Runewords For My Hammerdin

[icesprayermike]

I'm somewhat new to Diablo II, I used to play a few years ago but just started fresh a few days ago with my first ladder character. I'm making a Hammerdin and I know the basic build for one. The one thing I'm not really sure about is what type of items to use for the runewords I'll be making. For instance, a dusk shroud armor, archon plate, or something else for my enigma? Same question for my insight weapon, spirit shield and cta. Also where is the best place to search for these type of socketed items? Sorry for all the questions, but I really forget a lot of the game. Thanks for any help.

[spunky]

Enigma: Dusk shroud has less strength requirements. Less hard points in str = more vita.
Insight: (ethereal) Colossus Voulge is the preferred weapon AFAIK
Spirit: Vortex or Zakarum shield I suppose
CTA: Popular in a knout or flail.

Search in Cow games or the pits in the tamoe highland. Either that or trade for them.

Good luck!

[iomanip]

Eni: if you really want to go the 'no str' way, maybe a mageplate will do? (55 str req)

Insight: agree with previous post, BUT: eth CV has str req of something like 200, i.e. your merc wont be able to equip it until late. I think eth Thresher is the best candidate for insight (or cryptic axe), but those wont get 4 sox automatiacally like eth CV will (maxsox = 4). The reason why eth CV is so polular, is that its cheaper/easier to find... at least i think so...

Spirit shield: Sacred targe / Sacred rondache, just for the higher % to block. (and also lower str reqs, not that itll matter with Eni, but still...)

CTA: i prefer crystal swords, looks spliffy. although anything will do really...

the boring aspect of going no har points in str is that youll run around in a hard leather armor until 75 when you can equip torch...

Cows without MF...


peace!

[kanadah]

... Same question for **my** insight weapon...

By your insight weapon, you mean your A2 mercenary's weapon, right? That way you still get the mana regeneration, and can use a Heart of the Oak (HOTO) as your weapon for +skills, faster cast, and resistances. Just thought I'd clarify since you're new to the game as a whole.

[icesprayermike]

By your insight weapon, you mean your A2 mercenary's weapon, right? That way you still get the mana regeneration, and can use a Heart of the Oak (HOTO) as your weapon for +skills, faster cast, and resistances. Just thought I'd clarify since you're new to the game as a whole.
Correct and you bring up a good point, I forgot about HOTO. What is best for making it?

Thanks for the help this really clarifies things for me.

[kanadah]

Correct and you bring up a good point, I forgot about HOTO. What is best for making it?

Thanks for the help this really clarifies things for me.

Just a flail. Easy requirements, easy to find, one-handed, can be easily traded later.