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Ladder Runewords

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Certain Runewords can only be found by Ladder characters in Diablo 2. These items can not be found by non-ladder characters, but may be traded by ladder characters once the ladder season ends and they rejoin the general character population.


Ladder-only Runewords

All these items were added in the v1.10 patch can not be found in earlier versions of the game. (Though ladders are only available for the current version anyway.)

All items are listed on their own pages and in the other Runeword sortings as well.

RunewordStatsCommentsActive In
v1.11+v1.10v1.09
Brand

JahLoMalGul
Jah (31) + Lo (28) + Mal (23) + Gul (25)
Missile Weapons {4}
Clvl Required: 65

35% Chance To Cast Level 14 Amplify Damage When Struck

100% Chance To Cast Level 18 Bone Spear On Striking
Fires Explosive Arrows or Bolts (15)
+260-340% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Ignore Target's Defense
20% Bonus to Attack Rating
+280-330% Damage To Demons (varies)
20% Deadly Strike
Prevent Monster Heal
Knockback

Ladder OnlyYesYesNo
Death

HelElVexOrtGul
Hel (15) + El (1) + Vex (26) + Ort (9) + Gul (25)
Swords & Axes {5}
Clvl Required: 55

Indestructible

100% Chance To Cast Level 44 Chain Lightning When You Die
25% Chance To Cast Level 18 Glacial Spike On Attack
+300-385% Enhanced Damage (varies)
20% Bonus To Attack Rating
+50 To Attack Rating
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
50% Chance of Crushing Blow
(0.5*Clvl)% Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level)
+1 To Light Radius
Level 22 Blood Golem (15 Charges)
Requirements -20%

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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

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Dream

IoJahPul
Io (16) + Jah (31) + Pul (21)
Headgear, Shields {3}
Clvl Required: 65

Both

10% Chance To Cast Level 15 Confuse When Struck
Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped
+20-30% Faster Hit Recovery (varies)
+30% Enhanced Defense
+150-220 Defense (varies)
+10 To Vitality
+(0.625*Clvl) To Mana (Based On Character Level)
All Resistances +5-20 (varies)
12-25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (varies)
Headgear
Increase Maximum Life 5%
Shields
+50 To Life

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Dragon

SurLoSol
Sur (29) + Lo (28) + Sol (12)
Armor, Shields {3}
Clvl Required: 61

Both

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*Clvl) To Strength (Based on Character Level)
+5% To Maximum Lightning Resist
Damage Reduced by 7
Armor
Increase Maximum Mana 5%
Shields
+50 To Mana

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Edge

TirTalAmn
Tir (3) + Tal (7) + Amn (11)
Missile Weapons {3}
Clvl Required: 25

Level 15 Thorns Aura When Equipped

+35% Increased Attack Speed
+320-380% Damage To Demons (varies)
+280% Damage To Undead
+75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
Prevent Monster Heal
+5-10 To All Attributes (varies)
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
Reduces All Vendor Prices 15%

Ladder OnlyYesYesNo
Faith

OhmJahLemEld
Ohm (27) + Jah (31) + Lem (20) + Eld (2)
Missile Weapons {4}
Clvl Required: 65

Level 12-15 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped (varies)

+1-2 To All Skills (varies)
+330% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
300% Bonus To Attack Rating
+75% Damage To Undead
+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead
+120 Fire Damage
All Resistances +15
10% Reanimate As: Returned
75% Extra Gold From Monsters

Ladder OnlyYesYesNo
Fortitude

ElSolDolLo
El (1) + Sol (12) + Dol (14) + Lo (28)
Weapons & Armor {4}
Clvl Required: 59

Both

20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck
+25% Faster Cast Rate
+300% Enhanced Damage
+200% Enhanced Defense
+((8-12)*0.125*Clvl) To Life (Based on Character Level) (varies)
All Resistances +25-30 (varies)
12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+1 To Light Radius
Weapons
+9 To Minimum Damage
+50 To Attack Rating
20% Deadly Strike
Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25%
Armor
+15 Defense
Replenish Life +7
+5% To Maximum Lightning Resist
Damage Reduced By 7

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Grief

EthTirLoMalRal
Eth (5) + Tir (3) + Lo (28) + Mal (23) + Ral (8)
Swords & Axes {5}
Clvl Required: 59

35% Chance To Cast Level 15 Venom On Striking

+30-40% Increased Attack Speed (varies)
Damage +340-400 (varies)
Ignore Target's Defense
-25% Target Defense
+(1.875*Clvl)% Damage To Demons (Based on Character Level)
Adds 5-30 Fire Damage
-20-25% To Enemy Poison Resistance (varies)
20% Deadly Strike
Prevent Monster Heal
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
+10-15 Life After Each Kill (varies)

Ladder OnlyYesYesNo
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 OnlyYesYesNo
Ice

AmnShaelJahLo
Amn (11) + Shael (13) + Jah (31) + Lo (28)
Missile Weapons {4}
Clvl Required: 65

100% Chance To Cast Level 40 Blizzard When You Level-up

25% Chance To Cast Level 22 Frost Nova On Striking
Level 18 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+140-210% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Ignore Target's Defense
+25-30% To Cold Skill Damage (varies)
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
-20% To Enemy Cold Resistance
20% Deadly Strike
(3.125*Clvl)% Extra Gold From Monsters (Based on Character Level)

Ladder OnlyYesYesNo
Infinity

BerMalBerIst
Ber (30) + Mal (23) + Ber (30) + Ist (24)
Polearms {4}
Clvl Required: 63

50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Chain Lightning When You Kill An Enemy

Level 12 Conviction Aura When Equipped
+35% Faster Run/Walk
+255-325% Enhanced Damage (varies)
-(45-55)% To Enemy Lightning Resistance (varies)
40% Chance of Crushing Blow
Prevent Monster Heal
+(0.5*Clvl) To Vitality (Based on Character Level)
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Level 21 Cyclone Armor (30 Charges)

Ladder OnlyYesYesNo
Insight

RalTirTalSol
Ral (8) + Tir (3) + Tal (7) + Sol (12)
Polearms & Staves {4}
Clvl Required: 27

Level 12-17 Meditation Aura When Equipped (varies)

+35% Faster Cast Rate
+200-260% Enhanced Damage (varies)
+9 To Minimum Damage
180-250% Bonus to Attack Rating (varies)
Adds 5-30 Fire Damage
+75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds
+1-6 To Critical Strike (varies)
+5 To All Attributes
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
23% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Ladder OnlyYesYesNo
Last Wish

JahMalJahSurJahBer
Jah (31) + Mal (23) + Jah (31) + Sur (29) + Jah (31) + Ber (30)
Axes, Hammers & Swords {6}
Clvl Required: 65

6% Chance To Cast Level 11 Fade When Struck

10% Chance To Cast Level 18 Life Tap On Striking
20% Chance To Cast Level 20 Charged Bolt On Attack
Level 17 Might Aura When Equipped
+330-375% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Ignore Target's Defense
60-70% Chance of Crushing Blow (varies)
Prevent Monster Heal
Hit Blinds Target
(0.5*Clvl)% Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based on Character Level)

Ladder OnlyYesYesNo
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 OnlyYesYesNo
Oath

ShaelPulMalLum
Shael (13) + Pul (21) + Mal (23) + Lum (17)
Axes, Maces & Swords {4}
Clvl Required: 59

Indestructible

30% Chance To Cast Level 20 Bone Spirit On Striking
+50% Increased Attack Speed
+210-340% Enhanced Damage (varies)
+75% Damage To Demons
+100 To Attack Rating Against Demons
Prevent Monster Heal
+10 To Energy
+10-15 Magic Absorb (varies)
Level 16 Heart of Wolverine (20 Charges)
Level 17 Iron Golem (14 Charges)

Ladder OnlyYesYesNo
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 OnlyYesYesNo
Phoenix

VexVexLoJah
Vex (26) + Vex (26) + Lo (28) + Jah (31)
Weapons & Shields {4}
Clvl Required: 65

Both

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 (varies)
+350-400% Enhanced Damage (varies)
-28% To Enemy Fire Resistance
+350-400 Defense Vs. Missile (varies)
+15-21 Fire Absorb (varies)
Weapons
Ignores Target's Defense
14% Mana Stolen Per Hit
20% Deadly Strike
Shields
+50 To Life
+5% To Maximum Lightning Resist
+10% To Maximum Fire Resist

Ladder OnlyYesYesNo
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 OnlyYesYesNo
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%

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Spirit

TalThulOrtAmn
Tal (7) + Thul (10) + Ort (9) + Amn (11)
Shields & Swords {4}
Clvl Required: 25

Both

+2 To All Skills
+25-35% Faster Cast Rate (varies)
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
+250 Defense Vs. Missile
+22 To Vitality
+89-112 To Mana (varies)
+3-8 Magic Absorb (varies)
Shields
Cold Resist +35%
Lightning Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
Swords
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
Adds 3-14 Cold Damage (3 Sec,Normal)
+75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds
7% Life Stolen Per Hit

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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 OnlyYesYesNo
Wrath

PulLumBerMal
Pul (21) + Lum (17) + Ber (30) + Mal (23)
Missile Weapons {4}
Clvl Required: 63

30% Chance To Cast Level 1 Decrepify On Striking

5% Chance To Cast Level 10 Life Tap On Striking
+375% Damage To Demons
+100 To Attack Rating Against Demons
+250-300% Damage To Undead (varies)
Adds 85-120 Magic Damage
Adds 41-240 Lightning Damage
20% Chance of Crushing Blow
Prevent Monster Heal
+10 To Energy
Cannot Be Frozen

Ladder OnlyYesYesNo