Death Runeword
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.
Result
- 25% Chance to cast level 18 Glacial Spike on attack
- 100% Chance to cast level 44 Chain Lightning when you Die
- 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% Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level)
- +1 to Light Radius
- Level 22 Blood Golem (15/15 Charges)
- +300 to 385% Enhanced Damage
- Indestructible
- Requirements -20%
Eligible bases
Sword
Axe
Ettin Axe
Dmg: 33 - 66Speed: 10Lvl Req: 52Str: 145Dex: 45Max Sockets: 5War Spike
Dmg: 30 - 48Speed: -10Lvl Req: 59Str: 133Dex: 54Max Sockets: 6Berserker Axe
Dmg: 24 - 71Speed: -Lvl Req: 64Str: 138Dex: 59Max Sockets: 6Silver-edged Axe
2H Dmg: 62 - 110Speed: -Lvl Req: 48Str: 166Dex: 65Max Sockets: 5Decapitator
2H Dmg: 49 - 137Speed: 10Lvl Req: 54Str: 189Dex: 33Max Sockets: 5Champion Axe
2H Dmg: 59 - 94Speed: -10Lvl Req: 61Str: 167Dex: 59Max Sockets: 6Glorious Axe
2H Dmg: 60 - 124Speed: 10Lvl Req: 66Str: 164Dex: 55Max Sockets: 6