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Diablo 2 Crossbow Runewords

How To Make a Crossbow Runeword FAQ/Checklist

How To Socket a Crossbow in D2

You can use a Cube Recipe to Reroll a Normal Crossbow (Gray Text) and attempt to reroll it with Sockets.

  • Weapon Socket Horadric Cube Recipe: 1 Ral Rune + 1 Amn Rune + 1 Perfect Amethyst + Normal Weapon = Socketed Weapon of same type
Cube Recipe Socket Odds
Max Sockets 1 Socket 2 Socket 3 Socket 4 Socket 5 Socket 6 Socket
616.7%16.7%16.7%16.7%16.7%16.7%

You can also complete the first quest in Act 4 Siege on Harrogath from Larzuk. After you complete the quest he will socket an item of your choice.
Larzuk will add the maximum number of sockets for Low Quality, Normal, Superior item, and Ethereal Items (Gray/White Text)
(NOTE: iLvl will affect the amount of Max Sockets.)
1 or 2 sockets randomly for a Magic Item
1 socket for Rare, Set, Unique, and Crafted items

The Best Crossbow Runewords in Diablo 2

Below we display every Crossbow Runeword you can make in Diablo 2 Resurrected.
Note: You need to place the Runes in the correct order starting from Left to Right.

  • S TIER
    The Best Crossbow Runeword in our Diablo 2 Tier List.
  • A TIER
    Very Strong Crossbow Runeword, but not on the same level as S-Tier Choices.
  • B TIER
    Good choice and can be viable when used with the right Build.
  • C TIER
    An Average choice, middle of the pack neither good nor bad.
  • D TIER
    Below Average, slightly on the weaker side of an average pick.
  • E TIER
    Weak choice and wouldn’t recommend unless you enjoy the playstyle.
  • F TIER
    Worst the lowest ranking options in this Diablo 2 Crossbow Runeword Tier List.
Runewords Description
S Tier
Faith
1
2
3
4
Ohm + Jah + Lem + Eld

4 Socket Missile Weapons

Requires Lv. 65
Level 12-15 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped
+1-2 To All Skills
+330% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
300% Bonus To Attack Rating
+75% Damage To Undead
+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead
+120 Fire Damage
All Resistances +15
10% Reanimate As: Returned
75% Extra Gold From Monsters
A Tier
Breath of the Dying
1
2
3
4
5
6
Vex + Hel + El + Eld + Zod + Eth

6 Socket Weapons

Requires Lv. 69
50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Poison Nova When You Kill An Enemy
Indestructible
+60% Increased Attack Speed
+350-400% Enhanced Damage
+200% Damage To Undead
-25% Target Defense
+50 To Attack Rating
+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead
7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
12-15% Life Stolen Per Hit
Prevent Monster Heal
+30 To All Attributes
+1 To Light Radius
Requirements -20%

A Tier
Call to Arms
1
2
3
4
5
Amn + Ral + Mal + Ist + Ohm

5 Socket Weapons

Requires Lv. 57
+1 To All Skills
+40% Increased Attack Speed
+250-290% Enhanced Damage
Adds 5-30 Fire Damage
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
+2-6 To Battle Command
+1-6 To Battle Orders
+1-4 To Battle Cry
Prevent Monster Heal
Replenish Life +12
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
A Tier
Melody
1
2
3
Shael + Ko + Nef

3 Socket Missile Weapons

Requires Lv. 39
+50% Enhanced Damage
+300% Damage To Undead
+3 To Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)
+3 To Critical Strike (Amazon Only)
+3 To Dodge (Amazon Only)
+3 To Slow Missiles (Amazon Only)
20% Increased Attack Speed
+10 To Dexterity
Knockback
A Tier
Silence
1
2
3
4
5
6
Dol + Eld + Hel + Ist + Tir + Vex

6 Socket Weapons

Requires Lv. 55
200% Enhanced Damage
+75% Damage To Undead
Requirements -20%
20% Increased Attack Speed
+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead
+2 To All Skills
All Resistances +75
20% Faster Hit Recovery
11% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25%
Hit Blinds Target +33
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
30% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
A Tier
Harmony
1
2
3
4
Tir + Ith + Sol + Ko

4 Socket Missile Weapons

Requires Lv. 39
Level 10 Vigor Aura When Equipped
+200-275% Enhanced Damage
+9 To Minimum Damage
+9 To Maximum Damage
Adds 55-160 Lightning Damage
Adds 55-160 Fire Damage
Adds 55-160 Cold Damage
+2-6 To Valkyrie
+10 To Dexterity
Regenerate Mana 20%
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
+2 To Light Radius
Level 20 Revive (25 Charges)
B Tier
Hand of Justice
1
2
3
4
Sur + Cham + Amn + Lo

4 Socket Weapons

Requires Lv. 67
100% Chance To Cast Level 36 Blaze When You Level-Up
100% Chance To Cast Level 48 Meteor When You Die
Level 16 Holy Fire Aura When Equipped
+33% Increased Attack Speed
+280-330% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
-20% To Enemy Fire Resistance
20% Deadly Strike
Hit Blinds Target
Freezes Target +3
B Tier
Passion
1
2
3
4
Dol + Ort + Eld + Lem

4 Socket Weapons

Requires Lv. 43
+25% Increased Attack Speed
+160-210% Enhanced Damage
50-80% Bonus To Attack Rating
+75% Damage To Undead
+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
+1 To Berserk
+1 To Zeal
Hit Blinds Target +10
Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25%
75% Extra Gold From Monsters
Level 3 Heart of Wolverine (12 Charges)
B Tier
Venom
1
2
3
Tal + Dol + Mal

3 Socket Weapons

Requires Lv. 49
Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25%
Prevent Monster Heal
Ignore Target's Defense
7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Level 15 Poison Explosion (27 Charges)
Level 13 Poison Nova (11 Charges)
+273 Poison Damage Over 6 seconds

B Tier
Zephyr
1
2
Ort + Eth

2 Socket Missile Weapons

Requires Lv. 21
+33% Enhanced Damage
+66 To Attack Rating
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
-25% Target Defense
+25 Defense
25% Faster Run/Walk
25% Increased Attack Speed
7% Chance To Cast Level 1 Twister When Struck
B Tier
Ice
1
2
3
4
Amn + Shael + Jah + Lo

4 Socket Missile Weapons

Requires Lv. 65
100% Chance To Cast Level 40 Blizzard When You Level-up
25% Chance To Cast Level 22 Frost Nova On Striking
Level 18 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+140-210% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
+25-30% To Cold Skill Damage
-20% To Enemy Cold Resistance
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
20% Deadly Strike
3.125-309.375 Extra Gold From Monsters (Based on Character Level)
B Tier
Phoenix
1
2
3
4
Vex + Vex + Lo + Jah

4 Socket Weapons/Shields

Requires Lv. 65
(Weapons)
100% Chance To Cast level 40 Blaze When You Level-up
40% Chance To Cast Level 22 Firestorm On Striking
Level 10-15 Redemption Aura When Equipped
+350-400% Enhanced Damage
Ignores Target's Defense
14% Mana Stolen Per Hit
-28% To Enemy Fire Resistance
20% Deadly Strike
+350-400 Defense Vs. Missile
+15-21 Fire Absorb

(Shields)
100% Chance To Cast level 40 Blaze When You Level-up
40% Chance To Cast Level 22 Firestorm On Striking
Level 10-15 Redemption Aura When Equipped
+350-400 Defense Vs. Missile
+350-400% Enhanced Damage
-28% To Enemy Fire Resistance
+50 To Life
+5% To Maximum Lightning Resist
+10% To Maximum Fire Resist
+15-21 Fire Absorb
C Tier
Brand
1
2
3
4
Jah + Lo + Mal + Gul

4 Socket Missile Weapons

Requires Lv. 65
+35% Chance To Cast Level 14 Amplify Damage When Struck
100% Chance To Cast Level 18 Bone Spear On Striking
+260-340% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
20% Bonus to Attack Rating
+280-330% Damage To Demons
20% Deadly Strike
Prevent Monster Heal
Knockback
Fires Explosive Arrows or Bolts (15)
C Tier
Edge
1
2
3
Tir + Tal + Amn

3 Socket Missile Weapons

Requires Lv. 25
Level 15 Thorns Aura When Equipped
+35% Increased Attack Speed
+320-380% Damage To Demons
+280% Damage To Undead
+75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
Prevent Monster Heal
+5-10 To All Attributes
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
Reduces All Vendor Prices 15%
C Tier
Fortitude
1
2
3
4
El + Sol + Dol + Lo

4 Socket Socket Weapons/Body Armor

Requires Lv. 59
(Weapons)
20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck
+25% Faster Cast Rate
+300% Enhanced Damage
+9 To Minimum Damage
+50 To Attack Rating
20% Deadly Strike
Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25%
+200% Enhanced Defense
+X To Life (Based on Character Level)
All Resistances +25-30
12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+1 To Light Radius

(Body Armor)
20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck
+25% Faster Cast Rate
+300% Enhanced Damage
+200% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
+X To Life (Based on Character Level)
Replenish Life +7
+5% To Maximum Lightning Resist
All Resistances +25-30
Damage Reduced By 7
12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+1 To Light Radius
E Tier
Wrath
1
2
3
4
Pul + Lum + Ber + Mal

4 Socket Missile Weapons

Requires Lv. 63
30% Chance To Cast Level 1 Decrepify On Striking
5% Chance To Cast Level 10 Life Tap On Striking
+375% Damage To Demons
+100 To Attack Rating Against Demons
+250-300% Damage To Undead
Adds 85-120 Magic Damage
Adds 41-240 Lightning Damage
20% Chance of Crushing Blow
Prevent Monster Heal
+10 To Energy
Cannot Be Frozen
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