An Eld rune is a low rune which can be socketed into equipment in Diablo II: Lord of Destruction. Eld runes are the second most common runes in the game, but have a few high level uses, such as the Silence rune word, and transmuting low quality weapons into normal weapons.
Effects[]
| Equipment type | Effects |
|---|---|
| Weapon | +75% Damage To Undead +50 Attack Rating Against Undead |
| Body armor or helm | 15% Slower Stamina Drain |
| Shield | 7% Increased Chance of Blocking |
Socketing an item with an Eld rune increases the item's level requirement to 11, unless it was already higher.
Sources[]
The Countess's extra rune drops on any difficulty can include Eld runes.
The Hellforge on normal difficulty has a 1 in 11 chance to drop an Eld rune as part of its quest reward.
The Act 2 Good treasure class has a chance to drop an Eld rune, as do higher Good treasure classes.
The Horadric Cube can transmute three El runes into one Eld rune.
Rune Words[]
Eld runes are used in these rune words:
- Breath of the Dying 'VexHelElEldZodEth' weapon
- Faith 'OhmJahLemEld' missile weapon
- Hustle 'ShaelKoEld' weapon or body armor(L)
- Passion 'DolOrtEldLem' weapon
- Principle 'RalGulEld' body armor
- Silence 'DolEldHelIstTirVex' weapon
- Unbending Will 'FalIoIthEldElHel' sword
- Voice of Reason 'LemKoElEld' sword or mace
- Wisdom 'PulIthEld' helm
Recipes[]
Eld runes are used in two Horadric Cube recipes.
- Transmute three Eld runes to create one Tir rune.
- Transmute a low quality weapon, an Eld rune, and a chipped gem to create a normal quality weapon of the same type used.
