Death Runeword

May 25, 2026


Runes
Item Types	Sword Axe
Ladder Only?	No
Level Required	55
Patch	1.10 - Current
Expansion	Lord of Destruction
25% Chance to cast level 18 Glacial Spike on attack100% Chance to cast level 44 Chain Lightning when you Die20% Bonus to Attack Rating+50 to Attack RatingAdds 1-50 Lightning Damage7% Mana stolen per hit50% Chance of Crushing Blow0.5% Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level)+1 to Light RadiusLevel 22 Blood Golem (15/15 Charges)+300 to 385% Enhanced DamageIndestructibleRequirements -20%

Death is a Diablo 2 Resurrected Runeword created by combining Hel + El + Vex + Ort + Gul into 5 socket Sword or Axe. It requires at least level 55 to equip. Death was first released in patch 1.10.

The Death Runeword is similar to Breath of the Dying, in a sense that it is also Indestructible and gives a huge Damage boost. On top of this, it provides a whopping 50% Chance of Crushing Blow and Deadly Strike.

On average, it will provide more damage than BotD, but for a lower cost. It does lack the dual leach and Increased Attack Speed, and can't be made in a Polearm, so it's not suitable for a Mercenary.