Ancient's Pledge runeword

Qual-kehk rewards the player with a Ral, Ort and Tal rune for the Rescue on Mount Arreat.

Ancient's Pledge is a Diablo 2 Resurrected runeword created by combining ral + ort + tal into a 3 socket shield. It requires at least level 21 to equip.

All runes for Ancient's Pledge can be obtained from the act 5 quest, Rescue on Mount Arreat.

It's a very popular shield to make at the end on Normal difficulty, because of its high resistances bonus. It's often used throughout Nightmare and Hell difficulty, until better options become available.

Did you know? It takes on average 6 countess runs on Nightmare difficulty to get this runeword.

Ancient's Pledge

Hyperion'RalOrtTal'required level: 21gear type: shield
  • +50% Enhanced Defense
  • Cold Resist +43%
  • Lightning Resist +48%
  • Fire Resist +48%
  • Poison Resist +48%
  • 10% Damage Taken Goes to Mana
  • socketed (3)

Eligible bases

shield

Hyperion
Hyperion
def: 119-135 (127)smite dmg: 14-32 (23)lvl: 48str: 127max socket: 3 (Larzuk)
Monarch
Monarch
def: 133-148 (140.5)smite dmg: 12-34 (23)lvl: 54str: 156max socket: 4
Blade Barrier
Blade Barrier
def: 147-163 (155)smite dmg: 26-40 (33)lvl: 51str: 118max socket: 3 (Larzuk)
Aegis
Aegis
def: 145-161 (153)smite dmg: 18-28 (23)lvl: 59str: 219max socket: 4
Troll Nest
Troll Nest
def: 158-173 (165.5)smite dmg: 24-38 (31)lvl: 57str: 106max socket: 3 (Larzuk)
Ward
Ward
def: 153-170 (161.5)smite dmg: 11-35 (23)lvl: 63str: 185max socket: 4

paladin shield

Sacred Targe
Sacred Targe
def: 126-158 (142)smite dmg: 22-70 (46)lvl: 47str: 86max socket: 4
Sacred Rondache
Sacred Rondache
def: 138-164 (151)smite dmg: 35-58 (46.5)lvl: 52str: 109max socket: 4
Kurast Shield
Kurast Shield
def: 154-172 (163)smite dmg: 10-82 (46)lvl: 55str: 124max socket: 4
Zakarum Shield
Zakarum Shield
def: 169-193 (181)smite dmg: 46-46 (46)lvl: 61str: 142max socket: 4
Vortex Shield
Vortex Shield
def: 182-225 (203.5)smite dmg: 5-87 (46)lvl: 66str: 148max socket: 4

Frequently asked questions

Can you make Ancient's Pledge in a Paladin Shield?

Yes, you can make Ancient's Pledge in any off-hand with three sockets.

What runes make Ancient's Pledge?

You need Ral + Ort + Tal rune to create Ancient's Pledge.

Is Ancient's Pledge ladder only?

No, Ancient's Pledge is not ladder only in Diablo 2 Lord of Destruction and Diablo 2 Resurrected.

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