With patch 2.4, Diablo 2 gets comprehensive balance changes for the first time in over 17 years. This also includes new rune words, four of which have now been officially introduced.
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Diablo 2: Resurrected has updated the graphics of the classic, but the content of the game has not changed for more than ten years. In fact, new content like runewords hasn’t been seen for a full 17 years.
However, the upcoming update 2.4 and the associated start of the season will finally bring a breath of fresh air to the dusty metagame.
New rune words after 17 years
The most important innovations include a whole series of runewords. Four new rune words have now been gradually introduced on the channels of individual YouTubers. Dbrunski125 made the start. (Source: YouTube)
The runeword Unbending Will // Indomitable Will attracts attention for two reasons. For one, the rune word is with case very affordable as the highest rune. This makes the runeword a good option for barbarians who have just reached endgame.
On the other hand, the rune word convinces with full 330 percent increased damage and has a chance to trigger Scorn abilities. Mercenaries in particular would benefit from this, as they can reliably attract the attention of opponents. You can find an overview of all previous rune words in our article.
Fans of the first hour may still remember the rune word pattern // pattern, which was always included in the Diablo 2 code but was not enabled in the game itself. With the beginning of the season, the rune word appears in a slightly revised form but now officially, as a video by MacroBioBoi shows. (Source: YouTube)
The Bow Runeword crap // fog was featured on Rhykker’s channel:
YouTuberin Trixmegistus was finally allowed to use the rune word Plague // Plague present. This has a chance to lower enemy resistances, making it a possible budget alternative to the endgame runeword Infinity // infinity, which is extremely difficult to obtain. (Source: YouTube)
It is not yet known when Patch 2.4 will officially appear. A public test server is currently running to test the new features within a limited framework. However, we assume that the coveted update will go live in spring 2022.