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Diablo 2 Dagger Runewords

How To Make a Dagger Runeword FAQ/Checklist

How To Socket a Dagger in D2

You can use a Cube Recipe to Reroll a Normal Dagger (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 Dagger Runewords in Diablo 2

Below we display every Dagger 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 Dagger Runeword in our Diablo 2 Tier List.
  • A TIER
    Very Strong Dagger 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 Dagger Runeword Tier List.
Runewords Description
B Tier
Fury
1
2
3
Jah + Gul + Eth

3 Socket Melee Weapons

Requires Lv. 65
+209% Enhanced Damage
40% Increased Attack Speed
Prevent Monster Heal
66% Chance Of Open Wounds
33% Deadly Strike
Ignore Target's Defense
-25% Target Defense
20% Bonus To Attack Rating
6% Life Stolen Per Hit
+5 To Frenzy (Barbarian Only)
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
Wind
1
2
Sur + El

2 Socket Melee Weapons

Requires Lv. 61
10% Chance To Cast Level 9 Tornado On Striking
+20% Faster Run/Walk
+40% Increased Attack Speed
+15% Faster Hit Recovery
+120-160% Enhanced Damage
-50% Target Defense
+50 To Attack Rating
Hit Blinds Target
+1 To Light Radius
Level 13 Twister (127 Charges)
C Tier
Malice
1
2
3
Ith + El + Eth

3 Socket Melee Weapons

Requires Lv. 15
+33% Enhanced Damage
+9 To Maximum Damage
100% Chance Of Open Wounds
-25% Target Defense
-100 To Monster Defense Per Hit
Prevent Monster Heal
+50 To Attack Rating
Drain Life -5
E Tier
Strength
1
2
Amn + Tir

2 Socket Melee Weapons

Requires Lv. 25
35 % Enhanced Damage
25% Chance Of Crushing Blow
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
+20 To Strength
+10 To Vitality
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