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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 Ko. Here are the Ko attributes:

Rank: (r18)
Weapon: +10 Dexterity
Armor/Helm/Shield: +10 Dexterity
Ilvl/Clvl Required: 39


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 Ko

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

VexLoBerJahKo
Vex (26) + Lo (28) + Ber (30) + Jah (31) + Ko (18)
Polearms & Swords {5}
Clvl Required: 65

23% Chance To Cast Level 12 Volcano On Striking

5% Chance To Cast Level 23 Molten Boulder On Striking
100% Chance To Cast level 45 Meteor When You Die
15% Chance To Cast Level 22 Nova On Attack
+350% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
Adds 100-180 Magic Damage
7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
20% Chance Of Crushing Blow
20% Deadly Strike
Prevent Monster Heal
+10 To Dexterity

Ladder Only Yes Yes No
Harmony

TirIthSolKo
Tir (3) + Ith (6) + Sol (12) + Ko (18)
Missile Weapons {4}
Clvl Required: 39

Level 10 Vigor Aura When Equipped

+200-275% Enhanced Damage (varies)
+9 To Minimum Damage
+9 To Maximum Damage
Adds 55-160 Fire Damage
Adds 55-160 Lightning Damage
Adds 55-160 Cold Damage
+2-6 To Valkyrie (varies)
+10 To Dexterity
Regenerate Mana 20%
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
+2 To Light Radius
Level 20 Revive (25 Charges)

Ladder Only Yes Yes No
Heart of the Oak

KoVexPulThul
Ko (18) + Vex (26) + Pul (21) + Thul (10)
Staves & Maces {4}
Clvl Required:55

+3 To All Skills

+40% Faster Cast Rate
+75% Damage To Demons
+100 To Attack Rating Against Demons
Adds 3-14 Cold Damage
7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
+10 To Dexterity
Replenish Life +20
Increase Maximum Mana 15%
All Resistances +30-40 (varies)
Level 4 Oak Sage (25 Charges)
Level 14 Raven (60 Charges)

See it here. Yes Yes No
Lawbringer

AmnLemKo
Amn (11) + Lem (20) + Ko (18)
Hammers, Scepters & Swords {3}
Clvl Required: 43

20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Decrepify On Striking

Level 16-18 Sanctuary Aura When Equipped (varies)
-50% Target Defense
Adds 150-210 Fire Damage
Adds 130-180 Cold Damage
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
Slain Monsters Rest In Peace
+200-250 Defense Vs. Missile (varies)
+10 To Dexterity
75% Extra Gold From Monsters

Ladder Only Yes Yes No
Melody

ShaelKoNef
Shael (13) + Ko (18) + Nef (4)
Missile Weapons {3}
Clvl Required: 39

+3 To Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)

+20% Increased Attack Speed
+50% Enhanced Damage
+300% Damage To Undead
+3 To Slow Missiles (Amazon Only)
+3 To Dodge (Amazon Only)
+3 To Critical Strike (Amazon Only)
Knockback
+10 To Dexterity

See it here. Yes Yes Yes
Obedience

HelKoThulEthFal
Hel (15) + Ko (18) + Thul (10) + Eth (5) + Fal (19)
Polearms {5}
Clvl Required: 41

30% Chance To Cast Level 21 Enchant When You Kill An Enemy

+40% Faster Hit Recovery
+370% Enhanced Damage
-25% Target Defense
Adds 3-14 Cold Damage (3 Seconds Duration,Normal)
-25% To Enemy Fire Resistance
40% Chance of Crushing Blow
+200-300 Defense (varies)
+10 To Strength
+10 To Dexterity
All Resistances +20-30 (varies)
Requirements -20%

Ladder Only Yes Yes No
Rift

HelKoLemGul
Hel (15) + Ko (18) + Lem (20) + Gul (25)
Polearms & Scepters {4}
Clvl Required: 53

20% Chance To Cast Level 16 Tornado On Striking

16% Chance To Cast Level 21 Frozen Orb On Attack
20% Bonus To Attack Rating
Adds 160-250 Magic Damage
Adds 60-180 Fire Damage
+5-10 To All Attributes (varies)
+10 To Dexterity
38% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
75% Extra Gold From Monsters
Level 15 Iron Maiden (40 Charges)
Requirements -20%

Ladder Only Yes Yes No
Sanctuary

KoKoMal
Ko (18) + Ko (18) + Mal (23)
Shields {3}
Clvl Required: 49

+20% Faster Hit Recovery

+20% Faster Block Rate
20% Increased Chance of Blocking
+130-160% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+250 Defense vs. Missile
+20 To Dexterity
All Resistances +50-70 (varies)
Magic Damage Reduced By 7
Level 12 Slow Missiles (60 Charges)

See it here Yes Yes No
Voice of Reason

LemKoElEld
Lem (20) + Ko (18) + El (1) + Eld (2)
Maces & Swords {4}
Clvl Required: 43

15% Chance To Cast Level 13 Frozen Orb On Striking

18% Chance To Cast Level 20 Ice Blast On Striking
+50 To Attack Rating
+220-350% Damage To Demons (varies)
+355-375% Damage To Undead (varies)
+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead
Adds 100-220 Cold Damage
-24% To Enemy Cold Resistance
+10 To Dexterity
Cannot Be Frozen
75% Extra Gold From Monsters
+1 To Light Radius

Ladder Only Yes Yes No
Wealth

LemKoTir
Lem (20) + Ko (18) + Tir (3)
Armor {3}
Clvl Required: 43

+10 to Dexterity

+2 to Mana After Each Kill
300% Extra Gold From Monsters
100% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Not a lot of bonuses, but a very large one to magic find and gold. Get rich quick.

See it here.

Yes Yes Yes

Cube Recipes with Ko

Item Upgrades

Cube-convert.gif 1 Ko Rune + 1 Lem Rune + 1 Perfect Diamond + Exceptional Unique Armor --> Elite Version of Armor

  • v1.10 and later only.
  • Ladder characters and single player characters only.
  • This recipe upgrades the item type of the armor without changing the stats, and is useful to increase the armor's defense.
  • Ethereal items, as well as socketed items can be upgraded without changing their nature.
  • Level requirements, as well as strength requirements, will increase corresponding to the elite version of the item.

Cube-convert.gif 1 Ko Rune + 1 Pul Rune + 1 Perfect Amethyst + Exceptional Rare Armor --> Elite Rare Armor

  • v1.10 and later only.
  • This recipe upgrades the item type of the armor without changing the stats, and is useful to increase the armor's defense.
  • Ethereal items, as well as socketed items can be upgraded without changing their nature.
  • Level requirements, as well as strength requirements, may increase corresponding to the exceptional version of the item.