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DIABLO II: LORD OF DESTRUCTION [version 1.11]
1.11 Runeword Guide [version 1.31]
by DeeJayTee (diamond_dan_27@hotmail.com)
Last modified: October 8th 2006
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Table Of Contents
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Simply put, this guide deals with the new runewords which were implemented in
the game with the release of the 1.11 patch.
The new runewords function just like the old ones: by putting runes in a
certain and precise order in a certain and precise item type with the certain
and precise number of sockets, you greatly upgrade the item in question,
adding a whole bunch of new modifiers and abilities.
You'll soon notice that all 1.11 runewords made from armour are made for a
specific class.
All information concerning the armour runewords this guide uses was taken
directly from Arreat Summit, the Battle.net Diablo II strategy guide. Here's
the specific website address:
NOTE: John Steinmetz brought this to my attention: The Blizzard 1.11 patch
information says that there are ten new runewords this patch. However,
while this is most probably true, Arreat Summit only gives information on
seven of them. As such, there are three more which have yet to be
accounted for. As soon as I get more information, I'll include them in
this guide.
Bone (Necromancer)
Body Armour, 3 Sockets
[Sol] + [Um] + [Um]
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
Enlightenment (Sorceress)
Body Armour, 3 Sockets
[Pul] + [Ral] + [Sol]
5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Blaze When Struck
5% Chance To Cast level 15 Fire Ball On Striking
+2 To Sorceress Skill Levels
+1 To Warmth
+30% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +30%
Damage Reduced By 7
Myth (Barbarian)
Body Armour, 3 Sockets
[Hel] + [Amn] + [Nef]
3% Chance To Cast Level 1 Howl When Struck
10% Chance To Cast Level 1 Taunt On Striking
+2 To Barbarian Skill Levels
+30 Defense Vs. Missile
Replenish Life +10
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
Requirements -15%
Peace (Amazon)
Body Armour, 3 Sockets
[Shael] + [Thul] + [Amn]
4% Chance To Cast Level 5 Slow Missiles When Struck
2% Chance To Cast level 15 Valkyrie On Striking
+2 To Amazon Skill Levels
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+2 To Critical Strike
Cold Resist +30%
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
Principle (Paladin)
Body Armour, 3 Sockets
[Ral] + [Gul] + [Eld]
100% Chance To Cast Level 5 Holy Bolt On Striking
+2 To Paladin Skill Levels
15% Slower Stamina Drain
+5% To Maximum Poison Resist
Fire Resist +30%
Rain (Druid)
Body Armour, 3 Sockets
[Ort] + [Mal] + [Ith]
5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Cyclone Armor When Struck
5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Twister On Striking
+2 To Druid Skills
+100-150 To Mana (varies)
Lightning Resist +30%
Magic Damage Reduced By 7
15% Damage Taken Goes to Mana
Treachery (Assassin)
Body Armour, 3 Sockets
[Shael] + [Thul] + [Lem]
5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Fade When Struck
25% Chance To Cast level 15 Venom On Striking
+2 To Assassin Skills
+45% Increased Attack Speed
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
Cold Resist +30%
50% Extra Gold From Monsters
Q: Are these runewords available only on Ladder?
A: No. No they're not. They work in every mode, meaning Single Player and
Multiplayer, which includes Open Battle.net and all Realms.
Q: Are the armour runewords reserved for the specific class, or can anyone use
them?
A: A guy calling himself "Hi Gotec" confirmed that the Treachery runeword can
be used by Barbarian mercenaries. Logic thus revealed that everyone can use
them, meaning all classes and all mercenaries can share, enjoy and cherish
the runewords together.
Chapter Three: Version Information
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1.00
The first version (and most probably final, unless some devoted readers really
feel the need to contribute). Includes the table of contents, the
introduction, the runewords and the FAQ chapters, plus the bonus chapter
entitled Legal Information.
1.10
Turns out it wasn't the final version. A reader (presumably the only one,
seeing as no one else bothered e-mailing me) decided to contribute to the FAQ
by answering a few unanswered questions. Now there is absolutely nothing left
to add to this guide. Good night.
1.11
Alas, there is room for improvement. I added a note in the introduction. Read
it and you'll understand that there will have to be another update at some
point.
1.20
Ka-ching! The mystery of the missing runewords has been solved! I added an
updated note in the introduction, and of course the three newly discovered
weapon-related runewords, though they didn't come with confirmation from
Blizzard nor with complete statistics. As such, there will have to be more
updating.
1.30
Huh. Turns out those new runewords I talked about weren't exactly new. They
were apparently available in the 1.10 patch. I deleted all their references,
as I'm sure you can look elsewhere for that specific information. However,
the three mysterious runewords that haven't been divulged by Blizzard yet are
still unknown, so, uh, yeah.
1.31
I haven't been playing for over a year, but having received an e-mail, I just
felt it was my sworn duty to include the Plague runeword. I have no idea if it
will work, and I personally don't care. I also realised that I tend to write a
lot of unnecessary information, like this Version Information chapter.
1.32
I recently (i.e. one month ago) received an e-mail Luke DuMoulin. Seems that
he tested this Plague runeword, and, surprisingly enough, it doesn't work. I
removed it from the list here, so now you'll never know what it was supposed
to do. And I promised an emoticon to whoever would send more information, so
here it is, Luke!: <:-{}
Chapter Four: Legal Information
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This is DeeJayTee (formerly known as DiamondDan27) property. Do whatever you
want with this thing, I really don't care anymore. Well, at least have the
decency to state that I'm the authour, not you.
