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Popular shields to make runewords in are lighter elite shields, or Grim Shield/Trolls Nest, for the lighter weight (they don't slow running speed like Tower and Ancient shields), lower strength requirements, and competitive blocking %. Paladins always go for their class-specific shields, for the higher blocking and inherent damage or resistance bonuses.
To Make a Runeword
- 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.
- The item must be of the correct type.
- The item must have exactly the correct number of sockets -- no more.
- 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.
Alphabetical List of Shield Runewords
Runeword | Stats | Comments | Active In | ||
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v1.11+ | v1.10 | v1.09 | |||
Ancient's Pledge RalOrtTal | +50% Enhanced Defense Cold Resist +43% | Recipe is given by Qual-Kehk as a reward for completing the second quest in Act Five. Bonuses will stack on top of a Paladin's inherent shield properties. See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Dragon SurLoSol | Both 20% Chance to Cast Level 18 Venom When Struck | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
Dream IoJahPul | Both 10% Chance To Cast Level 15 Confuse When Struck | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
Exile VexOhmIstDol | 15% Chance To Cast Level 5 Life Tap On Striking Level 13-16 Defiance Aura When Equipped (varies) | Paladin Shields only. Inherent Paladin shield bonuses remain active. See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
Phoenix VexVexLoJah | Both 100% Chance To Cast level 40 Blaze When You Level-up | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
Rhyme | +40% Faster Block Rate 20% Increased Chance of Blocking | One of the more useful, inexpensive runewords. Popular for javazons, sorceresses, necromancers, and others not in need of massive defense. See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Sanctuary KoKoMal | +20% Faster Hit Recovery +20% Faster Block Rate | See it here | Yes | Yes | No |
Spirit TalThulOrtAmn | Both +2 To All Skills | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
Splendor | +1 To All Skills +10% Faster Cast Rate | - | Yes | Yes | No |
List of Shield Runewords by Rank
Runeword | Stats | Comments | Active In | ||
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v1.11+ | v1.10 | v1.09 | |||
Phoenix VexVexLoJah | Both 100% Chance To Cast level 40 Blaze When You Level-up | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
Dream IoJahPul | Both 10% Chance To Cast Level 15 Confuse When Struck | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
Dragon SurLoSol | Both 20% Chance to Cast Level 18 Venom When Struck | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
Exile VexOhmIstDol | 15% Chance To Cast Level 5 Life Tap On Striking Level 13-16 Defiance Aura When Equipped (varies) | Paladin Shields only. Inherent Paladin shield bonuses remain active. See it here. | Yes | Yes | No |
Sanctuary KoKoMal | +20% Faster Hit Recovery +20% Faster Block Rate | See it here | Yes | Yes | No |
Splendor | +1 To All Skills +10% Faster Cast Rate | - | Yes | Yes | No |
Rhyme | +40% Faster Block Rate 20% Increased Chance of Blocking | One of the more useful, inexpensive runewords. Popular for javazons, sorceresses, necromancers, and others not in need of massive defense. See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Spirit TalThulOrtAmn | Both +2 To All Skills | Ladder Only | Yes | Yes | No |
Ancient's Pledge RalOrtTal | +50% Enhanced Defense Cold Resist +43% | Recipe is given by Qual-Kehk as a reward for completing the second quest in Act Five. Bonuses will stack on top of a Paladin's inherent shield properties. See it here. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
View all the Runewords, or see them sorted by item type.