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For more information about the mechanics and classifications of rune words, see Rune Words.

The following is a list of armor rune words in Diablo II: Lord of Destruction. Each functions in nonmagic body armor with exactly the required number of sockets.

Rune word Sockets Highest rune Ladder only? Properties
Bone

3 sockets

RuneUm Um
Required level: 47

15% Chance To Cast level 10 Bone Armor When Struck
15% Chance To Cast level 10 Bone Spear On Striking
+2 To Necromancer Skill Levels
+50–150 To Mana
All Resistances +30
Damage Reduced By 7

Bramble

4 sockets

RuneSur Sur
Required level: 61

Level 15–21 Thorns Aura When Equipped
+50% Faster Hit Recovery
+25–50% To Poison Skill Damage
+300 Defense
Increase Maximum Mana 5%
Regenerate Mana 15%
+5% To Maximum Cold Resist
Fire Resist +30%
Poison Resist +100%
+13 Life After Each Kill
Level 13 Spirit of Barbs (33 Charges)

Chains of Honor

4 sockets

RuneBer Ber
Required level: 63

+2 To All Skills
+200% Damage To Demons
+100% Damage To Undead
8% Life Stolen Per Hit
+70% Enhanced Defense
+20 To Strength
Replenish Life +7
All Resistances +65
Damage Reduced By 8%
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Dragon

3 sockets

RuneSur Sur
Required level: 61

Ladder only

20% Chance to Cast Level 18 Venom When Struck
12% Chance To Cast Level 15 Hydra On Striking
Level 14 Holy Fire Aura When Equipped
+360 Defense
+230 Defense vs. Missile
+3–5 To All Attributes
+0.375–37.125 To Strength (Based on Character Level)
Increase Maximum Mana 5%
+5% To Maximum Lightning Resist
Damage Reduced by 7

Duress

3 sockets

RuneUm Um
Required level: 47

+40% Faster Hit Recovery
+10–20% Enhanced Damage
Adds 37–133 Cold Damage 2 sec. Duration (Normal)
15% Chance of Crushing Blow
33% Chance of Open Wounds
+150–200% Enhanced Defense
−20% Slower Stamina Drain
Cold Resist +45%
Lightning Resist +15%
Fire Resist +15%
Poison Resist +15%

Enigma

3 sockets

RuneJah Jah
Required level: 65

+2 To All Skills
+45% Faster Run/Walk
+1 To Teleport
+750–775 Defense
+ (0.75 Per Character Level) +0–74 To Strength (Based On Character Level)
Increase Maximum Life 5%
Damage Reduced By 8%
+14 Life After Each Kill
15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+ (1 Per Character Level) +1–99% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level)

Enlightenment

3 sockets

RunePul Pul
Required level: 45

5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Blaze When Struck
5% Chance To Cast level 15 Fire Ball On Striking
+2 To Sorceress Skill Levels
+1 To Warmth
+30% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +30%
Damage Reduced By 7

Fortitude

4 sockets

RuneLo Lo
Required level: 59

Ladder only

20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck
+25% Faster Cast Rate
+300% Enhanced Damage
+200% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
+X To Life (Based on Character Level)
Replenish Life +7
+5% To Maximum Lightning Resist
All Resistances +25–30
Damage Reduced By 7
12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+1 To Light Radius

Gloom

3 sockets

RuneUm Um
Required level: 47

15% Chance To Cast Level 3 Dim Vision When Struck
+10% Faster Hit Recovery
+200–260% Enhanced Defense
+10 To Strength
All Resistances +45
Half Freeze Duration
5% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
−3 To Light Radius

Lionheart

3 sockets

RuneFal Fal
Required level: 41

+20% Enhanced Damage
Requirements −15%
+25 To Strength
+10 To Energy
+20 To Vitality
+15 To Dexterity
+50 To Life
All Resistances +30

Myth

3 sockets

RuneHel Hel
Required level: 25

3% Chance To Cast Level 1 Howl When Struck
10% Chance To Cast Level 1 Taunt On Striking
+2 To Barbarian Skill Levels
+30 Defense vs. Missile
Replenish Life +10
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
Requirements −15%

Peace

3 sockets

RuneShael Shael
Required level: 29

4% Chance To Cast Level 5 Slow Missiles When Struck
2% Chance To Cast level 15 Valkyrie On Striking
+2 To Amazon Skill Levels
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+2 To Critical Strike
Cold Resist +30%
Attacker Takes Damage of 14

Principle

3 sockets

RuneGul Gul
Required level: 53

100% Chance To Cast Level 5 Holy Bolt On Striking
+2 To Paladin Skill Levels
15% Slower Stamina Drain
+5% To Maximum Poison Resist
Fire Resist +30%

Prudence

2 sockets

RuneMal Mal
Required level: 49

+25% Faster Hit Recovery
+140–170% Enhanced Defense
All Resistances +25–35
Damage Reduced by 3
Magic Damage Reduced by 17
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
+1 To Light Radius
Repairs Durability 1 In 4 Seconds

Rain

3 sockets

RuneMal Mal
Required level: 49

5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Cyclone Armor When Struck
5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Twister On Striking
+2 To Druid Skills
+100–150 To Mana
Lightning Resist +30%
Magic Damage Reduced By 7
15% Damage Taken Goes to Mana

Smoke

2 sockets

RuneLum Lum
Required level: 37

+75% Enhanced Defense
+280 Defense vs. Missiles
All Resistances +50
20% Faster Hit Recovery
Level 6 Weaken (18 Charges)
+10 To Energy
−1 To Light Radius

Stealth

2 sockets

RuneTal Tal
Required level: 17

Magic Damage Reduced By 3
+6 To Dexterity
+15 To Maximum Stamina
Poison Resist +30%
Regenerate Mana 15%
25% Faster Run/Walk
25% Faster Cast Rate
25% Faster Hit Recovery

Stone

4 sockets

RuneUm Um
Required level: 47

+60% Faster Hit Recovery
+250–290% Enhanced Defense
+300 Defense vs. Missile
+16 To Strength
+16 To Vitality
+10 To Energy
All Resistances +15
Level 16 Molten Boulder (80 Charges)
Level 16 Clay Golem (16 Charges)

Treachery

3 sockets

RuneLem Lem
Required level: 43

5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Fade When Struck
25% Chance To Cast level 15 Venom On Striking
+2 To Assassin Skills
+45% Increased Attack Speed
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
Cold Resist +30%
50% Extra Gold From Monsters

Wealth

3 sockets

RuneLem Lem
Required level: 43

300% Extra Gold From Monsters
100% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
+10 To Dexterity

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