Diablo 2 Rune Words
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If the player puts certain combinations of Runes in the correct order into an item with exactly that number of sockets and of the correct item type, the item's name will change into a "unique" name, displayed in gold, and the item will acquire extra powers, depending on the "rune word" that was used. The benefits of using a Rune Word is that you can make the Rune Word magical bonuses apply to any type of item allowed with the proper number of sockets. You could, for example, use an Elite Socketed sword or an Exceptional Socketed sword, and you can also pick which type of sword is used. Uniques, in comparison, use the same item type such as short sword, and are always the same quality (Normal/Exceptional/Elite). You can continue to find better Socketed weapons or armor and, with the proper Runes, continue to have this Rune Word bonus applied to better and better Socketed items as you find them.
Rune Words are an advanced feature for experienced users. However, anyone can create a Rune Word if they take the time to read/learn enough about them to assemble the Rune Words properly.
Rune Word Rules
- When you create a Rune Word you still receive all of the magical bonuses that were already on each Rune you Socketed.
- Socketed Items must have the exact number of sockets as the Rune Word formula requires. If the Rune Word is a 3 Rune formula then you must use an item with exactly 3 sockets. A 4 socket item will not work with a 3 socket formula.
- The Socketed Item type must be the correct item type for the formula. If the formula requires a sword, the formula will not work if you use an axe or spear.
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Rune Words will only work in Socketed non-magical items. This means that Set Items, Unique Items, or Magic Items with enough Sockets and the proper item type will not allow or convert to Rune Words. Again, they will not work on Magic, Set, Unique or Rare items. So if you have a Mechanic's (or Jewelers item) piece of armor with 2 slots, the Stealth will not work on it because it's magical.
- The correct Runes for a formula must be used. If one of the Runes is wrong you receive the bonuses of the Runes inserted but it does not become a Rune Word.
- The Rune IO looks a lot like LO. Make sure you use the correct one.
- Rune Words will not work in Wirt's Leg
- The Runes must be placed in the correct order. You can have the correct Socketed item, correct runes and still not activate the Rune Word if you do not socket the Runes in the correct order. This is because you're trying to spell the "Rune Word" correctly and you have spelled it incorrectly. Example: "RalOrtTal". You must first place Ral, then Ort, then finally Tal into the Socketed Item.
- You need the right patch for the formulae to work. Make sure you have the latest patch.
Other Info
- The Rune Words listed also list the bonuses of the individual Runes with the Rune Word bonuses.
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Q: Can you add the level limits on the Rune Words?
A: Actually these would change depending on what item was used so they were not added.
Required Item Types for Formulae
Make sure you read this so you'll use the right items.
Body Armor = Any armor that is worn on your chest and not any type of other armor such as boots, helms, gloves, etc.
Helms = Any armor that is worn on the head, including helms, Barbarian Helms, Druid Pelts, and Circlets.
Shield = Any armor that can be used to block, including shields, Necromancer Shrunken Heads, and Paladin Shields.
Clubs = Club, Spiked Club, and Exceptional/Elite versions.
Hammers = War Hammer, Maul, Great Maul, and Exceptional/Elite versions. These will not work in mace recipes even though they are listed on the mace page.
Maces = Mace, Morning Star, Flail, and Exceptional/Elite versions. This does not include any other types of Maces. Make sure you read about Hammers above. They are not "maces" in the case of Runewords.
Melee Weapons = Any weapon that isn't ranged such as a Sword or Hammer. A Bow or Crossbow is a ranged weapon. Sorceress Orbs are not considered Melee Weapons.
Missile Weapons = Bows and Crossbows
Weapons = Melee Weapons, Missile Weapons, Orbs
Scepters = Scepter, Grand Scepter, War Scepter, and Exceptional/Elite versions.
Keep in mind when experimenting with unknown Rune Words that you must be prepared to accept the loss of your Runes if the formula does not work. Rune Words must be inserted into the correct item for the formula in the correct order. Blizzard cannot restore lost items for any reason including due to your failure to properly create a Rune Word. Rune Word failures are caused by using the wrong items, Runes, or Rune order. A few times the formula has been listed wrong on this page, but most (99%) of reported errors are caused by failure to understand the formula. The following formulae on this page may contain errors, including listing the wrong formulas. Be sure you read all of this page including the bottom page notes for complete information.
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Hidari
10 Dec 2007, 20:31
I love this 2 rune words, althought they are a bit expensive,
Chains of Honor
4 Socket Body Armor
Dol + Um + Ist + Ber
+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
+ Call To Arms*
5 Socket Weapons
Amn + Mal + Ral + Ohm + Ist
+1 To All Skills
+40% Increased Attack Speed
+250-290% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Adds 5-30 Fire Damage
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
+2-6 To Battle Command (varies)*
+1-6 To Battle Orders (varies)*
+1-4 To Battle Cry (varies)*
Prevent Monster Heal
Replenish Life +12
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
These 2 are maybe the best runewords in the game, and these 2 are real, you can find these also from newd2events rw-list.
baal muncher
21 Nov 2007, 09:05
i kno an awsome runeword u need 4 soc broad sword or flamberge its
ko+vex+ist+pul
= hells gate
wat it does
+2 teleport
+1-5 ice orb
+3 to all skills
+4-8 to shadow master
+198 poision dmg ove 3 sec
+indestructible
Untermensch
17 Aug 2007, 23:04
I got this great runeword.
You have to do it in exactly this order, or it dosen't work.
Get a three socket helm,
socket it with an ith then a sol, but leave the last slot empty.
Sell it then buy it back again twice
Socket zod, sell it and buy it back again twice.
Then go out and play a game of cricket. Has to be cricket.
If you play the game of cricket on your computer it will delete your hard drive, so don't do that.
Anyway, after the 7th over go back to the game.
at this point, timing is critical, uninstall the game, and do not keep the saves.
you then have 10 minutes to reinstall the game, and if you do you will have lost all of your stuff and levels.
After that the rest is up to you to work out.
U
12 Aug 2007, 03:51
Dam runes!!!!
csa-jubelmanden
04 Jul 2007, 19:21
need deavils armor
that506
15 Jun 2007, 15:00
if u need something add me and tell me and i see if i can make it.
lmfao
17 May 2007, 03:47
the rune word dispait runeword dune work lmfao
Necro mancer
30 Apr 2007, 04:32
ure all hahahah what a nerd...
Andrew
29 Jan 2007, 04:40
i need runes
zaing1
27 Jan 2007, 15:15
if u wanna be in the night riders email me and gimme 1k each person that sighns up ok
sdf
21 Jan 2007, 23:57
f bnet its very gay
PIETPAULUSMA ;P:)
18 Jan 2007, 22:52
their life are in their computers and in diablo2 so they can keem playing for 24 hour a day
RosscoLeBossco
15 Jan 2007, 02:32
how many f**kin geeks on this site??? Why do u people have to go round evrywhere calling gamers noobs???
Ask urself whats worse - being a new player to a computer game, or being a greasy, spotted, ugly little freak who knows f**k all about, well... f**k all in (REAL) life really.
Some people dont have 14 hours a day to waste, get a f**kin life you gumps.
13 Jan 2007, 17:03
y its cool ty
aaabbbbbb
13 Jan 2007, 17:01
I Have A realy good runeword its the best there is if u ask me
its called :"Dispair"
u need a 4 socket armor
runes: " Io ko cham ist
here what it does :
+1 teleport
+50 life
+50 mana
-33% defence
1-6 battle orders
lvl. 12 - 17 meditation aura when equiped
+5 to all atributes
+2 to all skills
+20 to all resistance
This one rulezzz its the best there is !!!!!!
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