This lists the requirements to farm these runes.While I am all for weapon staffs being able to shift into another 2-handed weapon. Steel requires the runes Tir and El, which you will acquire through farming or trading. Steel will fail when inserted into Clubs, Hammers, or Scepters! When in doubt, be sure to consult the Maces Socketed Base Items guide.Īll Socketed Base Items for Runewords Axe Socketed Base Items for Runewords Mace Socketed Base Items for RunewordsSword Socketed Base Items for Runewords Only three weapons based on the Mace, Morning Star, and Flail are considered Maces for Runewords. Although Clubs, Hammers, and Scepters all show themselves as being a member of the Mace class, they are not Maces for Runewords. 1H Sword - Long Sword, Broad Sword, War SwordĪn important note about Maces: Runewords are very strict about what it considers Maces for Runewords.Paladins (usually use only 1-handed weapons):.
Druids (usually use only 2-handed weapons):.1H Sword - Broad Sword, Long Sword, War Sword.
These are chosen based on high average damage with Fast or Very Fast speed for the class: You will need to check the Socketed Items charts against the minimum requirements. That said, here are some of the best items by class. The problem with recommending the "best" bases for Steel is that these all have Strength and sometimes Dexterity requirements that your character may not have met by level 13. If you find a Superior version of these 2-socketed weapons, count yourself lucky, as this adds 5-15% extra damage to the item's base damage. Putting Steel in Exceptional-quality weapons would be largely a waste, since you have much better options by your mid-20s. You'll be using Normal level weapons - items you find in the Normal levels of the game. (Act III Mercenaries also use Swords, but since they are casters, they would be better equipped with a more caster-focused weapon). In that case, it would be best made in a 2-handed sword. The only Mercenary who might equip Steel is the Act V Barbarian Mercenary, since it is the only one that wields melee Swords. These can be made in 2-handed Axes or Swords as well as one-handed options (there are no 2-handed weapons that the Runeword system recognizes as maces).īarbarian Build Guides Druid Build Guides Paladin Build Guides Steel is a pure melee-build item, so this will be of primary interest to Barbarians, Werewolf/Werebear Druids, and melee Paladins such as Zealadins. This next section will discuss what classes and specs can make the most out of Steel, whether you should consider using Steel with your Mercenary follower, what base items to consider, and where to acquire Runes.īest Classes and Specs for the Steel Runeword Runewords vary on their suitability for different classes and specs, as well as utility for the various Mercenaries. Any Runeword that says it needs "mace" and doesn't list other mace-like weapons (clubs, hammers, and scepters) needs to have the weapon choices explained more fully to avoid trying to make this in the wrong weapon type. Steel's major downside is that you won't use it for that long - but even a few levels with this will give you a great head start, so it's still worth making. That said, some also keep it as a swap weapon for tougher bosses, since the Open Wounds bleed effect works wonders on difficult enemies. Its utility doesn't last long, as better options become available in not so many levels. Baby's First "Real" Weapon is also easy to make, with easily-obtained runes and only two sockets required. There just aren't many weapons in this level range with these kinds of abilities: enhanced damage, Increased Attack Speed, Open Wounds, and increased attack rating. Steel has the distinction of being the lowest-level Runeword in the game, obtainable as early as level 13.
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