Rune Word Rules

• Magical bonuses on runes are added in addition to the rune word after socketing.
• Socketed items must have the EXACT number of sockets required by the rune word or they wont work.
• The correct type of item must be used or the rune word will not work either.
• Run words only work in non-magical items...so dont try them in unique, magic, set, or quest items, you will only gain the runes given ability.
• The correct Runes for a formula must be used. If one of the Runes is wrong you receive the bonuses of the Runes inserted but it does not become a Rune Word.
• The order in which the runes are placed is VERY important.  Make sure you drop them into the item in the order given. Just like you wouldn't say "Rune Words" as "Word Rune".
• You need the right patch for the following formulae to work. Make sure you have the latest patch.

  Item Types

  Body Armor = Any armor that is worn on your chest and not any type of other armor such as boots, helms, gloves, etc.
  Helms = Any armor that is worn on the head, including helms, Barbarian Helms, Druid Pelts, and Circlets.
  Shield = Any armor that can be used to block, including shields, Necromancer Shrunken Heads, and Paladin Shields.
  Clubs = Club, Spiked Club, and Exceptional/Elite versions.
  Hammers = War Hammer, Maul, Great Maul, and Exceptional/Elite versions.
  Maces = Mace, Morning Star, Flail, and Exceptional/Elite versions. This does not include any other types of Maces.
  Melee Weapons = Any weapon that isn't ranged such as a Sword or Hammer. A Bow or Crossbow is a ranged weapon. Sorceress Orbs are not considered Melee Weapons.
  Missile Weapons = Bows and Crossbows
  Weapons = Melee Weapons, Missile Weapons, Orbs
  Scepters = Scepter, Grand Scepter, War Scepter, and Exceptional/Elite versions.