As players make their way through the world of Diablo 2: Resurrected, they will obtain a variety of unique Runes. In total, there are 33 different Runes in Diablo 2: Resurrected, and they can be combined to create a wide variety of Runewords. As many fans will know, Runewords bestow powerful effects upon the items that they are applied to, and this guide is here to detail those that can be used at low-levels.

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Before getting into specifics on low-level Runewords in Diablo 2: Resurrected, though, it is worth noting that fans should be very careful when inserting their Runes into an item. This is because Runewords will only become active if the Runes are socketed in just the right order. Additionally, players should confirm that they are using appropriate items, as Runewords have some very strict requirements.

Updated on January 21st, 2022 by Hodey Johns: Too many players start Diablo 2: Resurrected and immediately start thinking about the end of the game. Bad news for the over-eager, the end is gonna take a while to get to so that "best build" guide should wait until level 80 or more. For those who are in the middle of leveling up, it's all about the Runewords. This original article displayed how to make the Runewords but not what the Runewords did, which gamers will want to know before they craft the piece. A chart has been added under each section to give players the statistics and details about each piece.

Diablo 2: Resurrected - Low-Level Runewords

With that established, there are some extremely powerful Runewords in Diablo 2: Resurrected that players can use below Level 20. Here are details on all of them, and again fans should pay extra attention to the Rune order and designated item type:

Nadir

Slot

Head

Enhanced Defense

+50%

Defense

+10

Defense vs Missile

+30

Level 13 Cloak of Shadows

9 Charges

Mana Per Kill

+2

Strength

+5

Extra Gold from Monsters

-33%

Light Radius

-3

Sockets

2

Diablo 2 Resurrected Viewing The Nadir Runeword In The Inventory
  • Nef + Tir
  • Item Requirement: Non-magic Helms with 2 Slots
  • Level Requirement: 13

Nadir may be the weakest of the low-level Runewords, though Diablo 2: Resurrected players that have some extra Runes around may still want to make it. The Cloak of Shadows charges it provides in particular can come in handy, though they are quite limited.

Steel

Slot

One-Handed Axe

Enhanced Damage

+20%

Minimum Damage

+3

Maximum Damage

+3

Attack Rating

+50

Open Wounds Cast

50% Chance

Attack Speed

+25%

Mana Per Kill

+2

Light Radius

+1

Sockets

2

Diablo 2 Resurrected The Stats On A Steel Runeword
  • Tir + El
  • Item Requirement: Non-magic Swords, Axes, and Maces with 2 Slots
  • Level Requirement: 13

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While the damage increases provided by Steel are not extremely impressive, its ability to apply Open Wounds and boost to Attack Speed means that it can be useful to low-level melee combatants. Additionally, it is very easy to create.

Malice

Slot

One-Handed Sword

Enhanced Damage

+33%

Maximum Damage

+9

Open Wounds Cast

100% Chance

Target Defense

-25%

Monster Defense Per Hit

-100

Monster Heal

Prevented

Attack Rating

+50

Drain Life

-5

Sockets

3

Diablo 2 Resurrected Looking At The Stats On The Malice Sword
  • Ith + El + Eth
  • Item Requirement: Non-magic Melee Weapon with 3 Slots
  • Level Requirement: 15

Like Steel, the damage bonuses that are granted by Malice are not extremely significant, though its other effects make it quite useful. Indeed, its guaranteed application of Open Wounds, prevention of monster healing, and life draining make Malice worth considering for melee characters in the early-game.

Stealth

Slot

Chest

Magic Damage Received

-3

Dexterity

+6

Maximum Stamina

+15

Poison Resist

+30%

Regenerate Mana

+15%

Movement

+25%

Cast Rate

+25%

Hit Recovery

+25%

Sockets

2

Diablo 2 Resurrected Looking At The Stats On The Stealth Runeword Chestpiece
  • Tal + Eth
  • Item Requirement: Non-magic Body Armor with 2 Slots
  • Level Requirement: 17

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The name of this Runeword may initially lead players to believe that it should only be used with an Assassin in Diablo 2: Resurrected, but that is certainly not the case. Stealth is a strong option for most classes, though its boost to mana regeneration and cast rate make it particularly good for casters.

Leaf

Slot

Two-Handed Staff

Fire Damage

+5 to +30

Fire Skills

+3

Fire Bolt (Sorceress)

+3

Inferno (Sorceress)

+3

Warmth (Sorceress)

+3

Mana Per Kill

+2

Defense (Based on Character Level)

+2 to +198

Cold Resist

+33%

Sockets

2

Diablo 2 Resurrected Making The Leaf Runeword In Inventory
  • Tir + Ral
  • Item Requirement: Non-magic Staff with 2 Slots
  • Level Requirement: 19

The Leaf Runeword is a very good option for a low-level Sorceress in Diablo 2: Resurrected, increasing Fire damage and boosting numerous skills, such as Fire Bolt and Warmth. It also grants Mana upon dispatching a foe and provides additional Defense and Cold Resist.

Diablo 2: Resurrected is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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