Plague Runeword
Plague is a Diablo 2 Resurrected Runeword created by combining Cham + Shael + Um into a 3 socket sword, claw or dagger. It requires at least level 67 to equip. Plague was first released in patch 2.4.
The Plague Runeword is a high level weapon Runeword released in patch 2.4. It is one of the Runewords that were in the original game files, but were disabled. Blizzard had announced 10 new Runewords for patch 1.11, but only 7 made it in the final release (excluding Plague).
The allowed gear initially changed from all weapons to Swords only, this severely limited the usability and was a missed opportunity to give a solid Runeword for Claws and Daggers.
| Runes |    |
| Item Types | |
| Ladder Only? (D2R) | No |
| Ladder Only? (LoD) | Yes |
| Level Required | 67 |
| Patch | 2.4 - Current |
| Expansion | Lord of Destruction |
Result
- 25% Chance to Cast Level 15 Poison Nova On Striking
- 20% Chance to Cast Level 12 Lower Resist When Struck
- Level 13-17 Cleansing Aura When Equipped (varies)
- +1-2 All Skills
- +20% Increased Attack Speed
- +220-320% Enhanced Damage (varies)
- -23% To Enemy Poison Resistance
- 0.3% (0-29.7) Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level)
- 25% Chance of Open Wounds
- Freezes Target +3
Eligible bases
Sword
Phase 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: 6Knife
Hand to Hand
Suwayyah
Dmg: 39 - 52Speed: -Lvl Req: 44Str: 99Dex: 99Max Sockets: 3Wrist Sword
Dmg: 34 - 45Speed: -10Lvl Req: 46Str: 105Dex: 105Max Sockets: 3Feral Claws
Dmg: 22 - 53Speed: -20Lvl Req: 58Str: 113Dex: 113Max Sockets: 3Runic Talons
Dmg: 24 - 44Speed: -30Lvl Req: 60Str: 115Dex: 115Max Sockets: 3Scissors Suwayyah
Dmg: 40 - 51Speed: -Lvl Req: 64Str: 118Dex: 118Max Sockets: 3