Rune Word information..

Rune Word information from the Arreat Summit website:

If the player puts certain combinations of Runes in the correct order into an item with exactly that number of sockets and of the correct item type, the item's name will

change into a "unique" name, displayed in gold, and the item will acquire extra powers, depending on the "rune word" that was used. The benefits of using a Rune

Word is that you can make the Rune Word magical bonuses apply to any type of item allowed with the proper number of sockets. You could, for example, use an

Elite Socketed sword or an Exceptional Socketed sword, and you can also pick which type of sword is used. Uniques, in comparison, use the same item type such

as short sword, and are always the same quality (Normal/Exceptional/Elite). You can continue to find better Socketed weapons or armor and, with the proper Runes,

continue to have this Rune Word bonus applied to better and better Socketed items as you find them.

Rune Words are an advanced feature for experienced users. Anyone can create a Rune Word if they take the time to read/learn about them.

Rune Word Rules

When you create a Rune Word you still receive all of the magical bonuses that were already on each Rune you Socketed.

Socketed Items must have the exact number of sockets as the Rune Word formula requires. If the Rune Word is a 3 Rune formula then you must use an item

with exactly 3 sockets. A 4 socket item will not work with a 3 socket formula.

The Socketed Item type must be the correct item type for the formula. If the formula requires a sword, the formula will not work if you use an axe or spear.

Rune Words will only work in Socketed non-magical items. This means that Set Items, Unique Items, or Magic Items with enough Sockets and the proper item

type will not allow or convert to Rune Words. Again, they will not work on Magic, Set, Unique or Rare items. So if you have a Mechanic's (or Jewelers item)

piece of armor with 2 slots, the Stealth will not work on it because it's magical.

The correct Runes for a formula must be used. If one of the Runes is wrong you receive the bonuses of the Runes inserted but it does not become a Rune Word.

The Rune IO looks a lot like LO. Make sure you use the correct one.

The Runes must be placed in the correct order. You can have the correct Socketed item, correct runes and still not activate the Rune Word if you do not socket

the Runes in the correct order. This is because you're trying to spell the "Rune Word" correctly and you have spelled it incorrectly. Example: "RalOrtTal". You

must first place Ral, then Ort, then finally Tal into the Socketed Item.

You need the right patch for the following formulae to work. Make sure you have the latest patch.

Keep in mind when experimenting with unknown Rune Words that you must be prepared to accept the loss of your Runes if the formula does not work.

Rune Words must be inserted into the correct item for the formula in the correct order. Blizzard cannot restore lost items for any reason including due to

your failure to properly create a Rune Word. Rune Word failures are caused by using the wrong items, Runes, or Rune order. A few times the formula has

been listed wrong on The Arreat Summit, but most (99%) of reported errors are caused by failure to understand the formula. The following formulae in

this document may contain errors, including listing the wrong formulas. Be sure you read all of this page including the bottom page notes for complete

information.

NOTES: The “Code” information is not used when in normal play.

The following Rune Word Formulae require Diablo II: LOD v1.09 or v1.10 where indicated:.

The Character levels indicated represent the Minimum level requirement. The actual level required is the greater of the level here and the item level.

Notes:

Character Level: The Character level listed is the minimum level required. If you put a low-level RuneWord into an item with a higher Character level requirement,

then you must be at the character level of that item.

Maces: Maces doesn't mean all Mace class weapons. (See Maces under Item Types for Formulae)

Skills for all character types: 1.10 Rune Words allow players of other classes to use certain skills that are previously only for a certain class.

That is why, for example, you don't see +1 To Zeal (Paladin Only). Any class can use that ability once they have completed the Rune Word.

Item Types for Formulae:

Body Armor = Any armor that is worn on your chest and not any other type of armor such as boots, helms, gloves, etc.

Clubs = Club, Spiked Club, Cudgel, Barbed Club, Truncheon, Tyrant Club.

Hammers = War Hammer, Maul, Great Maul, Battle Hammer, War Club, Martel de Fur, Legendary Mallet, Ogre Maul, Thunder Maul.

Maces = Mace, Morning Star, Flail, Flanged Mace, Jagged Star, Knout, Reinforced Mace, Devil Star, Scourge.

Melee Weapons = Any weapon that is not ranged such as a Sword or Hammer.

A Bow or Crossbow are examples of ranged weapons. Sorceress Orbs are not considered Melee Weapons.

Missile Weapons = Bows and Crossbows, weapons that use Arrows or Bolts.

Scepters = Scepter, Grand Scepter, War Scepter, Rune Scepter, Holy Water Sprinkler, Divine Scepter, Mighty Scepter, Seraph Rod, Caduceus.

Helms = Any armor that is worn on the head, including helms, Barbarian Helms, Druid Pelts, and Circlets.

Shield = Any armor that can be used to block, including shields, Necromancer Shrunken Heads, and Paladin Shields.

Weapons = Melee Weapons, Missile Weapons, Thrown Weapons, Orbs