Runeword
Ground
ShaelIoOrt
- Sockets
- 3
- Required level
- 35
- Item types
- Helms
- Ladder
- Ladder only
Properties
- +20% Faster Hit Recovery
- +75-100% Enhanced Defense
- +10 to Vitality
- Increase Maximum Life 5%
- Lightning Resist +40-60%
- Lightning Absorb +10-15%
Who uses Ground
Ground is a helmet runeword from the patch 2.6 elemental defensive set, focused on lightning protection. It is easy to make and can be worn at level 35, making it a good early-mid game option. It provides faster hit recovery, enhanced defense, vitality, and a small life bonus, but its key feature is a large lightning resistance and lightning absorb. While it lacks the extra effects of some of its counterparts, lightning damage from enemies like Gloams or Lightning Enchanted uniques is dangerous, so the high resistance is valuable.
FAQ
- What runes make Ground?
- Shael, Io, Ort in that order, in a 3-socket item.
- What items can Ground be made in?
- Helms.
- Is Ground ladder only?
- Yes, ladder only.
Introduced in patch 2.6. Names and numbers compiled from the Diablo Wiki (CC BY-SA 3.0); sources: fandom-runewords. Last verified patch 3.3, 2026-09-12.