Only grey-text gear items with sockets can accept Runewords ( Normal, Exceptional, Elite in any quality including Ethereal). Using Runewords is way to upgrade the quality of non-magic items to something that can be amazing. Magic, Magic Rare, Set, or Unique gear does not work with Runewords, even if it has the correct number of sockets. Runewords only work in non-Magic socketed gear. Classic players who prefer to play without the LoD expansion cannot use Runewords. Players must have the LoD expansion to use Runewords. These will be detailed above the tables of Runewords for this gear type.

Some Weapons Runewords only apply to specific types.

You can insert Runewords into the following types of non-magic gear: However, combining specific Runes in a particular order creates a Runeword, which packs on a number of other features, fundamentally changing the quality of the gear item. Runes all have great extra properties that you can add to socketed gear. These feature the best Runewords for getting a head start on leveling! We also have a guide for the best Leveling Runewords under level 30. If you need more information about individual Runes, including how to acquire them, upgrade them, remove them, and farm them, please see our separate guide: Blizzard will not restore gear or Runes because you made a mistake! There's no going back once you've put the Runes in, there's no removing them without destroying all your Runes.

Runes must be inserted into the correct type of gear, in the correct order, or else it will not create a Runeword and give bonuses. Runewords must be created and inserted carefully into armor. They are not usable for Classic players who choose not to use the LoD expansion. Runewords are only available for players who are using the full Expansion mode of D2:R, which includes the Lord of Destruction (LoD) expansion. This guide will explain how to use Runewords, what kinds of gear will accept them, how to create them, and complete lists of all known Runewords. Welcome to Wowhead's guide to Runewords in Diablo II: Resurrected (D2:R).

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