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Popular shields to make runewords in are lighter elite shields, or Grim Shield/Trolls Nest, for the lighter weight (they don't slow running speed like Tower and Ancient shields), lower strength requirements, and competitive blocking %. Paladins always go for their class-specific shields, for the higher blocking and inherent damage or resistance bonuses.

To Make a Runeword

1. 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.
2. The item must be of the correct type.
3. The item must have exactly the correct number of sockets -- no more.
4. You must socket the Runes in the correct order.

Notes:

• The Runes fill the sockets in numerical order automatically, i.e. in the order 1, 2, 3, .... For example, trying to place the third Rune of a Runeword into the third socket while sockets 1 and 2 are empty will result in the Rune filling socket 1, contrary to intentions. As mentioned elsewhere, it is possible to remove an item from a socket, but the item is destroyed in the process.
• The Runeword Preparation Recipes tune equipment for receiving Runewords.
• Check the Rune FAQ for further help.

Alphabetical List of Shield Runewords

Runeword	Stats	Comments	Active In
			v1.11+	v1.10	v1.09
Ancient's Pledge RalOrtTal Ral (8) + Ort (9) + Tal (7) All Shields {3} Clvl Required: 21	+50% Enhanced Defense Cold Resist +43% Lightning Resist +48% Fire Resist +48% Poison Resist +48% 10% Damage Taken Goes to Mana	Recipe is given by Qual-Kehk as a reward for completing the second quest in Act Five. Bonuses will stack on top of a Paladin's inherent shield properties. See it here.	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dragon SurLoSol Sur (29) + Lo (28) + Sol (12) Body Armor, All Shields {3} Clvl Required: 61	Both 20% Chance to Cast Level 18 Venom When Struck 12% Chance To Cast Level 15 Hydra On Striking Level 14 Holy Fire Aura When Equipped +360 Defense +230 Defense Vs. Missile +3-5 To All Attributes (varies) +(0.375*Clvl) To Strength (Based on Character Level) +5% To Maximum Lightning Resist Damage Reduced by 7 Armor Increase Maximum Mana 5% Shields +50 To Mana	Ladder Runeword (Ladder Runewords are available in all game modes including non-ladder Single Player in Diablo 2: Resurrected)	Yes	Yes	No
Dream IoJahPul Io (16) + Jah (31) + Pul (21) All Shields, All Headgear {3} Clvl Required: 65	Both 10% Chance To Cast Level 15 Confuse When Struck Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped +20-30% Faster Hit Recovery (varies) +30% Enhanced Defense +150-220 Defense (varies) +10 To Vitality +(0.625*Clvl) To Mana (Based On Character Level) All Resistances +5-20 (varies) 12-25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (varies) Headgear Increase Maximum Life 5% Shields +50 To Life	Ladder Runeword (Ladder Runewords are available in all game modes including non-ladder Single Player in Diablo 2: Resurrected)	Yes	Yes	No
Exile VexOhmIstDol Vex (26) + Ohm (27) + Ist (24) + Dol (14) Paladin Shields {4} Clvl Required: 57	15% Chance To Cast Level 5 Life Tap On Striking Level 13-16 Defiance Aura When Equipped (varies) +2 To Offensive Auras (Paladin Only) +30% Faster Block Rate Freezes Target +220-260% Enhanced Defense (varies) Replenish Life +7 +5% To Maximum Cold Resist +5% To Maximum Fire Resist 25% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items Repairs 1 Durability every 4 seconds	Paladin Shields only. Inherent Paladin shield bonuses remain active. See it here.	Yes	Yes	No
Phoenix VexVexLoJah Vex (26) + Vex (26) + Lo (28) + Jah (31) All Ranged & Melee Weapons All Shields {4} Clvl Required: 65	Both 100% Chance To Cast level 40 Blaze When You Level-up 40% Chance To Cast Level 22 Firestorm On Striking Level 10-15 Redemption Aura When Equipped (varies) +350-400% Enhanced Damage (varies) -28% To Enemy Fire Resistance +350-400 Defense Vs. Missile (varies) +15-21 Fire Absorb (varies) Weapons Ignores Target's Defense 14% Mana Stolen Per Hit 20% Deadly Strike Shields +50 To Life +5% To Maximum Lightning Resist +10% To Maximum Fire Resist	Ladder Runeword (Ladder Runewords are available in all game modes including non-ladder Single Player in Diablo 2: Resurrected)	Yes	Yes	No
Rhyme ShaelEth Shael (13) + Eth (5) All Shields {2} Clvl Required: 29	+40% Faster Block Rate 20% Increased Chance of Blocking Regenerate Mana 15% All Resistances +25 Cannot be Frozen 50% Extra Gold from Monsters 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items	One of the more useful, inexpensive runewords. Popular for javazons, sorceresses, necromancers, and others not in need of massive defense. See it here.	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sanctuary KoKoMal Ko (18) + Ko (18) + Mal (23) All Shields {3} Clvl Required: 49	+20% Faster Hit Recovery +20% Faster Block Rate 20% Increased Chance of Blocking +130-160% Enhanced Defense (varies) +250 Defense vs. Missile +20 To Dexterity All Resistances +50-70 (varies) Magic Damage Reduced By 7 Level 12 Slow Missiles (60 Charges)	See it here	Yes	Yes	No
Spirit TalThulOrtAmn Tal (7) + Thul (10) + Ort (9) + Amn (11) Shields & Swords {4} Clvl Required: 25	Both +2 To All Skills +25-35% Faster Cast Rate (varies) +55% Faster Hit Recovery +250 Defense Vs. Missile +22 To Vitality +89-112 To Mana (varies) +3-8 Magic Absorb (varies) Shields Cold Resist +35% Lightning Resist +35% Poison Resist +35% Attacker Takes Damage of 14 Swords Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage Adds 3-14 Cold Damage (3 Sec,Normal) +75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds 7% Life Stolen Per Hit	Ladder Runeword (Ladder Runewords are available in all game modes including non-ladder Single Player in Diablo 2: Resurrected)	Yes	Yes	No
Splendor EthLum Eth (5) + Lum (17) All Shields {2} Clvl Required: 37	+1 To All Skills +10% Faster Cast Rate +20% Faster Block Rate +60-100% Enhanced Defense (varies) +10 To Energy Regenerate Mana 15% 50% Extra Gold From Monsters 20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items +3 To Light Radius	See it here.	Yes	Yes	No

List of Shield Runewords by Rank

Runeword	Stats	Comments	Active In
			v1.11+	v1.10	v1.09
Phoenix VexVexLoJah Vex (26) + Vex (26) + Lo (28) + Jah (31) All Ranged & Melee Weapons All Shields {4} Clvl Required: 65	Both 100% Chance To Cast level 40 Blaze When You Level-up 40% Chance To Cast Level 22 Firestorm On Striking Level 10-15 Redemption Aura When Equipped (varies) +350-400% Enhanced Damage (varies) -28% To Enemy Fire Resistance +350-400 Defense Vs. Missile (varies) +15-21 Fire Absorb (varies) Weapons Ignores Target's Defense 14% Mana Stolen Per Hit 20% Deadly Strike Shields +50 To Life +5% To Maximum Lightning Resist +10% To Maximum Fire Resist	Ladder Runeword (Ladder Runewords are available in all game modes including non-ladder Single Player in Diablo 2: Resurrected)	Yes	Yes	No
Dream IoJahPul Io (16) + Jah (31) + Pul (21) All Shields, All Headgear {3} Clvl Required: 65	Both 10% Chance To Cast Level 15 Confuse When Struck Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped +20-30% Faster Hit Recovery (varies) +30% Enhanced Defense +150-220 Defense (varies) +10 To Vitality +(0.625*Clvl) To Mana (Based On Character Level) All Resistances +5-20 (varies) 12-25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (varies) Headgear Increase Maximum Life 5% Shields +50 To Life	Ladder Runeword (Ladder Runewords are available in all game modes including non-ladder Single Player in Diablo 2: Resurrected)	Yes	Yes	No
Dragon SurLoSol Sur (29) + Lo (28) + Sol (12) Body Armor, All Shields {3} Clvl Required: 61	Both 20% Chance to Cast Level 18 Venom When Struck 12% Chance To Cast Level 15 Hydra On Striking Level 14 Holy Fire Aura When Equipped +360 Defense +230 Defense Vs. Missile +3-5 To All Attributes (varies) +(0.375*Clvl) To Strength (Based on Character Level) +5% To Maximum Lightning Resist Damage Reduced by 7 Armor Increase Maximum Mana 5% Shields +50 To Mana	Ladder Runeword (Ladder Runewords are available in all game modes including non-ladder Single Player in Diablo 2: Resurrected)	Yes	Yes	No
Exile VexOhmIstDol Vex (26) + Ohm (27) + Ist (24) + Dol (14) Paladin Shields {4} Clvl Required: 57	15% Chance To Cast Level 5 Life Tap On Striking Level 13-16 Defiance Aura When Equipped (varies) +2 To Offensive Auras (Paladin Only) +30% Faster Block Rate Freezes Target +220-260% Enhanced Defense (varies) Replenish Life +7 +5% To Maximum Cold Resist +5% To Maximum Fire Resist 25% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items Repairs 1 Durability every 4 seconds	Paladin Shields only. Inherent Paladin shield bonuses remain active. See it here.	Yes	Yes	No
Sanctuary KoKoMal Ko (18) + Ko (18) + Mal (23) All Shields {3} Clvl Required: 49	+20% Faster Hit Recovery +20% Faster Block Rate 20% Increased Chance of Blocking +130-160% Enhanced Defense (varies) +250 Defense vs. Missile +20 To Dexterity All Resistances +50-70 (varies) Magic Damage Reduced By 7 Level 12 Slow Missiles (60 Charges)	See it here	Yes	Yes	No
Splendor EthLum Eth (5) + Lum (17) All Shields {2} Clvl Required: 37	+1 To All Skills +10% Faster Cast Rate +20% Faster Block Rate +60-100% Enhanced Defense (varies) +10 To Energy Regenerate Mana 15% 50% Extra Gold From Monsters 20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items +3 To Light Radius	See it here.	Yes	Yes	No
Rhyme ShaelEth Shael (13) + Eth (5) All Shields {2} Clvl Required: 29	+40% Faster Block Rate 20% Increased Chance of Blocking Regenerate Mana 15% All Resistances +25 Cannot be Frozen 50% Extra Gold from Monsters 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items	One of the more useful, inexpensive runewords. Popular for javazons, sorceresses, necromancers, and others not in need of massive defense. See it here.	Yes	Yes	Yes
Spirit TalThulOrtAmn Tal (7) + Thul (10) + Ort (9) + Amn (11) Shields & Swords {4} Clvl Required: 25	Both +2 To All Skills +25-35% Faster Cast Rate (varies) +55% Faster Hit Recovery +250 Defense Vs. Missile +22 To Vitality +89-112 To Mana (varies) +3-8 Magic Absorb (varies) Shields Cold Resist +35% Lightning Resist +35% Poison Resist +35% Attacker Takes Damage of 14 Swords Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage Adds 3-14 Cold Damage (3 Sec,Normal) +75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds 7% Life Stolen Per Hit	Ladder Runeword (Ladder Runewords are available in all game modes including non-ladder Single Player in Diablo 2: Resurrected)	Yes	Yes	No
Ancient's Pledge RalOrtTal Ral (8) + Ort (9) + Tal (7) All Shields {3} Clvl Required: 21	+50% Enhanced Defense Cold Resist +43% Lightning Resist +48% Fire Resist +48% Poison Resist +48% 10% Damage Taken Goes to Mana	Recipe is given by Qual-Kehk as a reward for completing the second quest in Act Five. Bonuses will stack on top of a Paladin's inherent shield properties. See it here.	Yes	Yes	Yes

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