Runeword
Doom
HelOhmUmLoCham
- Sockets
- 5
- Required level
- 67
- Item types
- Axes, Polearms, Hammers
- Ladder
- All modes
Properties
- 5% Chance To Cast Level 18 Volcano On Striking
- Level 12 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped
- +2 To All Skills
- +45% Increased Attack Speed
- +330-370% Enhanced Damage
- -(40-60)% To Enemy Cold Resist
- +20% Deadly Strike
- +25% Chance of Open Wounds
- Prevent Monster Heal
- Freezes Target +3
- Requirements -20%
Who uses Doom
Doom is a high-level weapon runeword for axes, polearms, and hammers, requiring a Cham rune among others, so it appears only in the late game. Its defining feature is the Holy Freeze aura, which slows enemies and works even against cold-immune monsters, making it a strong control tool. The large enhanced damage and deadly strike suit physical melee builds, particularly shapeshifting druids. Because one-handed hammers cannot reach five sockets, players wanting a one-handed base should choose an Ettin Axe or Berserker Axe. Made in a fast polearm, it can later be passed to an Act 2 mercenary.
FAQ
- What runes make Doom?
- Hel, Ohm, Um, Lo, Cham in that order, in a 5-socket item.
- What items can Doom be made in?
- Axes, Polearms, Hammers.
- Is Doom ladder only?
- No, it can be made in any game mode.
Introduced in patch 1.10. Names and numbers compiled from the Diablo Wiki (CC BY-SA 3.0); sources: fandom-runewords. Last verified patch 3.3, 2026-09-12.