Diablo 2: Lord Of Destruction Quick Reference Rune FAQ Version 1.01 (8/21/01) FAQ by Runeman (runeman@nycap.rr.com) For use with Diablo 2: Lord Of Destruction version 1.09 PLEASE NOTE: This information is current for version 1.09, solo and realms play. There are many differences from 1.08! PLEASE NOTE: This information was compiled from various sources including the webpages listed below and the Diablo 2 data files. Not all of it has been tested and confirmed. SOCKET RUNES AT YOUR OWN RISK! This is intended to be a short guide helpful to the player when he or she finds a rune. All 33 runes in Diablo 2: Lord Of Destruction are listed alphabetically and indexed by effect, possible Runewords and possible Crafted Items. Since this is only a short reference (I made it to use when I play on my laptop) I favoured length over content. Thus the stats of the Runewords and Crafted Items items are not included. Since Runewords and Crafted Items can be very useful and powerful, I highly recommend you visit any of the following websites to obtain their statistics: www.battle.net/diablo2exp - Blizzards guide to Diablo 2: Lord Of Destruction www.diabloii.net - Perhaps the best unofficial Diablo site www.lurkerlounge.com - The best Diablo 2 forums Also thanks to www.gamefaqs.com which is currently the only site authorized to host this FAQ. ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Rune Name Number, Your level required to use the rune, Frequency% W: Effect when socketed into weapon A: Effect when socketed into armor/helm/shield S: Effect when socketed into shield (if different) Runewords: Runes must be socketed in order shown, and item must have only as many slots as runes in the recipe. Item may not be magical, rare, set, crafted or unique but can be ethereal. (For example, placing Amn and Tir, in that order, into a 2 socketed Long Sword results in a 'Strength' Long Sword). WARNING: If you make a mistake you will not be able to remove your runes. Crafted Items: Place all ingredients in Horadric Cube to create these items. If Nothing happens you have not followed the recipe correctly. ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Amn 11, Lvl 25, 2.1% W: 7% life stolen per hit A: Attacker takes 14 damage Runewords: Honor: 5 Socket Melee Weapons (Amn + El + Ith + Tir + Sol) King's Grace: 3 Socket Swords/Scepters (Amn + Ral + Thul) Strength: 2 Socket Melee Weapons (Amn + Tir) Crafted Items: Hitpower Ring: Amn + Magic Ring + Jewel + Perfect Sapphire Blood Amulet: Amn + Magic Amulet + Jewel + Perfect Ruby Caster Ring: Amn + Magic Ring + Jewel + Perfect Amethyst Safety Ring: Amn + Magic Ring + Jewel + Perfect Emerald ______________________________________________________________________ Ber 30, Lvl 63, 0.00086% W: 20% chance of crushing blow A: Damage reduced by 8% Runewords: ______________________________________________________________________ Cham 32, Lvl 67, 0.00029% W: 32% Chance of Hit Freezing Target for 3 Seconds A: Can not be frozen Runewords: ______________________________________________________________________ Dol 14, Lvl 31, 0.72% W: 25% chance of Hit Causing Monster to Flee A: +7 Replenish Life Runewords: Silence: 6 Socket Weapons (Dol + Eld + Hel + Ist + Tir + Vex) Venom: 3 Socket Weapons (Tal + Dol + Mal) White: 2 Socket Wand (Dol + Io) Crafted Items: ______________________________________________________________________ El 01, Lvl 11, 26% W: +1 Light radius; +50 AR A: +1 Light radius; +15 Defense Runewords: Honor: 5 Socket Melee Weapons (Amn + El + Ith + Tir + Sol) Malice: 3 Socket Melee Weapons (Ith + El + Eth) Steel: 2 Socket Swords/Axes/Maces (Tir + El) Crafted Items: ______________________________________________________________________ Eld 02, Lvl 11, 17% W: +50 AR vs Undead; +75% Damage vs Undead A: Reduce stamina drain by 15% S: +7% increased blocking Runewords: Silence: 6 Socket Weapons (Dol + Eld + Hel + Ist + Tir + Vex) Crafted Items: ______________________________________________________________________ Eth 05, Lvl 15, 7.8% W: -25% Target Defense A: Regenerate Mana 15% Runewords: Fury: 3 Socket Melee Weapons (Jah + Gul + Eth) Holy Thunder: 4 Socket Scepters (Eth + Ral + Ort + Tal) Malice: 3 Socket Melee Weapons (Ith + El + Eth) Memory: 4 Socket Staves (Lum + Io + Sol + Eth) Rhyme: 2 Socket Shields (Shael + Eth) Stealth: 2 Socket Body Armor (Tal + Eth) Zephyr: 2 Socket Missile Weapons (Ort + Eth) Crafted Items: Hitpower Shield: Eth + Magic Gothic Shield + Jewel + Perfect Sapphire Blood Boots: Eth + Magic Light Plated Boots + Jewel + Perfect Ruby Caster Shield: Eth + Magic Small Shield + Jewel + Perfect Amethyst Safety Body: Eth + Magic Breastplate + Jewel + Perfect Emerald ______________________________________________________________________ Fal 19, Lvl 41, 0.11% W: +10 Strength A: +10 Strength Runewords: Lionheart: 3 Socket Body Armor (Hel + Lum + Fal) Crafted Items: ______________________________________________________________________ Gul 25, Lvl 53, 0.0086% W: +20% AR A: +5 to Maximum Poison Resist Runewords: Fury: 3 Socket Melee Weapons (Jah + Gul + Eth) Crafted Items: ______________________________________________________________________ Hel 15, Lvl 33, 0.52% W: -20% Requirements A: -15% Requirements Runewords: Lionheart: 3 Socket Body Armor (Hel + Lum + Fal) Silence: 6 Socket Weapons (Dol + Eld + Hel + Ist + Tir + Vex) Crafted Items: ______________________________________________________________________ Ist 24, Lvl 51, 0.014% W: +30% Better Chance To Find Magic Items A: +25% Better Chance To Find Magic Items Runewords: Silence: 6 Socket Weapons (Dol + Eld + Hel + Ist + Tir + Vex) Crafted Items: ______________________________________________________________________ Io 16, Lvl 35, 0.35% W: +10 Vitality A: +10 Vitality Runewords: Black: 3 Socket Clubs/Hammers/Maces (Thul + Io + Nef) Memory: 4 Socket Staves (Lum + Io + Sol + Eth) White: 2 Socket Wand (Dol + Io) Crafted Items: ______________________________________________________________________ Ith 06, Lvl 15, 5.2% W: +9 to Maximum Damage A: 15% Damage Taken Goes to Mana Runewords: Honor: 5 Socket Melee Weapons (Amn + El + Ith + Tir + Sol) Malice: 3 Socket Melee Weapons (Ith + El + Eth) Radiance: 3 Socket Helms (Nef + Sol + Ith) Crafted Items: Hitpower Helm: Ith + Magic Full Helm + Jewel + Perfect Sapphire Blood Shield: Ith + Magic Spiked Shield + Jewel + Perfect Ruby Caster Belt: Ith + Magic Light Belt + Jewel + Perfect Amethyst Safety Helm: Ith + Magic Crown + Jewel + Perfect Emerald ______________________________________________________________________ Jah 31, Lvl 65, 0.00043% W: Ignore target defense A: +5% Increased Hit Points S: +50 Hit Points Runewords: Fury: 3 Socket Melee Weapons (Jah + Gul + Eth) Crafted Items: ______________________________________________________________________ Ko 18, Lvl 39, 0.16% W: +10 Dexterity A: +10 Dexterity Runewords: Melody: 3 Socket Missile Weapons (Shael + Ko + Nef) Wealth: 3 Socket Body Armor (Lem + Ko + Tir) Crafted Items: ______________________________________________________________________ Lem 20, Lvl 43, 0.073% W: +50% Extra Gold From Monsters A: +50% Extra Gold From Monsters Runewords: Wealth: 3 Socket Body Armor (Lem + Ko + Tir) Crafted Items: ______________________________________________________________________ Lo 28, Lvl 59, 0.0023% W: 20% Chance of Deadly Strike A: +5 to Maximum Lightning Resistance Runewords: Crafted Items: ______________________________________________________________________ Lum 17, Lvl 37, 0.24% W: +10 Energy A: +10 Energy Runewords: Lionheart: 3 Socket Body Armor (Hel + Lum + Fal) Memory: 4 Socket Staves (Lum + Io + Sol + Eth) Smoke: 2 Socket Body Armor (Nef + Lum) Crafted Items: ______________________________________________________________________ Mal 23, Lcl 49, 0.021% W: Prevent Monster Healing A: Reduce Magic Damage by 7 Runewords: Venom: 3 Socket Weapons (Tal + Dol + Mal) Crafted Items: ______________________________________________________________________ Nef 04, Lvl 13, 8.3% W: Knockback A: +30 Defense vs Missiles Runewords: Black: 3 Socket Clubs/Hammers/Maces (Thul + Io + Nef) Melody: 3 Socket Missile Weapons (Shael + Ko + Nef) Nadir: 2 Socket Helms (Nef + Tir) Radiance: 3 Socket Helms (Nef + Sol + Ith) Smoke: 2 Socket Body Armor (Nef + Lum) Crafted Items: Hitpower Body: Nef + Magic Field Plate + Jewel + Perfect Sapphire Blood Gloves: Nef + Magic Heavy Gloves + Jewel + Perfect Ruby Caster Helm: Nef + Magic Mask + Jewel + Perfect Amethyst Safety Shield: Nef + Magic Kite Shield + Jewel + Perfect Emerald ______________________________________________________________________ Ohm 27, Lvl 57, 0.0034% W: +50% Damage A: +5 to Maximum Cold Resistance Runewords: Crafted Items: ______________________________________________________________________ Ort 09, Lvl 21, 3.8% W: +1-50 Lightning Damage A: +35% Lightning Resistance Runewords: Ancient's Pledge: 3 Socket Shields (Ral + Ort + Tal) Holy Thunder: 4 Socket Scepters (Eth + Ral + Ort + Tal) Lore: 2 Socket Helms (Ort + Sol) Zephyr: 2 Socket Missile Weapons (Ort + Eth) Crafted Items: Hitpower Gloves: Ort + Magic Chain Gloves + Jewel + Perfect Sapphire Blood Weapon : Ort + Magic Axe + Jewel + Perfect Ruby Caster Gloves: Ort + Magic Leather Gloves + Jewel + Perfect Amethyst Safety Boots: Ort + Magic Plate Boots + Jewel + Perfect Emerald ______________________________________________________________________ Pul 21, Lvl 45, 0.048% W: +100 AR vs Demons; +75% Damage vs Demons A: +30% Defense Runewords: Crafted Items: ______________________________________________________________________ Ral 08, Lvl 19, 3.9% W: +5-30 Fire Damage A: +35% Fire Resistance Runewords: Ancient's Pledge: 3 Socket Shields (Ral + Ort + Tal) Holy Thunder: 4 Socket Scepters (Eth + Ral + Ort + Tal) King's Grace: 3 Socket Swords/Scepters (Amn + Ral + Thul) Leaf: 2 Socket Staves (Tir + Ral) Crafted Items: Hitpower Boots: Ral + Magic Chain Boots + Jewel + Perfect Sapphire Blood Helm: Ral + Magic Helm + Jewel + Perfect Ruby Caster Amulet: Ral + Magic Amulet + Jewel + Perfect Amethyst Safety Gloves: Ral + Magic Gauntlets + Jewel + Perfect Emerald ______________________________________________________________________ Shael 13, Lvl 29, 1.1% W: Faster Attack Speed (+20) A: Faster Hit Recovery (+20) S: Improved Block Rate (+20) Runewords: Melody: 3 Socket Missile Weapons (Shael + Ko + Nef) Rhyme: 2 Socket Shields (Shael + Eth) Crafted Items: ______________________________________________________________________ Sol 12, Lvl 27, 1.4% W: +9 to Minimum Damage A: -7 Damage Reduction Runewords: Honor: 5 Socket Melee Weapons (Amn + El + Ith + Tir + Sol) Lore: 2 Socket Helms (Ort + Sol) Memory: 4 Socket Staves (Lum + Io + Sol + Eth) Radiance: 3 Socket Helms (Nef + Sol + Ith) Crafted Items: Blood Ring: Sol + Magic Ring + Jewel + Perfect Ruby Safety Weapon: Sol + Magic Spear + Jewel + Perfect Emerald ______________________________________________________________________ Sur 29, Lvl 61, 0.0013% W: 20% Chance of Hit Blinds Target A: +5% increased Mana S: +50 Mana Runewords: Crafted Items: ______________________________________________________________________ Tal 07, Lvl 17, 5.9% W: +75 Poison Damage over 5 seconds A: +35% Poison Resistance Runewords: Ancient's Pledge: 3 Socket Shields (Ral + Ort + Tal) Holy Thunder: 4 Socket Scepters (Eth + Ral + Ort + Tal) Stealth: 2 Socket Body Armor (Tal + Eth) Venom: 3 Socket Weapons (Tal + Dol + Mal) Crafted Items: Hitpower Belt: Tal + Magic Heavy Belt + Jewel + Perfect Sapphire Blood Belt: Tal + Magic Belt + Jewel + Perfect Ruby Caster Body: Tal + Magic Light Plate + Jewel + Perfect Amethyst Safety Belt: Tal + Magic Sash + Jewel + Perfect Emerald ______________________________________________________________________ Thul 10, Lvl 23, 2.5% W: +3-14 Cold Damage (Cold Length 3 seconds) A: +30% Cold Resistance Runewords: Black: 3 Socket Clubs/Hammers/Maces (Thul + Io + Nef) King's Grace: 3 Socket Swords/Scepters (Amn + Ral + Thul) Crafted Items: Hitpower Amulet: Thul + Magic Amulet + Jewel + Perfect Sapphire Blood Body: Thul + Magic Plate Mail + Jewel + Perfect Ruby Caster Boots: Thul + Magic Boots + Jewel + Perfect Amethyst Safety Amulet: Thul + Magic Amulet + Jewel + Perfect Emerald ______________________________________________________________________ Tir 03, Lvl 13, 12% W: +2 Mana Per Kill A: +2 Mana Per Kill Runewords: Honor: 5 Socket Melee Weapons (Amn + El + Ith + Tir + Sol) Leaf: 2 Socket Staves (Tir + Ral) Nadir: 2 Socket Helms (Nef + Tir) Silence: 6 Socket Weapons (Dol + Eld + Hel + Ist + Tir + Vex) Steel: 2 Socket Swords/Axes/Maces (Tir + El) Strength: 2 Socket Melee Weapons (Amn + Tir) Wealth: 3 Socket Body Armor (Lem + Ko + Tir) Crafted Items: Hitpower Weapon : Tir + Magic Mace + Jewel + Perfect Sapphire Caster Weapon : Tir + Magic Rod + Jewel + Perfect Amethyst ______________________________________________________________________ Um 22, Lvl 47, 0.032% W: 25% Chance of Open Wounds A: +15% Resist All S: +22% Resist All Runewords: Crafted Items: ______________________________________________________________________ Vex 26, Lvl 55, 0.0057% W: 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit A: +5 to Maximum Fire Resistance Runewords: Silence: 6 Socket Weapons (Dol + Eld + Hel + Ist + Tir + Vex) Crafted Items: ______________________________________________________________________ Zod 33, Lvl 69, 0.00018% (rarer than one per half million) W: Indestructible A: Indestructible Runewords: Crafted Items: ______________________________________________________________________ Credits This FAQ would not have been possible without the websites mentioned in the introduction. Especially www.gamefaqs.com, which is great. Short Copyright Statement: Don't rip me off. Long Copyright Statement: This FAQ is (c) 2001 by Robert Schmitz and will not be reprinted or redistributed for any reason - commercial or otherwise - without the author's express prior consent. The author retains all professional use rights of this FAQ and can be contacted at runeman@nycap.rr.com Diablo 2 is (c) Blizzard Entertainment (www.blizzard.com) and all unspecified copyrights and trademarks herein are retined by Blizzard. A Note on Email: This FAQ was written to save me time. Answering flames, spam, stupid questions and any other trivial email is a waste of time, and I will not do it. Goodbye.