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Runewords are a way in Diablo II to use a combination of runes in an item to give it exceptional attributes, beyond what the runes themselves accomplish.
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The Right Runes
Look at the rune list for information on how to get the right runes. For weapons you'll want to find the best type of weapon possible, since that's what the bonus damage is based on. Same with Armor if you are after Defense and shields for blocking percentage. If defense isn't important, look for an item that looks good, has low requirements, and for armor and shields, is not going to slow your running speed.
To Make a RuneWord
- Items used for RuneWords must be gray text items, normal, exceptional, or Elite. Low Quality, Superior, and Ethereal can be used, but you can not use magical, Rare, Set, Crafted, or Unique items, even if they have the correct number of sockets.
- The item must be of the correct type.
- The item must have exactly the correct number of sockets -- no more.
- You must socket the Runes in the correct order.
Note: The Runes may fill the sockets in linear order automatically, i.e. in the order 1, 2, 3 . . . For example, trying to place the third Rune of a RuneWord into the third socket while socket 1 and 2 are empty may result in the Rune filling socket 1, contrary to intentions. As mentioned elsewhere, it is possible to remove an item from a socket, but the item is destroyed in the process.
- You can check the Rune FAQ for further help.
Alphabetical List of All Runewords
| Runeword | Stats | Comments | Active In | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.11 | 1.10 | 1.09 | |||
| Ancient's Pledge RalOrtTal | +43% Cold Resistance +48% Fire/Lightning/Poison Resistance | Recipe is given by Qual-Kehk as a reward for completing the second quest in Act Five.
Bonuses will stack on top of a Paladin's inherent shield properties. See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Beast BerTirUmMalLum | Level 9 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped +40% Increased Attack Speed | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Black ThulIoNef | +120% Enhanced Damage +200 to Attack Rating | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bone SolUmUm Sol (12) + Um (22) + Um (22) | 15% Chance To Cast level 10 Bone Armor When Struck 15% Chance To Cast level 10 Bone Spear On Striking Mana (varies) | Useful Necromancer bonuses. | Yes | No | No |
| Bramble RalOhmSurEth Ral (8) + Ohm (27) + Sur (29) + Eth (5) | Level 15-21 Thorns Aura When Equipped (varies) +50% Faster Hit Recovery
Regenerate Mana 15% Resist +100% Charges) | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Brand JahLoMalGul Jah (31) + Lo (28) + Mal (23) + Gul(25) | 35% Chance To Cast Level 14 Amplify Damage When Struck 100% Chance To Cast Level 18 Bone Spear On Striking Ignore Target's Defense Demons (varies) Fires Explosive Arrows or Bolts (15) | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Breath of the Dying VexHelElEldZodEth Vex (26) + Hel (15) + El (1) + Eld (2) + Zod (33) + Eth (5) Required: | 50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Poison Nova When You Kill An Enemy Indestructible (varies) Rating Life Stolen Per Hit (varies) To Light Radius | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Call to Arms AmnRalMalIstOhm Amn (11) + Ral (8) + | +1 To All Skills +40% Increased Attack Speed +200-240% Enhanced Damage (varies) Command]] Heal | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chains of Honor DolUmBerIst Dol (14) + Um (22) + | +2 To All Skills +200% Damage To Demons +100% Damage To Undead 8% Life Stolen Per Hit Life +7 Getting Magic Items | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chaos FalOhmUm Fal (19) + Ohm (27) + Um (22) | 9% Chance To Cast Level 11 Frozen Orb On Striking 11% Chance To Cast Level 9 Charged Bolt On Striking Damage (varies) Whirlwind | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Crescent Moon ShaelUmTir Shael (13) + Um (22) + Tir (3) | 10% Chance To Cast Level 17 Chain Lightning On Striking 20% Chance To Cast Level 13 Static Field On Striking Enhanced Damage (varies) Resistance Mana After Each Kill | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Death HelElVexOrtGul Hel (15) + El (1) + Vex (26) + | 100% Chance To Cast Level 44 Chain Lightning When You Die 25% Chance To Cast Level 18 Glacial Spike On Attack
Indestructible Rating Blow Level) | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Delirium LemIstIo Lem (20) + Ist (24) + Io (16) | 1% Chance To Cast lvl 50 Delirium When Struck 10% Chance To Cast lvl 14 Mind Blast When Struck 33% Chance To Cast lvl 18 Confuse On Striking Defense Getting Magic Items | See it here. See it in action here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Destruction VexLoBerJahKo Vex (26) + Lo (28) + Ber (30) | 23% Chance To Cast Level 12 Volcano On Striking 5% Chance To Cast Level 23 Molten Boulder On Striking Die Ignore Target's Defense 20% Chance Of Crushing Blow Dexterity | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Doom HelOhmUmLoCham Hel (15) + Ohm (27) + Um (22) + | 5% Chance To Cast Level 18 Volcano On Striking Level 12 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped Enhanced Damage (varies) 25% Chance of Open Wounds -20% | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Dragon SurLoSol Sur (29) + Lo (28) + Sol(12) | 20% Chance to Cast Level 18 Venom (skill) When Struck 12% Chance To Cast Level 15 Hydra On Striking Defense +0.375-37.125 To Strength (Based on Character Level) (Armor Only) Damage Reduced by 7 | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Dream IoJahPul Io (16) + Jah (31) + Pul (21) Helms & Shields | 10% Chance To Cast Level 15 Confuse When Struck Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped +150-220 Defense (varies) Only) Level) Items (varies) | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Duress ShaelUmThul Shael (13) + Um (22) + Thul (10) | +150-200% Enhanced Defense 15% faster hit Recovery +15% Fire Resistance
+33% Open Wounds | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Edge TirTalAmn Tir (3) + Tal (7) + Amn (11) | Level 15 Thorns Aura When Equipped +35% Increased Attack Speed +320-380% Damage To Demons (varies) Seconds Prices 15% | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Enigma JahIthBer Jah (31) + Ith (6) + Ber (30) | +2 To All Skills +45% Faster Run/Walk +1 To Teleport +757 Defense
Increase Maximum Life 5% 15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level) | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Enlightenment PulRalSol Pul (21) + Ral (8) + Sol (12) | 5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Blaze When Struck 5% Chance To Cast level 15 Fire Ball On Striking +30% Enhanced Defense | Sorceress | Yes | No | No |
| Eternity AmnBerIstSolSur Amn (11) + Ber (32) + Ist | Indestructible +276% Enhanced Damage +9 To Minimum Damage 7% Life Stolen Per Hit 33% Items | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Exile VexOhmIstDol Vex (26) + Ohm (27) + Ist (24) + Dol (14) | 15% Chance To Cast Level 5 Life Tap On Striking Level 13-16 Defiance Aura When Equipped Only) (varies) Resist | Paladin Shields only. Inherent Paladin shield bonuses remain active.
See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Faith OhmJahLemEld Ohm (27) + Jah (31) + Lem (20) + Eld (2) | Level 12-15 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped (varies) +1-2 To All Skills (varies) Attack Rating +120 Fire Damage Gold From Monsters | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Famine FalOhmOrtJah Fal (19) + Ohm (27) + Ort (9) + Jah (31) | +30% Increased Attack Speed +270-320% Enhanced Damage (varies) Ignore Target's Defense 51-250 Lightning Damage Prevent Monster Heal | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Fortitude ElSolDolLo El (1) + Sol (12) + Dol (14) + Lo (28) | Both 20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck +25% Faster Cast Rate Goes To Mana Life (Based on Character Level) Attack Rating Armor Resist | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Fury JahGulEth | +209% Enhanced Damage 40% Increased Attack Speed | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gloom FalUmPul Fal (19)+ Um (22) + Pul (21) | 15% Chance To Cast Level 3 Dim Vision When Struck +10% Faster Hit Recovery
| See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Grief EthTirLoMalRal Eth (5) + Tir (3) + Lo (28) + | 35% Chance To Cast Level 15 Venom (skill) On Striking +30-40% Increased Attack Speed (varies) Target Defense (Based on Character Level) Resistance (varies) After Each Kill | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Hand of Justice SurChamAmnLo Sur (29) + Cham (32)+ | 100% Chance To Cast Level 36 Blaze When You Level-Up 100% Chance To Cast Level 48 Meteor When You Die +33% Increased Attack Speed Defense Strike | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Harmony TirIthSolKo Tir (3) + Ith (6) + Sol (12) + Ko (18) | Level 10 Vigor Aura When Equipped +200-275% Enhanced Damage (varies) +9 To Min & Max Damage Damage Revive (25 Charges) | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Heart of the Oak KoVexPulThul Ko (18) + Vex (26) + | +3 To All Skills +40% Faster Cast Rate +75% Damage To Demons +100 To Attack Rating Against Demons +10 To Dexterity Resistances +30-40 (varies) Raven (60 Charges) | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Holy Thunder EthRalOrtTal Eth (6) + Ral (8) + Ort (9) + Tal (7) | Level 7 Chain Lightning 60 charges -25% Target Defense +60% Enhanced Damage +60% Lightning Resistance to Holy Shock | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Honor AmnElIthTirSol Amn (11) + El (1) + Ith (6) | +160% Enhanced Damage +250 Attack Rating +9 Minimum Damage +9 Maximum Damage
| See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ice AmnShaelJahLo Amn (11)+ Shael (13) + Jah (31) + Lo (28) | 00% 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 +140-210% Enhanced Damage (varies) Cold Resistance Extra Gold From Monsters (Based on Character Level) | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Infinity BerMalBerIst Ber (30) + Mal (23) + Ber (30) + Ist (24) | 50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Chain Lightning When You Kill An Enemy Level 12 Conviction Aura When Equipped
+35% Faster Run/Walk Lightning Resistance (varies)
40% Chance of Crushing Blow on Character Level) Cyclone Armor (30 Charges) | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Insight RalTirTalSol Ral (8) + Tir (3) + Tal (7) + Sol (12) | Level 10-17 Meditation Aura When Equipped (varies) +35% Faster Cast Rate +200-260% Enhanced Damage (varies) Attack Rating (varies) Seconds After Each Kill | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| King's Grace AmnRalThul Amn (11) + Ral (8) + Thul (10) | +100% Enhanced Damage +150 AR +100 Attack Rating vs. Undead 150% Damage vs. Undead 7% life steal | Nice weapon damage and good mods, for just three common Runes. Could even be a
weapon switch to use especially on Demons and Undead. See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Kingslayer MalUmGulFal Mal (23) + Um (22) + Gul (25) + Fal (19) | +30% Increased Attack Speed +230-270% Enhanced Damage (varies) -25% Target Defense of Open Wounds Strength | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Last Wish JahMalJahSurJahBer Jah (31)+ Mal (23) + Jah (31) + Sur (29) + Jah (31) + Ber (30) Required: | 6% Chance To Cast Level 11 Fade When Struck 10% Chance To Cast Level 18 Life Tap On Striking Attack (varies) Prevent Monster Heal 0.5-49.5% Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based on Character Level) | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Lawbringer AmnLemKo Amn (11) + Lem (20) + Ko (18) | 20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Decrepify On Striking Level 16-18 Sanctuary (skill) Aura When Equipped (varies) Adds 130-180 Cold Damage Peace Gold From Monsters | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Leaf TirRal Tir (3) + Ral (8) Staves (Not Orbs)
| +5-30 Fire Damage +2 mana per kill +3 to Fire Skills +33% Cold | Huge bonuses to fire skills, but probably too high a Clvl requirement to be of that
much use. See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lionheart HelLumFal Hel (15) + Lum (17) + Fal (19)
| -15% Requirements +20% Enhanced Damage +30% to All Resistances +50 Hit Points | Just amazing stats on Armor. Resistance, huge bonuses to your stats and hit points,
lowered requirements, and even bonus to weapon damage. See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lore OrtSol Ort (9) + Sol (12) Headgear (all types) | +1 to all skill levels +2 Mana per Kill Lowers Damage by 7 30% Lightning Resistance | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Malice IthElEth Ith (6) + El (1) + Eth (5) All Melee Weapons | +33% enhanced damage +9 max damage +50 Attack Rating 100% chance of open wounds defense | Total damage isn't that big, but the other bonuses are very useful. See it
here. Life drain is the opposite of life regeneration, with this you will lose 1 hp about every 2 secodns. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Melody ShaelKoNef Shael (13) + Ko (18) + Nef (4)
| +300% Damage vs. Undead +50% Enhanced Damage +10 Dexterity 20% Increased Attack Speed Crossbow Skills | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Memory LumIoSolEth Lum (17) + Io (16) + Sol (12) + Eth (5) | Lowers Target's Defense by 25% 33% Faster Cast Rate +3 Sorceress Skill Levels Minimum Damage | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Myth HelAmnNef Hel (15) + Amn (11) + Nef (4) | 3% Chance To Cast Level 1 Howl When Struck 10% Chance To Cast Level 1 Taunt On Striking
| Barbarian | Yes | No | No |
| Nadir NefTir Nef (4) + Tir (3) Headgear (all types) | Level 13 Cloak of Shadows (9 charges) +50% Enhanced Defense +2 mana per kill Strength | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Oath ShaelPulMalLum Shael (13) + Pul (21) + Mal (23) + Lum (17) | 30% Chance To Cast Level 20 Bone Spirit On Striking Indestructible +50% Increased Attack Speed Demons Energy Charges) | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Obedience HelKoThulEthFal Hel (15) + Ko (18) + Thul (10) | 30% Chance To Cast Level 21 Enchant When You Kill An Enemy 40% Faster Hit Recovery Second Duration (Normal) Blow +20-30 (varies) | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Passion DolOrtEldLem Dol (14) + Ort (9) + Eld (2) + Lem (20) | +25% Increased Attack Speed +160-210% Enhanced Damage 50-80% Bonus To Attack Rating Lightning Damage +10 Heart of Wolverine (12 Charges) | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Peace ShaelThulAmn Shael (13) + Thul (10) + Amn (11) | 4% Chance To Cast Level 5 Slow Missiles When Struck 2% Chance To Cast level 15 Valkyrie On Striking Recovery of 14 | Amazon | Yes | No | No |
| Phoenix VexVexLoJah Vex (26) + Vex (26) + Lo (28) + Jah (31) | Both 100% Chance To Cast level 40 Blaze When You Level-up 40% Chance To Cast Level 22 Firestorm On Striking When Equipped (varies) (varies) (varies) 20% Deadly Strike Resist | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Pride ChamSurIoLo Cham (32) + Sur (29) + Io (16) + Lo (28) | 25% Chance To Cast Level 17 Fire Wall When Struck Level 16-20 Concentration Aura When Equipped (varies) (varies) Lightning Damage +10 To Vitality (Based on Character Level) | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Principle RalGulEld Ral (8) + Gul (25) + Eld (2) | 100% Chance To Cast Level 5 Holy Bolt On Striking +2 To Paladin Skill Levels Resist +30% | Paladin | Yes | No | No |
| Prudence MalTir Mal (23) + Tir (3) Armor Clvl Required: | +25% Faster Hit Recovery +140-170% Enhanced Defense (varies) All Resistances +25-35 (varies) After Each Kill | - | Yes | Yes | No |
| Radiance NefSolIth Nef (4) + Sol (12) + Ith (6) Headgear (All types) | 15% Melee Damage Taken Goes to Mana +75% Enhanced Defense Magic Damage Reduced by 3 Mana | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rain OrtMalIth Ort (9) + Mal (23) + Ith (6) | 5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Cyclone Armor When Struck 5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Twister On Striking (varies) Taken Goes to Mana | Druid | Yes | No | No |
| Rhyme ShaelEth Shael (13) + Eth (5) Shields (All types) | Cannot be Frozen 40% Faster Block Rate 20% Increased Chance of Blocking Regenerate Mana 15% Gold from Monsters | One of the more useful, inexpensive runewords. Popular for javazons, sorceresses,
necromancers, and others not in need of massive defense. See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rift HelKoLemGul Hel (15) + Ko (18) + Lem (20) + Gul (25) | 20% Chance To Cast Level 16 Tornado On Striking 16% Chance To Cast Level 21 Frozen Orb On Attack Damage Dexterity 15 Iron Maiden (40 Charges) | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Sanctuary | +20% Faster Hit Recovery +20% Faster Block Rate | See it here | Yes | Yes | No |
| Silence DolEldHelIstTirVex Dol (14) + Eld (2) + Hel (15) + Ist (24) + Tir (3) + Vex (26) Weapons. | +200% Enhanced Damage 175% Damage vs. Undead +50 to Attack Rating Against Undead +2 to All Skills Mana After Each Kill 30% Better Magic Find | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smoke NefLum Nef (4) + Lum (17) Armor Clvl Required: 37 | Level 6 Weaken, 18 charges Faster Hit Recovery (20) -1 to Light Radius
| See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spirit TalThulOrtAmn | Both +2 To All Skills | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Splendor EthLum Eth (5) + Lum (17) Shield Clvl Required: | +1 To All Skills +10% Faster Cast Rate +20% Faster Block Rate +60-100% Enhanced Defense (varies) From Monsters | - | Yes | Yes | No |
| Stealth TalEth Tal (7) + Eth (5) Armor Clvl Required: 17 | 25% Faster Casting Rate 25% Faster Hit Recovery 25% Faster run/walk speed
Resistance | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Steel TirEl Tir (3) + El (1) Works: Sword, Axe, Mace type | +20% Enhanced Damage +3 Minimum Damage +3 Maximum Damage +50 Attack Rating 25% Increased Attack Speed | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stone ShaelUmPulLum Shael (13) + Um (22) + Pul (21) + Lum (17) | +60% Faster Hit Recovery +250-290% Enhanced Defense +300 Defense Vs. Missile Resistances +15 Golem]] (16 Charges) |
See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Strength AmnTir Amn (11) + Tir (3) Melee Weapons | +35% Enhanced Damage 25% chance of Crushing Blow 7% life steal +2 mana per kill | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Treachery ShaelThulLem Shael (13) + Thul (10) + Lem (20) | 5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Fade When Struck 25% Chance To Cast level 15 Venom (skill) On Striking +20% Faster Hit Recovery | Assassin | Yes | No | No |
| Venom TalDolMal
| 288 Poison Damage Over 6 Seconds Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Voice of Reason LemKoElEld Lem (20) + Ko (18) + El (1) + Eld (2) | 15% Chance To Cast Level 13 Frozen Orb On Striking 18% Chance To Cast Level 20 Ice Blast On Striking Demons Undead Dexterity | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Wealth LemKoTir Lem (20) + Ko (18) + Tir (3)
| 100% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items 300% Extra Gold From Monsters +2 to Mana After Each Kill | Not a lot of bonuses, but a very large one to magic find and gold. Get rich quick.
See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| White DolIo Dol (14) + Io (16)
| Hit causes monster to flee 25% 20% Faster Cast Rate Magic Damage Reduced by 4 Poison and Bone Skills
| See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wind SurEl Sur (29) + El(1)
| 10% Chance To Cast Level 9 Tornado On Striking +20% Faster Run/Walk +40% Increased Attack Speed (varies) To Light Radius | - | Yes | Yes | No |
| Wrath PulLumBerMal Pul (21) + Lum (17) + Ber (30) + Mal (23) | 30% Chance To Cast Level 1 Decrepify On Striking 5% Chance To Cast Level 10 Life Tap On Striking Demons 41-240 Lightning Damage +10 To Energy | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Zephyr OrtEth Ort (9) + Eth (5) Bows & Xbows Clvl Required: 21 | 7% Chance to Cast Slvl 1 Twister When Struck +33% Enhanced Damage +1-50 lightning damage Faster Run (25) | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
List of All Runewords by Rank
| Runeword | Stats | Comments | Active In | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.11 | 1.10 | 1.09 | |||
| Breath of the Dying VexHelElEldZodEth Vex (26) + Hel (15) + El (1) + Eld (2) + Zod (33) + Eth (5) Required: | 50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Poison Nova When You Kill An Enemy Indestructible (varies) Rating Life Stolen Per Hit (varies) To Light Radius | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Pride ChamSurIoLo Cham (32) + Sur (29) + Io (16) + Lo (28) | 25% Chance To Cast Level 17 Fire Wall When Struck Level 16-20 Concentration Aura When Equipped (varies) (varies) Lightning Damage +10 To Vitality (Based on Character Level) | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Hand of Justice SurChamAmnLo Sur (29) + Cham (32)+ | 100% Chance To Cast Level 36 Blaze When You Level-Up 100% Chance To Cast Level 48 Meteor When You Die +33% Increased Attack Speed Defense Strike | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Eternity AmnBerIstSolSur Amn (11) + Ber (32) + Ist | Indestructible +276% Enhanced Damage +9 To Minimum Damage 7% Life Stolen Per Hit 33% Items | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Doom HelOhmUmLoCham Hel (15) + Ohm (27) + Um (22) + | 5% Chance To Cast Level 18 Volcano On Striking Level 12 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped Enhanced Damage (varies) 25% Chance of Open Wounds -20% | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Last Wish JahMalJahSurJahBer Jah (31)+ Mal (23) + Jah (31) + Sur (29) + Jah (31) + Ber (30) Required: | 6% Chance To Cast Level 11 Fade When Struck 10% Chance To Cast Level 18 Life Tap On Striking Attack (varies) Prevent Monster Heal 0.5-49.5% Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based on Character Level) | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Destruction VexLoBerJahKo Vex (26) + Lo (28) + Ber (30) | 23% Chance To Cast Level 12 Volcano On Striking 5% Chance To Cast Level 23 Molten Boulder On Striking Die Ignore Target's Defense 20% Chance Of Crushing Blow Dexterity | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Enigma JahIthBer Jah (31) + Ith (6) + Ber (30) | +2 To All Skills +45% Faster Run/Walk +1 To Teleport +757 Defense
Increase Maximum Life 5% 15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level) | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Phoenix VexVexLoJah Vex (26) + Vex (26) + Lo (28) + Jah (31) | Both 100% Chance To Cast level 40 Blaze When You Level-up 40% Chance To Cast Level 22 Firestorm On Striking When Equipped (varies) (varies) (varies) 20% Deadly Strike Resist | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Brand JahLoMalGul Jah (31) + Lo (28) + Mal (23) + Gul(25) | 35% Chance To Cast Level 14 Amplify Damage When Struck 100% Chance To Cast Level 18 Bone Spear On Striking Ignore Target's Defense Demons (varies) Fires Explosive Arrows or Bolts (15) | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Faith OhmJahLemEld Ohm (27) + Jah (31) + Lem (20) + Eld (2) | Level 12-15 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped (varies) +1-2 To All Skills (varies) Attack Rating +120 Fire Damage Gold From Monsters | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Famine FalOhmOrtJah Fal (19) + Ohm (27) + Ort (9) + Jah (31) | +30% Increased Attack Speed +270-320% Enhanced Damage (varies) Ignore Target's Defense 51-250 Lightning Damage Prevent Monster Heal | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Fury JahGulEth | +209% Enhanced Damage 40% Increased Attack Speed | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dream IoJahPul Io (16) + Jah (31) + Pul (21) Helms & Shields | 10% Chance To Cast Level 15 Confuse When Struck Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped +150-220 Defense (varies) Only) Level) Items (varies) | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Ice AmnShaelJahLo Amn (11)+ Shael (13) + Jah (31) + Lo (28) | 00% 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 +140-210% Enhanced Damage (varies) Cold Resistance Extra Gold From Monsters (Based on Character Level) | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Infinity BerMalBerIst Ber (30) + Mal (23) + Ber (30) + Ist (24) | 50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Chain Lightning When You Kill An Enemy Level 12 Conviction Aura When Equipped
+35% Faster Run/Walk Lightning Resistance (varies)
40% Chance of Crushing Blow on Character Level) Cyclone Armor (30 Charges) | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chains of Honor DolUmBerIst Dol (14) + Um (22) + | +2 To All Skills +200% Damage To Demons +100% Damage To Undead 8% Life Stolen Per Hit Life +7 Getting Magic Items | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Beast BerTirUmMalLum Ber (30) + Tir (3) + Um (22) + | Level 9 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped +40% Increased Attack Speed +240-270% Enhanced Damage (varies) Open Wounds Heal Kill | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Wrath PulLumBerMal Pul (21) + Lum (17) + Ber (30) + Mal (23) | 30% Chance To Cast Level 1 Decrepify On Striking 5% Chance To Cast Level 10 Life Tap On Striking Demons 41-240 Lightning Damage +10 To Energy | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Dragon SurLoSol Sur (29) + Lo (28) + Sol(12) | 20% Chance to Cast Level 18 Venom (skill) When Struck 12% Chance To Cast Level 15 Hydra On Striking Defense +0.375-37.125 To Strength (Based on Character Level) (Armor Only) Damage Reduced by 7 | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bramble RalOhmSurEth Ral (8) + Ohm (27) + Sur (29) + Eth (5) | Level 15-21 Thorns Aura When Equipped (varies) +50% Faster Hit Recovery
Regenerate Mana 15% Resist +100% Charges) | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Wind SurEl Sur (29) + El(1)
| 10% Chance To Cast Level 9 Tornado On Striking +20% Faster Run/Walk +40% Increased Attack Speed (varies) To Light Radius | - | Yes | Yes | No |
| Grief EthTirLoMalRal Eth (5) + Tir (3) + Lo (28) + | 35% Chance To Cast Level 15 Venom (skill) On Striking +30-40% Increased Attack Speed (varies) Target Defense (Based on Character Level) Resistance (varies) After Each Kill | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Fortitude ElSolDolLo El (1) + Sol (12) + Dol (14) + Lo (28) | Both 20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck +25% Faster Cast Rate Goes To Mana Life (Based on Character Level) Attack Rating Armor Resist | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Exile VexOhmIstDol Vex (26) + Ohm (27) + Ist (24) + Dol (14) | 15% Chance To Cast Level 5 Life Tap On Striking Level 13-16 Defiance Aura When Equipped Only) (varies) Resist | Paladin Shields only. Inherent Paladin shield bonuses remain active.
See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Call to Arms AmnRalMalIstOhm Amn (11) + Ral (8) + | +1 To All Skills +40% Increased Attack Speed +200-240% Enhanced Damage (varies) Command]] Heal | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chaos FalOhmUm Fal (19) + Ohm (27) + Um (22) | 9% Chance To Cast Level 11 Frozen Orb On Striking 11% Chance To Cast Level 9 Charged Bolt On Striking Damage (varies) Whirlwind | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Death HelElVexOrtGul Hel (15) + El (1) + Vex (26) + | 100% Chance To Cast Level 44 Chain Lightning When You Die 25% Chance To Cast Level 18 Glacial Spike On Attack
Indestructible Rating Blow Level) | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Silence DolEldHelIstTirVex Dol (14) + Eld (2) + Hel (15) + Ist (24) + Tir (3) + Vex (26) Weapons. | +200% Enhanced Damage 175% Damage vs. Undead +50 to Attack Rating Against Undead +2 to All Skills Mana After Each Kill 30% Better Magic Find | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Heart of the Oak KoVexPulThul Ko (18) + Vex (26) + | +3 To All Skills +40% Faster Cast Rate +75% Damage To Demons +100 To Attack Rating Against Demons +10 To Dexterity Resistances +30-40 (varies) Raven (60 Charges) | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Kingslayer MalUmGulFal Mal (23) + Um (22) + Gul (25) + Fal (19) | +30% Increased Attack Speed +230-270% Enhanced Damage (varies) -25% Target Defense of Open Wounds Strength | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Rift HelKoLemGul Hel (15) + Ko (18) + Lem (20) + Gul (25) | 20% Chance To Cast Level 16 Tornado On Striking 16% Chance To Cast Level 21 Frozen Orb On Attack Damage Dexterity 15 Iron Maiden (40 Charges) | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Principle RalGulEld Ral (8) + Gul (25) + Eld (2) | 100% Chance To Cast Level 5 Holy Bolt On Striking +2 To Paladin Skill Levels Resist +30% | Paladin | Yes | No | No |
| Delirium LemIstIo Lem (20) + Ist (24) + Io (16) | 1% Chance To Cast lvl 50 Delirium When Struck 10% Chance To Cast lvl 14 Mind Blast When Struck 33% Chance To Cast lvl 18 Confuse On Striking Defense Getting Magic Items | See it here. See it in action here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Oath ShaelPulMalLum Shael (13) + Pul (21) + Mal (23) + Lum (17) | 30% Chance To Cast Level 20 Bone Spirit On Striking Indestructible +50% Increased Attack Speed Demons Energy Charges) | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Sanctuary | +20% Faster Hit Recovery +20% Faster Block Rate | See it here | Yes | Yes | No |
| Venom TalDolMal
| 288 Poison Damage Over 6 Seconds Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rain OrtMalIth Ort (9) + Mal (23) + Ith (6) | 5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Cyclone Armor When Struck 5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Twister On Striking (varies) Taken Goes to Mana | Druid | Yes | No | No |
| Prudence MalTir Mal (23) + Tir (3) Armor Clvl Required: | +25% Faster Hit Recovery +140-170% Enhanced Defense (varies) All Resistances +25-35 (varies) After Each Kill | - | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bone SolUmUm Sol (12) + Um (22) + Um (22) | 15% Chance To Cast level 10 Bone Armor When Struck 15% Chance To Cast level 10 Bone Spear On Striking Mana (varies) | Useful Necromancer bonuses. | Yes | No | No |
| Gloom FalUmPul Fal (19)+ Um (22) + Pul (21) | 15% Chance To Cast Level 3 Dim Vision When Struck +10% Faster Hit Recovery
| See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Stone ShaelUmPulLum Shael (13) + Um (22) + Pul (21) + Lum (17) | +60% Faster Hit Recovery +250-290% Enhanced Defense +300 Defense Vs. Missile Resistances +15 Golem]] (16 Charges) |
See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Duress ShaelUmThul Shael (13) + Um (22) + Thul (10) | +150-200% Enhanced Defense 15% faster hit Recovery +15% Fire Resistance
+33% Open Wounds | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Crescent Moon ShaelUmTir Shael (13) + Um (22) + Tir (3) | 10% Chance To Cast Level 17 Chain Lightning On Striking 20% Chance To Cast Level 13 Static Field On Striking Enhanced Damage (varies) Resistance Mana After Each Kill | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Enlightenment PulRalSol Pul (21) + Ral (8) + Sol (12) | 5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Blaze When Struck 5% Chance To Cast level 15 Fire Ball On Striking +30% Enhanced Defense | Sorceress | Yes | No | No |
| Lawbringer AmnLemKo Amn (11) + Lem (20) + Ko (18) | 20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Decrepify On Striking Level 16-18 Sanctuary (skill) Aura When Equipped (varies) Adds 130-180 Cold Damage Peace Gold From Monsters | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Wealth LemKoTir Lem (20) + Ko (18) + Tir (3)
| 100% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items 300% Extra Gold From Monsters +2 to Mana After Each Kill | Not a lot of bonuses, but a very large one to magic find and gold. Get rich quick.
See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Voice of Reason LemKoElEld Lem (20) + Ko (18) + El (1) + Eld (2) | 15% Chance To Cast Level 13 Frozen Orb On Striking 18% Chance To Cast Level 20 Ice Blast On Striking Demons Undead Dexterity | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Passion DolOrtEldLem Dol (14) + Ort (9) + Eld (2) + Lem (20) | +25% Increased Attack Speed +160-210% Enhanced Damage 50-80% Bonus To Attack Rating Lightning Damage +10 Heart of Wolverine (12 Charges) | See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Treachery ShaelThulLem Shael (13) + Thul (10) + Lem (20) | 5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Fade When Struck 25% Chance To Cast level 15 Venom (skill) On Striking +20% Faster Hit Recovery | Assassin | Yes | No | No |
| Obedience HelKoThulEthFal Hel (15) + Ko (18) + Thul (10) | 30% Chance To Cast Level 21 Enchant When You Kill An Enemy 40% Faster Hit Recovery Second Duration (Normal) Blow +20-30 (varies) | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Lionheart HelLumFal Hel (15) + Lum (17) + Fal (19)
| -15% Requirements +20% Enhanced Damage +30% to All Resistances +50 Hit Points | Just amazing stats on Armor. Resistance, huge bonuses to your stats and hit points,
lowered requirements, and even bonus to weapon damage. See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Melody ShaelKoNef Shael (13) + Ko (18) + Nef (4)
| +300% Damage vs. Undead +50% Enhanced Damage +10 Dexterity 20% Increased Attack Speed Crossbow Skills | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Harmony TirIthSolKo Tir (3) + Ith (6) + Sol (12) + Ko (18) | Level 10 Vigor Aura When Equipped +200-275% Enhanced Damage (varies) +9 To Min & Max Damage Damage Revive (25 Charges) | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Memory LumIoSolEth Lum (17) + Io (16) + Sol (12) + Eth (5) | Lowers Target's Defense by 25% 33% Faster Cast Rate +3 Sorceress Skill Levels Minimum Damage | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Splendor EthLum Eth (5) + Lum (17) Shield Clvl Required: | +1 To All Skills +10% Faster Cast Rate +20% Faster Block Rate +60-100% Enhanced Defense (varies) From Monsters | - | Yes | Yes | No |
| Smoke NefLum Nef (4) + Lum (17) Armor Clvl Required: 37 | Level 6 Weaken, 18 charges Faster Hit Recovery (20) -1 to Light Radius
| See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| White DolIo Dol (14) + Io (16)
| Hit causes monster to flee 25% 20% Faster Cast Rate Magic Damage Reduced by 4 Poison and Bone Skills
| See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Black ThulIoNef Thul (10) + Io (16) + Nef (4) Clubs, hammers, maces | +120% Enhanced Damage +200 to Attack Rating +3-14 Cold Damage (3 sec) 15% Increased Attack Speed Charges | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Myth HelAmnNef Hel (15) + Amn (11) + Nef (4) | 3% Chance To Cast Level 1 Howl When Struck 10% Chance To Cast Level 1 Taunt On Striking
| Barbarian | Yes | No | No |
| Peace ShaelThulAmn Shael (13) + Thul (10) + Amn (11) | 4% Chance To Cast Level 5 Slow Missiles When Struck 2% Chance To Cast level 15 Valkyrie On Striking Recovery of 14 | Amazon | Yes | No | No |
| Rhyme ShaelEth Shael (13) + Eth (5) Shields (All types) | Cannot be Frozen 40% Faster Block Rate 20% Increased Chance of Blocking Regenerate Mana 15% Gold from Monsters | One of the more useful, inexpensive runewords. Popular for javazons, sorceresses,
necromancers, and others not in need of massive defense. See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Honor AmnElIthTirSol Amn (11) + El (1) + Ith (6) | +160% Enhanced Damage +250 Attack Rating +9 Minimum Damage +9 Maximum Damage
| See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lore OrtSol Ort (9) + Sol (12) Headgear (all types) | +1 to all skill levels +2 Mana per Kill Lowers Damage by 7 30% Lightning Resistance | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Insight RalTirTalSol Ral (8) + Tir (3) + Tal (7) + Sol (12) | Level 10-17 Meditation Aura When Equipped (varies) +35% Faster Cast Rate +200-260% Enhanced Damage (varies) Attack Rating (varies) Seconds After Each Kill | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Radiance NefSolIth Nef (4) + Sol (12) + Ith (6) Headgear (All types) | 15% Melee Damage Taken Goes to Mana +75% Enhanced Defense Magic Damage Reduced by 3 Mana | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spirit TalThulOrtAmn | Both +2 To All Skills | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| King's Grace AmnRalThul Amn (11) + Ral (8) + Thul (10) | +100% Enhanced Damage +150 AR +100 Attack Rating vs. Undead 150% Damage vs. Undead 7% life steal | Nice weapon damage and good mods, for just three common Runes. Could even be a
weapon switch to use especially on Demons and Undead. See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Edge TirTalAmn Tir (3) + Tal (7) + Amn (11) | Level 15 Thorns Aura When Equipped +35% Increased Attack Speed +320-380% Damage To Demons (varies) Seconds Prices 15% | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Strength AmnTir Amn (11) + Tir (3) Melee Weapons | +35% Enhanced Damage 25% chance of Crushing Blow 7% life steal +2 mana per kill | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Holy Thunder EthRalOrtTal Eth (6) + Ral (8) + Ort (9) + Tal (7) | Level 7 Chain Lightning 60 charges -25% Target Defense +60% Enhanced Damage +60% Lightning Resistance to Holy Shock | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ancient's Pledge RalOrtTal 21 | +43% Cold Resistance +48% Fire/Lightning/Poison Resistance 10% Damage Taken Goes to Mana | Recipe is given by Qual-Kehk as a reward for completing
the second quest in Act Five. Bonuses will stack on top of a Paladin's inherent shield properties. See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Zephyr OrtEth Ort (9) + Eth (5) Bows & Xbows Clvl Required: 21 | 7% Chance to Cast Slvl 1 Twister When Struck +33% Enhanced Damage +1-50 lightning damage Faster Run (25) | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leaf TirRal Tir (3) + Ral (8) Staves (Not Orbs)
| +5-30 Fire Damage +2 mana per kill +3 to Fire Skills +33% Cold | Huge bonuses to fire skills, but probably too high a Clvl requirement to be of that
much use. See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stealth TalEth Tal (7) + Eth (5) Armor Clvl Required: 17 | 25% Faster Casting Rate 25% Faster Hit Recovery 25% Faster run/walk speed
Resistance | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Malice IthElEth Ith (6) + El (1) + Eth (5) All Melee Weapons | +33% enhanced damage +9 max damage +50 Attack Rating 100% chance of open wounds defense | Total damage isn't that big, but the other bonuses are very useful. See it
here. Life drain is the opposite of life regeneration, with this you will lose 1 hp about every 2 secodns. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Nadir NefTir Nef (4) + Tir (3) Headgear (all types) | Level 13 Cloak of Shadows (9 charges) +50% Enhanced Defense +2 mana per kill Strength | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Steel TirEl Tir (3) + El (1) Works: Sword, Axe, Mace type | +20% Enhanced Damage +3 Minimum Damage +3 Maximum Damage +50 Attack Rating 25% Increased Attack Speed | See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Runeword Categories
The runewords are listed in separate categories also.
