Runeword
Holy Thunder
EthRalOrtTal
- Sockets
- 4
- Required level
- 24
- Item types
- Scepters
- Ladder
- All modes
Properties
- +60% Enhanced Damage
- -25% Target Defense
- 5-30 Fire Damage
- 21-110 Lightning Damage
- +75 Poison Damage for 5 seconds
- +10 to Maximum Damage
- +60% Lightning Resist
- +5 to Maximum Lightning Resist
- +3 to Holy Shock (Paladin only)
- Level 7 Chain Lightning (60 charges)
Who uses Holy Thunder
Holy Thunder is a low-level runeword for scepters, making it a natural fit for paladins. It provides enhanced damage, reduced target defense, and a mix of fire, lightning, and poison damage, which helps against a variety of enemies. The lightning resistance bonus adds survivability. With a level requirement of 24 and four sockets, it becomes available early in the game and can carry a melee paladin through normal difficulty. The runes are inexpensive, so it is a practical stopgap until better weapons appear. Since it is not ladder-restricted, it can be used in any game mode.
FAQ
- What runes make Holy Thunder?
- Eth, Ral, Ort, Tal in that order, in a 4-socket item.
- What items can Holy Thunder be made in?
- Scepters.
- Is Holy Thunder ladder only?
- No, it can be made in any game mode.
Introduced in patch 1.09. Names and numbers compiled from the Diablo Wiki (CC BY-SA 3.0); sources: fandom-runewords. Last verified patch 3.3, 2026-09-12.