Breath of the Dying Runeword (BotD)
Breath of the Dying is a Diablo 2 Resurrected Runeword created by combining Vex + Hel + El + Eld + Zod + Eth into a 6 socket weapon. It requires at least level 69 to equip. Breath of the Dying was first released in patch 1.10.
Breath of the Dying is one of the most powerful melee Runewords in the game, and arguably the most powerful non-ladder melee Runeword. Compared to other high-end melee Runewords like Grief or Last Wish, it is relatively cheap, because Zod runes tend to be one of the least expensive high runes.
The best base for Breath of the Dying Runeword is an Ethereal Berserker Axe, because it provides the best damage per second for a one-handed weapon, and the Zod rune makes it Indestructible
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| Runes |       |
| Item Types | |
| Ladder Only? (D2R) | No |
| Ladder Only? (LoD) | No |
| Level Required | 69 |
| Patch | 1.10 - Current |
Result
- 50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Poison Nova When You Kill An Enemy
- Indestructible
- +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%
