RWShields

This page lists all shield runewords. Other runewords: Helms, Chests, Weapons, All Runewords
== Shield Runewords ==
Runewords can only be made in regular items (ethereal or non-ethereal), and the socket count must be exact. They cannot be made in items whose rarity is magic or higher.
Runeword changes include rune changes.
=== Ancient's Pledge ===
3-Socket Shields
Ral • Ort • Tal
Required Level: 21
Before 	After
+50% Enhanced Defense 	+50% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +43% 	Cold Resist +43%
Lightning Resist +48% 	Lightning Resist +48%
Fire Resist +48% 	Fire Resist +48%
Poison Resist +48% 	Poison Resist +48%
10% Damage Taken Gained as Mana when Hit	10% Damage Taken Gained as Mana when Hit
Ancient's Pledge is an introductory runeword and adds relatively little to the item beyond the +35% fire/lightning/poison resists gained from the runes themselves. Compare to 3 perfect diamonds, which grants +57% to all resistances.
=== Spirit ===
4-Socket Shields - also see Spirit (Sword/Staff)
Tal • Thul • Ort • Amn
Required Level: 25
Before 	After
+2 to All Skills 	+1 to All Skills
+[25-35]% Faster Cast Rate 	+[25-35]% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery 	+25% Faster Hit Recovery
+250 Defense vs. Missile 	Removed
+22 to Vitality 	+[11-22] to Vitality
+[89-112] to Mana 	+[59-82] to Mana
Cold Resist +35% 	Cold Resist +35%
Lightning Resist +35% 	Lightning Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35% 	Poison Resist +35%
+[3-8] Magic Absorb 	+[3-8] Magic Absorb
Attacker Takes Damage of 14	Attacker Takes Damage of 14
 	Requirements -15%
=== Rhyme ===
2-Socket Shields
Shael • Eth
Required Level: 29
Before 	After
+40% Faster Block Rate 	+40% Faster Block Rate
20% Increased Chance of Blocking 	20% Increased Chance of Blocking
Regenerate Mana 15% 	Regenerate Mana 15%
All Resistances +25 	All Resistances +25
Cannot Be Frozen 	Cannot Be Frozen
50% Extra Gold from Monsters 	50% Extra Gold from Monsters
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items	25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
=== Splendor ===
2-Socket Shields
Eth • Lum
Required Level: 37
Before 	After
+1 to All Skills 	+1 to All Skills
+10% Faster Cast Rate 	+[20-35]% Faster Cast Rate
+20% Faster Block Rate 	+20% Faster Block Rate
+[60-100]% Enhanced Defense 	+[60-100]% Enhanced Defense
+10 to Energy 	+10 to Energy
Regenerate Mana 15% 	Regenerate Mana 15%
50% Extra Gold from Monsters 	50% Extra Gold from Monsters
20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items	[20-30]% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+3 to Light Radius 	+3 to Light Radius
=== Sanctuary ===
3-Socket Shields
Ko • Ko • Mal
Required Level: 49
Before 	After
+20% Faster Hit Recovery 	+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+20% Faster Block Rate 	+20% Faster Block Rate
20% Increased Chance of Blocking 	20% Increased Chance of Blocking
+[130-160]% Enhanced Defense 	+[130-160]% Enhanced Defense
+250 Defense vs. Missile 	Removed
+20 to Dexterity 	+20 to Dexterity
All Resistances +[50-70] 	All Resistances +[40-50]
Magic Damage Taken Reduced by 7 	Magic Damage Taken Reduced by 7
 	Cannot Be Frozen
Level 12 Slow Missiles (60 Charges)	Level 12 Slow Movement (60 Charges)
=== Exile ===
4-Socket Shields (was just 4-Socket Paladin Shields)
Vex • Ohm • Ist • Dol
Required Level: 57
Before 	After
15% Chance to Cast Level 5 Life Tap on Striking	25% Chance to Cast level 18 Decrepify on Striking
Level [13-16] Defiance Aura when Equipped 	Level [13-16] Defiance Aura when Equipped
+2 to Offensive Auras (Paladin Only) 	+2 to Offensive Auras (Paladin Only)
+30% Faster Block Rate 	+30% Faster Block Rate
Freezes Target 	Freezes Target
+[220-260]% Enhanced Defense 	+[220-260]% Enhanced Defense
Replenish Life +7 	Replenish Life +10
+5% to Maximum Cold Resist 	+4% to Maximum Cold Resist
+5% to Maximum Fire Resist 	+4% to Maximum Fire Resist
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items 	30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Repairs 1 Durability Every 4 Seconds 	Repairs 1 Durability Every 4 Seconds
=== Dragon ===
3-Socket Shields - also see Dragon (Chest)
Sur • Lo • Sol
Required Level: 61
Before 	After
 	You May Summon 1 Additional Hydra
12% Chance to Cast Level 15 Hydra on Striking 	12% Chance to Cast Level 28 Hydra on Striking
20% Chance to Cast Level 18 Venom when Struck 	20% Chance to Cast Level 18 Venom when Struck
Level 14 Holy Fire Aura when Equipped 	Level 12 Holy Fire Aura when Equipped
+360 Defense 	+360 Defense
+230 Defense vs. Missile 	+230 Defense vs. Missile
+[3-5] to All Attributes 	Removed
+[0-37] to Strength (+0.375 per Character Level)	+[0-37] to Strength (+0.375 per Character Level)
+50 to Mana 	+50 to Mana
+5% to Maximum Lightning Resist 	+4% to Maximum Lightning Resist
Physical Damage Taken Reduced by 7 	Physical Damage Taken Reduced by 7
=== Dream ===
3-Socket Shields - also see Dream (Helm)
Io • Jah • Pul
Required Level: 65
Before 	After
10% Chance to Cast Level 15 Confuse when Struck	10% Chance to Cast Level 15 Confuse when Struck
Level 15 Holy Shock Aura when Equipped 	Level 13 Holy Shock Aura when Equipped
+[20-30]% Faster Hit Recovery 	+[20-30]% Faster Hit Recovery
+30% Enhanced Defense 	+30% Enhanced Defense
+[150-220] Defense 	+[150-220] Defense
+10 to Vitality 	+10 to Vitality
+50 to Life 	+75 to Life
+[0-61] to Mana (+0.625 per Character Level) 	+[0-61] to Mana (+0.625 per Character Level)
All Resistances +[5-20] 	All Resistances +[10-20]
[12-25]% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items 	[20-30]% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
=== Phoenix ===
4-Socket Shields - also see Phoenix (Weapon)
Vex • Vex • Lo • Jah
Required Level: 65
Before 	After
40% Chance to Cast Level 22 Firestorm on Striking 	20% Chance to Cast Level 40 Firestorm on Striking
100% Chance to Cast Level 40 Blaze when you Level-Up	100% Chance to Cast Level 40 Blaze when you Level-Up
Level [10-15] Redemption Aura when Equipped 	Level [10-12] Redemption Aura when Equipped
+[350-400]% Enhanced Damage 	+[250-300]% Enhanced Damage
-28% to Enemy Fire Resistance 	-28% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+[350-400] Defense vs. Missile 	+[350-400] Defense vs. Missile
+50 to Life 	+75 to Life
+5% to Maximum Lightning Resist 	+4% to Maximum Lightning Resist
+10% to Maximum Fire Resist 	+8% to Maximum Fire Resist
+[15-21] Fire Absorb 	Removed
=== Shattered Wall ===
4-Socket Paladin Shields
Zod • Jah • Ral • Cham
Required Level: 69
New
Indestructible
Level 16 Holy Freeze Aura when Equipped
+60% Faster Block Rate
Adds 200-250 Cold Damage
+[160-200]% Enhanced Defense
+[125-175] to Life
Fire Resist +35%
Cannot Be Frozen
+5 to Mana after each Kill