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For more information about the mechanics and classifications of rune words, see Rune Words.

The following is a list of shield rune words in Diablo II: Lord of Destruction. Each functions in nonmagic off-hand armor — shields, shrunken heads and paladin shields — with exactly the required number of sockets.

Rune word Sockets Highest rune Restrictions Properties
Ancient's Pledge

3 sockets

RuneOrt Ort
Required level: 21

+50% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +43%
Fire Resist +48%
Lightning Resist +48%
Poison Resist +48%
10% Damage Goes To Mana

Dragon

3 sockets

RuneSur Sur
Required level: 61

20% Chance to Cast Level 18 Venom When Struck
12% Chance To Cast Level 15 Hydra On Striking
Level 14 Holy Fire Aura When Equipped
+360 Defense
+230 Defense vs. Missile
+3–5 To All Attributes (varies)
+0.375–37.125 To Strength (Based on Character Level)
+50 To Mana
+5% To Maximum Lightning Resist
Damage Reduced by 7

Dream

3 sockets

RuneJah Jah
Required level: 65

10% Chance To Cast Level 15 Confuse When Struck
Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped
+20–30% Faster Hit Recovery
+30% Enhanced Defense
+150–220 Defense
+10 To Vitality
+50 To Life
+0.625–61.875 To Mana (Based On Character Level)
All Resistances +5–20
12–25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Exile

4 sockets

RuneOhm Ohm
Required level: 57

Paladin Shields only

15% Chance To Cast Level 5 Life Tap On Striking
Level 13–16 Defiance Aura When Equipped
+2 To Offensive Auras (Paladin Only)
+30% Faster Block Rate
Freezes Target
+220–260% Enhanced Defense
Replenish Life +7
+5% To Maximum Cold Resist
+5% To Maximum Fire Resist
25% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
Repairs 1 Durability in 4 Seconds

Phoenix

4 sockets

RuneJah Jah
Required level: 65

100% Chance To Cast level 40 Blaze When You Level-up
40% Chance To Cast Level 22 Firestorm On Striking
Level 10–15 Redemption Aura When Equipped
+350–400 Defense vs. Missile
+350–400% Enhanced Damage
−28% To Enemy Fire Resist
+50 To Life
+5% To Maximum Lightning Resist
+10% To Maximum Fire Resist
+15–21 Fire Absorb

Rhyme

2 sockets

RuneShael Shael
Required level: 29

20% Increased Chance of Blocking
40% Faster Block Rate
+25% to All Resistances
Regenerate Mana 15%
Cannot Be Frozen
50% Extra Gold From Monsters
25% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items

Sanctuary

3 sockets

RuneMal Mal
Required level: 49

+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+20% Faster Block Rate
20% Increased Chance of Blocking
+130–160% Enhanced Defense
+250 Defense vs. Missile
+20 To Dexterity
All Resistances +50–70
Magic Damage Reduced By 7
Level 12 Slow Missiles (60 Charges)

Spirit

4 sockets

RuneAmn Amn
Required level: 25

+2 To All Skills
+25–35% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
+250 Defense vs. Missiles
+22 To Vitality
+89–112 To Mana
Cold Resist +35%
Lightning Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
+3–8 Magic Absorb
Attacker Takes Damage of 14

Splendor

2 sockets

RuneLum Lum
Required level: 37

+1 To All Skills
+10% Faster Cast Rate
+20% Faster Block Rate
+60–100% Enhanced Defense
+10 To Energy
Regenerate Mana 15%
50% Extra Gold From Monsters
20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+3 To Light Radius

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