A Vex rune is a high rune which can be socketed into equipment in Diablo II: Lord of Destruction. Vex is valued for its use in several popular rune words such as Heart of the Oak.
Effects[]
| Equipment type | Effects |
|---|---|
| Weapon | 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit |
| Body armor or helm | 5% To Maximum Fire Resist |
| Shield | 5% To Maximum Fire Resist |
Socketing an item with a Vex rune increases the item's level requirement to 55, unless it was already higher.
Sources[]
The Act 1 (H) Good treasure class has a chance to drop a Vex rune, as do higher Good treasure classes.
In single-player, open or ladder games only, the Horadric Cube can transmute two Gul runes and one normal ruby into one Vex rune.
Rune Words[]
Vex runes are used in these rune words:
- Breath of the Dying 'VexHelElEldZodEth' weapon
- Death 'HelElVexOrtGul' sword or axe
- Destruction 'VexLoBerJahKo' polearm or sword
- Exile 'VexOhmIstDol' paladin-only item
- Flickering Flame 'NefPulVex' helm
- Heart of the Oak 'KoVexPulThul' staff or mace
- Phoenix 'VexVexLoJah' weapon or off-hand armor
- Silence 'DolEldHelIstTirVex' weapon
Recipes[]
Vex runes are used in one Horadric Cube recipe.
- Transmute two Vex runes and a normal emerald to create one Ohm rune. (single-player, open or ladder only)
