War Scepter

War Scepter
  • War Scepter
  • Item Level: 21
  • Damage: 10 to 17
  • Speed Modifier: -10
  • Range: +1
  • Durablity: 70 of 70
  • Required Strength: 55
  • Socketed (0 to 5)

A War Scepter can spawn with up to 3 individual pal skill bonuses with +1 to +3 each. These bonuses will keep the item normal, and still allow runewords to be created with it.

A superior War Scepter can also spawn with 2 of the following bonuses, +5% to +15% Enhanced Damage, Increase Maximum Durability 10% to 15%, or +1 to +3 to Attack Rating.

Unique and Set War Scepters

How to upgrade a War Scepter

Transmute low quality weapon, an Eld Rune, and a Chipped Gem to create normal quality weapon of the same type.

low quality War Scepter
eld rune
any chipped gem
horadric cube interface

How to add sockets to a War Scepter

You can add sockets to a War Scepter by giving the item to Larzuk as a quest reward. Larzuk will always add 5 sockets (if the iLevel is high enough), the maximum. You can also add sockets with the following horadric cube recipe. This recipes will not work for low or superior quality items.

Transmute normal weapon, a Ral Rune, an Amn Rune, and a Perfect Amethyst to create a socketed weapon of the same type.

normal War Scepter
ral runeamn rune
perfect amethyst
horadric cube interface

This recipes will add between 1 and 5 sockets to the item. The game will roll a 6 sided dice, if it rolls higher than 5, the maximum amount of sockets is chosen.

Amount of sockets for a War Scepter
RollSocketsOdds
11 socket 1 in 6 (16.67%)
22 socket 1 in 6 (16.67%)
33 socket 1 in 6 (16.67%)
44 socket 1 in 6 (16.67%)
55 socket (max)2 in 6 (33.33%)
65 socket (max)2 in 6 (33.33%)

The maximum amount of sockets an item can roll with depends on the iLevel of the item. The iLevel is equal to the monster level (mLevel) the item dropped from, the mLevel is equal to the area level (aLevel). Champions will have an mLevel of aLevel+2, Uniques and their minions aLevel+3, and Super Uniques will have a predefined mLevel.

possible sockets for a War Scepter
iLvl 0-25iLvl 26-40iLvl 41 and up
355

Vendors that sell War Scepters

VendorMin StockMax StockMax Magic Level
Ormus1 Normal / 1 Magic3 Normal / 3 Magic1
Jamella1 Normal / 1 Magic2 Normal / 2 Magic20
Malah1 Normal / 1 Magic2 Normal / 1 Magic20

Runewords you can make in a War Scepter

Base Sockets
Runeword
Sockets
Allowed BasesRunes
Level
Stats
Malice
(original)
3 SocketsMelee Weapon15
+33% Enhanced Damage+9 to Maximum Damage (ith rune)-25% Target Defense (eth rune)+50 to Attack Rating (el rune)100% Chance of Open woundsPrevent Monster Heal-100 to Monster Defense Per HitDrain Life -5
Holy Thunder
(original)
4 SocketsScepter21
+60% Enhanced Damage+10 to Maximum Damage-25% Target Defense (eth rune)Adds 5-30 Fire Damage (ral rune)Adds 21-110 Lightning Damage (ort rune)+75 Poison Damage over 5 seconds (tal rune)+3 to Holy Shock (Paladin Only)+5% to Maximum Lightning ResistLightning Resist +60%Level 7 Chain Lightning (60 charges)
King's Grace
(original)
3 SocketsSwordScepter25
+100% Enhanced Damage+150 to Attack Rating+100% Damage to Demons+100 to Attack Rating against Demons+50% Damage to Undead+100 to Attack Rating against UndeadAdds 5-30 Fire Damage (ral rune)Adds 3-14 Cold damage (thul rune)7% Life stolen per hit (amn rune)
Strength
(original)
2 SocketsMelee Weapon25
+35% Enhanced Damage7% Life stolen per hit (amn rune)25% Chance of Crushing Blow+20 to Strength+10 to Vitality+2 to Mana after each Kill (tir rune)
Honor
(original)
5 SocketsMelee Weapon27
+1 to all skills+160% Enhanced Damage+9 to Minimum Damage (sol rune)+9 to Maximum Damage (ith rune)+250 to Attack Rating (el rune)7% Life Stolen per Hit (amn rune)25% Deadly Strike+10 to StrengthReplenish life +10+2 to Mana after each Kill (tir rune)+1 to Light Radius (el rune)
ladder only
Hustle (weapon)
(2.6)
3 SocketsWeapon39
+10 to Dexterity (ko rune)5% Chance to Cast Level 1 Burst of SpeedLevel 1 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped+30% Increased Attack Speed (shael rune)+180% to 200% Enhanced Damage+75% Damge to Undead+50 to Attack Rating Against Undead (eld rune)
Lawbringer
(1.10)
3 SocketsSwordHammerScepter43
20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Decrepify On StrikingLevel 16-18 Sanctuary Aura When Equipped (varies)-50% Target DefenseAdds 150-210 Fire DamageAdds 130-180 Cold Damage7% Life Stolen Per Hit (amn rune)Slain Monsters Rest In Peace+200-250 Defense Vs. Missile (varies)+10 To Dexterity (ko rune)75% Extra Gold From Monsters (lem rune)
Passion
(1.10)
4 SocketsWeapon43
+25% Increased Attack Speed+160-210% Enhanced Damage (varies)50-80% Bonus To Attack Rating (varies)+75% Damage To Undead (eld rune)+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead (eld rune)Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage (ort rune)+1 To Berserk+1 To ZealHit Blinds Target +10Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% (dol rune)75% Extra Gold From Monsters (lem rune)Level 3 Heart of Wolverine (12 Charges)
Venom
(original)
3 SocketsWeapon49
Ignore Target's Defense+273 Poison Damage Over 6 Seconds (tal rune)7% Mana Stolen Per HitPrevent Monster Heal (mal rune)Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% (dol rune)Level 13 Poison Nova (11 Charges)Level 15 Poison Explosion (27 Charges)
Rift
(1.10)
4 SocketsPolearmScepter53
20% Chance To Cast Level 16 Tornado On Striking16% Chance To Cast Level 21 Frozen Orb On Attack20% Bonus To Attack Rating (gul rune)Adds 160-250 Magic DamageAdds 60-180 Fire Damage+5-10 To All Attributes (varies)+10 To Dexterity (ko rune)38% Damage Taken Goes To Mana75% Extra Gold From Monsters (lem rune)Level 15 Iron Maiden (40 Charges)Requirements -20% (hel rune)
Call to Arms
(1.10)
5 SocketsWeapon57
+1 To All Skills+40% Increased Attack Speed+240-290% Enhanced Damage (varies) (ohm rune)Adds 5-30 Fire Damage (ral rune)7% Life Stolen Per Hit (amn rune)+2-6 To Battle Command (varies)+1-6 To Battle Orders (varies)+1-4 To Battle Cry (varies)Prevent Monster Heal (mal rune)Replenish Life +1230% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (ist rune)
Fortitude
(1.10)
4 SocketsWeaponArmor59
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 (el rune)Weapons+9 To Minimum Damage (sol rune)+50 To Attack Rating (el rune)20% Deadly Strike (lo rune)Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% (dol rune)Armor+15 Defense (el rune)Replenish Life +7 (dol rune)+5% To Maximum Lightning Resist (lo rune)Damage Reduced By 7 (sol rune)
Wind
(1.10)
2 SocketsMelee Weapon61
10% Chance To Cast Level 9 Tornado On Striking+20% Faster Run/Walk+40% Increased Attack Speed+15% Faster Hit Recovery+120-160% Enhanced Damage (varies)-50% Target Defense+50 To Attack Rating (el rune)Hit Blinds Target (sur rune)+1 To Light Radius (el rune)Level 13 Twister (127 Charges)
Beast
(1.10)
5 SocketsAxeScepterHammer63
Level 9 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped+40% Increased Attack Speed+240-270% Enhanced Damage (varies)20% Chance of Crushing Blow (ber rune)25% Chance of Open Wounds (um rune)+3 To Werebear+3 To LycanthropyPrevent Monster Heal (mal rune)+25-40 To Strength (varies)+10 To Energy (lum rune)+2 To Mana After Each Kill (tir rune)Level 13 Summon Grizzly (5 Charges)
Eternity
(1.10)
5 SocketsMelee Weapon63
Indestructible+260-310% Enhanced Damage (varies)+9 To Minimum Damage (sol rune)7% Life Stolen Per Hit (amn rune)20% Chance of Crushing Blow (ber rune)Hit Blinds Target (sur rune)Slows Target By 33%Replenish Mana 16%Cannot Be Frozen30% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items (ist rune)Level 8 Revive (88 Charges)
Fury
(original)
3 SocketsMelee Weapon65
40% Increased Attack Speed+209% Enhanced DamageIgnore Target's Defense (jah rune)-25% Target Defense (eth rune)20% Bonus to Attack Rating (gul rune)6% Life Stolen Per Hit33% Chance Of Deadly Strike66% Chance Of Open Wounds+5 To Frenzy (Barbarian Only)Prevent Monster Heal
Phoenix
(1.10)
4 SocketsWeaponAny Shield65
100% Chance To Cast level 40 Blaze When You Level-up40% Chance To Cast Level 22 Firestorm On StrikingLevel 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)WeaponsIgnore Target's Defense (jah rune)14% Mana Stolen Per Hit (vex rune)20% Deadly Strike (lo rune)Shields+50 To Life (jah rune)+5% To Maximum Lightning Resist (lo rune)+10% To Maximum Fire Resist (vex rune)
Hand of Justice
(1.10)
4 SocketsWeapon67
100% Chance To Cast Level 36 Blaze When You Level-Up100% Chance To Cast Level 48 Meteor When You DieLevel 16 Holy Fire Aura When Equipped+33% Increased Attack Speed+280-330% Enhanced Damage (varies)Ignore Target's Defense-20% To Enemy Fire Resistance7% Life Stolen Per Hit (amn rune)20% Deadly Strike (lo rune)Hit Blinds Target (sur rune)Freezes Target +3 (cham rune)

Compared to other Scepters

Table of base stats
NameMindamMaxdamSpeedReqstrDurabilityLevelMax Sockets
Scepter611255032
Grand Scepter818103760153
War Scepter1017-105570215

Prefixes that can spawn on Scepters

All prefixes
NamePropertyAffix LevelLevel ReqItem TypesRarityGroup
Jagged+10 to 20% Enhanced Damage11weaponmagic and rare106
Deadly+21 to 30% Enhanced Damage53weaponmagic and rare106
Vicious+31 to 40% Enhanced Damage86weaponmagic and rare106

Suffixes that can spawn on Scepters

All suffixes
NamePropertyAffix LevelLevel ReqItem TypesRarityGroup
of PiercingIgnore Target's Defense2518staves and rodsmagic and rare3
of Bashing-25 to -40 to Monster Defense Per Hit1612melee weaponmagic and rare4
of Puncturing-10 to -20 to Monster Defense Per Hit64melee weaponmagic and rare4

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