Spirit Runeword
Spirit is a Diablo 2 Resurrected Runeword created by combining Tal + Thul + Ort + Amn into a 4 socket shield or sword. It requires at least level 25 to equip. Spirit was first released in patch 1.10.
A Spirit sword is a massively overpowered Starter Runeword, given its low level requirement and cheap rune cost. A Spirit Shield on the other hand is a great end-game caster Runeword. The exceptional +2 to All Skills bonus, up to +35% Faster Cast Rate, and massive up to 112 Mana increase, makes it a dream for any starter character and endgame caster build.
A Spirit Shield is almost exclusively made in a 
Monarch, because it is the shield with the lowest strength requirement (still high for casters) that can still get 4 sockets. Because of the cheap runes, it can be recreated many times, to get the +35% Faster Cast Rate, which is required ror many builds to reach an FCR breakpoint.
The Spirit Shield is also a popular item to use on switch alongside 
Call to Arms, as it is the only shield to grant +2 to All Skills. This way CTA's 
The first non-Paladin shield that can roll 4 sockets is the elite Monarch shield. This shield can only drop in Hell difficulty. So even though the Spirit Runeword has a level requirement of 25, you'll only be able to wear a Spirit shield from level 54. Paladin Shields on the other hand can always roll (drop depends on the monster level) 4 sockets. So a Paladin can benefit from a Spirit Shield early on.
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| Runes |     |
| Item Types | |
| Ladder Only? (D2R) | No |
| Ladder Only? (LoD) | Yes |
| Level Required | 25 |
| Patch | 1.10 - Current |
Result
- +2 To All Skills
- +25-35% Faster Cast Rate (varies)
- +55% Faster Hit Recovery
- +250 Defense Vs. Missile
- +22 To Vitality
- +89-112 To Mana (varies)
- +3-8 Magic Absorb (varies)
- Shields
- Cold Resist +35%
- Lightning Resist +35%
- Poison Resist +35%
- Attacker Takes Damage of 14
- Swords
- Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
- Adds 3-14 Cold Damage
- +75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds
- 7% Life Stolen Per Hit
