

However, if you want to use this low-level runeword early on, you’ll have an easier time putting it in a blade than a shield. In the game, players put Spirit into swords and shields (particularly Monarch kite shields). It adds + 2 to all skills and a 25-35% faster cast rate. Often used by low-level and high-level players alike, Spirit is a great runeword all around. Shield-users like paladins, barbarians, and amazons particularly love Ancient’s Pledge. On Mount Arreat you get the proper runes to create Ancient’s Pledge which gives you +35% Fire, Lightning, and Poison Resistance, if not bonus Cold Resist and other defense stats. Ancient’s Pledge (Ral + Ort + Tal)ĭo you need bonus resistances? If so, then this is the best low-level runeword for you.

Amazons are arguably the best bow-masters, so this runeword is life-changing for them. It boosts damage, defenses, attack speed, walking speed, and has a chance of casting a level 1 Twister. This is the best low-level runeword if you want a utilitarian champion. Every low-level bow and crossbow needs Zephyr.
