Diablo 2 Shields Runewords | All Shields Runewords in D2

How To Make a Shields Runeword FAQ/Checklist

Socketable Item:
Runewords will only work in Non-Magical Items (Grey Text Items) Normal, Exceptional, Elite, Low Quality, Superior, and Ethereal. (This means they DO NOT work in Magical, Rare, Set, Crafted or Unique Item)
Socket Amount:
The Shields must have the exact amount of Sockets as the Runeword requires, or it will not work.
Item Type:
Depending on the Runeword, it will require a specific item type (Shields, Swords, Melee Weapons, etc).
Runeword Order:
You will need to place the Runes in the correct order or it will not work. (Start from Left to Right with the Runes used in Runewords shown below)

How To Socket a Shields in D2

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

Shield Socket Horadric Cube Recipe: 1 Tal Rune + 1 Amn Rune + 1 Perfect Ruby + Any Normal Shield = Socketed Shield of same type

Cube Recipe Socket Odds


Max Sockets	1 Socket	2 Socket	3 Socket	4 Socket
4	16.7%	16.7%	16.7%	50%

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 Shields Runewords in Diablo 2

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

Runewords	Description
A Tier Splendor 1 2 Eth + Lum 2 Socket Shields Requires Lv. 37	+1 To All Skills +10% Faster Cast Rate +20% Faster Block Rate +60-100% Enhanced Defense +10 To Energy Regenerate Mana 15% 50% Extra Gold From Monsters 20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items +3 To Light Radius
A Tier Dream 1 2 3 Io + Jah + Pul 3 Socket Helms/ Shields Requires Lv. 65	10% Chance To Cast Level 15 Confuse When Struck Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped +20-30% Faster Hit Recovery +30% Enhanced Defense +150-220 Defense +10 To Vitality Increase Maximum Life 5% (Helms Only) +50 To Life (Shields Only) +0.625-61.875 To Mana (Based On Character Level) All Resistances +5-20 12-25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
B Tier Exile 1 2 3 4 Vex + Ohm + Ist + Dol 4 Socket Paladin Shields Requires Lv. 57	15% Chance To Cast Level 5 Life Tap On Striking Level 13-16 Defiance Aura When Equipped +2 To Offensive Auras (Paladin Only) +30% Faster Block Rate Freezes Target +220-260% Enhanced Defense Replenish Life +7 +5% To Maximum Cold Resist +5% To Maximum Fire Resist 25% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items Repairs 1 Durability in 4 Seconds
B Tier Sanctuary 1 2 3 Ko + Ko + Mal 3 Socket Shields Requires Lv. 49	+20% Faster Hit Recovery +20% Faster Block Rate 20% Increased Chance of Blocking +130-160% Enhanced Defense +250 Defense vs. Missile +20 To Dexterity All Resistances +50-70 Magic Damage Reduced By 7 Level 12 Slow Missiles (60 Charges)
B Tier Dragon 1 2 3 Sur + Lo + Sol 3 Socket Body Armor/ Shields Requires Lv. 61	20% Chance to Cast Level 18 Venom When Struck 12% Chance To Cast Level 15 Hydra On Striking Level 14 Holy Fire Aura When Equipped +360 Defense +230 Defense Vs. Missile +3-5 To All Attributes +0.375-37.125 To Strength (Based on Character Level) Increase Maximum Mana 5% (Armor Only) +50 To Mana (Shields Only) +5% To Maximum Lightning Resist Damage Reduced by 7
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
B Tier Spirit 1 2 3 4 Tal + Thul + Ort + Amn 4 Socket Swords/Shields Requires Lv. 25	(Weapons) +2 To All Skills +25-35% Faster Cast Rate +55% Faster Hit Recovery Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage Adds 3-14 Cold Damage 3 Second Duration (Normal) +75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds 7% Life Stolen Per Hit +250 Defense Vs. Missile +22 To Vitality +89-112 To Mana +3-8 Magic Absorb (Shields) +2 To All Skills +25-35% Faster Cast Rate +55% Faster Hit Recovery +250 Defense Vs. Missile +22 To Vitality +89-112 To Mana Cold Resist +35% Lightning Resist +35% Poison Resist +35% +3-8 Magic Absorb Attacker Takes Damage of 14
C Tier Rhyme 1 2 Shael + Eth 2 Socket Shields Requires Lv. 29	20% Increased Chance of Blocking 40% Faster Block Rate All Resistances +25 Regenerate Mana 15% Cannot Be Frozen 50% Extra Gold From Monsters 25% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
E Tier Ancient's Pledge 1 2 3 Ral + Ort + Tal 3 Socket Shield Requires Lv. 21	+50% Enhanced Defense Cold Resist +43% Fire Resist +48% Lightning Resist +48% Poison Resist +48% 10% Damage Goes To Mana