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Breath of the Dying

Runeword · Weapons

Required level
69
Required sockets
6

Runeword recipe

  1. Vex Rune
  2. Hel Rune
  3. El Rune
  4. Eld Rune
  5. Zod Rune
  6. Eth Rune

Weapons · 6 sockets

Insert the runes in this order into an ordinary or superior nonmagic base with exactly this many empty sockets. Magic, rare, set and unique items cannot become runewords. The finished item’s level, strength and dexterity requirements also depend on its base.

Compatible bases (54)

Effects from the socketed runes

These effects are added to the runeword modifiers below. Matching stats combine on the finished item; rune effects depend on the equipment slot.

Vex Rune

Socket effects

Weapons

  • 7% Mana stolen per hit

Helms and body armor

  • +5% to Maximum Fire Resist

Shields

  • +5% to Maximum Fire Resist
Hel Rune

Socket effects

Weapons

  • Requirements -20% lower

Helms and body armor

  • Requirements -15% lower

Shields

  • Requirements -15% lower
El Rune

Socket effects

Weapons

  • +1 to Light Radius
  • +50 to Attack Rating

Helms and body armor

  • +1 to Light Radius
  • +15 Defense

Shields

  • +1 to Light Radius
  • +15 Defense
Eld Rune

Socket effects

Weapons

  • +50 Attack Rating against Undead
  • +75% Damage to Undead

Helms and body armor

  • 15% Slower Stamina Drain

Shields

  • +7% Increased Chance of Blocking
Zod Rune

Socket effects

Weapons

  • Indestructible

Helms and body armor

  • Indestructible

Shields

  • Indestructible
Eth Rune

Socket effects

Weapons

  • Reduce Target Defense by 25%

Helms and body armor

  • Regenerate Mana 15%

Shields

  • Regenerate Mana 15%

Runeword modifiers

  • +60% Increased Attack Speed
  • +125% Damage to Undead
  • 12~15% Life stolen per hit
  • Prevent Monster Heal
  • 50% Chance to cast level 20 Poison Nova on kill
  • +350~400% Enhanced Damage
  • +30 to All Attributes

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