
Rune Words do not work if the required number of sockets is not equal to the number present on the item.



Mostly, effect of a Rune Word combines the normal effect of runes (even augments them), plus several other properties, which effectively turn the socketed item into a Unique Item, keeping the base attributes of the original item.įor example, the Rune Word Ancient's Pledge requires a 3 socketed shield and will not work on any other item even if there are more than 3 sockets. Players must also have the right patch for Rune Words to work. When runes are not inserted into an item properly (in correct order), the item will only gain bonuses from the inserted individual runes. They do not work on socketed unique, magic, or rare items even if they have the required number of sockets, meaning players can only make Rune Words from items which have black-colored names. Rune Words keep the original properties of the socketed item. It appears in gold text, like Unique items.

When a Rune Word is made, the item's name is changed to the Rune Word's name. Rune Words do not make a comeback in Diablo III. They were introduced in the Diablo II expansion, Lord of Destruction. Rune Words are specific combinations of runes that grant specific socketed items several new magical properties.
