Diablo 4 is cooking up plenty of upgrades for the Vessel of Hatred expansion, and one of the biggest improvements is sending players all the way back to Diablo 2. Back when the Diablo franchise was still in its infancy and players were learning the ins and outs of building the most powerful characters possible, experimentation was the key to unlocking some wickedly powerful items. Runewords, a mechanic that allowed s to craft specific rune effects for items, was a beloved mechanic so it's great to see it make a triumphant return.
During an official blog post, Blizzard confirmed that one of the major changes coming to Diablo 4 alongside Vessel of Hatred is the introduction of Runewords. The mechanic will largely function as it did in Diablo 2, allowing players to slot a Rune of Ritual and a Rune of Invocation into an item with two open slots, activating the effects. The Rune of Ritual specifies a condition, such as moving forward five meters, while the Rune of Invocation triggers when the Ritual generates enough Offering, granting the character a new ability or temporary stat bonus.
Diablo 2: Resurrected - Best Runewords To Use In The Early Game
Diablo 2: Resurrected's Runewords are a great way to boost a character's power. Here are some of the best Runewords to use in the early game.
Runewords Were Essential In Diablo 2
How They Function In Diablo 4 Remains To Be Seen
When it comes to putting the final touches on a character build in Diablo 2, Runewords are an essential component that can't be overlooked. While most combinations are generally powerful and can improve any class, certain Runewords are essential given their ability to dominate in a battle. In Diablo 2: Resurrected, some of the best Runewords include Faith, Heart of the Oak, Obsession, and Infinity, which requires four Runes but grants the a Level 12 Conviction Aura and 325% Enhanced damage.
Whether Runewords will be Diablo 4 remains to be seen but the pre-release list Blizzard has provided includes some stand-outs. The Legendary Invocation Run Vex, which provides a +3 to all Skills for five seconds for 500 Offering could turn certain classes into unkillable powerhouses. Combined with a Ritual Rune like Yax, which grants 100 Offering for drinking a Healing Potion, the potential to explode in a grueling fight can't be overstated.
Beyond Runewords, Vessel of Hatred is bringing plenty of new surprises to Diablo 4. The most exciting addition is undoubtedly the Spiritborn, a class that's never been seen in the franchise. tanking massive hits and dishing out big damage when the need arises.
Source: Blizzard
