Explore the new runewords in Diablo II: Resurrected Patch 2.4, including Flickering Flame, Mist, and Obsession. Learn about their stats, base items, and rune requirements.
Patch 2.4 introduces several new runewords to Diablo 2 Resurrected, aiming to provide uses for previously less sought-after runes like Cham, and to enhance options for martial arts-focused Assassins. These runewords are exclusive to Ladder Mode (expansion only).
Here's a breakdown of the new runewords:
Flickering Flame (NefPulVex)
Base Item: 3-socket Helmet
Required Level: 55
Flickering Flame is designed as a fire-based alternative to powerful helms like Nightwing's Veil and Griffon's Eye. It offers +3 Fire Skills and -10-15% Enemy Fire Resistance, making it a compelling choice for fire builds. It requires Nef + Pul + Vex runes.
Stats:
- Level 4-8 Resist Fire Aura When Equipped
- +3 to Fire Skills
- -10-15% to Enemy Fire Resistance
- +30% Enhanced Defense
- +30 Defense Vs. Missile
- +50-75 to Mana
- Half Freeze Duration
- +5% to Maximum Fire Resist
- Poison Length Reduced by 50%
Mist (ChamShaelGulThulIth)
Base Item: 5-socket Bow/Crossbow
Required Level: 67
Mist is a potent bow/crossbow runeword featuring +3 to All Skills, +100% Piercing Attack, 20% Increased Attack Speed, +325-375% Enhanced Damage, and a Level 8-12 Concentration Aura when equipped. It can compete with top-tier bows like Faith and Breath of the Dying. It's particularly effective on an Act 1 mercenary. The runeword requires Cham + Shael + Gul + Thul + Ith runes, with Cham being the rarest.
Stats:
- Level 8-12 Concentration Aura When Equipped
- +3 To All Skills
- 20% Increased Attack Speed
- +100% Piercing Attack
- +325-375% Enhanced Damage
- +9 To Maximum Damage
- 20% Bonus to Attack Rating
- Adds 3-14 Cold Damage
- Freeze Target +3
- +24 Vitality
- All Resistances +40
Obsession (ZodIstLemLumIoNef)
Base Item: 6-socket Staff
Required Level: 69
Obsession is a 6-socket staff runeword aiming to provide an alternative to the popular Spirit sword and shield combination for casters. It offers +4 All Skills, +65% Cast Rate, +60% Faster Hit Recovery, and +15-25% Max Life. However, it requires a Zod rune, making it prohibitively expensive compared to Spirit. While it offers higher life and resistances, the significant boosts to Vitality and Mana from Spirit often make it the more practical choice despite the cost of Obsession.
Stats:
- +4 All Skills
- +65% Cast Rate
- +60% Faster Hit Recovery
- +15-25% Max Life
- All Resistances +60-70
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