Ko

If you look at the list of all runes, you can find out the cube recipes to create a rune of one level higher than Ko. Here are the Ko attributes:

Rank: (r18)
Weapon: +10 Dexterity
Armor/Helm/Shield: +10 Dexterity
Ilvl/Clvl Required: 39

Contents

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

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.

Runewords with Ko

Runeword	Stats	Comments	Active In
			v1.11+	v1.10	v1.09
Destruction VexLoBerJahKo Vex (26) + Lo (28) + Ber (30) + Jah (31) + Ko (18) Polearms & Swords {5} Clvl Required: 65	23% Chance To Cast Level 12 Volcano On Striking 5% Chance To Cast Level 23 Molten Boulder On Striking 100% Chance To Cast level 45 Meteor When You Die 15% Chance To Cast Level 22 Nova On Attack +350% Enhanced Damage Ignore Target's Defense Adds 100-180 Magic Damage 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit 20% Chance Of Crushing Blow 20% Deadly Strike Prevent Monster Heal +10 To Dexterity	Ladder Runeword (Ladder Runewords are available in all game modes including non-ladder Single Player in Diablo 2: Resurrected)	Yes	Yes	No
Harmony TirIthSolKo Tir (3) + Ith (6) + Sol (12) + Ko (18) Bows & Crossbows {4} Clvl Required: 39	Level 10 Vigor Aura When Equipped +200-275% Enhanced Damage (varies) +9 To Minimum Damage +9 To Maximum Damage Adds 55-160 Fire Damage Adds 55-160 Lightning Damage Adds 55-160 Cold Damage +2-6 To Valkyrie (varies) +10 To Dexterity Regenerate Mana 20% +2 To Mana After Each Kill +2 To Light Radius Level 20 Revive (25 Charges)	Ladder Runeword (Ladder Runewords are available in all game modes including non-ladder Single Player in Diablo 2: Resurrected)	Yes	Yes	No
Heart of the Oak KoVexPulThul Ko (18) + Vex (26) + Pul (21) + Thul (10) Staves & Maces {4} Clvl Required:55	+3 To All Skills +40% Faster Cast Rate +75% Damage To Demons +100 To Attack Rating Against Demons Adds 3-14 Cold Damage 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit +10 To Dexterity Replenish Life +20 Increase Maximum Mana 15% All Resistances +30-40 (varies) Level 4 Oak Sage (25 Charges) Level 14 Raven (60 Charges)	See it here.	Yes	Yes	No
Lawbringer AmnLemKo Amn (11) + Lem (20) + Ko (18) Hammers, Scepters & Swords {3} Clvl Required: 43	20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Decrepify On Striking Level 16-18 Sanctuary Aura When Equipped (varies) -50% Target Defense Adds 150-210 Fire Damage Adds 130-180 Cold Damage 7% Life Stolen Per Hit Slain Monsters Rest In Peace +200-250 Defense Vs. Missile (varies) +10 To Dexterity 75% Extra Gold From Monsters	Ladder Runeword (Ladder Runewords are available in all game modes including non-ladder Single Player in Diablo 2: Resurrected)	Yes	Yes	No
Melody ShaelKoNef Shael (13) + Ko (18) + Nef (4) Bows & Crossbows {3} Clvl Required: 39	+3 To Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only) +20% Increased Attack Speed +50% Enhanced Damage +300% Damage To Undead +3 To Slow Missiles (Amazon Only) +3 To Dodge (Amazon Only) +3 To Critical Strike (Amazon Only) Knockback +10 To Dexterity	+ To Amazon skill levels.	Yes	Yes	Yes
Obedience HelKoThulEthFal Hel (15) + Ko (18) + Thul (10) + Eth (5) + Fal (19) Polearms {5} Clvl Required: 41	30% Chance To Cast Level 21 Enchant When You Kill An Enemy +40% Faster Hit Recovery +370% Enhanced Damage -25% Target Defense Adds 3-14 Cold Damage (3 Seconds Duration,Normal) -25% To Enemy Fire Resistance 40% Chance of Crushing Blow +200-300 Defense (varies) +10 To Strength +10 To Dexterity All Resistances +20-30 (varies) Requirements -20%	Ladder Runeword (Ladder Runewords are available in all game modes including non-ladder Single Player in Diablo 2: Resurrected)	Yes	Yes	No
Rift HelKoLemGul Hel (15) + Ko (18) + Lem (20) + Gul (25) Polearms & Scepters {4} Clvl Required: 53	20% Chance To Cast Level 16 Tornado On Striking 16% Chance To Cast Level 21 Frozen Orb On Attack 20% Bonus To Attack Rating Adds 160-250 Magic Damage Adds 60-180 Fire Damage +5-10 To All Attributes (varies) +10 To Dexterity 38% Damage Taken Goes To Mana 75% Extra Gold From Monsters Level 15 Iron Maiden (40 Charges) Requirements -20%	Ladder Runeword (Ladder Runewords are available in all game modes including non-ladder Single Player in Diablo 2: Resurrected)	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
Voice of Reason LemKoElEld Lem (20) + Ko (18) + El (1) + Eld (2) Maces & Swords {4} Clvl Required: 43	15% Chance To Cast Level 13 Frozen Orb On Striking 18% Chance To Cast Level 20 Ice Blast On Striking +50 To Attack Rating +220-350% Damage To Demons (varies) +355-375% Damage To Undead (varies) +50 To Attack Rating Against Undead Adds 100-220 Cold Damage -24% To Enemy Cold Resistance +10 To Dexterity Cannot Be Frozen 75% Extra Gold From Monsters +1 To Light Radius	Ladder Runeword (Ladder Runewords are available in all game modes including non-ladder Single Player in Diablo 2: Resurrected)	Yes	Yes	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

Cube Recipes with Ko

Item Upgrades

1 Ko Rune + 1 Lem Rune + 1 Perfect Diamond + Exceptional Unique Armor --> Elite Version of Armor

• v1.10 and later only.
• Ladder characters and single player characters only.
• This recipe upgrades the item type of the armor without changing the stats, and is useful to increase the armor's defense.
• Ethereal items, as well as socketed items can be upgraded without changing their nature.
• Level requirements, as well as strength requirements, will increase corresponding to the elite version of the item.

1 Ko Rune + 1 Pul Rune + 1 Perfect Amethyst + Exceptional Rare Armor --> Elite Rare Armor

• v1.10 and later only.
• This recipe upgrades the item type of the armor without changing the stats, and is useful to increase the armor's defense.
• Ethereal items, as well as socketed items can be upgraded without changing their nature.
• Level requirements, as well as strength requirements, may increase corresponding to the exceptional version of the item.