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

 

Diablo 2 Sword Classes

Diablo 2 Swords are an all around weapon that works well with melee classes with high amount of variance makes it open to the melee classes of Barbarian, Druid and Paladin.

 

 

 

 

Swords in Diablo 2

 

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Base Swords

 

Gallery of Swords in Diablo 2

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Set and Unique Swords

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Angelic Sickle

Set Sabre
Angelic Raiment Set

+250% Damage to Undead
+75 To Attack Rating
+75% Enhanced Damage (2 Set Items)
30% Increased Attack Speed (3 Set Items)

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Cleglaw's Tooth

Set Long Sword
Cleglaw's Brace Set

50% Deadly Strike
30% Bonus to Attack rating
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) +1-123 To Maximum Damage (Based On Character Level) (2 Items)

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Death's Touch

Set War Sword
Death's Disguise Set

+25% Enhanced Damage
4% Life Stolen Per Hit
Adds 25-75 Cold Damage, 3 sec. Duration (Normal) (2 Items)

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Isenhart's Lightbrand

Set Broad Sword
Isenhart's Armory Set

+10 to Min Damage
20% Increased Attack Speed
+ (5 Per Character Level) 5-495 Attack Rating (Based On Character Level) (2 Items)
 

Bul-Kathos' Sacred Charge
Bul-Kathos' Sacred Charge

Set Colossus Blade
Bul-Kathos' Children Set

+200% Enhanced Damage
35% Chance of Crushing Blow
All Resistances +20
+20% Increased Attack Speed
Knockback

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Bul-Kathos' Tribal Guardian

Set Mythical Sword
Bul-Kathos' Children Set

+200% Enhanced Damage
+50 Poison Damage Over 2 Seconds
Fire Resistance +50%
+20 To Strength
+20% Increased Attack Speed

 

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Sazabi's Cobalt Redeemer

Set Cryptic Sword
Sazabi's Grand Tribute Set

+150% Enhanced Damage
+318% Damage To Demons
Adds 25-35 Cold Damage, 2 sec. Duration (Normal)
+40% Increased Attack Speed
Indestructible
+15 To Dexterity
+5 To Strength

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Rixot's Keen

Unique Short Sword

+100% Enhanced Damage
+5 To Minimum Damage
25% Chance of Crushing Blow
20% Bonus to Attack Rating
+25 Defense
+2 To Light Radius

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Blood Crescent

Unique Scimitar

+60-80% Enhanced Damage
33% Chance Of Open Wounds
15% Increased Attack Speed
15% Life Stolen Per Hit
All Resistances +15
+15 To Life
+4 To Light Radius

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Skewer of Krintiz

Unique Battle Axe

+50% Enhanced Damage
Adds 3-7 Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
+10 To Dexterity
+10 To Strength

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Gleamscythe

Unique Falchion

+60-100% Enhanced Damage
Adds 3-5 Cold Damage - 2 Second Duration
20% Increased Attack Speed
+20 Defense
+30 To Mana
+3 To Light Radius

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Griswold's Edge

Unique Broad Sword

+80-120% Enhanced Damage
Adds (10-12) to (15-25) Fire Damage
10% Increased Attack Speed
+100 to Attack Rating
+12 To Strength
Knockback

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Hellplague

Unique Long Sword

+70-80% Enhanced Damage
+2 To Fire Skills
Adds 25-75 Fire Damage
Adds 28-56 Poison Damage Over 6 Seconds
5% Life Stolen Per Hit
5% Mana Stolen Per Hit

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Culwen's Point

Unique War Sword

+70-80% Enhanced Damage
+1 to All Skills
Poison Length Reduced By 50%
20% Increased  Attack Speed
20% Faster Hit Recovery
+60 to Attack Rating
 

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Shadowfang

Unique Two-Handed Sword

+100% Enhanced Damage
Adds 10-30 Cold Damage, Cold Duration: 6 seconds
9% Mana Stolen Per Hit
9% Life Stolen Per Hit
Cold Resistance 20%
-2 To Light Radius

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Soulflay

Unique Claymore

+70-100% Enhanced Damage
+10% Increased Attack Speed
4% Life stolen per hit
4-10% Mana stolen per hit
All Resistances +5

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Kinemil's Awl

Unique Giant Sword

+80-100% Enhanced Damage
+100-150 To Attack Rating
Adds 6-(20-40) Fire Damage
+20 To Mana
+6 To Holy Fire (Paladin Only)

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Blacktongue

Unique Bastard Sword

+50-60% Enhanced Damage
+113 Poison Damage Over 6 Seconds
Prevent Monster Heal
+50 To Attack Rating
Poison Resistance +50%
 

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Ripsaw

Unique Flamberge

+80-100% Enhanced Damage
+15 To Maximum Damage
80% Chance of Open Wounds
6% Mana stolen per hit

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The Patriarch

Unique Great Sword

+100-120% Enhanced Damage
Hit Blinds target

+10 To Strength
100% Extra Gold From Monsters
Magic Damage Reduced By 3
Damage Reduced By 3

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Bloodletter

Unique Gladius

+140% Enhanced Damage
Adds 12-45 Damage
+90 To Attack Rating
20% Increased Attack Speed
10% Slower Stamina Drain
8% Life Stolen Per Hit
+1-3 To Whirlwind (Barbarian Only)
+2-4 To Sword Mastery (Barbarian Only)

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Coldsteel Eye

Unique Cutlass

+200-250% Enhanced Damage
50% Chance Of Deadly Strike
20% Increased Attack Speed
6% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Slows Target By 30%
Hit Blinds Target

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Hexfire

Unique Shamshir

+140-160% Enhanced Damage
Adds 35-40 Damage
+3 To Fire Skills
Level 6 Hydra (36 Charges)
Ignore Target's Defense
Fire Resistance +25%
10% To Maximum Fire Resistance

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Blade of Ali Baba

Unique Tulwar

+60-120% Enhanced Damage
+ (2.5 Per Character Level) 2-247 % Extra Gold From Monsters (Based On Character Level)
+ (1 Per Character Level) 1-99 % Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level)
+15 To Mana
+5-15 To Dexterity
Socketed (2)

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Ginther's Rift

Unique Dimensional Blade

+100-150% Enhanced Damage
Adds 50-120 Magic Damage
30% Increased Attack Speed
Magic Damage Reduced By 7-12
Repairs 1 Durability in 5 Seconds

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Headstriker

Unique Battle Sword

150% Enhanced Damage
+ (1 Per Character Level) 1-99 To Maximum Damage (Based On Character Level)
(1.5 Per Character Level) 1-148 % Deadly Strike (Based On Character Level)
Prevent Monster Heal
+15 To Strength
 

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Plague Bearer

Unique Rune Sword

150% Enhanced Damage
Adds 10-45 Damage
+300 Poison Damage Over 8 Seconds
5% Chance To Cast Level 4 Poison Nova On Striking
Poison Resistance +45%
+5 To Rabies (Druid Only)

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The Atlantean

Unique Ancient Sword

+200-250% Enhanced Damage
+2 To Paladin Skill Levels
50% Bonus To Attack Rating
+75 Defense
+8 To Vitality
+12 To Dexterity
+16 To Strength

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Crainte Vomir

Unique Espandon

+160-200% Enhanced Damage
50% Increased Attack Speed
Slows Target By 35%
-70 To Monster Defense Per Hit
20% Faster Run Walk
Damage Reduced By 10%

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Bing Sz Wang

Unique Dacian Falx

+130-160% Enhanced Damage
Adds 50-140 Cold Damage - 3 Second Duration
5% Chance To Cast Level 3 Frozen Orb On Striking
Freezes Target +2
Requirements -30%
+20 To Strength

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The Vile Husk

Unique Tusk Sword

+150-200% Enhanced Damage
+ (7.5 Per Character Level) 7-742% Damage To Undead (Based On Character Level)
+ (10 Per Character Level) 10-990 To Attack Rating against Undead (Based On Character Level)
+250 Poison Damage Over 6 Seconds
6% Chance To Cast Level 1 Amplify Damage On Striking
Poison Resistance +50%

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Cloudcrack

Unique Gothic Sword

+150-200% Enhanced Damage
6% Chance To Cast Level 7 Fist Of The Heavens On Striking
Adds 1-240 Lightning Damage
10% To Maximum Lightning Resistance
+30 Defense
Attacker Takes Lightning Damage Of 15
+2 To Defensive Auras (Paladin Only)
+2 To Offensive Auras (Paladin Only)
+2 To Light Radius

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Todesfaelle Flamme

Unique Zweihander

+120-160% Enhanced Damage
Adds 50-200 Fire Damage
10% Chance To Cast Level 6 Fire Ball On Attack
Level 10 Fire Wall (20 Charges)
Level 10 Enchant (45 Charges)
+10 Fire Absorb
Fire Resistance +40%

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Swordguard

Unique Executioner Sword

+170-180% Enhanced Damage
+ (5 Per Character Level) 5-495 Defense (Based On Character Level)
30% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
Requirements -50%
All Resistances +10-20
20% Faster Hit Recovery
20% Increased Chance Of Blocking
+100 Defense vs. Missile
+200 Defense vs. Melee

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Djinn Slayer

Unique Elegant Blade

+190-240% Enhanced Damage
+100-150% Damage To Demons
Adds 250-500 Fire Damage
3-6% Mana Stolen Per Hit
+3-7 Lightning Absorb
+200-300 To Attack Rating Against Demons
Socketed (1-2)
(Ladder Only)

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Bloodmoon

Unique Elegant Blade

+210-260% Enhanced Damage
10-15% Life Stolen Per Hit
50% Chance of Open Wounds
+7-13 Life After Each Kill
Level 15 Blood Golem (9 charges)

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Lightsabre

Unique Phase Blade

+150-200% Enhanced Damage
Adds 10-30 Damage
Adds 60-120 Magic Damage
Adds 1-200 Lightning Damage
5-7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
5% Chance To Cast Level 14-20 Chain Lightning On Attack
20% Increased Attack Speed
Ignore Target's Defense
Lightning Absorb 25%
+7 To Light Radius

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Azurewrath

Unique Phase Blade

+230-270% Enhanced Damage
+30% Increased Attack Speed
Adds 250-500 Magic Damage
Adds 250-500 Cold Damage, 10 sec. Duration (Normal)
+1 To All Skills
+5-10 To All Attributes
Level 10-13 Sanctuary Aura When Equipped
+3 To Light Radius
(Ladder Only)

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Frostwind

Unique Cryptic Sword

+180-230% Enhanced Damage
Adds 237-486 Cold Damage, 6 sec. Duration (Normal)
+7-14 To Arctic Blast
Freezes Target +4
Cold Absorb 7-15%
Half Freeze Duration
+25% Increased Attack Speed

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Flamebellow

Unique Balrog Blade

+170-240% Enhanced Damage
Adds 233-482 Fire Damage
+3 To Fire Skills
+12-18 To Inferno
+10-20 To Strength
+5-10 To Vitality
12% Chance To Cast Level 16 Firestorm On Striking
Fire Absorb 20-30%

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Doombringer

Unique Champion Sword

+180-250% Enhanced Damage
Adds 30-100 Damage
8% Chance To Cast Level 3 Weaken On Striking
40% Bonus To Attack Rating
Increase Maximum Life 20%
5-7% Life Stolen Per Hit
Indestructible

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The Grandfather

Unique Colossus Blade

+150-250% Enhanced Damage
+ (2.5 Per Character Level) 2-247 To Maximum Damage (Based On Character Level)
+50% Bonus To Attack Rating
+80 To Life
+20 To All Attributes
Indestructible
 
 

 

Runewords Swords

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Fury

Runewords

+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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Honor

Runewords

+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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Malice

Runewords

+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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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

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Steel

Runewords

20% Enhanced Damage
+3 To Minimum Damage
+3 To Maximum Damage
+50 To Attack Rating
50% Chance Of Open Wounds
25% Increased Attack Speed
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
+1 To Light Radius

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Strength

Runewords

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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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

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Beast

Runewords

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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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%

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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
 

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Crescent Moon

Runewords

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)

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Doom

Runewords

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%

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Eternity

Runewords

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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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
 

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Kingslayer

Runewords

+30% Increased Attack Speed
+230-270% Enhanced Damage
-25% Target Defense
20% Bonus To Attack Rating
33% Chance of Crushing Blow
50% Chance of Open Wounds
+1 To Vengeance
Prevent Monster Heal
+10 To Strength
40% Extra Gold From Monsters

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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)

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Wind

Runewords

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)

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Death

Runewords (Ladder only)

100% Chance To Cast Level 44 Chain Lightning When You Die
25% Chance To Cast Level 18 Glacial Spike On Attack
Indestructible
+300-385% Enhanced Damage
20% Bonus To Attack Rating
+50 To Attack Rating
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
50% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(0.5 per Character Level) 0.5-49.5% Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level)
+1 To Light Radius
Level 22 Blood Golem (15 Charges)
Requirements -20%
 

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Destruction

Runewords (Ladder only)

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

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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

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Grief

Runewords (Ladder only)

35% Chance To Cast Level 15 Venom On Striking
+30-40% Increased Attack Speed
Damage +340-400
Ignore Target's Defense
-25% Target Defense
+(1.875 per character level) 1.875-185.625% Damage To Demons (Based on Character Level)
Adds 5-30 Fire Damage
-20-25% To Enemy Poison Resistance
20% Deadly Strike
Prevent Monster Heal
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
+10-15 Life After Each Kill

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Lawbringer

Runewords (Ladder only)

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
 

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Oath

Runewords (Ladder only)

30% Chance To Cast Level 20 Bone Spirit On Striking
Indestructible
+50% Increased Attack Speed
+210-340% Enhanced Damage
+75% Damage To Demons
+100 To Attack Rating Against Demons
Prevent Monster Heal
+10 To Energy
+10-15 Magic Absorb
Level 16 Heart Of Wolverine (20 Charges)
Level 17 Iron Golem (14 Charges)

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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
+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

Shields
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 Resistance
+50 To Life
+5% To Maximum Lightning Resistance
+10% To Maximum Fire Resistance
+15-21 Fire Absorb

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Spirit

Runewords (Ladder only)

Weapons
+2 To All Skills
+25-35% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
Adds 3-14 Cold Damage 3 Second Duration (Normal)
+75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
+250 Defense Vs. Missile
+22 To Vitality
+89-112 To Mana
+3-8 Magic Absorb

Shields
+2 To All Skills
+25-35% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
+250 Defense Vs. Missile
+22 To Vitality
+89-112 To Mana
Cold Resistance +35%
Lightning Resistance +35%
Poison Resistance +35%
+3-8 Magic Absorb
Attacker Takes Damage of 14

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Voice of Reason

Runewords (Ladder only)

15% Chance To Cast Level 13 Frozen Orb On Striking
18% Chance To Cast Level 20 Ice Blast On Striking
+50 To Attack Rating
+220-350% Damage To Demons
+355-375% Damage To Undead
+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead
Adds 100-220 Cold Damage
-24% To Enemy Cold Resistance
+10 To Dexterity
Cannot Be Frozen
75% Extra Gold From Monsters
+1 To Light Radius
 

 

Swords Comparison Table for Diablo 2

Name

Modifiers

 

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Angelic Sickle

Set Sabre
Angelic Raiment Set

+250% Damage to Undead
+75 To Attack Rating
+75% Enhanced Damage (2 Set Items)
30% Increased Attack Speed (3 Set Items)
 

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Cleglaw's Tooth

Set Long Sword
Cleglaw's Brace Set

50% Deadly Strike
30% Bonus to Attack rating
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) +1-123 To Maximum Damage (Based On Character Level) (2 Items)

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Death's Touch

Set War Sword
Death's Disguise Set

+25% Enhanced Damage
4% Life Stolen Per Hit
Adds 25-75 Cold Damage, 3 sec. Duration (Normal) (2 Items)

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Isenhart's Lightbrand

Set Broad Sword
Isenhart's Armory Set

+10 to Min Damage
20% Increased Attack Speed
+ (5 Per Character Level) 5-495 Attack Rating (Based On Character Level) (2 Items)

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Bul-Kathos' Sacred Charge

Set Colossus Blade
Bul-Kathos' Children Set

+200% Enhanced Damage
35% Chance of Crushing Blow
All Resistances +20
+20% Increased Attack Speed
Knockback

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Bul-Kathos' Tribal Guardian

Set Mythical Sword
Bul-Kathos' Children Set

+200% Enhanced Damage
+50 Poison Damage Over 2 Seconds
Fire Resistance +50%
+20 To Strength
+20% Increased Attack Speed

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Sazabi's Cobalt Redeemer

Set Cryptic Sword
Sazabi's Grand Tribute Set

+150% Enhanced Damage
+318% Damage To Demons
Adds 25-35 Cold Damage, 2 sec. Duration (Normal)
+40% Increased Attack Speed
Indestructible
+15 To Dexterity
+5 To Strength

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Rixot's Keen

Unique Short Sword

+100% Enhanced Damage
+5 To Minimum Damage
25% Chance of Crushing Blow
20% Bonus to Attack Rating
+25 Defense
+2 To Light Radius
 

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Blood Crescent

Unique Scimitar

+60-80% Enhanced Damage
33% Chance Of Open Wounds
15% Increased Attack Speed
15% Life Stolen Per Hit
All Resistances +15
+15 To Life
+4 To Light Radius

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Skewer of Krintiz

 Unique Sabre

+50% Enhanced Damage
Adds 3-7 Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
+10 To Dexterity
+10 To Strength

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Gleamscythe

Unique Falchion

+60-100% Enhanced Damage
Adds 3-5 Cold Damage - 2 Second Duration
20% Increased Attack Speed
+20 Defense
+30 To Mana
+3 To Light Radius

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Griswold's Edge

Unique Broad Sword

+80-120% Enhanced Damage
Adds (10-12) to (15-25) Fire Damage
10% Increased Attack Speed
+100 to Attack Rating
+12 To Strength
Knockback

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Hellplague

Unique Long Sword

+70-80% Enhanced Damage
+2 To Fire Skills
Adds 25-75 Fire Damage
Adds 28-56 Poison Damage Over 6 Seconds
5% Life Stolen Per Hit
5% Mana Stolen Per Hit

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Culwen's Point

Unique War Sword

+70-80% Enhanced Damage
+1 to All Skills
Poison Length Reduced By 50%
20% Increased Attack Speed
20% Faster Hit Recovery
+60 to Attack Rating

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Shadowfang

Unique Two-Handed Sword

+100% Enhanced Damage
Adds 10-30 Cold Damage, Cold Duration: 6 seconds
9% Mana Stolen Per Hit
9% Life Stolen Per Hit
Cold Resistance 20%
-2 To Light Radius
 

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Soulflay

Unique Claymore

+70-100% Enhanced Damage
+10% Increased Attack Speed
4% Life stolen per hit
4-10% Mana stolen per hit
All Resistances +5

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Kinemil's Awl

Unique Giant Sword

+80-100% Enhanced Damage
+100-150 To Attack Rating
Adds 6-(20-40) Fire Damage
+20 To Mana
+6 To Holy Fire (Paladin Only)

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Blacktongue

Unique Bastard Sword

+50-60% Enhanced Damage
+113 Poison Damage Over 6 Seconds
Prevent Monster Heal
+50 To Attack Rating
Poison Resistance +50%

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Ripsaw

Unique Flamberge

+80-100% Enhanced Damage
+15 To Maximum Damage
80% Chance of Open Wounds
6% Mana stolen per hit

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The Patriarch

Unique Great Sword

+100-120% Enhanced Damage
Hit Blinds target

+10 To Strength
100% Extra Gold From Monsters
Magic Damage Reduced By 3
Damage Reduced By 3

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Bloodletter

Unique Gladius

+140% Enhanced Damage
Adds 12-45 Damage
+90 To Attack Rating
20% Increased Attack Speed
10% Slower Stamina Drain
8% Life Stolen Per Hit
+1-3 To Whirlwind (Barbarian Only)
+2-4 To Sword Mastery (Barbarian Only)

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Coldsteel Eye

Unique Cutlass

+200-250% Enhanced Damage
50% Chance Of Deadly Strike
20% Increased Attack Speed
6% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Slows Target By 30%
Hit Blinds Target

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Hexfire

Unique Shamshir

+140-160% Enhanced Damage
Adds 35-40 Damage
+3 To Fire Skills
Level 6 Hydra (36 Charges)
Ignore Target's Defense
Fire Resistance +25%
10% To Maximum Fire Resistance

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Blade of Ali Baba

Unique Tulwar

+60-120% Enhanced Damage
+ (2.5 Per Character Level) 2-247 % Extra Gold From Monsters (Based On Character Level)
+ (1 Per Character Level) 1-99 % Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level)
+15 To Mana
+5-15 To Dexterity (varies)
Socketed (2)

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Ginther's Rift

Unique Dimensional Blade

+100-150% Enhanced Damage
Adds 50-120 Magic Damage
30% Increased Attack Speed
Magic Damage Reduced By 7-12
Repairs 1 Durability in 5 Seconds

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Headstriker

Unique Battle Sword

150% Enhanced Damage
+ (1 Per Character Level) 1-99 To Maximum Damage (Based On Character Level)
(1.5 Per Character Level) 1-148 % Deadly Strike (Based On Character Level)
Prevent Monster Heal
+15 To Strength

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Plague Bearer

Unique Rune Sword

150% Enhanced Damage
Adds 10-45 Damage
+300 Poison Damage Over 8 Seconds
5% Chance To Cast Level 4 Poison Nova On Striking
Poison Resistance +45%
+5 To Rabies (Druid Only)

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The Atlantean

Unique Ancient Sword

+200-250% Enhanced Damage
+2 To Paladin Skill Levels
50% Bonus To Attack Rating
+75 Defense
+8 To Vitality
+12 To Dexterity
+16 To Strength
 

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Crainte Vomir

Unique Espandon

+160-200% Enhanced Damage
50% Increased Attack Speed
Slows Target By 35%
-70 To Monster Defense Per Hit
20% Faster Run Walk
Damage Reduced By 10%

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Bing Sz Wang

Unique Dacian Falx

+130-160% Enhanced Damage
Adds 50-140 Cold Damage - 3 Second Duration
5% Chance To Cast Level 3 Frozen Orb On Striking
Freezes Target +2
Requirements -30%
+20 To Strength

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The Vile Husk

Unique Tusk Sword

+150-200% Enhanced Damage
+ (7.5 Per Character Level) 7-742% Damage To Undead (Based On Character Level)
+ (10 Per Character Level) 10-990 To Attack Rating against Undead (Based On Character Level)
+250 Poison Damage Over 6 Seconds
6% Chance To Cast Level 1 Amplify Damage On Striking
Poison Resistance +50%

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Cloudcrack

Unique Gothic Sword

+150-200% Enhanced Damage
6% Chance To Cast Level 7 Fist Of The Heavens On Striking
Adds 1-240 Lightning Damage
10% To Maximum Lightning Resistance
+30 Defense
Attacker Takes Lightning Damage Of 15
+2 To Defensive Auras (Paladin Only)
+2 To Offensive Auras (Paladin Only)
+2 To Light Radius
 

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Todesfaelle Flamme

Unique Zweihander

+120-160% Enhanced Damage
Adds 50-200 Fire Damage
10% Chance To Cast Level 6 Fire Ball On Attack
Level 10 Fire Wall (20 Charges)
Level 10 Enchant (45 Charges)
+10 Fire Absorb
Fire Resistance +40%
 

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Swordguard

Unique Executioner Sword

+170-180% Enhanced Damage
+ (5 Per Character Level) 5-495 Defense (Based On Character Level)
30% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
Requirements -50%
All Resistances +10-20
20% Faster Hit Recovery
20% Increased Chance Of Blocking
+100 Defense vs. Missile
+200 Defense vs. Melee

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Djinn Slayer

Unique Ataghan

+190-240% Enhanced Damage
+100-150% Damage To Demons
Adds 250-500 Fire Damage
3-6% Mana Stolen Per Hit
+3-7 Lightning Absorb
+200-300 To Attack Rating Against Demons
Socketed (1-2)
(Ladder Only)

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Bloodmoon

Unique Elegant Blade

+210-260% Enhanced Damage
10-15% Life Stolen Per Hit
50% Chance of Open Wounds
+7-13 Life After Each Kill
Level 15 Blood Golem (9 charges)

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Lightsabre

Unique Phase Blade

+150-200% Enhanced Damage
Adds 10-30 Damage
Adds 60-120 Magic Damage
Adds 1-200 Lightning Damage
5-7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
5% Chance To Cast Level 14-20 Chain Lightning On Attack
20% Increased Attack Speed
Ignore Target's Defense
Lightning Absorb 25%
+7 To Light Radius

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Azurewrath

Unique Phase Blade

+230-270% Enhanced Damage
+30% Increased Attack Speed
Adds 250-500 Magic Damage
Adds 250-500 Cold Damage, 10 sec. Duration (Normal)
+1 To All Skills
+5-10 To All Attributes
Level 10-13 Sanctuary Aura When Equipped
+3 To Light Radius
(Ladder Only)
 

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Frostwind

Unique Cryptic Sword

+180-230% Enhanced Damage
Adds 237-486 Cold Damage, 6 sec. Duration (Normal)
+7-14 To Arctic Blast
Freezes Target +4
Cold Absorb 7-15%
Half Freeze Duration
+25% Increased Attack Speed
 

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Flamebellow

Unique Balrog Blade

+170-240% Enhanced Damage
Adds 233-482 Fire Damage
+3 To Fire Skills
+12-18 To Inferno
+10-20 To Strength
+5-10 To Vitality
12% Chance To Cast Level 16 Firestorm On Striking
Fire Absorb 20-30%

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Doombringer

Unique Champion Sword

+180-250% Enhanced Damage
Adds 30-100 Damage
8% Chance To Cast Level 3 Weaken On Striking
40% Bonus To Attack Rating
Increase Maximum Life 20%
5-7% Life Stolen Per Hit
Indestructible

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The Grandfather

Unique Colossus Blade

+150-250% Enhanced Damage
+ (2.5 Per Character Level) 2-247 To Maximum Damage (Based On Character Level)
+50% Bonus To Attack Rating
+80 To Life
+20 To All Attributes
Indestructible

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Fury

Runewords

+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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Honor

Runewords

+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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Malice

Runewords

+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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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

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Steel

Runewords

20% Enhanced Damage
+3 To Minimum Damage
+3 To Maximum Damage
+50 To Attack Rating
50% Chance Of Open Wounds
25% Increased Attack Speed
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
+1 To Light Radius

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Strength

Runewords

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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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

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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%

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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

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Crescent Moon

Runewords

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)

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Eternity

Runewords

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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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

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Kingslayer

Runewords

+30% Increased Attack Speed
+230-270% Enhanced Damage
-25% Target Defense
20% Bonus To Attack Rating
33% Chance of Crushing Blow
50% Chance of Open Wounds
+1 To Vengeance
Prevent Monster Heal
+10 To Strength
40% Extra Gold From Monsters

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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)

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Wind

Runewords

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)

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Death

Runewords
(Ladder Only)

100% Chance To Cast Level 44 Chain Lightning When You Die
25% Chance To Cast Level 18 Glacial Spike On Attack
Indestructible
+300-385% Enhanced Damage
20% Bonus To Attack Rating
+50 To Attack Rating
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
50% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(0.5 per Character Level) 0.5-49.5% Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level)
+1 To Light Radius
Level 22 Blood Golem (15 Charges)
Requirements -20%

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Destruction

Runewords
(Ladder only)

 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

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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

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Grief

Runewords
(Ladder Only)

35% Chance To Cast Level 15 Venom On Striking
+30-40% Increased Attack Speed
Damage +340-400
Ignore Target's Defense
-25% Target Defense
+(1.875 per character level) 1.875-185.625% Damage To Demons (Based on Character Level)
Adds 5-30 Fire Damage
-20-25% To Enemy Poison Resistance
20% Deadly Strike
Prevent Monster Heal
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
+10-15 Life After Each Kill 

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Lawbringer

Runewords
(Ladder Only)

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

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Oath

Runewords
(Ladder Only)

30% Chance To Cast Level 20 Bone Spirit On Striking
Indestructible
+50% Increased Attack Speed
+210-340% Enhanced Damage
+75% Damage To Demons
+100 To Attack Rating Against Demons
Prevent Monster Heal
+10 To Energy
+10-15 Magic Absorb
Level 16 Heart Of Wolverine (20 Charges)
Level 17 Iron Golem (14 Charges)

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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 RedemptionAura 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

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Spirit

Runewords
(Ladder only)

Weapons
+2 To All Skills
+25-35% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
Adds 3-14 Cold Damage 3 Second Duration (Normal)
+75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
+250 Defense Vs. Missile
+22 To Vitality
+89-112 To Mana
+3-8 Magic Absorb

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Voice of Reason

Runewords
(Ladder only)

 15% Chance To Cast Level 13 Frozen Orb On Striking
18% Chance To Cast Level 20 Ice Blast On Striking
+50 To Attack Rating
+220-350% Damage To Demons
+355-375% Damage To Undead
+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead
Adds 100-220 Cold Damage
-24% To Enemy Cold Resistance
+10 To Dexterity
Cannot Be Frozen
75% Extra Gold From Monsters
+1 To Light Radius

 

Base Swords Table for Diablo 2

Name

Description

Type

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Short Sword

2 - 7 Damage
Durability: 24
Sockets: 2
Normal

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Scimitar

2 - 6 Damage
Required Dexterity: 21
Durability: 22
Sockets: 2
Normal

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Sabre

3 - 8 Damage
Required Strength: 25
Required Dexterity: 25
Durability: 32
Sockets: 2
Normal

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Falchion

9 - 17 Damage
Required Strength: 33
Durability: 32
Sockets: 2
Normal

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Crystal Sword

5 - 15 Damage
Required Strength: 43
Durability: 20
Sockets: 6
Normal

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Broad Sword

7 - 14 Damage
Required Strength: 48
Durability: 32
Sockets: 4
Normal

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Long Sword

3 - 19 Damage
Required Strength: 55
Required Dexterity: 39
Durability: 44
Sockets: 4
Normal

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War Sword

8 - 20 Damage
Required Strength: 71
Required Dexterity: 45
Durability: 44
Sockets: 3
Normal

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Two-Handed Sword

2 - 9 1H Damage
8 - 17 2H Damage
Required Strength: 35
Required Dexterity: 27
Durability: 44
Sockets: 3
Normal

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Claymore

5 - 12 1H Damage
13 - 30 2H Damage
Required Strength: 47
Durability: 50
Sockets: 4
Normal

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Giant Sword

3 - 16 1H Damage
9 - 28 2H Damage
Required Strength: 56
Required Dexterity: 34
Durability: 50
Sockets: 4
Normal

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Bastard Sword

7 - 19 1H Damage
20 - 28 2H Damage
Required Strength: 62
Durability: 40
Sockets: 4
Normal

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Flamberge

9 - 15 1H Damage
13 - 26 2H Damage
Required Strength: 70
Required Dexterity: 49
Durability: 50
Sockets: 5
Normal

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Great Sword

12 - 20 1H Damage
25 - 42 2H Damage
Required Strength: 100
Required Dexterity: 60
Durability: 50
Sockets: 6
Normal

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Gladius

8 - 22 Damage
Level Requirement: 18
Minimum Strength: 25
Sockets: 2
Exceptional

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Cutlass

8 - 21 Damage
Level Requirement: 25
Minimum Strength: 25
Minimum Dexterity: 52
Sockets: 2
Exceptional

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Shamshir

10 - 24 Damage
Level Requirement: 23
Minimum Strength: 58
Minimum Dexterity: 58
Sockets: 2
Exceptional

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Tulwar

16 - 35 Damage
Level Requirement: 25
Minimum Strength: 70
Minimum Dexterity: 42
Sockets: 2
Exceptional

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Dimensional Blade

13 - 35 Damage
Level Requirement: 25
Minimum Strength: 85
Minimum Dexterity: 60
Sockets: 6
Exceptional

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Battle Sword

16 - 34 Damage
Level Requirement: 25
Minimum Strength: 92
Minimum Dexterity: 43
Sockets: 4
Exceptional

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Rune Sword

10 - 42 Damage
Level Requirement: 25
Minimum Strength: 103
Minimum Dexterity: 79
Sockets: 4
Exceptional

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Ancient Sword

18 - 43 Damage
Level Requirement: 25
Minimum Strength: 127
Minimum Dexterity: 88
Sockets: 3
Exceptional

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Espandon

8 - 26 1H Damage
18 - 40 2H Damage
Level Requirement: 25
Required Strength: 73
Required Dexterity: 61
Durability: 44
Sockets: 3

Exceptional

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Dacian Falx

13 - 30 1H Damage
26 - 61 2H Damage
Level Requirement: 25
Required Strength: 91
Required Dexterity: 20
Durability: 50
Sockets: 4
Exceptional

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Tusk Sword

10 - 37 1H Damage
19 - 58 2H Damage
Level Requirement: 25
Required Strength: 104
Required Dexterity: 71
Durability: 50
Sockets: 4
Exceptional

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Gothic Sword

14 - 40 1H Damage
39 - 60  2H Damage
Level Requirement: 25
Required Strength: 113
Required Dexterity: 20
Durability: 40
Sockets: 4
Exceptional

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Zweihander

19 - 35 1H Damage
29 - 54  2H Damage
Level Requirement: 25
Required Strength: 124
Required Dexterity: 94
Durability: 50
Sockets: 5
Exceptional

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Executioner Sword

24 - 40 1H Damage
47 - 80  2H Damage
Level Requirement: 25
Required Strength: 170
Required Dexterity: 110
Durability: 50
Sockets: 6
Exceptional

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Falcata

31 - 59 Damage
Level Requirement: 42
Minimum Strength: 142
Minimum Dexterity: 88
Durability: 24
Sockets: 2
Elite
 

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Ataghan

26 - 46 Damage
Level Requirement: 45
Minimum Strength: 138
Minimum Dexterity: 95
Durability: 22
Sockets: 2
Elite

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Elegant Blade

33 - 45 Damage
Level Requirement: 47
Minimum Strength: 109
Minimum Dexterity: 122
Durability: 32
Sockets: 2
Elite

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Hydra Edge

28 - 68 Damage
Level Requirement: 51
Minimum Strength: 138
Minimum Dexterity: 95
Durability: 22
Sockets: 2
Elite

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Phase Blade

31 - 35 Damage
Level Requirement: 54
Minimum Strength: 25
Minimum Dexterity: 136
Durability: Indestructible
Sockets: 6
Elite

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Conquest Sword

37 - 53 Damage
Level Requirement: 58
Minimum Strength: 142
Minimum Dexterity: 112
Durability: 32
Sockets: 4
Elite

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Cryptic Sword

5 - 77 Damage
Level Requirement: 61
Minimum Strength: 99
Minimum Dexterity: 109
Durability: 44
Sockets: 4
Elite

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Mythical Sword

40 - 50 Damage
Level Requirement: 66
Minimum Strength: 147
Minimum Dexterity: 124
Durability: 44
Sockets: 3
Elite

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Legend Sword

22 - 56 1H Damage
50 - 94  2H Damage
Level Requirement: 44
Required Strength: 175
Required Dexterity: 100
Durability: 44
Sockets: 3
Elite

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Highland Blade

22 - 62 1H Damage
67 - 96  2H Damage
Level Requirement: 49
Required Strength: 171
Required Dexterity: 104
Durability: 50
Sockets: 4
Elite

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Balrog Blade

15 - 75 1H Damage
55 - 118  2H Damage
Level Requirement: 53
Required Strength: 185
Required Dexterity: 87
Durability: 50
Sockets: 4
Elite

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Champion Sword

24 - 54 1H Damage
71 - 83  2H Damage
Level Requirement: 57
Required Strength: 163
Required Dexterity: 103
Durability: 40
Sockets: 4
Elite

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Colossus Sword

26 - 70 1H Damage
61 - 121  2H Damage
Level Requirement: 60
Required Strength: 182
Required Dexterity: 95
Durability: 50
Sockets: 5
Elite

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Colossus Blade

26 - 65 1H Damage
58 - 115  2H Damage
Level Requirement: 63
Required Strength: 189
Required Dexterity: 110
Durability: 50
Sockets: 6
Elite

 




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