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If you look at the list of all runes, you can find out the cube recipes to create a rune of one level higher than Cham. Here are the Cham attributes:

Rank: (r32)
Weapon: 32% Chance of Hit Freezing Target for 3 seconds
Armor/Helm/Shield: Can not be frozen.
Ilvl/Clvl Required: 67


The Right Runes

Look at the rune list for information on how to get the right runes. For weapons you'll want to find the best type of weapon possible, since that's what the bonus damage is based on. Same with Armor if you are after Defense and shields for blocking percentage. If defense isn't important, look for an item that looks good, has low requirements, and for armor and shields, is not going to slow your running speed.


To Make a Runeword

  1. Items used for Runewords must be gray text items, normal, exceptional, or Elite. Low Quality, Superior, and Ethereal can be used, but you can not use magical, Rare, Set, Crafted, or Unique items, even if they have the correct number of sockets.
  2. The item must be of the correct type.
  3. The item must have exactly the correct number of sockets -- no more.
  4. You must socket the Runes in the correct order.

Notes:

  • The Runes fill the sockets in numerical order automatically, i.e. in the order 1, 2, 3, .... For example, trying to place the third Rune of a Runeword into the third socket while sockets 1 and 2 are empty will result in the Rune filling socket 1, contrary to intentions. As mentioned elsewhere, it is possible to remove an item from a socket, but the item is destroyed in the process.
  • The Runeword Preparation Recipes tune equipment for receiving Runewords.
  • Check the Rune FAQ for further help.


Runewords with Cham

Runeword Stats Comments Active In
v1.11+ v1.10 v1.09
Doom

HelOhmUmLoCham
Hel (15) + Ohm (27) + Um (22) + Lo (28) + Cham (32)
Axes, Hammers & Polearms {5}
Clvl Required: 67

5% Chance To Cast Level 18 Volcano On Striking

Level 12 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped
+2 To All Skills
+45% Increased Attack Speed
+330-370% Enhanced Damage (varies)
-40-60% To Enemy Cold Resistance (varies)
20% Deadly Strike
25% Chance of Open Wounds
Prevent Monster Heal
Freezes Target +3
Requirements -20%

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Hand of Justice

SurChamAmnLo
Sur (29) + Cham (32) + Amn (11) + Lo (28)
All Weapons {4}
Clvl Required: 67

100% Chance To Cast Level 36 Blaze When You Level-Up

100% Chance To Cast Level 48 Meteor When You Die
Level 16 Holy Fire Aura When Equipped
+33% Increased Attack Speed
+280-330% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Ignore Target's Defense
-20% To Enemy Fire Resistance
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
20% Deadly Strike
Hit Blinds Target
Freezes Target +3

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Pride

ChamSurIoLo
Cham (32) + Sur (29) + Io (16) + Lo (28)
Polearms {4}
Clvl Required: 67

25% Chance To Cast Level 17 Fire Wall When Struck

Level 16-20 Concentration Aura When Equipped (varies)
260-300% Bonus To Attack Rating (varies)
+(1*Clvl)% Damage To Demons (Based on Character Level)
Adds 50-280 Lightning Damage
20% Deadly Strike
Hit Blinds Target
Freezes Target +3
+10 To Vitality
Replenish Life +8
(1.875*Clvl)% Extra Gold From Monsters (Based on Character Level)

Ladder Only Yes Yes No