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Shield Rune Words in Diablo 2

Phoenix Rune Word in Superior Monarch

This page is a list of all the different Rune Words you can make using Shields 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.

 

List of Armor Rune Words
List of Helm Rune Words
List of Shield Rune Words
List of Weapon Rune Words

List of Beginner Rune Words

List of Intermediate Rune Words

List of Best Rune Words

 

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Runeword: Ancient's Pledge

Ancient's Pledge

RalOrtTal

Required Runes: Ral RuneRal -- Ort RuneOrt -- Tal RuneTal
Level Req: 21
Other Req: N/A
Slots: Shield

+50% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +43%
Lightning Resist +48%
Fire Resist +48%
Poison Resist +48%
10% Damage Taken Goes to Mana

 

Runeword: Spirit

Spirit

TalThulOrtAmn

Required Runes: Tal RuneTal -- Thul RuneThul -- Ort RuneOrt -- Amn RuneAmn
Level Req: 25
Other Req: Ladder Only
Slots: Shields and Swords

Both
+2 To All Skills
+25-35% Faster Cast Rate (varies)
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
+250 Defense Vs. Missile
+22 To Vitality
+89-112 To Mana (varies)
+3-8 Magic Absorb (varies)

Shields
Cold Resist +35%
Lightning Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
Attacker Takes Damage of 14

Swords
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
Adds 3-14 Cold Damage (3 Sec,Normal)
+75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds
7% Life Stolen Per Hit

 

Runeword: Rhyme

Rhyme

ShaelEth

Required Runes: Shael RuneShael -- Eth RuneEth
Level Req: 29
Other Req: N/A
Slots: Shield

+40% Faster Block Rate
20% Increased Chance of Blocking
Regenerate Mana 15%
All Resistances +25
Cannot be Frozen
50% Extra Gold from Monsters
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

 

Runeword: Splendor

Splendor

EthLum

Required Runes: Eth RuneEth -- Lum RuneLum
Level Req: 37
Other Req: N/A
Slots: Shield

+1 To All Skills
+10% Faster Cast Rate
+20% Faster Block Rate
+60-100% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+10 To Energy
Regenerate Mana 15%
50% Extra Gold From Monsters
20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+3 To Light Radius

 

Runeword: Sanctuary

Sanctuary

KoKoMal

Required Runes: Ko RuneKo -- Ko RuneKo -- Mal RuneMal
Level Req: 49
Other Req: N/A
Slots: Shield

+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+20% Faster Block Rate
20% Increased Chance of Blocking
+130-160% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+250 Defense vs. Missile
+20 To Dexterity
All Resistances +50-70 (varies)
Magic Damage Reduced By 7
Level 12 Slow Missiles (60 Charges)

 

Runeword: Exile

Exile

VexOhmIstDol

Required Runes: Vex RuneVex -- Ohm RuneOhm -- Ist RuneIst -- Dol RuneDol
Level Req: 57
Other Req: Paladin Shields Only
Slots: Shields

15% Chance To Cast Level 5 Life Tap On Striking
Level 13-16 Defiance Aura When Equipped (varies)
+2 To Offensive Auras (Paladin Only)
+30% Faster Block Rate
Freezes Target
+220-260% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Replenish Life +7
+5% To Maximum Cold Resist
+5% To Maximum Fire Resist
25% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
Repairs 1 Durability Every 4 Seconds

 

Runeword: Dragon

Dragon

SurLoSol

Required Runes: Sur RuneSur -- Lo RuneLo -- Sol RuneSol
Level Req: 61
Other Req: Ladder Only
Slots: Shields & Armor

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: Dream

Dream

IoJahPul

Required Runes: Io RuneIo -- Jah RuneJah -- Pul RunePul
Level Req: 65
Other Req: Ladder Only
Slots: Shields & Helms

Both
10% Chance To Cast Level 15 Confuse When Struck
Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped
+20-30% Faster Hit Recovery (varies)
+30% Enhanced Defense
+150-220 Defense (varies)
+10 To Vitality
+(0.625*Clvl) To Mana (Based On Character Level)
All Resistances +5-20 (varies)
12-25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (varies)

Headgear
Increase Maximum Life 5%

Shields
+50 To Life

 

Runeword: Phoenix

Phoenix

VexVexLoJah

Required Runes: Vex RuneVex -- Vex RuneVex -- Lo RuneLo -- Jah RuneJah
Level Req: 65
Other Req: Ladder Only
Slots: Shields & Weapons

Both
100% Chance To Cast Level 40 Blaze When You Level-up
40% Chance To Cast Level 22 Firestorm On Striking
Level 10-15 Redemption Aura When Equipped (varies)
+350-400% Enhanced Damage (varies)
-28% To Enemy Fire Resistance
+350-400 Defense Vs. Missile (varies)
+15-21 Fire Absorb (varies)

Weapons
Ignores Target's Defense
14% Mana Stolen Per Hit
20% Deadly Strike

Shields
+50 To Life
+5% To Maximum Lightning Resist
+10% To Maximum Fire Resist