Overview of All Sword Bases and Runewords
Sword
Falcata
Dmg: 31 - 59Speed: -Lvl Req: 42Str: 150Dex: 88Max Sockets: 2Ataghan
Dmg: 26 - 46Speed: -20Lvl Req: 45Str: 138Dex: 95Max Sockets: 2Elegant Blade
Dmg: 33 - 45Speed: -10Lvl Req: 47Str: 109Dex: 122Max Sockets: 2Hydra Edge
Dmg: 28 - 68Speed: 10Lvl Req: 51Str: 142Dex: 105Max Sockets: 2Phase Blade
Dmg: 31 - 35Speed: -30Lvl Req: 54Str: 25Dex: 136Max Sockets: 6Conquest Sword
Dmg: 37 - 53Speed: -Lvl Req: 58Str: 142Dex: 112Max Sockets: 4Cryptic Sword
Dmg: 5 - 77Speed: -10Lvl Req: 61Str: 99Dex: 109Max Sockets: 4Mythical Sword
Dmg: 40 - 50Speed: -Lvl Req: 66Str: 147Dex: 124Max Sockets: 3Legend Sword
Dmg: 22 - 562H Dmg: 50 - 94Speed: -15Lvl Req: 44Str: 175Dex: 100Max Sockets: 3Highland Blade
Dmg: 22 - 622H Dmg: 67 - 96Speed: -5Lvl Req: 49Str: 171Dex: 104Max Sockets: 4Balrog Blade
Dmg: 15 - 752H Dmg: 55 - 118Speed: -Lvl Req: 53Str: 185Dex: 87Max Sockets: 4Champion Sword
Dmg: 24 - 542H Dmg: 71 - 83Speed: -10Lvl Req: 57Str: 163Dex: 103Max Sockets: 4Colossus Sword
Dmg: 26 - 702H Dmg: 61 - 121Speed: 10Lvl Req: 60Str: 182Dex: 95Max Sockets: 5Colossus Blade
Dmg: 25 - 652H Dmg: 58 - 115Speed: 5Lvl Req: 63Str: 189Dex: 110Max Sockets: 62 Socket Sword Runewords
Runeword | Sockets | Allowed Bases | Runes | Level | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel (original) | 2 Sockets | Sword, Axe, Mace | 13 | ||
| Strength (original) | 2 Sockets | Melee Weapon | 25 | ||
| Wind (1.10) | 2 Sockets | Melee Weapon | 61 |
3 Socket Sword Runewords
Runeword | Sockets | Allowed Bases | Runes | Level | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malice (original) | 3 Sockets | Melee Weapon | 15 | ||
| King's Grace (original) | 3 Sockets | Sword, Scepter | 25 | ||
Mania (2.6) | 3 Sockets | Weapon | 39 | ||
| Lawbringer (1.10) | 3 Sockets | Sword, Hammer, Scepter | 43 | 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 (  )Slain Monsters Rest In Peace+200-250 Defense Vs. Missile (varies)+10 To Dexterity ( )75% Extra Gold From Monsters ( ) | |
| Crescent Moon (1.10) | 3 Sockets | Axe, Sword, Polearm | 47 | 10% Chance To Cast Level 17 Chain Lightning On Striking7% Chance To Cast Level 13 Static Field On Striking+20% Increased Attack Speed (  )+180-220% Enhanced Damage (varies)Ignore Target's Defense-35% To Enemy Lightning Resistance25% Chance of Open Wounds ( )+9-11 Magic Absorb (varies)+2 To Mana After Each Kill ( )Level 18 Summon Spirit Wolf (30 Charges) | |
| Venom (original) | 3 Sockets | Weapon | 49 | ||
| Fury (original) | 3 Sockets | Melee Weapon | 65 | ||
| Plague (2.4) | 3 Sockets | Sword, Knife, Hand to Hand | 67 | 25% Chance to Cast Level 15 Poison Nova On Striking20% Chance to Cast Level 12 Lower Resist When StruckLevel 13-17 Cleansing Aura When Equipped (varies)+1-2 All Skills+20% Increased Attack Speed ( )+220-320% Enhanced Damage (varies)-23% To Enemy Poison Resistance0.3% (0-29.7) Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level)25% Chance of Open Wounds ()Freezes Target +3 ( ) | |
4 Socket Sword Runewords
Runeword | Sockets | Allowed Bases | Runes | Level | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit (1.10) | 4 Sockets | Sword, Any Shield | 25 | +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)ShieldsCold Resist +35% (  )Lightning Resist +35% ( )Poison Resist +35% ( )Attacker Takes Damage of 14 ()SwordsAdds 1-50 Lightning Damage ()Adds 3-14 Cold Damage ()+75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds ()7% Life Stolen Per Hit () | |
| Passion (1.10) | 4 Sockets | Weapon | 43 | +25% Increased Attack Speed+160-210% Enhanced Damage (varies)50-80% Bonus To Attack Rating (varies)+75% Damage To Undead (  )+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead ()Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage ()+1 To Berserk+1 To ZealHit Blinds Target +10Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% ( )75% Extra Gold From Monsters ()Level 3 Heart of Wolverine (12 Charges) | |
| Voice of Reason (1.10) | 4 Sockets | Sword, Mace | 43 | 15% Chance To Cast Level 13 Frozen Orb On Striking18% Chance To Cast Level 20 Ice Blast On Striking+50 To Attack Rating (  )+220-350% Damage To Demons (varies)+355-375% Damage To Undead (varies) ()+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead ()Adds 100-220 Cold Damage-24% To Enemy Cold Resistance+10 To Dexterity ()Cannot Be Frozen75% Extra Gold From Monsters ()+1 To Light Radius () | |
| Oath (1.10) | 4 Sockets | Sword, Axe, Mace | 49 | Indestructible30% Chance To Cast Level 20 Bone Spirit On Striking+50% Increased Attack Speed ( )+210-340% Enhanced Damage (varies)+75% Damage To Demons ( )+100 To Attack Rating Against Demons ()Prevent Monster Heal ( )+10 To Energy ( )+10-15 Magic Absorb (varies)Level 16 Heart of Wolverine (20 Charges)Level 17 Iron Golem (14 Charges) | |
| Kingslayer (1.10) | 4 Sockets | Sword, Axe | 53 | ||
| Fortitude (1.10) | 4 Sockets | Weapon, Armor | 59 | 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 () | |
| Phoenix (1.10) | 4 Sockets | Weapon, Any Shield | 65 | 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 (  )14% Mana Stolen Per Hit ( )20% Deadly Strike ()Shields+50 To Life ()+5% To Maximum Lightning Resist ()+10% To Maximum Fire Resist () | |
| Hand of Justice (1.10) | 4 Sockets | Weapon | 67 | 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 ( )20% Deadly Strike ()Hit Blinds Target ( )Freezes Target +3 () | |
5 Socket Sword Runewords
Runeword | Sockets | Allowed Bases | Runes | Level | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor (original) | 5 Sockets | Melee Weapon | 27 | ||
| Death (1.10) | 5 Sockets | Sword, Axe | 55 | Indestructible100% Chance To Cast Level 44 Chain Lightning When You Die25% Chance To Cast Level 18 Glacial Spike On Attack+300-385% Enhanced Damage (varies)20% Bonus To Attack Rating (  )+50 To Attack Rating ()Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage ()7% Mana Stolen Per Hit ()50% Chance of Crushing Blow(0.5*Clvl)% Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level)+1 To Light Radius ()Level 22 Blood Golem (15 Charges)Requirements -20% ( ) | |
| Call to Arms (1.10) | 5 Sockets | Weapon | 57 | +1 To All Skills+40% Increased Attack Speed+240-290% Enhanced Damage (varies) (  )Adds 5-30 Fire Damage ( )7% Life Stolen Per Hit ()+2-6 To Battle Command (varies)+1-6 To Battle Orders (varies)+1-4 To Battle Cry (varies)Prevent Monster Heal ()Replenish Life +1230% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items ( ) | |
| Grief (1.10) | 5 Sockets | Sword, Axe | 59 | 35% Chance To Cast Level 15 Venom On Striking+30-40% Increased Attack Speed (varies)Damage +340-400 (varies)Ignore Target's Defense-25% Target Defense (  )+(1.875*Clvl)% Damage To Demons (Based on Character Level)Adds 5-30 Fire Damage ()-20-25% To Enemy Poison Resistance (varies)20% Deadly Strike ()Prevent Monster Heal ()+2 To Mana After Each Kill ()+10-15 Life After Each Kill (varies) | |
| Eternity (1.10) | 5 Sockets | Melee Weapon | 63 | ||
| Destruction (1.10) | 5 Sockets | Polearm, Sword | 65 | 23% Chance To Cast Level 12 Volcano On Striking5% Chance To Cast Level 23 Molten Boulder On Striking100% Chance To Cast level 45 Meteor When You Die15% Chance To Cast Level 22 Nova On Attack+350% Enhanced DamageIgnore Target's Defense ( )Adds 100-180 Magic Damage7% Mana Stolen Per Hit ()20% Chance Of Crushing Blow ( )20% Deadly Strike ()Prevent Monster Heal+10 To Dexterity () | |
6 Socket Sword Runewords
Runeword | Sockets | Allowed Bases | Runes | Level | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unbending Will (2.4) | 6 Sockets | Sword | 41 | 18% Chance To Cast Level 18 Taunt On Striking+3 to Combat Skills (Barbarian Only)+20-30% Increased Attack Speed (varies)+300-350% Enhanced Damage+9 to Maximum Damage (  )+50 to Attack Rating ()+75 Damage to Undead+50 to Attack Rating Against Undead ()8-10% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)Prevent Monster Heal+10 to Strength ( )+10 to Vitality ( )Damage Reduced By 8+1 to Light Radius ()Requirements -20% () | |
| Silence (original) | 6 Sockets | Weapon | 55 | +2 to All Skills+20% Increased Attack Speed+20% Faster Hit Recovery+200% Enhanced Damage+75% Damage To Undead ( )+50 to Attack Rating Against Undead ()11% Mana Stolen Per Hit ()Hit Blinds Target +33Hit Causes Monster to Flee 25% ()All Resistances +75+2 to Mana After Each Kill ()30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items ()Requirements -20% () | |
| Last Wish (1.10) | 6 Sockets | Sword, Hammer, Axe | 65 | 6% Chance To Cast Level 11 Fade When Struck10% Chance To Cast Level 18 Life Tap On Striking20% Chance To Cast Level 20 Charged Bolt On AttackLevel 17 Might Aura When Equipped+330-375% Enhanced Damage (varies)Ignore Target's Defense ( )60-70% Chance of Crushing Blow (varies) ()Prevent Monster Heal ()Hit Blinds Target ()(0.5*Clvl)% Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based on Character Level) | |
| Breath of the Dying (1.10) | 6 Sockets | Weapon | 69 | 50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Poison Nova When You Kill An EnemyIndestructible (  )+60% Increased Attack Speed+350-400% Enhanced Damage (varies)-25% Target Defense ()+50 To Attack Rating ()+200% Damage To Undead ()+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead ()7% Mana Stolen Per Hit ()12-15% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)Prevent Monster Heal+30 To All Attributes+1 To Light Radius ()Requirements -20% () |
