Runeword
Obedience
HelKoThulEthFal
- Sockets
- 5
- Required level
- 41
- Item types
- Polearms, Spears
- Ladder
- All modes
Properties
- 30% Chance To Cast Level 21 Enchant When You Kill An Enemy
- 40% Faster Hit Recovery
- +370% Enhanced Damage
- -25% Target Defense
- Adds 3-14 Cold Damage 3 Second Duration (Normal)
- -25% To Enemy Fire Resist
- +40% Chance of Crushing Blow
- +200-300 Defense
- +10 To Strength
- +10 To Dexterity
- All Resistances +20-30
- Requirements -20%
Who uses Obedience
Obedience is a five-socket runeword for polearms and spears, using Hel, Ko, Thul, Eth, and Fal. It offers very high enhanced damage, a 40% chance of crushing blow, and a chance to cast enchant on kill, which boosts attack rating and fire damage. It also reduces target defense and enemy fire resistance, and provides faster hit recovery. With a level requirement of 41, it is accessible in the mid-game and is a popular choice for Act 2 mercenaries due to its offensive power and utility. It is not ladder-only, making it available to all players. The cold damage and fire resistance reduction add versatility.
FAQ
- What runes make Obedience?
- Hel, Ko, Thul, Eth, Fal in that order, in a 5-socket item.
- What items can Obedience be made in?
- Polearms, Spears.
- Is Obedience ladder only?
- No, it can be made in any game mode.
Introduced in patch 1.10 (ladder). Names and numbers compiled from the Diablo Wiki (CC BY-SA 3.0); sources: fandom-runewords. Last verified patch 3.3, 2026-09-12.