Most Underrated Runeword!?

[jTF2]

Crescent Moon (Shael+Um+Tir) (for axes, swords, polearms only)

10% Chance To Cast Level 17 Chain Lightning On Striking
20% Chance To Cast Level 13 Static Field On Striking
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+220-260% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Ignore Target's Defense
-35% To Enemy Lightning Resistance
25% Chance of Open Wounds
+9-11 Magic Absorb (varies)
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
Level 18 Summon Spirit Wolf (30 Charges)

20% lvl 13 STATIC FIELD!!!!! That is insane for fast hitting barbs, pallys and druids. Monsters health will be down to 50% in no time.

ITD? wow ...just wow

250ish ED.. not bad but it aint no botd

10% Chance To Cast Level 17 Chain Lightning On Striking &&
-35% To Enemy Lightning Resistance

IMO this is a very good combo.. along with static, CL and lower enemy resistance is pwning time..

OOO and did i mention that the hardest rune is onlyl friggin UM!!!!!

Now the reason why I posted this in newbie section is because Id like to hear the veterans thoughts on this amazing rune word and why ppl dont think its that good. (BTW this runeword totally sucks for pvp but for general D2 playing... its a must have IMO considering its worth only an UM :lol: .)

[MSA.]

Crescent Moon (Shael+Um+Tir) (for axes, swords, polearms only)

10% Chance To Cast Level 17 Chain Lightning On Striking
20% Chance To Cast Level 13 Static Field On Striking
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+220-260% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Ignore Target's Defense
-35% To Enemy Lightning Resistance
25% Chance of Open Wounds
+9-11 Magic Absorb (varies)
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
Level 18 Summon Spirit Wolf (30 Charges)

20% lvl 13 STATIC FIELD!!!!! That is insane for fast hitting barbs, pallys and druids. Monsters health will be down to 50% in no time.

ITD? wow ...just wow

250ish ED.. not bad but it aint no botd

10% Chance To Cast Level 17 Chain Lightning On Striking &&
-35% To Enemy Lightning Resistance

IMO this is a very good combo.. along with static, CL and lower enemy resistance is pwning time..

OOO and did i mention that the hardest rune is onlyl friggin UM!!!!!

Now the reason why I posted this in newbie section is because Id like to hear the veterans thoughts on this amazing rune word and why ppl dont think its that good. (BTW this runeword totally sucks for pvp but for general D2 playing... its a must have IMO considering its worth only an UM :lol: .)

It's not underrated, every tesladin loves one =]

[jTF2]

It's not underrated, every tesladin loves one =]

Really? :uhhuh: O wut is a tesladin... holy shock pally or foh pally.

[redshift]

If you want underrated, try looking at some of the simpler words like Nadir (NefTir, helmet) and Smoke (NefLum, body armour). I've only seen myself use them, never anyone else in public games...

[jTF2]

If you want underrated, try looking at some of the simpler words like Nadir (NefTir, helmet) and Smoke (NefLum, body armour). I've only seen myself use them, never anyone else in public games...

Well i mean underrated for hell difficulty or underrated as an elite item... not normal difficulty :idea:

[Unrealism]

Really? :uhhuh: O wut is a tesladin... holy shock pally or foh pally.

holy shock pally

[Mephistho]

I once made lionheart with hel lum fal ...

it rocks on melee chars even though it uses only easy to get runes

and I dont see why ppl dont use it, just look at the stats

-15% Requirements
+20% Enhanced Damage
+30% to All Resistances
+50 Hit Points
+10 Energy
+20 Vitality
+15 Dexterity
+25 Strength

it gives a lot of resistances, 50 hitpoints and 70 stat points for only level 41 and even in hell it's very very useful

[dreadlord]

I once made lionheart with hel lum fal ...

it rocks on melee chars even though it uses only easy to get runes

and I dont see why ppl dont use it, just look at the stats

-15% Requirements
+20% Enhanced Damage
+30% to All Resistances
+50 Hit Points
+10 Energy
+20 Vitality
+15 Dexterity
+25 Strength

it gives a lot of resistances, 50 hitpoints and 70 stat points for only level 41 and even in hell it's very very useful

it's because it doesn't add to defense

[MSA.]

Really? :uhhuh: O wut is a tesladin... holy shock pally or foh pally.

Holy shock, i mean jesus, the -resists to lightning is awesome, and with % to cast static, ignore target defense, and +IAS you can pack quite a punch very quickly if you socket a phase blade. Not to mention open wounds, and you can cast wolves for fun =P

[jTF2]

Holy shock, i mean jesus, the -resists to lightning is awesome, and with % to cast static, ignore target defense, and +IAS you can pack quite a punch very quickly if you socket a phase blade. Not to mention open wounds, and you can cast wolves for fun =P

Ahha finally somebody got the jist of this great runeword (maybe a little sarcastic :lol: ) SOcketing a phase blade is insane IMO. A pack of monsters around you will have 50% health in hell in less than 1 sec probably :thumbsup:. However killing power (after the 50%) is seriously diminished. I say put it in a cryptic sword or ettin axe. Or collosus blade for barb.

[MSA.]

Ahha finally somebody got the jist of this great runeword (maybe a little sarcastic :lol: ) SOcketing a phase blade is insane IMO. A pack of monsters around you will have 50% health in hell in less than 1 sec probably :thumbsup:. However killing power (after the 50%) is seriously diminished. I say put it in a cryptic sword or ettin axe. Or collosus blade for barb.

Well, the tesladin does mostly elemental damage, so the physical damage isn't really as much of an issue as speed. So phase blade is much faster than cryptic sword and ettin axe, so it would be the best choice for that particular build if you ask me.

[Herald of Doom]

Both Lionheart and crescent moon are used constantly. I made lionhearts in almost any elite armor, from dusks to archons because almost any characters has a cheap, decent armor that way. Crescent moon is one of the weapons the barb forum keeps promoting as frenzy weapon, and ofcourse it rocks for tesladins. It should be used more, I agree, but it's hardly underrrated among people who know what they're doing ;)

EDIT: for a tesladin a phase crescent is the best (tesladin gets its dmg from high speed+light dmg from the aura) and for a frenzy barb a legend sword works great or a war pike/ba.

HoD

[Soepgroente]

"Famine" runeword is one i hardly ever see while it's superbe. Bit expensive though, maybe people prefer BoTD for only a little more cost.

[memememe173]

Eternity :lol:

I'm going with Famine for my vote

[Diabolico x64]

Hand of Justice is one of the most underrated, imo.

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

It's nice in any weapon, especially in a bow weapon for a zon (or better yet, fire zon). It's also pretty nice for a fire sorc, with the -20% To Enemy Fire Resistance.

[Ebuski]

Hand of Justice is one of the most underrated, imo.

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

It's nice in any weapon, especially in a bow weapon for a zon (or better yet, fire zon). It's also pretty nice for a fire sorc, with the -20% To Enemy Fire Resistance.

I always liked lore, back in the day that +1 skilsl was oh so wonderful, Haven't used it in quite some time

*Goes off to find ort sol*

[warlock_666]

If you want underrated, try looking at some of the simpler words like Nadir (NefTir, helmet) and Smoke (NefLum, body armour). I've only seen myself use them, never anyone else in public games...

Not true!!! I have a Smoke Scarab Husk on a merc and a Smoke superior Archon Plate (ok ok i made it because it was a little "peeved" at the archon not being 3 sockets :uhhuh: )

I really like the Passion runeword but i dont think it's underrated.

BoTD is prolly the most underrated, i mean you'd have thought with those mods that every barb, zealot and amazon would have them, especially in combination with the 2nd most underrated runeword, enigma!!!!! /sarcasm

[Pelion]

how does static affect dclone? i was thinking this would be a great weapon to use to start him off if it works on him

[nafsasp]

I always liked lore, back in the day that +1 skilsl was oh so wonderful, Haven't used it in quite some time

*Goes off to find ort sol*

I use that all the time! its one of the better low level helms IMO...plus there isnt really any great helm runewords IMO(besides Delirium) My Sorc used it in a shako until i could get a Harly for her.

Maybe Lore is underrated?

[rdjw]

how is botd under rated? everyone and their brother has one

[syphon45]

how is botd under rated? everyone and their brother has one
Note the "/sarcasm" at the end of his post. ;)

[Death_Frog]

how does static affect dclone? i was thinking this would be a great weapon to use to start him off if it works on him

Lets put it this way... in 8 player game with DC, my static berely moved the health bar down even with constant meteor and zealing going on... although she only had -15% light dmg. Diablo is real resistant to lightning as others, so id say crushing blow would work better.

BTW- it may not be underrated but my favorite is Duress runeword... who doesn't love all those mods for just an um rune? It can easily get over 1k def in most armors

Duress (Shael-Um-Thul) 3 socket armor only
+40% Faster Hit Recovery
+(10-20)% Enhanced Damage (varies, range not confirmed)
Adds 37-133 cold damage
15% Chance of Crushing Blow
33% Chance of Open Wounds
+(171-197)% Enhanced Defense (varies, range not confirmed)
-20% Slower Stamina Drain
Cold Resist +45%
Lighting Resist +15%
Fire Resist +15%
Poison Resist 15%

:clap: :yep: :clap: :thumbsup:

[Herald of Doom]

1)Lets put it this way... in 8 player game with DC, my static berely moved the health bar down even with constant meteor and zealing going on... although she only had -15% light dmg. Diablo is real resistant to lightning as others, so id say crushing blow would work better.

2)BTW- it may not be underrated but my favorite is Duress runeword... who doesn't love all those mods for just an um rune? It can easily get over 1k def in most armors




1) That's oh so very true. Static vs DC kinda blows. CB works 10 times faster due to DCs huge light res (unless you use griffon etc, but still, CB all the way !).

2) Duress is finally getting where it should be, one of the best armors for melee chars. It's 150-200% btw, diabloii is outdated ;) I find it very hard to imagine wether I would use Stone or duress, but they're both top notch (beats any armor value/usefullnes)

HoD