Runes

Runes are used to create runewords, as a trading currency and they are also inserted into sockets to enhance your stats. Popular rune examples include:
- Um gives 15% All Res in helms/armors and 22% in shields (use jewel for weapons);
- Shael gives 20% IAS in weapons (use 15% jewel for other slots) and also 20% FHR in helms/armors (use 7% jewel for weapons);
- Ist gives 25-30% MF and is the best choice if you want to farm items.

High runes yield unique properties:
- Ohm: 50% Enhanced Damage
- Lo: 20% Deadly Strike (DS)
- Ber: 8% physical Damage Reduction or 20% Crushing Blow (CB)
- Jah: 5% Life
- Cham: Cannot Be Frozen
- Zod: makes eth items indestructible! Hide