Runewords can only be fashioned in regular (gray name, ‘normal’) socketed items, with the precise number of sockets required for that recipe. A “ Runeword” is the term for an item that has been socketed with special Runes in the correct order. This is where Runes really become awesome.

Runewords Find out what Runewords you can make. Runes are most powerful when combined into special runewords, so be sure you check the recipes for those. Runes can be upgraded 2 or 3 of one type, plus a particular gem type/quality, can be combined in the Horadric Cube to upgrade to the next higher level rune. See the full runes listing here which shows the upgrade path.

Runes add different properties to shields or armor vs. weapons, and sometimes shields and armor differ as well. Can I socket a Runic Item and add another Runeword to it?.Can I make two Runewords in the same item?.Is there any way to remove a Rune or Runes out of a socket?.Can I make a Runeword out of a magical or Unique, Set, Rare, Crafted, or Magical items?.Are Runewords better in Superior Items?.

Do items with inherent bonuses keep them once they become Runewords?.Can I make a Runeword from an Ethereal Item?.Does +Magic Find gear work to find more or better Runes?.Do RuneWords work in single player or over Open ?.What are the most common errors in making a Runeword?.Details of Each Rune and their Runewords.

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