DiabloXP

Runeword

Temper

ShaelIoRal

Sockets
3
Required level
35
Item types
Helms
Ladder
Ladder only

Properties

  • +75-100% Enhanced Defense
  • Increase Maximum Life 5%
  • Fire Resist +10-30% (40-60% total)
  • Fire Absorb +10-15%
  • +20% Faster Hit Recovery
  • +10 to Vitality
  • Fire Resist +30%

Who uses Temper

Temper is a three-socket helm runeword from patch 2.6 that can be equipped at early to mid levels. It provides enhanced defense, increased maximum life, fire resistance, and fire absorb, making it primarily a defensive item against fire damage. It is one of several elemental-themed runewords from the same patch, with others focusing on cold, lightning, poison, and physical. Compared to its counterparts, Temper offers fewer bonuses outside of fire protection, but fire is a common and dangerous damage type, so the substantial resistance can be valuable.

FAQ

What runes make Temper?
Shael, Io, Ral in that order, in a 3-socket item.
What items can Temper be made in?
Helms.
Is Temper 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.