Runeword
Unbending Will
FalIoIthEldElHel
- Sockets
- 6
- Required level
- 41
- Item types
- Swords
- Ladder
- Ladder only
Properties
- 18% Chance to cast Level 18 Taunt on striking
- +3 To Combat Skills (Barbarian Only)
- +20-30% Increased Attack Speed (varies)
- +300-350% Enhanced Damage (varies)
- +9 To Maximum Damage
- +50 To Attack Rating
- +75% Damage to Undead
- +50 Attack Rating Against Undead
- 8-10% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)
- Prevent Monster Heal
- +10 To Strength
- +10 To Vitality
- Damage Reduced By 8
- +1 Light Radius
- Requirements -20%
Who uses Unbending Will
Unbending Will is a ladder-only runeword for swords, aimed at melee characters, particularly Barbarians. It grants +3 to combat skills, which boosts many Barbarian abilities, and provides a chance to cast Taunt on striking, drawing enemies away. The enhanced damage and attack rating improve physical damage, while the bonus damage to undead helps in certain areas. It is inexpensive for its power, rivaling more costly endgame runewords. Available at level 41 with six sockets, it can be used by Barbarians and Act V mercenaries, though other melee classes can also benefit. It is restricted to ladder play.
FAQ
- What runes make Unbending Will?
- Fal, Io, Ith, Eld, El, Hel in that order, in a 6-socket item.
- What items can Unbending Will be made in?
- Swords.
- Is Unbending Will ladder only?
- Yes, ladder only.
Introduced in patch 2.4. Names and numbers compiled from the Diablo Wiki (CC BY-SA 3.0); sources: fandom-runewords. Last verified patch 3.3, 2026-09-12.