RWShields
Shield Runewords
Runewords can only be made in regular items (ethereal or non-ethereal), and the socket count must be exact. They cannot be made in magic/rare/crafted/unique/set items.
Runeword changes include rune changes.
Ancient's Pledge
3-Socket Shields
Ral • Ort • Tal
Required Level: 21
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| +50% Enhanced Defense | +50% Enhanced Defense |
| Cold Resist +43% | Cold Resist +43% |
| Lightning Resist +48% | Lightning Resist +48% |
| Fire Resist +48% | Fire Resist +48% |
| Poison Resist +48% | Poison Resist +48% |
| 10% Damage Taken Gained as Mana when Hit | 10% Damage Taken Gained as Mana when Hit |
Ancient's Pledge is an introductory runeword and adds relatively little to the item beyond the +35% fire/lightning/poison resists gained from the runes themselves. Compare to 3 perfect diamonds, which grants +57% to all resistances.
Spirit
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| +2 to All Skills | +1 to All Skills |
| +[25-35]% Faster Cast Rate | +[25-35]% Faster Cast Rate |
| +55% Faster Hit Recovery | +25% Faster Hit Recovery |
| +250 Defense vs. Missile | Removed |
| +22 to Vitality | +[11-22] to Vitality |
| +[89-112] to Mana | +[59-82] to Mana |
| Cold Resist +35% | Cold Resist +35% |
| Lightning Resist +35% | Lightning Resist +35% |
| Poison Resist +35% | Poison Resist +35% |
| +[3-8] Magic Absorb | +[3-8] Magic Absorb |
| Attacker Takes Damage of 14 | Attacker Takes Damage of 14 |
| Requirements -15% |
Rhyme
2-Socket Shields
Shael • Eth
Required Level: 29
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| +40% Faster Block Rate | +40% Faster Block Rate |
| 20% Increased Chance of Blocking | 20% Increased Chance of Blocking |
| Regenerate Mana 15% | Regenerate Mana 15% |
| All Resistances +25 | All Resistances +25 |
| Cannot Be Frozen | Cannot Be Frozen |
| 50% Extra Gold from Monsters | 50% Extra Gold from Monsters |
| 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items | 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
Splendor
2-Socket Shields
Eth • Lum
Required Level: 37
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| +1 to All Skills | +1 to All Skills |
| +10% Faster Cast Rate | +[20-35]% Faster Cast Rate |
| +20% Faster Block Rate | +20% Faster Block Rate |
| +[60-100]% Enhanced Defense | +[60-100]% Enhanced Defense |
| +10 to Energy | +10 to Energy |
| Regenerate Mana 15% | Regenerate Mana 15% |
| 50% Extra Gold from Monsters | 50% Extra Gold from Monsters |
| 20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items | [20-30]% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
| +3 to Light Radius | +3 to Light Radius |
Sanctuary
3-Socket Shields
Ko • Ko • Mal
Required Level: 49
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| +20% Faster Hit Recovery | +20% Faster Hit Recovery |
| +20% Faster Block Rate | +20% Faster Block Rate |
| 20% Increased Chance of Blocking | 20% Increased Chance of Blocking |
| +[130-160]% Enhanced Defense | +[130-160]% Enhanced Defense |
| +250 Defense vs. Missile | Removed |
| +20 to Dexterity | +20 to Dexterity |
| All Resistances +[50-70] | All Resistances +[35-50] |
| Magic Damage Taken Reduced by 7 | Magic Damage Taken Reduced by 7 |
| Cannot Be Frozen | |
| Level 12 Slow Missiles (60 Charges) | Level 12 Slow Movement (60 Charges) |
Exile
4-Socket Shields (was just 4-Socket Paladin Shields)
Vex • Ohm • Ist • Dol
Required Level: 57
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| 15% Chance to Cast Level 5 Life Tap on Striking | 25% Chance to Cast level 18 Decrepify on Striking |
| Level [13-16] Defiance Aura when Equipped | Level [13-16] Defiance Aura when Equipped |
| +2 to Offensive Auras (Paladin Only) | +2 to Offensive Auras (Paladin Only) |
| +30% Faster Block Rate | +30% Faster Block Rate |
| Freezes Target | Freezes Target |
| +[220-260]% Enhanced Defense | +[220-260]% Enhanced Defense |
| Replenish Life +7 | Replenish Life +10 |
| +5% to Maximum Cold Resist | +4% to Maximum Cold Resist |
| +5% to Maximum Fire Resist | +4% to Maximum Fire Resist |
| 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items | 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
| Repairs 1 Durability Every 4 Seconds | Repairs 1 Durability Every 4 Seconds |
Dragon
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| You May Summon 1 Additional Hydra | |
| 12% Chance to Cast Level 15 Hydra on Striking | 12% Chance to Cast Level 28 Hydra on Striking |
| 20% Chance to Cast Level 18 Venom when Struck | 20% Chance to Cast Level 18 Venom when Struck |
| Level 14 Holy Fire Aura when Equipped | Level 12 Holy Fire Aura when Equipped |
| +360 Defense | +360 Defense |
| +230 Defense vs. Missile | +230 Defense vs. Missile |
| +[3-5] to All Attributes | Removed |
| +[0-37] to Strength (+0.375 per Character Level) | +[0-37] to Strength (+0.375 per Character Level) |
| +50 to Mana | +50 to Mana |
| +5% to Maximum Lightning Resist | +4% to Maximum Lightning Resist |
| Physical Damage Taken Reduced by 7 | Physical Damage Taken Reduced by 7 |
Dream
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| 10% Chance to Cast Level 15 Confuse when Struck | 10% Chance to Cast Level 15 Confuse when Struck |
| Level 15 Holy Shock Aura when Equipped | Level 13 Holy Shock Aura when Equipped |
| +[20-30]% Faster Hit Recovery | +[20-30]% Faster Hit Recovery |
| +30% Enhanced Defense | +30% Enhanced Defense |
| +[150-220] Defense | +[150-220] Defense |
| +10 to Vitality | +10 to Vitality |
| +50 to Life | +50 to Life |
| +[0-61] to Mana (+0.625 per Character Level) | +[0-61] to Mana (+0.625 per Character Level) |
| All Resistances +[5-20] | All Resistances +[10-20] |
| [12-25]% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items | [15-30]% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
Phoenix
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| 40% Chance to Cast Level 22 Firestorm on Striking | 20% Chance to Cast Level 25 Fire Ball on Striking |
| 100% Chance to Cast Level 40 Blaze when you Level-Up | 100% Chance to Cast Level 40 Blaze when you Level-Up |
| Level [10-15] Redemption Aura when Equipped | Level [10-15] Redemption Aura when Equipped |
| +[350-400]% Enhanced Damage | +[300-350]% Enhanced Damage |
| -28% to Enemy Fire Resistance | -28% to Enemy Fire Resistance |
| +[350-400] Defense vs. Missile | +[350-400] Defense vs. Missile |
| +50 to Life | +50 to Life |
| +5% to Maximum Lightning Resist | +4% to Maximum Lightning Resist |
| +10% to Maximum Fire Resist | +8% to Maximum Fire Resist |
| +[15-21] Fire Absorb | +[15-21] Fire Absorb |