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Bows in Diablo 2 are one of the different types of Weapons available to choose from. Bows are ranged Weapons that can be wielded to face and defeat the diverse Enemies and Bosses throughout the game.

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Diablo 2 Bows and other range weapons is the preferred choice for Dexterity Builds. The Amazons are the most obvious choice for the skills synergy but some leeway can be added for other Dex builds.

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Set and Unique Bows

Arctic Horn

Set Short War Bow
Arctic Gear Set

+50% Enhanced Damage
20% Bonus To Attack Rating
+ (8 Per Character Level) 8-792 Attack Rating (Based On Character Level) (2 Set Items)
+20-30 Cold Damage, 3 sec. Duration (Normal) (3 Set Items)

Vidala's Barb

Set Long Battle Bow
Vidala's Rig Set

+Adds 1-20 Lightning Damage
+ (8 Per Character Level) 8-792 To Attack Rating (Based On Character Level) (2 Items)

M'avina's Caster

Set Grand Matron Bow
M'avina's Battle Hymn Set

+188% Enhanced Damage
+40% Increased Attack Speed
+50 To Attack Rating
Fires Magic Arrows [Level 1]
Adds 114-377 Magic Damage (2 Items)
10% Chance To Cast Level 15 Nova On Striking (3 Items)
+2 To Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only) (4 Items)

Pluckeye

Unique Short Bow

+100% Enhanced Damage
+28 to Attack Rating
3% Mana Stolen Per Hit
+10 to Life
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
+2 To Light Radius

Witherspring

Unique Hunter's Bow

+40-50% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Fires Magic Arrows [Level 3]
Adds 1-3 Damage
30% Increased Attack Speed
+50 To Attack Rating

Raven Claw

Unique Long Bow

+60-70% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Fires Explosive Arrows [Level 3]
50% Bonus to Attack Rating
+3 To Dexterity
+3 To Strength

Rogue's Bow

Unique Composite Bow

+40-60% Enhanced Damage (varies)
+100% Damage to Undead
30% Deadly Strike
50% Increased Attack Speed
+60 to Attack Rating
All Resistances +10

Stormstrike

Unique Short Battle Bow

+70-90% Enhanced Damage
Adds 1-30 Lightning Damage
Piercing Attack (25)
+28 to Attack Rating
Lightning Resistance +25%
+8 to Strength

Wizendraw

Unique Long Battle Bow

+70-80% Enhanced Damage
+50-100 To Attack Rating
Fires Magic Arrows [Level 5]
20% Increased Attack Speed
Cold Resistance 26%
+15 to Energy
+30 to Mana
-(20-35)% To Enemy Cold Resistance

Hellclap

Unique Short War Bow

+70-90% Enhanced Damage
Adds 15-(30-50) Fire Damage
10% Increased Attack Speed
+50-75 to Attack Rating
+1 To Fire Skills
Fire Resistance +40%
+12 to Dexterity

Blastbark

Unique Long War Bow

+70-130% Enhanced Damage
+1 To Amazon Skill Levels
3% Mana stolen per hit
+5 to Strength
+2 To Exploding Arrow (Amazon Only)

Skystrike

Unique Edge Bow

+150-200% Enhanced Damage
Adds 1-250 Lightning Damage
2% Chance To Cast Level 6 Meteor On Striking
30% Increased Attack Speed
+100 To Attack Rating
+1 To Amazon Skill Levels
+10 to Energy

Riphook

Unique Razor Bow

180-220% Enhanced Damage
Slows Target By 30%
30% Chance of Open Wounds
30% Increased Attack Speed
7-10% Life Stolen Per Hit
+35 To Mana

Kuko Shukaku

Unique Cedar Bow

+150-180% Enhanced Damage
Fires Explosive Arrows Or Bolts [Level 7]
Piercing Attack (50)
Adds 40-180 Fire Damage
+3 To Immolation Arrow (Amazon Only)
+3 To Bow And Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)

Endlesshail

Unique Double Bow

+180-220% Enhanced Damage
Adds 15-30 Cold Damage - 3 Second Duration
Cold Resistance +35%
+50 Defense VS. Missile
+40 To Mana
+3-5 To Strafe (Amazon Only)

Witchwild String

Unique Short Siege Bow

+150-170% Enhanced Damage
Fires Magic Arrows [Level 20]
2% Chance To Cast Level 5 Amplify Damage On Striking
+ (1 Per Character Level) 1-99 % Deadly Strike (Based On Character Level)
All Resistances +40
Sockets (2)

Cliffkiller

Unique Large Siege Bow

+190-230% Enhanced Damage
Adds (5-10)-(20-30) Damage
+2 To Amazon Skill Levels
+80 Defense VS. Missile
+50 To Life
Knockback

Magewrath

Unique Rune Bow

+120-150% Enhanced Damage
Adds 25-50 Damage
+200-250 To Attack Rating
+1 To Amazon Skill Levels
Hit Blinds Target
15% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Magic Damage Reduced By 9-13
+10 To Dexterity
+3 Guided Arrow (Amazon Only)

Goldstrike Arch

Unique Gothic Bow

+200-250% Enhanced Damage
+100-200% Damage To Demon
+100-200% Damage To Undead
50% Increased Attack Speed
5% Chance To Cast Level 7 Fist of Heavens On Striking
Replenish Life +12
+100-150% Bonus To Attack Rating

Eaglehorn

Unique Crusader Bow

+200% Enhanced Damage
+ (2 Per Character Level) 2-198% Enhanced Maximum Damage (Based On Character Level)
+1 To Amazon Skill Levels
+ (6 Per Character Level) 6-594 To Attack Rating (Based On Character Level)
+25 To Dexterity
Ignores Target's Defense

Widowmaker

Unique Ward Bow

+150-200% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
33% Deadly Strike
+3-5 To Guided Arrow
Fires Magic Arrows [Level 11]
(Ladder Only)

Windforce

Unique Hydra Bow

Weapons
+250% Enhanced Damage
+ (3.125 Per Character Level) 3-309 To Maximum Damage (Based On Character Level)
20% Increased Attack Speed
6-8% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Heal Stamina Plus 30%
+10 To Strength
+5 To Dexterity
Knockback

Lycander's Aim

Unique Ceremonial Bow

+150-200% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Adds 25-50 Damage
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+2 To Amazon Skill Levels
5-8% Mana Stolen Per Hit (varies)
+20 To Energy
+20 To Dexterity
+20% Enhanced Defense
+2 To Bow And Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)

Blood Raven's Charge

Unique Matriarchal Bow

+180-230% Enhanced Damage (varies)
200-300% Bonus To Attack Rating (varies)
Fires Explosive Arrows Or Bolts [Level 13]
Level 5 Revive (30 charges)
+2-4 To Bow And Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only) (varies)

Runewords Bows

Melody

Runewords

+50% Enhanced Damage
+300% Damage To Undead
+3 To Bow and Crossbow Skills ( Amazon Only)
+3 To Critical Strike ( Amazon Only)
+3 To Dodge ( Amazon Only)
+3 To Slow Missiles ( Amazon Only)
20% Increased Attack Speed
+10 To Dexterity
Knockback

Silence

Runewords

200% Enhanced Damage
+75% Damage To Undead
Requirements -20%
20% Increased Attack Speed
+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead
+2 To All Skills
All Resistances +75
20% Faster Hit Recovery
11% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25%
Hit Blinds Target +33
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
30% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items

Venom

Runewords

Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25%
Prevent Monster Heal
Ignore Target's Defense
7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Level 15 Poison Explosion (27 Charges)
Level 13 Poison Nova (11 Charges)
+273 Poison Damage Over 6 seconds

Zephyr

Runewords

+33% Enhanced Damage
+66 To Attack Rating
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
-25% Target Defense
+25 Defense
25% Faster Run Walk
25% Increased Attack Speed
7% Chance To Cast Level 1 Twister When Struck

Breath of the Dying

Runewords

50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Poison Nova When You Kill An Enemy
Indestructible
+60% Increased Attack Speed
+350-400% Enhanced Damage
+200% Damage To Undead
-25% Target Defense
+50 To Attack Rating
+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead
7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
12-15% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)
Prevent Monster Heal
+30 To All Attributes
+1 To Light Radius
Requirements -20%

Call to Arms

Runewords

+1 To All Skills
+40% Increased Attack Speed
+250-290% Enhanced Damage
Adds 5-30 Fire Damage
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
+2-6 To Battle Command
+1-6 To Battle Orders
+1-4 To Battle Cry
Prevent Monster Heal
Replenish Life +12
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Hand of Justice

Runewords

100% Chance To Cast Level 36 Blaze When You Level-Up
100% Chance To Cast Level 48 Meteor When You Die
Level 16 Holy Fire Aura When Equipped
+33% Increased Attack Speed
+280-330% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
-20% To Enemy Fire Resistance
20% Deadly Strike
Hit Blinds Target
Freezes Target +3

Passion

Runewords

+25% Increased Attack Speed
+160-210% Enhanced Damage
50-80% Bonus To Attack Rating
+75% Damage To Undead
+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
+1 To Berserk
+1 To Zeal
Hit Blinds Target +10
Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25%
75% Extra Gold From Monsters
Level 3 Heart of Wolverine (12 Charges)

Brand

Runewords (Ladder Only)

35% Chance To Cast Level 14 Amplify Damage When Struck
100% Chance To Cast Level 18 Bone Spear On Striking
+260-340% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
20% Bonus to Attack Rating
+280-330% Damage To Demons
20% Deadly Strike
Prevent Monster Heal
Knockback
Fires Explosive Arrows or Bolts (15)

Edge

Runewords (Ladder Only)

Level 15 Thorns Aura When Equipped
+35% Increased Attack Speed
+320-380% Damage To Demons
+280% Damage To Undead
+75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
Prevent Monster Heal
+5-10 To All Attributes
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
Reduces All Vendor Prices 15%

Faith

Runewords (Ladder Only)

Level 12-15 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped
+1-2 To All Skills
+330% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
300% Bonus To Attack Rating
+75% Damage To Undead
+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead
+120 Fire Damage
All Resistances +15
10% Reanimate As: Returned
75% Extra Gold From Monsters

Fortitude

Runewords (Ladder Only)

Weapons
20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck
+25% Faster Cast Rate
+300% Enhanced Damage
+9 To Minimum Damage
+50 To Attack Rating
20% Deadly Strike
Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25%
+200% Enhanced Defense
+X To Life (Based on Character Level)
All Resistances +25-30 (varies)
12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+1 To Light Radius

Harmony

Runewords (Ladder Only)

Level 10 Vigor Aura When Equipped
+200-275% Enhanced Damage
+9 To Minimum Damage
+9 To Maximum Damage
Adds 55-160 Lightning Damage
Adds 55-160 Fire Damage
Adds 55-160 Cold Damage
+2-6 To Valkyrie
+10 To Dexterity
Regenerate Mana 20%
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
+2 To Light Radius
Level 20 Revive (25 Charges)

Ice

Runewords (Ladder Only)

100% Chance To Cast Level 40 Blizzard When You Level-up
25% Chance To Cast Level 22 Frost Nova On Striking
Level 18 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+140-210% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
+25-30% To Cold Skill Damage
-20% To Enemy Cold Resistance
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
20% Deadly Strike
3.125-309.375 Extra Gold From Monsters (Based on Character Level)

Phoenix

Runewords (Ladder Only)

Weapons
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 (varies)
+350-400% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Ignores Target's Defense
14% Mana Stolen Per Hit
-28% To Enemy Fire Resistance
20% Deadly Strike
+350-400 Defense Vs. Missile
+15-21 Fire Absorb

Wrath

Runewords (Ladder Only)

30% Chance To Cast Level 1 Decrepify On Striking
5% Chance To Cast Level 10 Life Tap On Striking
+375% Damage To Demons
+100 To Attack Rating Against Demons
+250-300% Damage To Undead
Adds 85-120 Magic Damage
Adds 41-240 Lightning Damage
20% Chance of Crushing Blow
Prevent Monster Heal
+10 To Energy
Cannot Be Frozen

Bows comparison table for Diablo 2

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
Arctic Horn Set Short War Bow Arctic Gear Set	Two-Hand Damage: 9 to 21 Required Level: 2 Required Strength: 35 Required Dexterity: 55 Base Weapon Speed: [0]	+50% Enhanced Damage 20% Bonus To Attack Rating + (8 Per Character Level) 8-792 Attack Rating (Based On Character Level) (2 Set Items) +20-30 Cold Damage, 3 sec. Duration (Normal) (3 Set Items)
Vidala's Barb Set Long Battle Bow Vidala's Rig Set	Two-Hand Damage: 3 to 18 Required Level: 14 Required Strength: 40 Required Dexterity: 50 Base Weapon Speed: [10]	Adds 1-20 Lightning Damage + (8 Per Character Level) 8-792 To Attack Rating (Based On Character Level) (2 Items)
M'avina's Caster Set Grand Matron Bow M'avina's Battle Hymn Set	Damage: 40 To 207 Required Level: 70 Required Strength: 108 Required Dexterity: 152 Base Weapon Speed: [10]	(Amazon Only) +188% Enhanced Damage +40% Increased Attack Speed +50 To Attack Rating Fires Magic Arrows [Level 1] Adds 114-377 Magic Damage (2 Items) 10% Chance To Cast Level 15 Nova On Striking (3 Items) +2 To Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only) (4 Items)
Pluckeye Unique Short Bow	Two-Hand Damage: 2 - 8 Required Level: 7 Required Dexterity: 15 Base Weapon Speed: [5]	+100% Enhanced Damage +28 to Attack Rating 3% Mana Stolen Per Hit +10 to Life +2 To Mana After Each Kill +2 To Light Radius
Witherspring Unique Hunter's Bow	Two-Hand Damage: (3-4) To (11-12) Required Level: 13 Required Dexterity: 28 Base Weapon Speed: [-10]	+40-50% Enhanced Damage (varies) Fires Magic Arrows [Level 3] Adds 1-3 Damage 30% Increased Attack Speed +50 To Attack Rating
Raven Claw Unique Long Bow	Two-Hand Damage: (4-5) To (16-17) Required Level: 15 Required Strength: 22 Required Dexterity: 19 Base Weapon Speed: [0]	+60-70% Enhanced Damage (varies) Fires Explosive Arrows [Level 3] 50% Bonus to Attack Rating +3 To Dexterity +3 To Strength
Rogue's Bow Unique Composite Bow	Two-Hand Damage: (5-6) To (11-12) Required Level: 20 Required Strength: 25 Required Dexterity: 35 Base Weapon Speed: [-10]	+40-60% Enhanced Damage (varies) +100% Damage to Undead 30% Deadly Strike 50% Increased Attack Speed +60 to Attack Rating All Resistances +10
Stormstrike Unique Short Battle Bow	Two-Hand Damage: (8-9) To (18-20) Required Level: 25 Required Strength: 30 Required Dexterity: 40 Base Weapon Speed: [0]	+70-90% Enhanced Damage Adds 1-30 Lightning Damage Piercing Attack (25) +28 to Attack Rating Lightning Resistance +25% +8 to Strength
Wizendraw Unique Long Battle Bow	Two-Hand Damage: 5 To (30-32) Required Level: 26 Required Strength: 40 Required Dexterity: 50 Base Weapon Speed: [10]	+70-80% Enhanced Damage +50-100 To Attack Rating Fires Magic Arrows [Level 5] 20% Increased Attack Speed Cold Resistance 26% +15 to Energy +30 to Mana -(20-35)% To Enemy Cold Resistance
Hellclap Unique Short War Bow	Two-Hand Damage: (10-11) To (23-26) Required Level: 27 Required Strength: 35 Required Dexterity: 55 Base Weapon Speed: [0]	+70-90% Enhanced Damage Adds 15-(30-50) Fire Damage 10% Increased Attack Speed +50-75 to Attack Rating +1 To Fire Skills Fire Resistance +40% +12 to Dexterity
Blastbark Unique Long War Bow	Two-Hand Damage: (5-6) To (39-52) Required Level: 28 Required Strength: 50 Required Dexterity: 65 Base Weapon Speed: [10]	+70-130% Enhanced Damage +1 To Amazon Skill Levels 3% Mana stolen per hit +5 to Strength +2 To Exploding Arrow (Amazon Only)
Skystrike Unique Edge Bow	Two-Hand Damage: (15-18) to (47-57) Required Level: 28 Required Strength: 25 Required Dexterity: 43 Base Weapon Speed: [5]	+150-200% Enhanced Damage Adds 1-250 Lightning Damage 2% Chance To Cast Level 6 Meteor On Striking 30% Increased Attack Speed +100 To Attack Rating +1 To Amazon Skill Levels +10 to Energy
Riphook Unique Razor Bow	Two-Hand Damage: (22-25) To (61-70) Required Level: 31 Required Strength: 25 Required Dexterity: 62 Base Weapon Speed: [-10]	180-220% Enhanced Damage Slows Target By 30% 30% Chance of Open Wounds 30% Increased Attack Speed 7-10% Life Stolen Per Hit +35 To Mana
Kuko Shakaku Unique Cedar Bow	Two-Hand Damage: (25-28) To (72-81) Required Level: 33 Required Strength: 53 Required Dexterity: 49 Base Weapon Speed: [0]	+150-180% Enhanced Damage Fires Explosive Arrows Or Bolts [Level 7] Piercing Attack (50) Adds 40-180 Fire Damage +3 To Immolation Arrow (Amazon Only) +3 To Bow And Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)
Endlesshail Unique Double Bow	Two-Hand Damage: (30-35) To (72-83) Required Level: 36 Required Strength: 58 Required Dexterity: 73 Base Weapon Speed: [-10]	+180-220% Enhanced Damage Adds 15-30 Cold Damage - 3 Second Duration Cold Resistance +35% +50 Defense VS. Missile +40 To Mana +3-5 To Strafe (Amazon Only)
Witchwild String Unique Short Siege Bow	Two-Hand Damage: (32-35) To (75-81) Required Level: 39 Required Strength: 65 Required Dexterity: 80 Base Weapon Speed: [0]	+150-170% Enhanced Damage Fires Magic Arrows [Level 20] 2% Chance To Cast Level 5 Amplify Damage On Striking + (1 Per Character Level) 1-99 % Deadly Strike (Based On Character Level) All Resistances +40 Sockets (2)
Cliffkiller Unique Large Siege Bow	Two-Hand Damage: (34-43) To (141-168) Required Level: 41 Required Strength: 80 Required Dexterity: 95 Base Weapon Speed: [10]	+190-230% Enhanced Damage Adds (5-10)-(20-30) Damage +2 To Amazon Skill Levels +80 Defense VS. Missile +50 To Life Knockback
Magewrath Unique Rune Bow	Two-Hand Damage: (55-60) To (127-137) Required Level: 43 Required Strength: 73 Required Dexterity: 103 Base Weapon Speed: [0]	+120-150% Enhanced Damage Adds 25-50 Damage +200-250 To Attack Rating +1 To Amazon Skill Levels Hit Blinds Target 15% Mana Stolen Per Hit Magic Damage Reduced By 9-13 +10 To Dexterity +3 Guided Arrow (Amazon Only)
Goldstrike Arch Unique Gothic Bow	Two-Hand Damage: (30-35) To (150-175) Required Level: 46 Required Strength: 95 Required Dexterity: 118 Base Weapon Speed: [10]	+200-250% Enhanced Damage +100-200% Damage To Demon +100-200% Damage To Undead 50% Increased Attack Speed 5% Chance To Cast Level 7 Fist of the Heavens On Striking Replenish Life +12 +100-150% Bonus To Attack Rating
Eaglehorn Unique Crusader Bow	Two-Hand Damage: 45 To (190-313) Required Level: 69 Required Strength: 97 Required Dexterity: 121 Base Weapon Speed: [10]	+200% Enhanced Damage + (2 Per Character Level) 2-198% Enhanced Maximum Damage (Based On Character Level) +1 To Amazon Skill Levels + (6 Per Character Level) 6-594 To Attack Rating (Based On Character Level) +25 To Dexterity Ignores Target's Defense
Widowmaker Unique Ward Bow	Two-Hand Damage: (50-60) To (132-159) Required Level: 65 Required Strength: 72 Required Dexterity: 146 Base Weapon Speed: [0]	+150-200% Enhanced Damage Ignore Target's Defense 33% Deadly Strike +3-5 To Guided Arrow Fires Magic Arrows [Level 11] (Ladder Only)
Windforce Unique Hydra Bow	Two-Hand Damage: 35 To (241-547) Required Level: 73 Required Strength: 134 Required Dexterity: 167 Base Weapon Speed: [10]	+250% Enhanced Damage + (3.125 Per Character Level) 3-309 To Maximum Damage (Based On Character Level) 20% Increased Attack Speed 6-8% Mana Stolen Per Hit Heal Stamina Plus 30% +10 To Strength +5 To Dexterity Knockback
Lycander's Aim Unique Ceremonial Bow	Two-Hand Damage: (72-82) To (152-173) (112-127.5 Avg) Required Level: 42 Required Strength: 73 Required Dexterity: 110 Base Weapon Speed: [10] (Amazon Only)	+150-200% Enhanced Damage (varies) Adds 25-50 Damage +20% Increased Attack Speed +2 To Amazon Skill Levels 5-8% Mana Stolen Per Hit (varies) +20 To Energy +20 To Dexterity +20% Enhanced Defense +2 To Bow And Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)
Blood Raven's Charge Unique Matriarchal Bow	Two-Hand Damage: (56-66) To (131-155) (93.5-110.5 Avg) Required Level: 71 Required Strength: 87 Required Dexterity: 187 Base Weapon Speed: [-10] (Amazon Only)	+180-230% Enhanced Damage (varies) 200-300% Bonus To Attack Rating (varies) Fires Explosive Arrows Or Bolts [Level 13] Level 5 Revive (30 charges) +2-4 To Bow And Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only) (varies)
Melody Runewords	Depends on base model	+50% Enhanced Damage +300% Damage To Undead +3 To Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only) +3 To Critical Strike (Amazon Only) +3 To Dodge (Amazon Only) +3 To Slow Missiles (Amazon Only) 20% Increased Attack Speed +10 To Dexterity Knockback
Silence Runewords	Depends on base model	200% Enhanced Damage +75% Damage To Undead Requirements -20% 20% Increased Attack Speed +50 To Attack Rating Against Undead +2 To All Skills All Resistances +75 20% Faster Hit Recovery 11% Mana Stolen Per Hit Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% Hit Blinds Target +33 +2 To Mana After Each Kill 30% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
Venom Runewords	Depends on base model	Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% Prevent Monster Heal Ignore Target's Defense 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit Level 15 Poison Explosion (27 Charges) Level 13 Poison Nova (11 Charges) +273 Poison Damage Over 6 seconds
Zephyr Runewords	Depends on base model	+33% Enhanced Damage +66 To Attack Rating Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage -25% Target Defense +25 Defense 25% Faster Run Walk 25% Increased Attack Speed 7% Chance To Cast Level 1 Twister When Struck
Breath of the Dying Runewords	Depends on base model	50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Poison Nova When You Kill An Enemy Indestructible +60% Increased Attack Speed +350-400% Enhanced Damage +200% Damage To Undead -25% Target Defense +50 To Attack Rating +50 To Attack Rating Against Undead 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit 12-15% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies) Prevent Monster Heal +30 To All Attributes +1 To Light Radius Requirements -20%
Call to Arms Runewords	Depends on base model	+1 To All Skills +40% Increased Attack Speed +250-290% Enhanced Damage Adds 5-30 Fire Damage 7% Life Stolen Per Hit +2-6 To Battle Command +1-6 To Battle Orders +1-4 To Battle Cry Prevent Monster Heal Replenish Life +12 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Hand of Justice Runewords	Depends on base model	+1 To All Skills +40% Increased Attack Speed +250-290% Enhanced Damage Adds 5-30 Fire Damage 7% Life Stolen Per Hit +2-6 To Battle Command +1-6 To Battle Orders +1-4 To Battle Cry Prevent Monster Heal Replenish Life +12 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Passion Runewords	Depends on base model	+25% Increased Attack Speed +160-210% Enhanced Damage 50-80% Bonus To Attack Rating +75% Damage To Undead +50 To Attack Rating Against Undead Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage +1 To Berserk +1 To Zeal Hit Blinds Target +10 Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% 75% Extra Gold From Monsters Level 3 Heart of Wolverine (12 Charges)
Brand Runewords (Ladder Only)	Depends on base model	35% Chance To Cast Level 14 Amplify Damage When Struck 100% Chance To Cast Level 18 Bone Spear On Striking +260-340% Enhanced Damage Ignore Target's Defense 20% Bonus to Attack Rating +280-330% Damage To Demons 20% Deadly Strike Prevent Monster Heal Knockback Fires Explosive Arrows or Bolts (15)
Edge Runewords (Ladder Only)	Depends on base model	Level 15 Thorns Aura When Equipped +35% Increased Attack Speed +320-380% Damage To Demons +280% Damage To Undead +75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds 7% Life Stolen Per Hit Prevent Monster Heal +5-10 To All Attributes +2 To Mana After Each Kill Reduces All Vendor Prices 15%
Faith Runewords (Ladder Only)	Deepends on base model	Level 12-15 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped +1-2 To All Skills +330% Enhanced Damage Ignore Target's Defense 300% Bonus To Attack Rating +75% Damage To Undead +50 To Attack Rating Against Undead +120 Fire Damage All Resistances +15 10% Reanimate As: Returned 75% Extra Gold From Monsters
Fortitude Runewords (Ladder Only)	Depends on base model	Weapons 20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck +25% Faster Cast Rate +300% Enhanced Damage +9 To Minimum Damage +50 To Attack Rating 20% Deadly Strike Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% +200% Enhanced Defense +X To Life (Based on Character Level) All Resistances +25-30 (varies) 12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana +1 To Light Radius
Harmony Runewords (Ladder Only)	Depends on base model	Level 10 Vigor Aura When Equipped +200-275% Enhanced Damage +9 To Minimum Damage +9 To Maximum Damage Adds 55-160 Lightning Damage Adds 55-160 Fire Damage Adds 55-160 Cold Damage +2-6 To Valkyrie +10 To Dexterity Regenerate Mana 20% +2 To Mana After Each Kill +2 To Light Radius Level 20 Revive (25 Charges)
Ice Runewords (Ladder Only)	Depends on base model	100% Chance To Cast Level 40 Blizzard When You Level-up 25% Chance To Cast Level 22 Frost Nova On Striking Level 18 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped +20% Increased Attack Speed +140-210% Enhanced Damage Ignore Target's Defense +25-30% To Cold Skill Damage -20% To Enemy Cold Resistance 7% Life Stolen Per Hit 20% Deadly Strike 3.125-309.375 Extra Gold From Monsters (Based on Character Level)
Phoenix Runewords (Ladder Only)	Depends on base model	Weapons 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 (varies) +350-400% Enhanced Damage (varies) Ignores Target's Defense 14% Mana Stolen Per Hit -28% To Enemy Fire Resistance 20% Deadly Strike +350-400 Defense Vs. Missile +15-21 Fire Absorb
Wrath Runewords (Ladder Only)	Depends on base model	30% Chance To Cast Level 1 Decrepify On Striking 5% Chance To Cast Level 10 Life Tap On Striking +375% Damage To Demons +100 To Attack Rating Against Demons +250-300% Damage To Undead Adds 85-120 Magic Damage Adds 41-240 Lightning Damage 20% Chance of Crushing Blow Prevent Monster Heal +10 To Energy Cannot Be Frozen

Base Bows in Diablo 2

Name	Description	Type
Short Bow	Two Hand Damage: 1 - 4 Minimum Dexterity: 15 Sockets : 3	Normal
Hunter's Bow	Two Hand Damage: 2 - 6 Minimum Dexterity: 28 Sockets: 4	Normal
Long Bow	Two Hand Damage: 3 - 10 Minimum Strength: 22 Minimum Dexterity: 19 Sockets : 5	Normal
Composite Bow	Two Hand Damage: 4 - 8 Minimum Strength: 25 Minimum Dexterity: 35 Sockets : 4	Normal
Short Battle Bow	Two Hand Damage: 5 - 11 Minimum Strength: 30 Minimum Dexterity: 40 Sockets : 5	Normal
Long Battle Bow	Two Hand Damage: 3 - 18 Minimum Strength: 40 Minimum Dexterity: 50 Sockets : 6	Normal
Short War Bow	Two Hand Damage: 6 - 14 Minimum Strength: 35 Minimum Dexterity: 55 Sockets : 5	Normal
Long War Bow	Two Hand Damage: 3 - 23 Minimum Strength: 50 Minimum Dexterity: 65 Sockets : 6	Normal
Stag Bow	Two Hand Damage: 7 - 12 Level Requirement: 14 Minimum Strength: 30 Minimum Dexterity: 45 Sockets : 5	Normal
Reflex Bow	Two Hand Damage: 9 - 19 Level Requirement: 20 Minimum Strength: 35 Minimum Dexterity: 60 Sockets : 5	Normal
Edge Bow	Two Hand Damage: 6 - 19 Level Requirement: 18 Minimum Strength: 25 Minimum Dexterity: 43 Sockets : 3	Exceptional
Razor Bow	Two Hand Damage: 8 - 22 Level Requirement: 21 Minimum Strength: 25 Minimum Dexterity: 62 Sockets : 4	Exceptional
Cedar Bow	Two Hand Damage: 10 - 29 Level Requirement: 23 Minimum Strength: 53 Minimum Dexterity: 49 Sockets : 5	Exceptional
Double Bow	Two Hand Damage: 11 - 26 Level Requirement: 25 Minimum Strength: 58 Minimum Dexterity: 73 Sockets : 4	Exceptional
Short Siege Bow	Two Hand Damage: 13 - 30 Level Requirement: 25 Minimum Strength: 65 Minimum Dexterity: 80 Sockets : 5	Exceptional
Large Siege Bow	Two Hand Damage: 10 - 29 Level Requirement: 23 Minimum Strength: 53 Minimum Dexterity: 49 Sockets : 5	Exceptional
Rune Bow	Two Hand Damage: 14 - 35 Level Requirement: 25 Minimum Strength: 73 Minimum Dexterity: 103 Sockets : 5	Exceptional
Gothic Bow	Two Hand Damage: 10 - 50 Level Requirement: 25 Minimum Strength: 95 Minimum Dexterity: 118 Sockets : 6	Exceptional
Ashwood Bow	Two Hand Damage: 16 - 29 Level Requirement: 29 Minimum Strength: 56 Minimum Dexterity: 77 Sockets : 5	Exceptional
Ceremonial Bow	Two Hand Damage: 19 - 41 Level Requirement: 35 Minimum Strength: 73 Minimum Dexterity: 110 Sockets : 5	Exceptional
Spider Bow	Two Hand Damage: 23 - 50 Level Requirement: 41 Minimum Strength: 64 Minimum Dexterity: 143 Sockets : 3	Elite
Blade Bow	Two Hand Damage: 21 - 41 Level Requirement: 45 Minimum Strength: 76 Minimum Dexterity: 119 Sockets : 4	Elite
Shadow Bow	Two Hand Damage: 15 - 59 Level Requirement: 47 Minimum Strength: 52 Minimum Dexterity: 188 Sockets : 5	Elite
Great Bow	Two Hand Damage: 12 - 52 Level Requirement: 51 Minimum Strength: 121 Minimum Dexterity: 107 Sockets : 4	Elite
Diamond Bow	Two Hand Damage: 33 - 40 Level Requirement: 54 Minimum Strength: 89 Minimum Dexterity: 132 Sockets : 5	Elite
Crusader Bow	Two Hand Damage: 15 - 63 Level Requirement: 57 Minimum Strength: 97 Minimum Dexterity: 121 Sockets : 6	Elite
Ward Bow	Two Hand Damage: 20 - 53 Level Requirement: 60 Minimum Strength: 72 Minimum Dexterity: 146 Sockets : 5	Elite
Hydra Bow	Two Hand Damage: 10 - 68 Level Requirement: 63 Minimum Strength: 134 Minimum Dexterity: 167 Sockets : 6	Elite
Matriarchal Bow	Two Hand Damage: 20 - 47 Level Requirement: 39 Minimum Strength: 87 Minimum Dexterity: 187 Sockets : 5	Elite
Grand Matron Bow	Two Hand Damage: 14 - 72 Level Requirement: 58 Minimum Strength: 108 Minimum Dexterity: 152 Sockets : 5	Elite