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Runeword

Strength

AmnTir

Sockets
2
Required level
25
Item types
Melee weapons
Ladder
All modes

Properties

  • 35% Enhanced Damage
  • +25% Chance Of Crushing Blow
  • 7% Life Stolen Per Hit
  • +2 To Mana After Each Kill
  • +20 To Strength
  • +10 To Vitality

Who uses Strength

Strength is a simple two-socket runeword for melee weapons, available at level 25. It offers a modest enhanced damage bonus and a significant chance of Crushing Blow, which is valuable against high-health enemies. The life steal and mana after kill provide sustain, while the strength and vitality bonuses improve survivability. Although its raw damage is low compared to other weapons at that level, the Crushing Blow makes it a useful early-game option for melee characters, especially when facing bosses. It is cheap to make and can be placed in a fast weapon.

FAQ

What runes make Strength?
Amn, Tir in that order, in a 2-socket item.
What items can Strength be made in?
Melee weapons.
Is Strength 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.