List of Shield Rune Words

The following is a list of shield rune words in Diablo II: Lord of Destruction. Each functions in nonmagic off-hand armor — shields, shrunken heads and paladin shields — with exactly the required number of sockets.

Rune word	Sockets	Highest rune	Restrictions	Properties
Ancient's Pledge 'Ral Ort Tal'	3 sockets	Ort Required level: 21	—	+50% Enhanced Defense Cold Resist +43% Fire Resist +48% Lightning Resist +48% Poison Resist +48% 10% Damage Goes To Mana
Dragon 'Sur Lo Sol'	3 sockets	Sur Required level: 61	—	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 (varies) +0.375–37.125 To Strength (Based on Character Level) +50 To Mana +5% To Maximum Lightning Resist Damage Reduced by 7
Dream 'Io Jah Pul'	3 sockets	Jah Required level: 65	—	10% Chance To Cast Level 15 Confuse When Struck Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped +20–30% Faster Hit Recovery +30% Enhanced Defense +150–220 Defense +10 To Vitality +50 To Life +0.625–61.875 To Mana (Based On Character Level) All Resistances +5–20 12–25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Exile 'Vex Ohm Ist Dol'	4 sockets	Ohm Required level: 57	Paladin Shields only	15% Chance To Cast Level 5 Life Tap On Striking Level 13–16 Defiance Aura When Equipped +2 To Offensive Auras (Paladin Only) +30% Faster Block Rate Freezes Target +220–260% Enhanced Defense Replenish Life +7 +5% To Maximum Cold Resist +5% To Maximum Fire Resist 25% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items Repairs 1 Durability in 4 Seconds
Phoenix 'Vex Vex Lo Jah'	4 sockets	Jah Required level: 65	—	100% Chance To Cast level 40 Blaze When You Level-up 40% Chance To Cast Level 22 Firestorm On Striking Level 10–15 Redemption Aura When Equipped +350–400 Defense vs. Missile +350–400% Enhanced Damage −28% To Enemy Fire Resist +50 To Life +5% To Maximum Lightning Resist +10% To Maximum Fire Resist +15–21 Fire Absorb
Rhyme 'Shael Eth'	2 sockets	Shael Required level: 29	—	20% Increased Chance of Blocking 40% Faster Block Rate +25% to All Resistances Regenerate Mana 15% Cannot Be Frozen 50% Extra Gold From Monsters 25% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
Sanctuary 'Ko Ko Mal'	3 sockets	Mal Required level: 49	—	+20% Faster Hit Recovery +20% Faster Block Rate 20% Increased Chance of Blocking +130–160% Enhanced Defense +250 Defense vs. Missile +20 To Dexterity All Resistances +50–70 Magic Damage Reduced By 7 Level 12 Slow Missiles (60 Charges)
Spirit 'Tal Thul Ort Amn'	4 sockets	Amn Required level: 25	—	+2 To All Skills +25–35% Faster Cast Rate +55% Faster Hit Recovery +250 Defense vs. Missiles +22 To Vitality +89–112 To Mana Cold Resist +35% Lightning Resist +35% Poison Resist +35% +3–8 Magic Absorb Attacker Takes Damage of 14
Splendor 'Eth Lum'	2 sockets	Lum Required level: 37	—	+1 To All Skills +10% Faster Cast Rate +20% Faster Block Rate +60–100% Enhanced Defense +10 To Energy Regenerate Mana 15% 50% Extra Gold From Monsters 20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items +3 To Light Radius