How to make Shield Runewords
Shield Runeword bases are often picked based on the strength requirement. Elite light shields or Grim Shield/Troll Nest don't lower the run speed, have a lower strength requirement and have good blocking chance. Paladins should always go for class-specific shields because they can drop with up to +45 to all resistance and higher blocking chance.
Use the advanced search to find specific runewords based on its properties. Use the runeword calculator to find out which runewords you can make with the runes you own.
2 Socket Shield Runewords
Runeword | Allowed Bases | Runes | Level | Stats |
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| Rhyme (original) | Any Shield | 29 | ||
| Splendor (1.10) | Any Shield | 37 |
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Runeword | Allowed Bases | Runes | Level | Stats |
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| Ancients' Pledge (original) | Any Shield | 21 | ||
| Sanctuary (1.10) | Any Shield | 49 | ||
| Dragon (1.10) | Armor, Any Shield | 61 | 20% Chance to Cast Level 18 Venom When Struck12% Chance To Cast Level 15 Hydra On StrikingLevel 14 Holy Fire Aura When Equipped+360 Defense+230 Defense Vs. Missile+3-5 To All Attributes (varies)+(0.375*Clvl) To Strength (Based on Character Level)+5% To Maximum Lightning Resist (  )Damage Reduced by 7 ( )ArmorIncrease Maximum Mana 5% ( )Shields+50 To Mana () | |
| Dream (1.10) | Helm, Any Shield | 65 | 10% Chance To Cast Level 15 Confuse When StruckLevel 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped+20-30% Faster Hit Recovery (varies)+30% Enhanced Defense (  )+150-220 Defense (varies)+10 To Vitality ( )+(0.625*Clvl) To Mana (Based On Character Level)All Resistances +5-20 (varies)12-25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (varies)HeadgearIncrease Maximum Life 5% ( )Shields+50 To Life () |
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4 Socket Shield Runewords
Runeword | Allowed Bases | Runes | Level | Stats |
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| Spirit (1.10) | Sword, Any Shield | 25 | +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)ShieldsCold Resist +35% (  )Lightning Resist +35% ( )Poison Resist +35% ( )Attacker Takes Damage of 14 ( )SwordsAdds 1-50 Lightning Damage ()Adds 3-14 Cold Damage ()+75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds ()7% Life Stolen Per Hit () | |
| Exile (1.10) | Paladin Item | 57 | 15% Chance To Cast Level 5 Life Tap On StrikingLevel 13-16 Defiance Aura When Equipped (varies)+2 To Offensive Auras (Paladin Only)+30% Faster Block RateFreezes Target+220-260% Enhanced Defense (varies)Replenish Life +7 (  )+5% To Maximum Cold Resist ( )+5% To Maximum Fire Resist ( )25% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items ( )Repairs 1 Durability every 4 seconds | |
| Phoenix (1.10) | Weapon, Any Shield | 65 | 100% Chance To Cast level 40 Blaze When You Level-up40% Chance To Cast Level 22 Firestorm On StrikingLevel 10-15 Redemption Aura When Equipped (varies)+350-400% Enhanced Damage (varies)-28% To Enemy Fire Resistance+350-400 Defense Vs. Missile (varies)+15-21 Fire Absorb (varies)WeaponsIgnore Target's Defense ( )14% Mana Stolen Per Hit ()20% Deadly Strike ()Shields+50 To Life ()+5% To Maximum Lightning Resist ()+10% To Maximum Fire Resist () |
