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Armor for runewords is usually selected based on the defense of the armor. Popular choices are Mage Plate and the lighter cloth and leather elite armors, since they have more defense than exceptional plate armor, can spawn with 3 or 4 sockets, don't slow running speed, and have lower strength requirements.

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 Armor Runewords

Runeword	Stats	Comments	Active In
			v1.11+	v1.10	v1.09
Bone SolUmUm Sol (12) + Um (22) + Um (22) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 47	15% Chance To Cast level 10 Bone Armor When Struck 15% Chance To Cast level 10 Bone Spear On Striking +2 To Necromancer Skill Levels +100-150 To Mana (varies) All Resistances +30 Damage Reduced By 7	+ To Necromancer skill levels.	Yes	No	No
Bramble RalOhmSurEth Ral (8) + Ohm (27) + Sur (29) + Eth (5) Body Armor {4} Clvl Required: 61	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)	See it here.	Yes	Yes	No
Chains of Honor DolUmBerIst Dol (14) + Um (22) + Ber (30) + Ist (24) Body Armor {4} Clvl Required: 63	+2 To All Skills +200% Damage To Demons +100% Damage To Undead 8% Life Stolen Per Hit +70% Enhanced Defense +20 To Strength Replenish Life +7 All Resistances +65 Damage Reduced By 8% 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items	See it here.	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
Duress ShaelUmThul Shael (13) + Um (22) + Thul (10) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 47	40% faster hit Recovery +10-20% Enhanced Damage (varies) Adds 37-133 Cold Damage 15% Crushing Blow 33% Open Wounds +150-200% Enhanced Defense (varies) -20% Slower Stamina Drain Cold Resist +45% Lightning Resist +15% Fire Resist +15% Poison Resist +15%	See it here.	Yes	Yes	Yes
Enigma JahIthBer Jah (31) + Ith (6) + Ber (30) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 65	+2 To All Skills +45% Faster Run/Walk +1 To Teleport +750-775 Defense (Varies) +(0.75*Clvl) 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*Clvl)% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level)	See it here.	Yes	Yes	No
Enlightenment PulRalSol Pul (21) + Ral (8) + Sol (12) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 45	5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Blaze When Struck 5% Chance To Cast level 15 Fire Ball On Striking +2 To Sorceress Skill Levels +1 To Warmth +30% Enhanced Defense Fire Resist +30% Damage Reduced By 7	+ To Sorceress skill levels.	Yes	No	No
Fortitude ElSolDolLo El (1) + Sol (12) + Dol (14) + Lo (28) All Ranged and Melee Weapons & Body Armor {4} Clvl Required: 59	Both 20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck +25% Faster Cast Rate +300% Enhanced Damage +200% Enhanced Defense +((8-12)*0.125*Clvl) To Life (Based on Character Level) (varies) All Resistances +25-30 (varies) 12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana +1 To Light Radius Weapons +9 To Minimum Damage +50 To Attack Rating 20% Deadly Strike Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% Armor +15 Defense Replenish Life +7 +5% To Maximum Lightning Resist Damage Reduced By 7	Ladder Runeword (Ladder Runewords are available in all game modes including non-ladder Single Player in Diablo 2: Resurrected)	Yes	Yes	No
Gloom FalUmPul Fal (19)+ Um (22) + Pul (21) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 47	15% Chance To Cast Level 3 Dim Vision When Struck +10% Faster Hit Recovery +200-260% Enhanced Defense (varies) +10 To Strength All Resistances +45 Half Freeze Duration 5% Damage Taken Goes To Mana -3 To Light Radius	See it here.	Yes	Yes	No
Lionheart HelLumFal Hel (15) + Lum (17) + Fal (19) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 41	+20% Enhanced Damage +25 To Strength +15 To Dexterity +20 To Vitality +10 To Energy +50 To Life All Resistances +30 Requirements -15%	See it here.	Yes	Yes	Yes
Myth HelAmnNef Hel (15) + Amn (11) + Nef (4) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 25	3% Chance To Cast Level 1 Howl When Struck 10% Chance To Cast Level 1 Taunt On Striking +2 To Barbarian Skill Levels +30 Defense Vs. Missile Replenish Life +10 Attacker Takes Damage of 14 Requirements -15%	+ To Barbarian skill levels.	Yes	No	No
Peace ShaelThulAmn Shael (13) + Thul (10) + Amn (11) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 29	4% Chance To Cast Level 5 Slow Missiles When Struck 2% Chance To Cast level 15 Valkyrie On Striking +2 To Amazon Skill Levels +20% Faster Hit Recovery +2 To Critical Strike Cold Resist +30% Attacker Takes Damage of 14	+ To Amazon skill levels.	Yes	No	No
Principle RalGulEld Ral (8) + Gul (25) + Eld (2) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 55	100% Chance To Cast Level 5 Holy Bolt On Striking +2 To Paladin Skill Levels +50% Damage to Undead +100-150 to Life (varies) 15% Slower Stamina Drain +5% To Maximum Poison Resist Fire Resist +30%	+ To Paladin skill levels.	Yes	No	No
Prudence MalTir Mal (23) + Tir (3) Body Armor {2} Clvl Required: 49	+25% Faster Hit Recovery +140-170% Enhanced Defense (varies) 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 1 In 4 Seconds	See it here.	Yes	Yes	No
Rain OrtMalIth Ort (9) + Mal (23) + Ith (6) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 49	5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Cyclone Armor When Struck 5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Twister On Striking +2 To Druid Skills +100-150 To Mana (varies) Lightning Resist +30% Magic Damage Reduced By 7 15% Damage Taken Goes to Mana	+ To Druid skill levels.	Yes	No	No
Smoke NefLum Nef (4) + Lum (17) Body Armor {2} Clvl Required: 37	+20% Faster Hit Recovery +75% Enhanced Defense +280 Defense vs. Missiles +10 to Energy All Resistances +50 -1 to Light Radius Level 6 Weaken (18 charges)	See it here.	Yes	Yes	Yes
Stealth TalEth Tal (7) + Eth (5) Body Armor {2} Clvl Required: 17	+25% Faster Run/Walk +25% Faster Casting Rate +25% Faster Hit Recovery +6 to Dexterity Regenerate Mana 15% +15 Maximum Stamina Poison Resist +30% Magic Damage Reduced by 3	See it here.	Yes	Yes	Yes
Stone ShaelUmPulLum Shael (13) + Um (22) + Pul (21) + Lum (17) Body Armor {4} Clvl Required: 47	+60% Faster Hit Recovery +250-290% Enhanced Defense (varies) +300 Defense Vs. Missile +16 To Strength +16 To Vitality +10 To Energy All Resistances +15 Level 16 Molten Boulder (80 Charges) Level 16 Clay Golem (16 Charges)	See it here.	Yes	Yes	No
Treachery ShaelThulLem Shael (13) + Thul (10) + Lem (20) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 43	5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Fade When Struck 25% Chance To Cast level 15 Venom On Striking +2 To Assassin Skills +45% Increased Attack Speed +20% Faster Hit Recovery Cold Resist +30% 50% Extra Gold From Monsters	+ To Assassin skill levels.	Yes	No	No
Wealth LemKoTir Lem (20) + Ko (18) + Tir (3) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 43	+10 to Dexterity +2 to Mana After Each Kill 300% Extra Gold From Monsters 100% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items	Not a lot of bonuses, but a very large one to magic find and gold. Get rich quick. See it here.	Yes	Yes	Yes

List of Armor Runewords by Rank

Runeword	Stats	Comments	Active In
			v1.11+	v1.10	v1.09
Enigma JahIthBer Jah (31) + Ith (6) + Ber (30) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 65	+2 To All Skills +45% Faster Run/Walk +1 To Teleport +750-775 Defense (Varies) +(0.75*Clvl) 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*Clvl)% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level)	See it here.	Yes	Yes	No
Chains of Honor DolUmBerIst Dol (14) + Um (22) + Ber (30) + Ist (24) Body Armor {4} Clvl Required: 63	+2 To All Skills +200% Damage To Demons +100% Damage To Undead 8% Life Stolen Per Hit +70% Enhanced Defense +20 To Strength Replenish Life +7 All Resistances +65 Damage Reduced By 8% 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items	See it here.	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
Bramble RalOhmSurEth Ral (8) + Ohm (27) + Sur (29) + Eth (5) Body Armor {4} Clvl Required: 61	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)	See it here.	Yes	Yes	No
Fortitude ElSolDolLo El (1) + Sol (12) + Dol (14) + Lo (28) All Ranged and Melee Weapons & Body Armor {4} Clvl Required: 59	Both 20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck +25% Faster Cast Rate +300% Enhanced Damage +200% Enhanced Defense +((8-12)*0.125*Clvl) To Life (Based on Character Level) (varies) All Resistances +25-30 (varies) 12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana +1 To Light Radius Weapons +9 To Minimum Damage +50 To Attack Rating 20% Deadly Strike Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% Armor +15 Defense Replenish Life +7 +5% To Maximum Lightning Resist Damage Reduced By 7	Ladder Runeword (Ladder Runewords are available in all game modes including non-ladder Single Player in Diablo 2: Resurrected)	Yes	Yes	No
Principle RalGulEld Ral (8) + Gul (25) + Eld (2) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 55	100% Chance To Cast Level 5 Holy Bolt On Striking +2 To Paladin Skill Levels +50% Damage to Undead +100-150 to Life (varies) 15% Slower Stamina Drain +5% To Maximum Poison Resist Fire Resist +30%	+ To Paladin skill levels.	Yes	No	No
Rain OrtMalIth Ort (9) + Mal (23) + Ith (6) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 49	5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Cyclone Armor When Struck 5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Twister On Striking +2 To Druid Skills +100-150 To Mana (varies) Lightning Resist +30% Magic Damage Reduced By 7 15% Damage Taken Goes to Mana	+ To Druid skill levels.	Yes	No	No
Prudence MalTir Mal (23) + Tir (3) Body Armor {2} Clvl Required: 49	+25% Faster Hit Recovery +140-170% Enhanced Defense (varies) 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 1 In 4 Seconds	See it here.	Yes	Yes	No
Bone SolUmUm Sol (12) + Um (22) + Um (22) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 47	15% Chance To Cast level 10 Bone Armor When Struck 15% Chance To Cast level 10 Bone Spear On Striking +2 To Necromancer Skill Levels +100-150 To Mana (varies) All Resistances +30 Damage Reduced By 7	+ To Necromancer skill levels.	Yes	No	No
Gloom FalUmPul Fal (19)+ Um (22) + Pul (21) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 47	15% Chance To Cast Level 3 Dim Vision When Struck +10% Faster Hit Recovery +200-260% Enhanced Defense (varies) +10 To Strength All Resistances +45 Half Freeze Duration 5% Damage Taken Goes To Mana -3 To Light Radius	See it here.	Yes	Yes	No
Stone ShaelUmPulLum Shael (13) + Um (22) + Pul (21) + Lum (17) Body Armor {4} Clvl Required: 47	+60% Faster Hit Recovery +250-290% Enhanced Defense (varies) +300 Defense Vs. Missile +16 To Strength +16 To Vitality +10 To Energy All Resistances +15 Level 16 Molten Boulder (80 Charges) Level 16 Clay Golem (16 Charges)	See it here.	Yes	Yes	No
Duress ShaelUmThul Shael (13) + Um (22) + Thul (10) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 47	40% faster hit Recovery +10-20% Enhanced Damage (varies) Adds 37-133 Cold Damage 15% Crushing Blow 33% Open Wounds +150-200% Enhanced Defense (varies) -20% Slower Stamina Drain Cold Resist +45% Lightning Resist +15% Fire Resist +15% Poison Resist +15%	See it here.	Yes	Yes	Yes
Enlightenment PulRalSol Pul (21) + Ral (8) + Sol (12) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 45	5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Blaze When Struck 5% Chance To Cast level 15 Fire Ball On Striking +2 To Sorceress Skill Levels +1 To Warmth +30% Enhanced Defense Fire Resist +30% Damage Reduced By 7	+ To Sorceress skill levels.	Yes	No	No
Wealth LemKoTir Lem (20) + Ko (18) + Tir (3) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 43	+10 to Dexterity +2 to Mana After Each Kill 300% Extra Gold From Monsters 100% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items	Not a lot of bonuses, but a very large one to magic find and gold. Get rich quick. See it here.	Yes	Yes	Yes
Treachery ShaelThulLem Shael (13) + Thul (10) + Lem (20) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 43	5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Fade When Struck 25% Chance To Cast level 15 Venom On Striking +2 To Assassin Skills +45% Increased Attack Speed +20% Faster Hit Recovery Cold Resist +30% 50% Extra Gold From Monsters	+ To Assassin skill levels.	Yes	No	No
Lionheart HelLumFal Hel (15) + Lum (17) + Fal (19) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 41	+20% Enhanced Damage +25 To Strength +15 To Dexterity +20 To Vitality +10 To Energy +50 To Life All Resistances +30 Requirements -15%	See it here.	Yes	Yes	Yes
Smoke NefLum Nef (4) + Lum (17) Body Armor {2} Clvl Required: 37	+20% Faster Hit Recovery +75% Enhanced Defense +280 Defense vs. Missiles +10 to Energy All Resistances +50 -1 to Light Radius Level 6 Weaken (18 charges)	See it here.	Yes	Yes	Yes
Myth HelAmnNef Hel (15) + Amn (11) + Nef (4) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 25	3% Chance To Cast Level 1 Howl When Struck 10% Chance To Cast Level 1 Taunt On Striking +2 To Barbarian Skill Levels +30 Defense Vs. Missile Replenish Life +10 Attacker Takes Damage of 14 Requirements -15%	+ To Barbarian skill levels.	Yes	No	No
Peace ShaelThulAmn Shael (13) + Thul (10) + Amn (11) Body Armor {3} Clvl Required: 29	4% Chance To Cast Level 5 Slow Missiles When Struck 2% Chance To Cast level 15 Valkyrie On Striking +2 To Amazon Skill Levels +20% Faster Hit Recovery +2 To Critical Strike Cold Resist +30% Attacker Takes Damage of 14	+ To Amazon skill levels.	Yes	No	No
Stealth TalEth Tal (7) + Eth (5) Body Armor {2} Clvl Required: 17	+25% Faster Run/Walk +25% Faster Casting Rate +25% Faster Hit Recovery +6 to Dexterity Regenerate Mana 15% +15 Maximum Stamina Poison Resist +30% Magic Damage Reduced by 3	See it here.	Yes	Yes	Yes

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