For {{runewords}}Weapons selected for runewords are almost always chosen for their damage. Elite weapons you'll want to find the of whatever type a character uses 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 importantthe str/dex requirements, look for an item that looks goodattack speed, has low requirementsrange, and etc. Ethereal items are the best choices for armor and shieldsrunewords to be equipped on Mercs, is not going or ones involving the Zod rune. Bowazons generally want to slow your running speeduse their class specific bows for the +Bow skill tree bonuses.
'''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'''.
# Rhe The item must have exactly the '''correct number of sockets''' (no more).
# You must socket the Runes in the '''correct order'''.
View all the Runewords, or see them sorted by item type.
* [[Runewords|All Runewords]]
** [[Runewords Armor| Armor]]
** [[Runewords Headgear| Headgear]]
** [[Runewords_Shields| Shields]]
** [[Runewords Weapons| Weapons]]
