A Cryptic Sword is a type of sword in Diablo II, it is the elite version of the Long Sword.
It has the lowest minimum damage and paradoxically the highest maximum damage of all the one handed swords in the game.
Ethereal Cryptic Swords are a popular choice for the Oath Runeword.
Stats[]

- Damage: 5 to 77 (Avg. 41)
- Level Requirement: 61
- Strength Requirement: 99
- Dexterity Requirement: 109
- Durability: 44
- Sockets: 4
- Speed: [-10]
- Quality Level: 82
- Range: 2
See also[]
- Long Sword (Normal)
- Rune Sword (Exceptional)
- Frostwind (Unique)
Normal Swords — Short Sword • Scimitar • Sabre • Falchion • Crystal Sword • Broad Sword • Long Sword • War Sword • Two-Handed Sword • Claymore • Giant Sword • Bastard Sword • Flamberge • Great Sword
Exceptional Swords — Gladius • Cutlass • Shamshir • Tulwar • Dimensional Blade • Battle Sword • Rune Sword • Ancient Sword • Espandon • Dacian Falx • Tusk Sword • Gothic Sword • Zweihander • Executioner Sword
Elite Swords — Falcata • Ataghan • Elegant Blade • Hydra Edge • Phase Blade • Conquest Sword • Cryptic Sword • Mythical Sword • Legend Sword • Highland Blade • Balrog Blade • Champion Sword • Colossus Sword • Colossus Blade