Scepters in Diablo 2 are one of the different types of Weapons available to choose from. Scepters are melee Weapons that can be wielded to face and defeat the diverse Enemies and Bosses throughout the game.
Best Scepters in Diablo 2
Scepters in Diablo 2
Gallery of Scepters in Diablo 2
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Set and Unique Scepters

Civerb's Cudgel
Set Grand Scepter
Civerb's Vestments Set
+17-23 to Max Damage
+50% Damage To Undead
+75 to Attack Rating

Milabrega's Rod
Set War Scepter
Milabrega's Regalia Set
+50% Damage to Undead
+1 to Paladin Skills
+2 to Light Radius

Griswold's Redemption
Set Caduceus
Griswold's Legacy Set
+250% Damage To Undead
Requirements -20%
40% Increased Attack Speed
Socketed (3-4)
+2 To Combat Skills (Paladin Only) (2 Items)
Adds 10-20 Damage (3 Items)
Adds 10-20 Damage (Complete Set)

Knell Striker
Unique Scepter
+50% Damage To Undead
25% Chance Of Crushing Blow
+35 To Attack Rating
Poison Resistance +20%
Fire Resistance +20%
+15 To Mana

Rusthandle
Unique Grand Scepter
Adds 3-7 damage
+100-110% Damage To Undead
8% Life stolen per hit
+1 To Paladin Skill Levels
Magic Damage reduced by 1
+3 To Thorns (Paladin Only)
+1-3 To Vengeance (Paladin Only)

Stormeye
Unique War Scepter
+50% Damage To Undead
Adds 3-5 Cold Damage, Cold Duration: 3 seconds
Adds 1-6 Lightning Damage
Replenish Life +10
+1 To Fist Of The Heavens (Paladin Only)
+3 To Holy Shock (Paladin Only)
+3-5 To Lightning Resistance (Paladin Only)

Zakarum's Hand
Unique Rune Scepter
+50% Damage To Undead
30% Increased Attack Speed
6% Chance To Cast Level 5 Blizzard On Striking
8% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Ignore Target's Defense
Regenerate Mana 10%
Heal Stamina Plus 15%
+2 To Holy Shock (Paladin Only)
+2 To Holy Freeze (Paladin Only)

The Fetid Sprinkler
Unique Holy Water Sprinkler
Adds 15-25 Damage
+50% Damage To Undead
+2 To Paladin Skill Levels
10% Chance To Cast Level 1 Confuse On Striking
5% Chance To Cast Level 1 Decrepify On Striking
+160 Poison Damage Over 4 Seconds
+150-200 To Attack Rating

Hand of Blessed Light
Unique Divine Scepter
Adds 20-45 Damage
+50% Damage To Undead
+2 To Paladin Skill Levels
100% Bonus To Attack Rating
Regenerate Mana 15%
+50 Defense
5% Chance To Cast Level 4 Fist of the Heavens On Striking
+2 To Fist of the Heavens (Paladin Only)
+4 Holy Bolt (Paladin Only)
+4 To Light Radius

Heaven's Light
Unique Mighty Scepter
+50% Damage To Undead
-33% Target Defense
+20% Increased Attack Speed
33% Chance of Crushing Blow
+15-20 Life After Each Demon Kill
+2-3 To Paladin Skill Levels
+3 To Light Radius
Socketed (1-2)
(Ladder Only)

The Redeemer
Unique Mighty Scepter
Damage +60-120
+50% Damage To Undead
+200-250% Damage To Demons
+2 To Paladin Skill Levels
-33% Target Defense
+2-4 To Redemption (Paladin Only)
+2-4 To Holy Bolt (Paladin Only)
+3 To Light Radius
Requirements -60%

Astreon's Iron Ward
Unique Caduceus
Damage +40-85
+50% Damage To Undead
Adds 80-240 Magic Damage
33% Chance of Crushing Blow
Slows Target By 25%
Damage Reduced By 4-7
+2-4 To Combat Skills (Paladin Only)
+10% Increased Attack Speed
150-200% Bonus To Attack Rating
Runewords Scepters



Fury
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)




Holy Thunder
-25% Target Defense
Adds 5-30 Fire Damage
Adds 21-110 Lightning Damage
+75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds
+10 To Maximum Damage
Lightning Resistance +60%
+5 To Maximum Lightning Resistance
+3 To Holy Shock (Paladin Only)
Level 7 Chain Lightning (60 Charges)





Honor
+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



King's Grace
+100% Damage To Demons
+50% Damage To Undead
Adds 5-30 Fire Damage
Adds 3-14 Cold Damage - 3 Second Duration
+150 To Attack Rating
+100 To Attack Rating Against Demons
+100 To Attack Rating Against Undead
7% Life Stolen Per Hit



Malice
+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
+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
25% Chance Of Crushing Blow
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
+20 To Strength
+10 To Vitality



Venom
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





Beast
+40% Increased Attack Speed
+240-270% Enhanced Damage
20% Chance of Crushing Blow
25% Chance of Open Wounds
+3 To Werebear
+3 To Lycanthropy
Prevent Monster Heal
+25-40 To Strength
+10 To Energy
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
Level 13 Summon Grizzly (5 Charges)






Breath of the Dying
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
Prevent Monster Heal
+30 To All Attributes
+1 To Light Radius
Requirements -20%





Call to Arms
+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
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
+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
+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)




Fortitude
Runewords (Ladder only)
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
12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+1 To Light Radius



Lawbringer
Runewords (Ladder Only)
Level 16-18 Sanctuary Aura When Equipped
-50% Target Defense
Adds 150-210 Fire Damage
Adds 130-180 Cold Damage
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
Slain Monsters Rest In Peace
+200-250 Defense Vs. Missile
+10 To Dexterity
75% Extra Gold From Monsters




Phoenix
Runewords (Ladder Only)
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% Enhanced Damage
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




Rift
Runewords (Ladder only)
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%
Scepters comparison table for Diablo 2
Name |
Base Stats |
Modifiers |
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One-Hand Damage: 8 to (36-140) Required Level: 9 Required Strength: 37 Durability: 60 Base Weapon Speed: [10] |
+ (1 Per Character Level) 1-99 To Maximum Damage (Based On Character Level) +17-23 to Max Damage +50% Damage To Undead +75 to Attack Rating |
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One-Hand Damage: 15 To 25 Required Level: 17 Required Strength: 55 Durability: 70 Base Weapon Speed: [-10] |
+50% Enhanced Damage +50% Damage to Undead +1 to Paladin Skills +2 to Light Radius |
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Damage: (111-125) To (129-146) Damage: (121-135) To (149-166) Damage: (131-145) To (169-186) Required Level: 66 Required Strength: 78 Required Dexterity: 56 Durability: 70 Base Weapon Speed: [-10] |
+200-240% Enhanced Damage +250% Damage To Undead Requirements -20% 40% Increased Attack Speed Socketed (3-4) +2 To Combat Skills (Paladin Only) (2 Items) Adds 10-20 Damage (3 Items) Adds 10-20 Damage (Complete Set) |
Unique Scepter |
One-Hand Damage: 10 To (18-19) Required Level: 5 Required Strength: 25 Durability: 50 Base Weapon Speed: [0] |
+70-80% Enhanced Damage +50% Damage To Undead 25% Chance Of Crushing Blow +35 To Attack Rating Poison Resistance +20% Fire Resistance +20% +15 To Mana |
Unique Grand Scepter |
One-Hand Damage: 15 To (34-35) Required Level: 18 Required Strength: 37 Durability: 60 Base Weapon Speed: [10] |
+50-60% Enhanced Damage Adds 3-7 damage +100-110% Damage To Undead 8% Life stolen per hit +1 To Paladin Skill Levels Magic damage reduced by 1 +3 To Thorns (Paladin Only) +1-3 To Vengeance (Paladin Only) |
Unique War Scepter |
One-Hand Damage: (18-22) To (30-37) Required Strength: 55 Durability: 70 Base Weapon Speed: [-10] |
+80-120% Enhanced Damage +50% Damage To Undead Adds 3-5 Cold Damage, Cold Duration: 3 seconds Adds 1-6 Lightning Damage Replenish Life +10 +1 To Fist Of The Heavens (Paladin Only) +3 To Holy Shock (Paladin Only) +3-5 To Resist Lightning (Paladin Only) |
Unique Rune Scepter |
One-Hand Damage: (36-41) To (67-76) Required Level: 37 Required Strength: 58 Durability: 50 Base Weapon Speed: [0] |
+180-220% Enhanced Damage +50% Damage To Undead 30% Increased Attack Speed 6% Chance To Cast Level 5 Blizzard On Striking 8% Mana Stolen Per Hit Ignore Target's Defense Regenerate Mana 10% Heal Stamina Plus 15% +2 To Holy Shock (Paladin Only) +2 To Holy Freeze (Paladin Only) |
Unique Holy Water Sprinkler |
One-Hand Damage: (51-55) To (118-129) Required Level: 38 Required Strength: 76 Durability: 60 Base Weapon Speed: [10] |
+160-190% Enhanced Damag Adds 15-25 Damage +50% Damage To Undead +2 To Paladin Skill Levels 10% Chance To Cast Level 1 Confuse On Striking 5% Chance To Cast Level 1 Decrepify On Striking +160 Poison Damage Over 4 Seconds +150-200 To Attack Rating |
Unique Divine Scepter |
One-Hand Damage: (56-61) To (132-143) Required Level: 42 Required Strength: 103 Durability: 70 Base Weapon Speed: [-10] |
+130-160% Enhanced Damage Adds 20-45 Damage +50% Damage To Undead +2 To Paladin Skill Levels 100% Bonus To Attack Rating Regenerate Mana 15% +50 Defense 5% Chance To Cast Level 4 Fist Of Heavens On Striking +2 To Fist Of The Heavens (Paladin Only) +4 Holy Bolt (Paladin Only) +4 To Light Radius |
Unique Mighty Scepter |
One-Hand Damage: (140-160) To (182-208) Required Level: 61 Required Strength: 125 Required Dexterity: 65 Durability: 50 Base Weapon Speed: [0] |
+250-300% Enhanced Damage +50% Damage To Undead -33% Target Defense +20% Increased Attack Speed 33% Chance of Crushing Blow +15-20 Life After Each Demon Kill +2-3 To Paladin Skill Levels +3 To Light Radius Socketed (1-2) (Ladder Only) |
Unique Mighty Scepter |
One-Hand Damage: (140-160) To (182-208) Required Level: 72 Required Strength: 50 Required Dexterity: 26 Durability: 50 Base Weapon Speed: [0] |
+250-300% Enhanced Damage Damage +60-120 +50% Damage To Undead +200-250% Damage To Demons +2 To Paladin Skill Levels -33% Target Defense +2-4 To Redemption (Paladin Only) +2-4 To Holy Bolt (Paladin Only) +3 To Light Radius Requirements -60% |
Unique Caduceus |
One-Hand Damage: (125-144) To (146-167) Required Level: 66 Required Strength: 97 Required Dexterity: 70 Durability: 70 Base Weapon Speed: [-10] |
+240-290% Enhanced Damage Damage +40-85 +50% Damage To Undead Adds 80-240 Magic Damage 33% Chance of Crushing Blow Slows Target By 25% Damage Reduced By 4-7 +2-4 To Combat Skills (Paladin Only) +10% Increased Attack Speed 150-200% Bonus To Attack Rating |
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Depends on base model weapon. | +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) |
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Depends on base model weapon. | +60% Enhanced Damage -25% Target Defense Adds 5-30 Fire Damage Adds 21-110 Lightning Damage +75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds +10 To Maximum Damage Lightning Resistance +60% +5 To Maximum Lightning Resistance +3 To Holy Shock (Paladin Only) Level 7 Chain Lightning (60 Charges) |
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Depends on base model weapon. | +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 |
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Depends on base model weapon. | +100% Enhanced Damage +100% Damage To Demons +50% Damage To Undead Adds 5-30 Fire Damage Adds 3-14 Cold Damage - 3 Second Duration +150 To Attack Rating +100 To Attack Rating Against Demons +100 To Attack Rating Against Undead 7% Life Stolen Per Hit |
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Depends on base model weapon. | +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 |
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Depends on base model weapon. | 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 |
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Depends on base model weapon. | 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 |
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Depends on base model weapon. | 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 |
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Depends on base model weapon. | Level 9 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped +40% Increased Attack Speed +240-270% Enhanced Damage 20% Chance of Crushing Blow 25% Chance of Open Wounds +3 To Werebear +3 To Lycanthropy Prevent Monster Heal +25-40 To Strength +10 To Energy +2 To Mana After Each Kill Level 13 Summon Grizzly (5 Charges) |
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Depends on base model weapon. | 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 Prevent Monster Heal +30 To All Attributes +1 To Light Radius Requirements -20% |
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Depends on base model weapon. | +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 |
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Depends on base model weapon. | 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) |
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Depends on base model weapon. | 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 |
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Depends on base model weapon. | +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) |
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Depends on base model weapon. | 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) |
Runewords |
Depends on base model weapon. | 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 12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana +1 To Light Radius |
Runewords |
Depends on base model weapon. | 20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Decrepify On Striking Level 16-18 Sanctuary Aura When Equipped -50% Target Defense Adds 150-210 Fire Damage Adds 130-180 Cold Damage 7% Life Stolen Per Hit Slain Monsters Rest In Peace +200-250 Defense Vs. Missile +10 To Dexterity 75% Extra Gold From Monsters |
Runewords |
Depends on base model weapon. | 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 +350-400% Enhanced Damage 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 |
Runewords |
Depends on base model weapon. | 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% |
Base Scepters in Diablo 2
Name |
Description |
Type |
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6 - 11 Damage Minimum Strength: 25 Durability: 50 Sockets: 2 |
Normal |
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8 - 18 Damage Minimum Strength: 37 Durability: 60 Sockets: 3 |
Normal |
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10 - 17 Damage Minimum Strength: 55 Durability: 70 Sockets: 5 |
Normal |
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13 - 24 Damage Level Requirement: 19 Minimum Strength: 58 Durability: 50 Sockets: 2 |
Exceptional |
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14 - 36 Damage Level Requirement: 25 Minimum Strength: 76 Durability: 60 Sockets: 3 |
Exceptional |
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16 - 38 Damage Level Requirement: 25 Minimum Strength: 76 Durability: 60 Sockets: 3 |
Exceptional |
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40 - 52 Damage Level Requirement: 46 Minimum Strength: 125 Minimum Dexterity: 65 Sockets: 3 |
Exceptional |
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45 - 54 Damage Level Requirement: 57 Minimum Strength: 108 Minimum Dexterity: 69 Durability: 60 Sockets: 3 |
Exceptional |
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37 - 43 Damage Level Requirement: 66 Minimum Strength: 97 Minimum Dexterity: 70 Durability: 70 Sockets: 5 |
Exceptional |