Runeword
Duress
ShaelUmThul
- Sockets
- 3
- Required level
- 47
- Item types
- Body armor
- Ladder
- All modes
Properties
- +40% Faster Hit Recovery
- +10-20% Enhanced Damage
- Adds 37-133 Cold Damage 2 sec. Duration (Normal)
- 15% Chance of Crushing Blow
- 33% Chance of Open Wounds
- +150-200% Enhanced Defense
- -20% Slower Stamina Drain
- Cold Resist +45%
- Lightning Resist +15%
- Fire Resist +15%
- Poison Resist +15%
Who uses Duress
Duress is a body armor runeword aimed at physical fighters. It is relatively easy to construct and provides a high chance of open wounds, which helps against regenerating enemies. The crushing blow chance, while not overwhelming, can be supplemented with other gear to quickly reduce enemy life. It also grants faster hit recovery, enhanced defense, and cold damage to slow foes. This runeword is a solid mid-level option for melee characters who want to improve their damage output and survivability without investing in rare runes.
FAQ
- What runes make Duress?
- Shael, Um, Thul in that order, in a 3-socket item.
- What items can Duress be made in?
- Body armor.
- Is Duress 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.