Armor Rune Words in Diablo 2
This page is a list of all the different Rune Words you can make using chest armor slots in Diablo 2. They're listed from lowest level to highest level and I have included all relevant information that you could need to know about each Rune Word. If you don't already know, there is actually an easy trick to get all Rune Words on Single Player for Diablo 2 as well and this includes on version 1.14D.
Check out my How to get Ladder Only Rune Words on Singleplayer Guide for more information on how to do this. For more information about other Rune Words that you can make you should follow the links below to my other Rune Word related guides.
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Runeword: Stealth
TalEth
Required Runes: Tal -- Eth
Level Req: 17
Other Req: N/A
Slots: Chest Armor
+25% Faster Run/Walk
+25% Faster Casting Rate
+25% Faster Hit Recovery
+6 to Dexterity
Regenerate Mana 15%
+15 Maximum Stamina
Poison Resist +30%
Magic Damage Reduced by 3
Runeword: Peace
ShaelThulAmn
Required Runes: Shael -- Thul -- Amn
Level Req: 29
Other Req: N/A
Slots: Chest Armor
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
Runeword: Myth
HelAmnNef
Required Runes: Hel -- Amn -- Nef
Level Req: 25
Other Req: N/A
Slots: Chest Armor
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%
Runeword: Smoke
NefLum
Required Runes: Nef -- Lum
Level Req: 37
Other Req: N/A
Slots: Chest Armor
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+75% Enhanced Defense
+280 Defense vs. Missiles
+10 to Energy
All Resistances +50
-1 to Light Radius
Level 6 Weaken (18 charges)
Runeword: Lionheart
HelLumFal
Required Runes: Hel -- Lum -- Fal
Level Req: 41
Other Req: N/A
Slots: Chest Armor
+20% Enhanced Damage
+25 To Strength
+15 To Dexterity
+20 To Vitality
+10 To Energy
+50 To Life
All Resistances +30
Requirements -15%
Runeword: Treachery
ShaelThulLem
Required Runes: Shael -- Thul -- Lem
Level Req: 43
Other Req: N/A
Slots: Chest Armor
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
Runeword: Wealth
LemKoTir
Required Runes: Lem -- Ko -- Tir
Level Req: 43
Other Req: N/A
Slots: Chest Armor
+10 to Dexterity
+2 to Mana After Each Kill
300% Extra Gold From Monsters
100% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Runeword: Enlightenment
PulRalSol
Required Runes: Pul -- Ral -- Sol
Level Req: 45
Other Req: N/A
Slots: Chest Armor
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
Runeword: Duress
ShaelUmThul
Required Runes: Shael -- Um -- Thul
Level Req: 47
Other Req: N/A
Slots: Chest Armor
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%
Runeword: Stone
ShaelUmPulLum
Required Runes: Shael -- Um -- Pul -- Lum
Level Req: 47
Other Req: N/A
Slots: Chest Armor
+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)
Runeword: Gloom
FalUmPul
Required Runes: Fal -- Um -- Pul
Level Req: 47
Other Req: N/A
Slots: Chest Armor
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
Runeword: Bone
SolUmUm
Required Runes: Sol -- Um -- Um
Level Req: 47
Other Req: N/A
Slots: Chest Armor
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
Runeword: Prudence
MalTir
Required Runes: Mal -- Tir
Level Req: 49
Other Req: N/A
Slots: Chest Armor
+25% Faster Hit Recovery
+140-170% Enhanced Defense (varies)
All Resistances +25-35 (varies)
Damage Reduced by 3
Magic Damage Reduced by 17
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
+1 To Light Radius
Repairs 1 Durability In 4 Seconds
Runeword: Rain
OrtMalIth
Required Runes: Ort -- Mal -- Ith
Level Req: 49
Other Req: N/A
Slots: Chest Armor
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
Runeword: Principle
RalGulEld
Required Runes: Ral -- Gul -- Eld
Level Req: 55
Other Req: N/A
Slots: Chest Armor
100% Chance To Cast Level 5 Holy Bolt On Striking
+2 To Paladin Skill Levels
+50% Damage to Undead
+100-150 to Life (varies)
15% Slower Stamina Drain
+5% To Maximum Poison Resist
Fire Resist +30%
Runeword: Fortitude
ElSolDolLo
Required Runes: El -- Sol -- Dol -- Lo
Level Req: 59
Other Req: Ladder Only
Slots: Weapons & Chest Armor
Both
20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck
+25% Faster Cast Rate
+300% Enhanced Damage
+200% Enhanced Defense
+((8-12)*0.125*Clvl) To Life (Based on Character Level) (varies)
All Resistances +25-30 (varies)
12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+1 To Light Radius
Weapons
+9 To Minimum Damage
+50 To Attack Rating
20% Deadly Strike
Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25%
Armor
+15 Defense
Replenish Life +7
+5% To Maximum Lightning Resist
Damage Reduced By 7
Runeword: Bramble
RalOhmSurEth
Required Runes: Ral -- Ohm -- Sur - Eth
Level Req: 61
Other Req: N/A
Slots: Chest Armor
Level 15-21 Thorns Aura When Equipped (varies)
+50% Faster Hit Recovery
+25-50% To Poison Skill Damage (varies)
+300 Defense
Increase Maximum Mana 5%
Regenerate Mana 15%
+5% To Maximum Cold Resist
Fire Resist +30%
Poison Resist +100%
+13 Life After Each Kill
Level 13 Spirit of Barbs (33 Charges)
Runeword: Dragon
SurLoSol
Required Runes: Sur -- Lo -- Sol
Level Req: 61
Other Req: Ladder Only
Slots: Chest Armor & Shields
Both
20% Chance to Cast Level 18 Venom When Struck
12% Chance To Cast Level 15 Hydra On Striking
Level 14 Holy Fire Aura When Equipped
+360 Defense
+230 Defense Vs. Missile
+3-5 To All Attributes (varies)
+(0.375*Clvl) To Strength (Based on Character Level)
+5% To Maximum Lightning Resist
Damage Reduced by 7
Armor
Increase Maximum Mana 5%
Shields
+50 To Mana
Runeword: Chains of Honor
DolUmBerIst
Required Runes: Dol -- Um -- Ber -- Ist
Level Req: 63
Other Req: N/A
Slots: Chest Armor
+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
Runeword: Enigma
JahIthBer
Required Runes: Jah -- Ith -- Ber
Level Req: 65
Other Req: N/A
Slots: Chest Armor
+2 To All Skills
+45% Faster Run/Walk
+1 To Teleport
+750-775 Defense (Varies)
+(0.75*Clvl) To Strength (Based On Character Level)
Increase Maximum Life 5%
Damage Reduced By 8%
+14 Life After Each Kill
15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
(1*Clvl)% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level)