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Runeword

Spirit

TalThulOrtAmn

Sockets
4
Required level
25
Item types
Swords, Shields
Ladder
All modes

Properties in swords

  • +2 To All Skills
  • +25-35% Faster Cast Rate (varies)
  • +55% Faster Hit Recovery
  • +250 Defense vs. Missiles
  • +22 To Vitality
  • +89-112 To Mana (varies)
  • +3-8 Magic Absorb (varies)
  • +75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds
  • Adds 3-14 Cold Damage 3 Second Duration (Normal)
  • Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
  • 7% Life Stolen Per Hit

Properties in shields

  • +2 To All Skills
  • +25-35% Faster Cast Rate (varies)
  • +55% Faster Hit Recovery
  • +250 Defense vs. Missiles
  • +22 To Vitality
  • +89-112 To Mana (varies)
  • +3-8 Magic Absorb (varies)
  • Poison Resist +35%
  • Cold Resist +35%
  • Lightning Resist +35%
  • Attacker Takes Damage of 14

Who uses Spirit

Spirit is a runeword that can be made in swords or shields. It is an excellent caster item, offering a boost to all skills, faster cast rate, faster hit recovery, and increased mana. It is relatively inexpensive and can be used by low-level characters, often outclassing many unique and set items. In Lord of Destruction it was ladder-only, but it is available to all players in Resurrected. While it is less common in end-game weapons, it is popular in a Phase Blade for trap assassins to increase speed and trap damage. Lower-level wind druids can also benefit from it.

FAQ

What runes make Spirit?
Tal, Thul, Ort, Amn in that order, in a 4-socket item.
What items can Spirit be made in?
Swords, Shields.
Is Spirit 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.