Runeword
Authority
HelShaelRal
- Sockets
- 3
- Required level
- 29
- Item types
- Body armor
- Ladder
- All modes
Properties
- 2% Chance to cast level 10 Psychic Ward when struck
- 10% Chance to cast level 15 Miasma Chain on striking
- +2 to Warlock Skill Levels
- +40-60% Enhanced Damage
- Requirements -15%
- +20% Faster Hit Recovery
- Fire Resist +30%
Who uses Authority
Authority is a body armor runeword introduced with the Reign of the Warlock expansion. It is intended for the Warlock class and can be worn at level 29. The rune combination, which uses a common Hel rune, makes it an affordable way for low-level Warlocks to gain two skill levels. Its defensive properties, including fire resistance and faster hit recovery, improve survivability, while the chance to cast Psychic Ward and Miasma Chain adds utility. The enhanced damage is off-weapon, so it does not significantly affect physical damage output. It requires a three-socket body armor base.
FAQ
- What runes make Authority?
- Hel, Shael, Ral in that order, in a 3-socket item.
- What items can Authority be made in?
- Body armor.
- Is Authority ladder only?
- No, it can be made in any game mode.
Introduced in patch 3.1 (Reign of the Warlock). Names and numbers compiled from the Diablo Wiki (CC BY-SA 3.0); sources: fandom-runewords. Last verified patch 3.3, 2026-09-12.