Diablo 2 Rune Words
Rune Words Index | Original Rune Words | 1.10 Rune Words | 1.11 Rune Words | Runes
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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magic-resource
26 Aug 2008, 20:11
im lv. 99 and i have a shit shield type a rune word one if ya havee one
NObody
02 Aug 2008, 00:55
if you ask me if your on this site then you must want to know more about the game making you just as bad as th GREASY old slobs
Meeeee
10 Jul 2008, 20:52
How about this one? You must be lvl 69 to use it.
Any weapon with 6 sockets, put these in in this exact order: Vex, Hel, El, Eld, Zod, Eth
50% Chance to Cast Slvl 20 Poison Nova when You Kill An Enemy
Indestructible
+60% Increased Attack Speed
+350-400% Enhanced Damage
+200% Damage to Undead
-25% Target Defense
+50 to Attack Rating
+50 to Attack Rating Against Undead
7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
12-15% Life Stolen Per Hit
Prevent Monster Heal
+30 to All Attributes
+1 to Light Radius
Requirements -20%
I donno
19 Apr 2008, 17:05
If i have the patch/version 1.11 what runewords can I have?
k-fizzel
02 Apr 2008, 21:08
i think so google: arreat summet and it will tell u
deathray
01 Apr 2008, 07:15
is there a 3 socketed mace runeword??????
k-fizzel
30 Mar 2008, 16:54
can u upgrade runes eg... in ur cube
im you!
29 Mar 2008, 16:43
if ur eagre enough to find out what runes that work how... just download a character editor and fill ur inventory with socketed irems and runes or something
brea
09 Mar 2008, 01:40
my bf is going to get a 6 rune word tattooed on his back, im looking for images and meanings of them does anyone know a site?
blame20
29 Feb 2008, 05:48
i need rune words in 1.08.... can someone gve me some formulas??????????????????????????
DruidDx
25 Feb 2008, 16:58
ort ral tal
Armor
blame20
21 Feb 2008, 13:51
is there rune words in version 1.08????????????????
ohhhhya
09 Jan 2008, 19:35
pietpaulusma ur a f**kin retard why dont you get a life and stop absuign people
assasins_creedz
06 Jan 2008, 02:33
i need a runeword for a druid 3 soc helm
DARKNESS LORD
16 Dec 2007, 00:09
I HAD ONLY MYTH U NEED A :
HELMED OR ANTLERS
WITH 2 SLOTS
U NEED THE RUNES :
EL - TIR
AND U GAIN MYTH
WITH GREEDS
D.L.
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