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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 Um. Here are the Um attributes:

Rank: (r22)
Weapon: 25% Chance of Open Wounds
Armor/Helm: +15% Resist All
Shields: +22% Resist All
Ilvl/Clvl Required: 47


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 Um

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

BerTirUmMalLum
Ber (30) + Tir (3) + Um (22) + Mal (23) + Lum (17)
Axes, Hammers & Scepters {5}
Clvl Required: 63

Level 9 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped

+40% Increased Attack Speed
+240-270% Enhanced Damage (varies)
20% Chance of Crushing Blow
25% Chance of Open Wounds
+3 To Werebear
+3 To Lycanthropy
Prevent Monster Heal
+25-40 To Strength (varies)
+10 To Energy
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
Level 13 Summon Grizzly (5 Charges)

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Bone

SolUmUm
Sol (12) + Um (22) + Um (22)
Armor {3}
Clvl Required: 47

15% Chance To Cast level 10 Bone Armor When Struck

15% Chance To Cast level 10 Bone Spear On Striking
+2 To Necromancer Skill Levels
+100-150 To Mana (varies)
All Resistances +30
Damage Reduced By 7

Useful Necromancer bonuses. Yes No No
Chains of Honor

DolUmBerIst
Dol (14) + Um (22) + Ber (30) + Ist (24)
Armor {4}
Clvl Required: 63

+2 To All Skills

+200% Damage To Demons
+100% Damage To Undead
8% Life Stolen Per Hit
+70% Enhanced Defense
+20 To Strength
Replenish Life +7
All Resistances +65
Damage Reduced By 8%
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

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Chaos

FalOhmUm
Fal (19) + Ohm (27) + Um (22)
Claws {3}
Clvl Required: 57

9% Chance To Cast Level 11 Frozen Orb On Striking

11% Chance To Cast Level 9 Charged Bolt On Striking
+35% Increased Attacked Speed
+240-290% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Adds 216-471 Magic Damage
25% Chance of Open Wounds
+1 To Whirlwind
+10 To Strength
+15 Life After Each Demon Kill

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Crescent Moon

ShaelUmTir
Shael (13) + Um (22) + Tir (3)
Axes, Polearms & Swords {3}
Clvl Required: 47

10% Chance To Cast Level 17 Chain Lightning On Striking

7% Chance To Cast Level 13 Static Field On Striking
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+180-220% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Ignore Target's Defense
-35% To Enemy Lightning Resistance
25% Chance of Open Wounds
+9-11 Magic Absorb (varies)
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
Level 18 Summon Spirit Wolf (30 Charges)

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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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Duress

ShaelUmThul
Shael (13) + Um (22) + Thul (10)
Armor {3}
Clvl Required: 47

40% faster hit Recovery

+10-20% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Adds 37-133 Cold Damage
15% Crushing Blow
33% Open Wounds
+150-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
-20% Slower Stamina Drain
Cold Resist +45%
Lightning Resist +15%
Fire Resist +15%
Poison Resist +15%

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Gloom

FalUmPul
Fal (19)+ Um (22) + Pul (21)
Armor {3}
Clvl Required: 47

15% Chance To Cast Level 3 Dim Vision When Struck

+10% Faster Hit Recovery
+200-260% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+10 To Strength
All Resistances +45
Half Freeze Duration
5% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
-3 To Light Radius

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Kingslayer

MalUmGulFal
Mal (23) + Um (22) + Gul (25) + Fal (19)
Swords & Axes {4}
Clvl Required: 53

+30% Increased Attack Speed

+230-270% Enhanced Damage (varies)
-25% Target Defense
20% Bonus To Attack Rating
33% Chance of Crushing Blow
50% Chance of Open Wounds
+1 To Vengeance
Prevent Monster Heal
+10 To Strength
40% Extra Gold From Monsters

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Stone

ShaelUmPulLum
Shael (13) + Um (22) + Pul (21) + Lum (17)
Armor {4}
Clvl Required: 47

+60% Faster Hit Recovery

+250-290% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+300 Defense Vs. Missile
+16 To Strength
+16 To Vitality
+10 To Energy
All Resistances +15
Level 16 Molten Boulder (80 Charges)
Level 16 Clay Golem (16 Charges)

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Cube Recipes with Um

Item Upgrades

Cube-convert.gif 1 Fal Rune + 1 Um Rune + 1 Perfect Sapphire + Exceptional Rare Weapon --> Elite Rare Weapon

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