one-slot Runeword won't fit with a two-slot weapon
- The runes must be placed in order
We've outlined how to make items Runeword ready in our Horadric Cube recipes guide, and you'll want to make sure your chosen items are processed through the cube before proceeding with Runewards.
Diablo 2 Resurrected Runewords | All Diablo 2 Runewords
Runes | Effect | Runeword |
|---|---|---|
RalOrtTal | +50% Enhanced Defense Cold Resist +43% Lightning Resist +48% Fire Resist +48% Poison Resist +48% 10% Damage Taken Goes to Mana | Ancient’s Pledge |
ThulIoNef | +15% Increased Attack Speed +120% Enhanced Damage +200 to Attack Rating Adds 3-14 Cold Damage (3 sec) 40% Chance of Crushing Blow Knockback +10 to Vitality Magic Damage Reduced By 2 Level 4 Corpse Explosion (12 Charges) | Black |
BerTirUmMalLum | Level 9 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped +40% Increased Attack Speed +240-270% Enhanced Damage (varies) 20% Chance of Crushing Blow 25% Chance of Open Wounds +3 To Werebear +3 To Lycanthropy Prevent Monster Heal +25-40 To Strength (varies) +10 To Energy +2 To Mana After Each Kill Level 13 Summon Grizzly (5 Charges) | Beast |
SolUmUm | 15% chance to cast level 10 Bone Armor When Struck 15% Chance To Cast level 10 Bone Spear On Striking +2 To Necromancer Skill Levels +100-150 To Mana (varies) All Resistances +30 damage reduced By 7 | Bone |
JahLoMalGul | 35% Chance To Cast Level 14 Amplify Damage When Struck 100% Chance To Cast Level 18 Bone Spear On Striking Fires Explosive Arrows or Bolts (15) +260-340% Enhanced Damage (varies) Ignore Target’s Defense 20% Bonus to Attack Rating +280-330% Damage To Demons (varies) 20% Deadly Strike Prevent Monster Heal Knockback | Bramble |
RalOhmSurEth | Level 15-21 Thorns Aura When Equipped (varies) +50% Faster Hit Recovery +25-50% To Poison Skill Damage (varies) +300 Defense Increase Maximum Mana 5% Regenerate Mana 15% +5% To Maximum Cold Resist Fire Resist +30% Poison Resist +100% +13 Life After Each Kill Level 13 Spirit of Barbs (33 Charges) | Brand |
VexHelElEldZodEth | 50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Poison Nova When You Kill An Enemy Indestructible +60% Increased Attack Speed +350-400% Enhanced Damage (varies) -25% Target Defense +50 To Attack Rating +200% Damage To Undead +50 To Attack Rating Against Undead 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit 2-15% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies) Prevent Monster Heal +30 To All Attributes +1 To Light Radius Requirements -20% | Breath of the Dying |
AmnRalMalIstOhm | +1 To All Skills +40% Increased Attack Speed +240-290% Enhanced Damage (varies) Adds 5-30 Fire Damage 7% Life Stolen Per Hit +2-6 To Battle Command (varies) +1-6 To Battle Orders (varies) +1-4 To Battle Cry (varies) Prevent Monster Heal Replenish Life +12 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items | Call to Arms |
DolUmBerIst | +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 | Chains of Honor |
FalOhmUm | 9% Chance To Cast Level 11 Frozen Orb On Striking 11% Chance To Cast Level 9 Charged Bolt On Striking +35% Increased Attacked Speed +240-290% Enhanced Damage (varies) Adds 216-471 Magic Damage 25% Chance of Open Wounds +1 To Whirlwind +10 To Strength +15 Life After Each Demon Kill | Chaos |
Diablo 2 Resurrected Runewords | Best Diablo 2 Runewords
There's obviously no shortage of Runewords, but if you're looking for the best picks, here's what should be on your radar.
Lore
- Easy combination
- Skill boost for all skills
Lore is a solid all-around choice for any class since it automatically boosts their skill power. It's also one of the easiest to combine.
Stealth
- Increased mana regeneration, movement speed, and dexterity, decreased spellcasting time
Stealth's mana boost and dexterity increase make it a good pick for ranged classes and magic users, though not necessarily for everyone else.
Spirit
- Solid all-around boost with some ranged defense added in
Spirit is another one that buffs several stats, and it even throws in some cold and lightning boosts for more nuanced class builds such as the Frozen Orb Sorceress or Smiter Paladin.
Heart of the Oak
- Restores mana on hit, reduces spellcasting time, and resistance boost
Heart of the Oak is perfect for mana-intensive classes, not least because the 40% buff to all resistances helps keep the squishier characters alive longer.
Enigma
- Increased damage dealt, reduced damage taken, life restoration, and Teleport
Offense-focused characters benefit the most from Enigma, but its biggest boon is granting any class the Teleport ability.
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