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Polearms in Diablo 2 are one of the different types of Weapons available to choose from. Polearms are two-handed melee Weapons that can be wielded to face and defeat the diverse Enemies and Bosses throughout the game.

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Diablo 2 Polearms is the realm of the Barbarian due to the stat preferences and to the Amazon for her complementary skills. Other Melee classes like the the Druid and Paladin works with it as well

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Set and Unique Polearms

Hwanin's Justice

Set Bill
Hwanin's Majesty Set

+200% Enhanced Damage
Adds 5-25 Lightning Damage
40% Increased Attack Speed
+330 To Attack Rating
Indestructible
10% Chance To Cast Level 3 Ice Blast On Striking

Dimoak's Hew

Unique Bardiche

+100% Enhanced Damage
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+15 Dexterity
-8 Defense

Steelgoad

Unique Voulge

+60-80% Enhanced Damage
30%
+30 to Attack Rating
All resistances +5
Hit Causes monster to flee 75%

Soul Harvest

Unique Scythe

+50-90% Enhanced Damage
30% chance of
10% Mana Stolen Per Hit
+45 To Attack Rating
+5 To Energy
All Resistances +20

The Battlebranch

Unique Poleaxe

+50-70% Enhanced Damage
+30% Increased Attack Speed
+50-100 To Attack Rating
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
+10 To Dexterity

Woestave

Unique Halberd

+20-40% Enhanced Damage
50% Chance Of Open Wounds
Slows Target By 50%
Hit Blinds Target +3
-50 To Monster Defense Per Hit
Freezes Target
Prevent Monster Heal
-3 To Light Radius

The Grim Reaper

Unique War Scythe

+20% Enhanced Damage
+15 To Minimum Damage
100% Deadly Strike
5% Mana stolen per hit
Prevent Monster Heal

The Meat Scrapper

Unique Lochaber Axe

+150-200% Enhanced Damage
50% Chance Of Open Wounds
30% Increased Attack Speed
10% Life Stolen Per Hit
25% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
+3 To Masteries (Barbarian Only)

Blackleach Blade

Unique Bill

+100-140% Enhanced Damage
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) 1-123 To Maximum Damage (Based On Character Level)
5% Chance To Cast Level 5 Weaken On Striking
Requirements -25%
-2 To Light Radius
8% Life Stolen Per Hit

Athena's Wrath

Unique Battle Scythe

+150-180% Enhanced Damage
+ (1 Per Character Level) 1-99 To Maximum Damage (Based On Character Level)
+ (1 Per Character Level) 1-99 To Life (Based On Character Level)
30% Increased Attack Speed
+1-3 To Druid Skill Levels
+15 To Dexterity

Pierre Tombale Couant

Unique Partizan

+160-220% Enhanced Damage
Adds 12-20 Damage
55% Deadly Strike
+100-200 To Attack Rating
+3 To Barbarian Skill Levels
6% Mana Stolen Per Hit
30% Faster Hit Recovery

Husoldal Evo

Unique Bec-De-Corbin

+160-200% Enhanced Damage
Adds 20-32 Damage
20% Increased Attack Speed
+200-250 To Attack Rating
Prevent Monster Heal
Replenish Life +20

Grim's Burning Dead

Unique Grim Scythe

+140-180% Enhanced Damage
Adds 131-232 Fire Damage
+3 To Necromancer Skill Levels
-50% Target Defense
+20% Enhanced Defense
+200-250 To Attack Rating
Fire Resistance +45%
Requirements -50%
Attacker Takes Damage of 8

Bonehew

Unique Ogre Axe

+270-320% Enhanced Damage
Level 14 Corpse Explosion (30 charges)
Prevent Monster Heal
30% Increased Attack Speed
50% Chance To Cast Level 16 Bone Spear On Striking
Socketed (2)

The Reaper's Toll

Unique Thresher

+190-240% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
Adds 4-44 Cold Damage, Duration 0-2 Sec.
11-15% Life Stolen Per Hit
33% Deadly Strike
33% Chance To Cast Level 1 Decrepify On Striking
Requirements -25%
(Ladder Only)

Tomb Reaver

Unique Cryptic Axe

+200-280% Enhanced Damage
+150-230% Damage To Undead
+60% Increased Attack Speed
+250-350 To Attack Rating Against Undead
All Resistances +30-50
10% Reanimate As: Returned
+10-14 Life After Each Kill
+50-80% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+4 To Light Radius
Socketed (1-3)
(Ladder Only)

Stormspire

Unique Giant Thresher

150-250% Enhanced Damage
Adds 1-237 Lightning Damage
2% Chance To Cast Level 20 Charged Bolt When Struck
5% Chance To Cast Level 5 Chain Lightning When Struck
30% Increased Attack Speed
Lightning Resistance +50%
+10 To Strength
Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 27
Indestructible

Runewords Polearms

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
Hwanin's Justice Set Bill Hwanin's Majesty Set	Damage: 42 To 159 Required Level: 28 Required Strength: 95 Base Weapon Speed: [0]	+200% Enhanced Damage Adds 5-25 Lightning Damage 40% Increased Attack Speed +330 To Attack Rating Indestructible 10% Chance To Cast Level 3 Ice Blast On Striking
Dimoak's Hew Unique Bardiche	Two-Hand Damage: 2 To 54 Required Level: 8 Required Strength: 40 Durability: 50 Base Weapon Speed: [10]	+100% Enhanced Damage +20% Increased Attack Speed +15 Dexterity -8 Defense
Steelgoad Unique Voulge	Two-Hand Damage: (9-10) To (33-37) Required Level: 14 Required Strength: 50 Durability: 70-90 Base Weapon Speed: [0]	+60-80% Enhanced Damage 30% +30 to Attack Rating All Resistances +5 Hit Causes monster to flee 75%
Soul Harvest Unique Scythe	Two-Hand Damage: (12-15) To (30-38) Required Level: 19 Required Strength: 41 Required Dexterity: 41 Durability: 65 Base Weapon Speed: [-10]	+50-90% Enhanced Damage 30% chance of Open Wounds 10% Mana Stolen Per Hit +45 To Attack Rating +5 To Energy All Resistances +20
The Battlebranch Unique Poleaxe	Two-Hand Damage: (27-30) To (58-66) Required Level: 25 Required Strength: 62 Durability: 65 Base Weapon Speed: [10]	+50-70% Enhanced Damage +30% Increased Attack Speed +50-100 To Attack Rating 7% Life Stolen Per Hit +10 To Dexterity
Woestave Unique Halberd	Two-Hand Damage: (14-16) To (54-62) Required Level: 28 Required Strength: 75 Required Dexterity: 47 Durability: 55 Base Weapon Speed: [0]	+20-40% Enhanced Damage 50% Chance Of Open Wounds Slows Target By 50% Hit Blinds Target +3 -50 To Monster Defense Per Hit Freezes Target Prevent Monster Heal -3 To Light Radius
The Grim Reaper Unique War Scythe	Two-Hand Damage: 33 To 43 Required Level: 29 Required Strength: 80 Required Dexterity: 80 Durability: 55 Base Weapon Speed: [-10]	+20% Enhanced Damage +15 To Minimum Damage 100% Deadly Strike 5% Mana stolen per hit Prevent Monster Heal
The Meat Scrapper Unique Lochaber Axe	Two-Hand Damage: (15-18) To (145-174) Required Level: 41 Required Strength: 80 Durability: 50 Base Weapon Speed: [10]	+150-200% Enhanced Damage 50% Chance Of Open Wounds 30% Increased Attack Speed 10% Life Stolen Per Hit 25% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items +3 To Masteries (Barbarian Only)
Blackleach Blade Unique Bill	Two-Hand Damage: (28-33) To (107-250) Required Level: 42 Required Strength: 72 Durability: 50 Base Weapon Speed: [0]	+100-140% Enhanced Damage + (1.25 Per Character Level) 1-123 To Maximum Damage (Based On Character Level) 5% Chance To Cast Level 5 Weaken On Striking Requirements -25% -2 To Light Radius 8% Life Stolen Per Hit
Athena's Wrath Unique Battle Scythe	Two-Hand Damage: (45-50) To (113-224) Required Level: 42 Required Strength: 82 Required Dexterity: 82 Durability: 65 Base Weapon Speed: [-10]	+150-180% Enhanced Damage + (1 Per Character Level) 1-99 To Maximum Damage (Based On Character Level) + (1 Per Character Level) 1-99 To Life (Based On Character Level) 30% Increased Attack Speed +1-3 To Druid Skill Levels +15 To Dexterity
Pierre Tombale Couant Unique Partizan	Two-Hand Damage: (100-120) To (215-260) Required Level: 43 Required Strength: 113 Required Dexterity: 67 Durability: 65 Base Weapon Speed: [10]	+160-220% Enhanced Damage Adds 12-20 Damage 55% Deadly Strike +100-200 To Attack Rating +3 To Barbarian Skill Levels 6% Mana Stolen Per Hit 30% Faster Hit Recovery
Husoldal Evo Unique Bec-De-Corbin	Two-Hand Damage: (53-59) To (253-287) Required Level: 44 Required Strength: 133 Required Dexterity: 91 Durability: 55 Base Weapon Speed: [0]	+160-200% Enhanced Damage Adds 20-32 Damage 20% Increased Attack Speed +200-250 To Attack Rating Prevent Monster Heal Replenish Life +20
Grim's Burning Dead Unique Grim Scythe	Two-Hand Damage: (72-84) To (168-196) Required Level: 45 Required Strength: 70 Required Dexterity: 70 Durability: 55 Base Weapon Speed: [-10]	+140-180% Enhanced Damage Adds 131-232 Fire Damage +3 To Necromancer Skill Levels -50% Target Defense +20% Enhanced Defense +200-250 To Attack Rating Fire Resistance +45% Requirements -50% Attacker Takes Damage of 8
Bonehew Unique Ogre Axe	Two-Hand Damage: (103-117) To (536-609) Required Level: 64 Required Strength: 195 Required Dexterity: 75 Durability: 50 Base Weapon Speed: [0]	+270-320% Enhanced Damage Level 14 Corpse Explosion (30 charges) Prevent Monster Heal 30% Increased Attack Speed 50% Chance To Cast Level 16 Bone Spear On Striking Socketed (2)
The Reaper's Toll Unique Thresher	Two-Hand Damage: (34-40) To (408-479) Required Level: 75 Required Strength: 114 Required Dexterity: 89 Durability: 65 Base Weapon Speed: [-10]	+190-240% Enhanced Damage Ignore Target's Defense Adds 4-44 Cold Damage, Duration 0-2 Sec. 11-15% Life Stolen Per Hit 33% Deadly Strike 33% Chance To Cast Level 1 Decrepify On Striking Requirements -25% (Ladder Only)
Tomb Reaver Unique Cryptic Axe	Two-Hand Damage: (99-125) To (450-570) Required Level: 84 Required Strength: 165 Required Dexterity: 103 Durability: 65 Base Weapon Speed: [10]	+200-280% Enhanced Damage +150-230% Damage To Undead +60% Increased Attack Speed +250-350 To Attack Rating Against Undead All Resistances +30-50 10% Reanimate As: Returned +10-14 Life After Each Kill +50-80% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items +4 To Light Radius Socketed (1-3) (Ladder Only)
Stormspire Unique Giant Thresher	Two-Hand Damage: (100-140) To (285-399) Required Level: 70 Required Strength: 188 Required Dexterity: 140 Base Weapon Speed: [-10]	150-250% Enhanced Damage Adds 1-237 Lightning Damage 2% Chance To Cast Level 20 Charged Bolt When Struck 5% Chance To Cast Level 5 Chain Lightning When Struck 30% Increased Attack Speed Lightning Resistance +50% +10 To Strength Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 27 Indestructible
Fury Runewords	Depends on base weapon model	+209% Enhanced Damage 40% Increased Attack Speed Prevent Monster Heal 66% Chance Of Open Wounds 33% Deadly Strike Ignore Target's Defense -25% Target Defense 20% Bonus To Attack Rating 6% Life Stolen Per Hit +5 To Frenzy (Barbarian Only)
Honor Runewords	Depends on base weapon model	+160% Enhanced Damage +9 To Minimum Damage +9 To Maximum Damage 25% Deadly Strike +250 To Attack Rating +1 to All Skills 7% Life Stolen Per Hit Replenish Life +10 +10 To Strength +1 To Light Radius +2 To Mana After Each Kill
Malice Runewords	Depends on base weapon model	+33% Enhanced Damage +9 To Maximum Damage 100% Chance Of Open Wounds -25% Target Defense -100 To Monster Defense Per Hit Prevent Monster Heal +50 To Attack Rating Drain Life -5
Silence Runewords	Depends on base weapon 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
Strength Runewords	Depends on base weapon model	35% Enhanced Damage 25% Chance Of Crushing Blow 7% Life Stolen Per Hit +2 To Mana After Each Kill +20 To Strength +10 To Vitality
Venom Runewords	Depends on base weapon 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
Breath of the Dying Runewords	Depends on base weapon 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 weapon 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
Crescent Moon Runewords	Depends on base weapon model	10% Chance To Cast Level 17 Chain Lightning On Striking 7% Chance To Cast Level 13 Static Field On Striking +20% Increased Attack Speed +180-220% Enhanced Damage Ignore Target's Defense -35% To Enemy Lightning Resistance 25% Chance of Open Wounds +9-11 Magic Absorb +2 To Mana After Each Kill Level 18 Summon Spirit Wolf (30 Charges)
Doom Runewords	Depends on base weapon model	5% Chance To Cast Level 18 Volcano On Striking Level 12 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped +2 To All Skills +45% Increased Attack Speed +330-370% Enhanced Damage -(40-60)% To Enemy Cold Resistance 20% Deadly Strike 25% Chance of Open Wounds Prevent Monster Heal Freezes Target +3 Requirements -20%
Eternity Runewords	Depends on base weapon model	Indestructible +260-310% Enhanced Damage +9 To Minimum Damage 7% Life Stolen Per Hit 20% Chance of Crushing Blow Hit Blinds Target Slows Target By 33% Regenerate Mana 16% Replenish Life +16 Cannot Be Frozen 30% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items Level 8 Revive (88 Charges)
Hand of Justice Runewords	Depends on base weapon model	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	Depends on base weapon 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)
Wind Runewords	Depends on base weapon model	10% Chance To Cast Level 9 Tornado On Striking +20% Faster Run Walk +40% Increased Attack Speed +15% Faster Hit Recovery +120-160% Enhanced Damage -50% Target Defense +50 To Attack Rating Hit Blinds Target +1 To Light Radius Level 13 Twister (127 Charges)
Destruction Runewords (Ladder Only)	Depends on base weapon model	23% Chance To Cast Level 12 Volcano On Striking 5% Chance To Cast Level 23 Molten Boulder On Striking 100% Chance To Cast level 45 Meteor When You Die 15% Chance To Cast Level 22 Nova On Attack +350% Enhanced Damage Ignore Target's Defense Adds 100-180 Magic Damage 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit 20% Chance Of Crushing Blow 20% Deadly Strike Prevent Monster Heal +10 To Dexterity
Fortitude Runewords (Ladder Only)	Depends on base weapon 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
Infinity Runewords (Ladder Only)	Depends on base weapon model	50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Chain Lightning When You Kill An Enemy Level 12 Conviction Aura When Equipped +35% Faster Run Walk +255-325% Enhanced Damage -(45-55)% To Enemy Lightning Resistance 40% Chance of Crushing Blow Prevent Monster Heal 0.5-49.5 To Vitality(Based on Character Level) 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items Level 21 Cyclone Armor (30 Charges)
Insight Runewords (Ladder Only)	Depends on base weapon model	Level 12-17 Meditation Aura When Equipped +35% Faster Cast Rate +200-260% Enhanced Damage +9 To Minimum Damage 180-250% Bonus to Attack Rating Adds 5-30 Fire Damage +75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds +1-6 To Critical Strike +5 To All Attributes +2 To Mana After Each Kill 23% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Obedience Runewords (Ladder Only)	Depends on base weapon model	30% Chance To Cast Level 21 Enchant When You Kill An Enemy 40% Faster Hit Recovery +370% Enhanced Damage -25% Target Defense Adds 3-14 Cold Damage 3 Second Duration (Normal) -25% To Enemy Fire Resistance 40% Chance of Crushing Blow +200-300 Defense +10 To Strength +10 To Dexterity All Resistances +20-30 Requirements -20%
Phoenix Runewords (Ladder Only)	Depends on base weapon 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
Pride Runewords (Ladder Only)	Depends on base weapon model	25% Chance To Cast Level 17 Fire Wall When Struck Level 16-20 Concentration Aura When Equipped 260-300% Bonus To Attack Rating +1-99% Damage To Demons (Based on Character Level) Adds 50-280 Lightning Damage 20% Deadly Strike Hit Blinds Target Freezes Target +3 +10 To Vitality Replenish Life +8 1.875-185.625% Extra Gold From Monsters (Based on Character Level)
Rift Runewords (Ladder Only)	Depends on base weapon model	20% Chance To Cast Level 16 Tornado On Striking 16% Chance To Cast Level 21 Frozen Orb On Attack 20% Bonus To Attack Rating Adds 160-250 Magic Damage Adds 60-180 Fire Damage +5-10 To All Stats +10 To Dexterity 38% Damage Taken Goes To Mana 75% Extra Gold From Monsters Level 15 Iron Maiden (40 Charges) Requirements -20%

Name	Description	Type
Bardiche	1 - 27 Two Hand Damage Minimum Strength: 40 Durability: 50 Sockets: 3	Normal
Voulge	6 - 21 Two Hand Damage Minimum Strength: 50 Durability: 50 Sockets: 4	Normal
Scythe	8 - 20 Two Hand Damage Minimum Strength: 41 Minimum Dexterity: 41 Durability: 65 Sockets: 5	Normal
Poleaxe	18 - 39 Two Hand Damage Minimum Strength: 62 Durability: 65 Sockets: 5	Normal
Halberd	12 - 45 Two Hand Damage Minimum Strength: 75 Minimum Dexterity: 47 Durability: 55 Sockets: 6	Normal
War Scythe	15 - 36 Two Hand Damage Minimum Strength: 80 Minimum Dexterity: 80 Durability: 55 Sockets: 6	Normal
Lochaber Axe	6 - 58 Two Hand Damage Level Requirement: 21 Minimum Strength: 80 Durability: 50 Sockets: 3	Exceptional
Bill	14 - 53 Two Hand Damage Level Requirement: 25 Minimum Strength: 95 Durability: 50 Sockets: 4	Exceptional
Battle Scythe	18 - 45 Two Hand Damage Level Requirement: 25 Minimum Strength: 82 Minimum Dexterity: 82 Durability: 65 Sockets: 5	Exceptional
Partizan	34 - 75 Two Hand Damage Level Requirement: 25 Minimum Strength: 82 Minimum Dexterity: 82 Durability: 65 Sockets: 5	Exceptional
Bec-De-Corbin	13 - 85 Two Hand Damage Level Requirement: 25 Minimum Strength: 133 Minimum Dexterity: 91 Durability: 55 Sockets: 6	Exceptional
Grim Scythe	30 - 70 Two Hand Damage Level Requirement: 25 Minimum Strength: 140 Minimum Dexterity: 140 Durability: 55 Sockets: 6	Exceptional
Ogre Axe	28 - 145 Two Hand Damage Level Requirement: 45 Minimum Strength: 195 Minimum Dexterity: 75 Durability: 50 Sockets: 3	Elite
Colossus Voulge	17 - 165 Two Hand Damage Level Requirement: 48 Minimum Strength: 210 Minimum Dexterity: 55 Durability: 50 Sockets: 4	Elite
Thresher	12 - 141 Two Hand Damage Level Requirement: 53 Minimum Strength: 152 Minimum Dexterity: 118 Durability: 65 Sockets: 5	Elite
Cryptic Axe	33 - 150 Two Hand Damage Level Requirement: 59 Minimum Strength: 165 Minimum Dexterity: 103 Durability: 65 Sockets: 5	Elite
Great Poleaxe	46 - 127 Two Hand Damage Level Requirement: 63 Minimum Strength: 179 Minimum Dexterity: 99 Durability: 55 Sockets: 6	Elite
Giant Thresher	40 - 114 Two Hand Damage Level Requirement: 66 Minimum Strength: 188 Minimum Dexterity: 140 Durability: 55 Sockets: 6	Elite

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