Diablo 2: Resurrected gets four new Runewords revealed for the upcoming 2.4 Patch. Today, we take a look at these exciting new items.
Diablo 2: Resurrected Gets New Runewords and 25 Years of Diablo
We finally have some more concrete information on the new additions forDiablo 2: Resurrected’s 2.4 Patch. This week, a few content creators revealed three newRunewordsas well as one updated one that was hidden away in the game files.
Blizzard announced last Decemberthat they would be making new content for the classic ARPG. Aside from these Runewords, there will be Class Balancing, Horadric Cube recipes, and Mercenary tweaks.
New and Updated Runewords
Unbending Will
First up we have the Runeword Unbending Will. The relatively higher level requirement and the fact that this can only be placed in the Sword weapon type limits the options for use. It looks like only a 6 socketedColossus Bladecan fit the bill. It is the weapon with the highest base damage and exactly at the level 63 rune requirement. Having +330% enhanced damage is a huge boon to the Colossus Blade’s already high base damage.
However, as the item does not have a large Increased Attack Speed stat, it will likely fall out of favour forWhirlwind Barbarianswho need a lot of this.
Additionally, since Unbending Will has a chance for the wielder to cast Level 18Taunt, it can be ideal to put on a tanky mercenary. A Taunt at this skill level means affected targets lose a substantial 39% Damage andAttack Rating. The most likely candidate would be theAct V Barbarians, as theDesert Mercenariescan only use spears. This is in line with the previous developer blog stating that the team wanted to buff the underused mercenaries.
The Mist Runeword looks to give the much-needed buffs tobowsandcrossbows. Blizzard has confirmed that they do intend to buff the skills related to these weapons, so a new Runeword set makes sense as well. The +3 to All Skills, Increased Attack Speed and a large increase to base Damage are already good features. However, we also get a large increase in elemental resistances, a chance to freeze and pierce targets.
Lastly, this also looks like it’s giving an indirect buff to the Act I mercenary, theRogue Scouts. They are the only hireling that can use a bow. Equipping mist will grant them a Level 9Concentration Aura, which gives them enhanced utility comparable to the Desert Mercenary. This gives allies within a 21.3-yard radius a whopping +180% bonus damage.
Wisdom looks like a very good levelling item that can help out Amazons greatly in the early game. Perhaps something like aPlague Javelin Amazonwill make good use of this Runeword. It has a ton of mana-regenerating effects, such as Mana Steal, Mana After Kill. The only downside is that some of the damage taken detracts from your Mana pool. Like Mist earlier, it also has a Pierce Attack, though is limited to 33% instead of 100%.
While Pattern is not a new Runeword (it has been in the game files since version 1.11), it has been unusable. ThisAssassinspecific Runeword adds a complete set of Elemental Damage. you’re able to burn, shock, freeze and poison your foes all at the same time. As the bonuses are rather small compared to the other Runewords featured today, we can assume that this is a very early game set to be used forlevelling an Assassinas well.
25 Years of Diablo
Earlier this month, Blizzard also shared a few interesting statistics onDiabloas it hit its 25th anniversary.
As of July 20, 2025:
That is definitely a LOT of Diablo games played, monsters slain, loot looted, and bosses maimed. In fact, that hour time is equivalent to over 308 million hours. What a huge number!
Hopefully, we get to see the Class Changes in the next few weeks. We wonder what will be thebest class to playcome Patch 2.4.
While waiting, be sure to check out ourDiablo 2 Resurrected Complete Beginner Guideor theDiablo 2 Resurrected wikifor more info about the game. PerhapsDiablo 2 Resurrected Farming Guidewill be helpful when the new Runewords drop!
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