Top 10 Starter Runewords - Diablo 2

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[Xtimus]

I also left the Insight runeword off this list because it’s an obvious choice like spirit. I wanted to get more of the unpopular runewords some shine.

[RoxyLuffer]

Why isn't "Stealth" on this list?! "Stealth" should be #1!! Tal+Eth, easiest Runeword for Starter: +25% Faster Run/Walk
, +25% Faster Casting Rate, +25% Faster Hit Recovery, +6 to Dexterity, Regenerate Mana 15%, +15 Maximum Stamina, Poison Resist +30%, Magic Damage Reduced by 3

[joeltowart]

I think LORE deserves a mention. ORT - SOL in a helm is a very cheap skill + for any caster that's viable well into nm and even hell. This goes double for druid casters who find a socketed druid helm

[KarmaJolt]

I really like the early game and low-level items, so this video was fun for me.
I definitely thought of Leaf first thing, and you mentioned Steel at one point, but I was always a big fan of the Strength runeword (Amn + Tir) for the easy crushing blow and boost to life. i pretty much always put this guy on a low level Barb and rode it out until I find something nice.

[diablocell]

If you left out "obvious choices" to show off less popular runewords, then this isn't a "top 10".

[zarahnator]

by ''starter'' i was expecting LOW level rw not 60+

[Notid]

"Best starter runewords"

*mentions a 5os runeword that uses two HRs*

Dude.. that's not a starter runeword.. you'll never get those runes in normal or the weapon needed to get that many sockets.

Are you ok?

[Jexorz]

Something to note with the leaf staff you should have mentioned, If you are lucky enough to find a socketed staff that already has + to stuff, it can stack up for an impressive +7-9 to depending on how lucky you are.

[arcadianmystic]

you missed my biggest fave of all tal eth in a two sock armor gives fhr fcr, frw, and all kinds of bonuses.

[ziggs]

Leaf also effects fire trap for sins and what about strength? Amn and tir for any melee weapon?
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

[hardcorefreshify]

"Great early runeword for when you're doing uber trist early on"

[gabrielcabralparentebezerr]

Thanks for sharing this information! I just bought the game, after many years. Cheers!

[Psychotyzm]

I like how "really early on runewords" means "not getting destroyed in hell difficulty"...

[nickyrodriguez]

I think part of the reason why lionheart is overlooked is the need for good 3os armors. most see lionheart as waste when you could just trade your 3os armor or make something better in it

[joshgilkinson]

Haven't played in prob a decade but this was a great refresher for getting ready for Resurrected

[discounthero]

Lore is also really good. It's super cheap and can last from normal all the way to hell before a potential upgrade.

[FumblefudgeProductions]

I havent played the game for ages, but i remember that cheap armor runewords was very good in eth armors early on - low runes where cheap enough to use on something that wouldnt last, and the 50% defence buff and -10 str requirement made it easy to get very strong armors as you level up. Ofc you can also just c if the vendor has a decent eth armor for sale...

[Sentinello]

While there are better options waiting in Act 2, it’s easy to shop for a three socket axe from either Charsi or Gheed if you are looking to make Steel right away. It’s one step slower than a flail but only requires 32 str and no dexterity. It can be fun to see how powerful you can get by the time you reach Andariel. However given the required level 15 of the runes themselves, I’d probably choose to wait to shop from Fara in most cases.

[Hyperdriveuk]

I was expecting (from the title) starter runes... you know before nightmare... or people starting the game again. Started good with leaf (actually useful) Can't talk for the rest of the vid mind you.... lol.

[Tratoxino]

Top 10 starter Runewords and you show only one low items and rest is 50+ levels. Good 10 Starter Runewords are: Steel weapon, Malice weapon, Leaf staff, Stealth armor, Spirit weapon, Honor weapon, Insight weapon, Peace armor, Splendor shield, White wand.