S Tier
Armor
D Tier
Weapon
The Fortitude runeword is created by combining the runes El+Sol+Dol+Lo in 4 socket Weapons or Armor.
Utility
The damage bonus when made in Armor is highly sought after for Melee builds and Mercenaries. Don't make Fortitude in a Weapon as it is not worth the Lo rune required.
Runeword Bonuses
- Both
- 20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck
- +25% Faster Cast Rate
- +300% Enhanced Damage
- +200% Enhanced Defense
- +((8-12)*0.125*Clvl) To Life (Based on Character Level) (varies)
- All Resistances +25-30 (varies)
- 12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
- +1 To Light Radius
- Weapons
- +9 To Minimum Damage
- +50 To Attack Rating
- 20% Deadly Strike
- Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25%
- Armor
- +15 Defense
- Replenish Life +7
- +5% To Maximum Lightning Resist
- Damage Reduced By 7
Recommended Bases
The base will depend on if you plan to share the armor with other characters or if it will be for your Mercenary. Ethereal is preferred for a Mercenary, but you won't be able to use Ethereal on your characters.
Archon Plate
Use Ethereal if using for a Mercenary
Sacred Armor
Best in slot if Ethereal and used on a Mercenary