February 25, 2026

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All new Runewords in Diablo 2 Resurrected

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The Diablo 2 Resurrected Reign of the Warlock update added a series of new Runeword combos to try out, provided you can find the Runes to make them. For those not familiar, Runewords are formed when you put together specific combos of Runes into the gem slots of weapons and armor. There’s a similar, simpler system in place in Diablo 4, but the D2 version is a little more difficult to use.

The Runes are rarer, and some of the effects can require 4 runes put in a specific order. If you do this, the equipment piece they’re attached to can gain some truly staggering effects. We know of at least five new Runewords available in Diablo 2 Resurrected, but there’s no telling if there’s something else out there, hidden. Here’s everything we know so far.

All new Runewords in Diablo 2 Resurrected and what they do

The best thing about these new Runewords in Diablo 2 Resurrected, is while some of them may benefit Warlocks more than others (Authority grants +2 to Warlock skills), using them on other classes could be incredibly fascinating.

You really have to grind/get lucky for Runewords, unless you can trade with other players (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
You really have to grind/get lucky for Runewords, unless you can trade with other players (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Runeword Name Gear Slot Level Req Runes Stats
Authority Chest 29 Hel+Shael+Ral 2% Chance to cast level 10 Psychic Ward when struck
10% Chance to cast level 15 Miasma Chain on striking
+2 Warlock Skills
20% Faster Hit Recovery
+40-60% Enhanced Damage
Fire Resist +30%
Requirements -15%
Coven Helmet 51 Ist+Ral+Io 5% Chance to cast level 10 Sigil: Lethargy when struck
+1 to All Skills
+20% Faster Cast Rate
30-50% Enhanced Defense
+10 to Vitality
Fire Resist +30%
1-5 Life after each Kill
26-40% Chance of Getting Magic Items
Void Dagger 69 Thul+Zod+Ist Indestructible
+2 to All Skills
+40% Faster Cast Rate
Adds 3-14 cold damage
10-15% to Magic Skill Damage
1-3 to Abyss
8-12 to Strength
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Level 4 Drecpify (35/35 Charges)
Vigilance Grimoire/Shield/Voodoo Head/Auric Shield 53 Dol+Gul 5% Chance to cast level 10 Ring of Fire when struck
+10% Faster Walk/Run
+30% Faster Block Rate
75-100% Enhanced Defense
20-40 to Life
Replenish Life +7
20-40 to Mana
+5% to Maximum Poison Resist
Fire Resist 25-35%
Ritual Dagger 57 Amn+Shael+Ohm 13% Chance to cast Level 1 Sigil: Death when struck
+40% Increased Attack Speed
+250-320% Enhanced Damage
200-260% Bonus to Attack Rating
150-250% Damage to Demons
7% Life stolen per hit
Slain Monsters Rest in Peace
3-5 Life after each Kill

As you can see, many of these are very late-game Runewords, but they sure pack a lot of power. I’m a huge fan of Void for Indestructible, and the increased Magic Skill Damage, and ranks to Abyss. That’s great for a Magic Build Warlock, or if you shift to Magic damage in the late game on your leveling build.

I can see melee-based Warlocks getting a lot out of Vigilance, because it gives faster Block Rate, Fire Resist, a potential 100% Enhanced Defense, and faster movement. It gets you in and out of combat faster, not to mention it also keeps you safe.

If you just want to use Warlock skills for free, Authority on your chest piece could be a great boon. When you strike it has a chance to use Miasma Chain (Level 15) and when you’re hit, there’s a low chance you’ll trigger the Psychic Ward (Level 10) power.

All told, these Runewords are pretty impressive, but the hard part is going to be actually equipping them in-game. You need the right level, Runes, and gear you think is worth equipping them to.

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