Runewords

Ancient's Pledge Runeword

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A Tier Starter

The Ancient's Pledge runeword is created by combining the runes Ral+Ort+Tal in 3 socket Shields.

Required Runes

Ral Ort Tal

Where to Find the Runes

Upon completing the Act 5 Rescue on Mount Arreat quest Qual-Kehk will give you the needed runes as a reward.

Utility

This is a great starter runeword for entering Nightmare and Hell difficulty because it is a cheap way to increase resistances.

Runeword Bonuses

  • +50% Enhanced Defense
  • Cold Resist +43%
  • Lightning Resist +48%
  • Fire Resist +48%
  • Poison Resist +48%
  • 10% Damage Taken Goes to Mana

Recommended Bases

The best bases are 3 socket shields with a low strength requirement. If you're playing a Paladin note that Paladin shields can roll resistances on the base item.

Large Shield
Can be shopped from Farah in Act 2 Normal
Kite Shield
Targe
Paladin shields can roll resistances on the base item
Rondache
Paladin shields can roll resistances on the base item