S Tier
The Heart of the Oak runeword is created by combining the runes Ko+Vex+Pul+Thul in 4 socket Staves or Maces.
Utility
Heart of the Oak or HOTO is an excellent for any caster class. It is used by Hammerdins, Elemental Druids, Sorceress, and sometimes Trap Assassins.
Runeword Bonuses
- +3 To All Skills
- +40% Faster Cast Rate
- +75% Damage To Demons
- +100 To Attack Rating Against Demons
- Adds 3-14 Cold Damage
- 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
- +10 To Dexterity
- Replenish Life +20
- Increase Maximum Mana 15%
- All Resistances +30-40 (varies)
- Level 4 Oak Sage (25 Charges)
- Level 14 Raven (60 Charges)
Recommended Bases
Use a Flail due to its low requirements. Do not try to make it in Hammer Mace weapons as it won't work. Seriously, just use a Flail!