As players make their way through the world ofDiablo 2: Resurrected, they will obtain a variety of unique Runes. In total, there are 33 differentRunes inDiablo 2: Resurrected, and they can be combined to create a wide variety of Runewords. As many fans will know, Runewords bestow powerful effects upon the items that they are applied to, and this guide is here to detail those that can be used at low-levels.
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Before getting into specifics on low-level Runewords inDiablo 2: Resurrected, though, it is worth noting that fans should be very careful when inserting their Runes into an item. This is because Runewords will only become active if the Runes are socketed in just the right order. Additionally, players should confirm that they are using appropriate items, as Runewords have some very strict requirements.
Updated on January 21st, 2022 by Hodey Johns:Too many players start Diablo 2: Resurrected and immediately start thinking about the end of the game. Bad news for the over-eager, the end is gonna take a while to get to so that “best build” guide should wait until level 80 or more. For those who are in the middle of leveling up, it’s all about the Runewords. This original article displayed how to make the Runewords but not what the Runewords did, which gamers will want to know before they craft the piece. A chart has been added under each section to give players the statistics and details about each piece.
Diablo 2: Resurrected - Low-Level Runewords
With that established, there are some extremely powerfulRunewords inDiablo 2: Resurrectedthat players can use below Level 20. Here are details on all of them, and again fans should pay extra attention to the Rune order and designated item type:
+50%
+10
+30
+2
+5
-33%
-3
Sockets
2
Nadir may be the weakest of the low-level Runewords, thoughDiablo 2: Resurrectedplayersthat have some extra Runes around may still want to make it. The Cloak of Shadows charges it provides in particular can come in handy, though they are quite limited.
+20%
+3
+50
+25%
+1
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While the damage increases provided by Steel are not extremely impressive, its ability to apply Open Wounds and boost to Attack Speed means that it can be useful to low-level melee combatants. Additionally, it is very easy to create.
+33%
+9
-25%
-100
-5
3
Like Steel, the damage bonuses that are granted by Malice are not extremely significant, though its other effects make it quite useful. Indeed, its guaranteed application of Open Wounds, prevention of monster healing, and life draining make Malice worth considering for melee characters in the early-game.
+6
+15
+30%
+15%
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The name of this Runeword may initially lead players to believe that it should only be used with anAssassin inDiablo 2: Resurrected, but that is certainly not the case. Stealth is a strong option for most classes, though its boost to mana regeneration and cast rate make it particularly good for casters.
+5 to +30
+2 to +198
The Leaf Runeword is a very good option for a low-levelSorceress inDiablo 2: Resurrected, increasing Fire damage and boosting numerous skills, such as Fire Bolt and Warmth. It also grants Mana upon dispatching a foe and provides additional Defense and Cold Resist.
Diablo 2: Resurrectedis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
