A Fal rune is a low-mid rune which can be socketed into equipment in Diablo II: Lord of Destruction. Although Fal runes are not used in popular rune words, they are still useful for upgrading rare weapons to elite versions.
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Effects
| Equipment type | Effects |
|---|---|
| Weapon | +10 To Strength |
| Body armor or helm | +10 To Strength |
| Shield | +10 To Strength |
Socketing an item with a Fal rune increases the item's level requirement to 41, unless it was already higher.
Sources
The Countess's extra rune drops on hell difficulty can include Fal runes.
The Hellforge on nightmare or hell difficulty has a 1 in 11 chance to drop a Fal rune as part of its quest reward.
The Act 3 (N) Good treasure class has a chance to drop a Fal rune, as do higher Good treasure classes.
In single-player, open or ladder games only, the Horadric Cube can transmute three Ko runes and one flawed sapphire into one Fal rune.
Rune Words
Fal runes are used in six rune words.
- Chaos 'FalOhmUm' katar
- Famine 'FalOhmOrtJah' axe or hammer
- Gloom 'FalUmPul' body armor
- Kingslayer 'MalUmGulFal' sword or axe
- Lionheart 'HelLumFal' body armor
- Obedience 'HelKoThulEthFal' polearm (ladder only)
Recipes
Fal runes are used in two Horadric Cube recipes.
