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How To Make a Bow Runeword FAQ/Checklist

Socketable Item: Runewords will only work in Non-Magical Items (Grey Text Items) Normal, Exceptional, Elite, Low Quality, Superior, and Ethereal. (This means they DO NOT work in Magical, Rare, Set, Crafted or Unique Item)
Socket Amount: The Bow must have the exact amount of Sockets as the Runeword requires, or it will not work.
Item Type: Depending on the Runeword, it will require a specific item type (Shields, Swords, Melee Weapons, etc).
Runeword Order: You will need to place the Runes in the correct order or it will not work. (Start from Left to Right with the Runes used in Runewords shown below)

How To Socket a Bow in D2

You can use a Cube Recipe to Reroll a Normal Bow (Gray Text) and attempt to reroll it with Sockets.

Weapon Socket Horadric Cube Recipe: 1 Ral Rune + 1 Amn Rune + 1 Perfect Amethyst + Normal Weapon = Socketed Weapon of same type

Cube Recipe Socket Odds

Max Sockets	1 Socket	2 Socket	3 Socket	4 Socket	5 Socket	6 Socket
6	16.7%	16.7%	16.7%	16.7%	16.7%	16.7%

You can also complete the first quest in Act 4 Siege on Harrogath from Larzuk. After you complete the quest he will socket an item of your choice. Larzuk will add the maximum number of sockets for Low Quality, Normal, Superior item, and Ethereal Items (Gray/White Text) (NOTE: iLvl will affect the amount of Max Sockets.) 1 or 2 sockets randomly for a Magic Item 1 socket for Rare, Set, Unique, and Crafted items

The Best Bow Runewords in Diablo 2

Below we display every Bow Runeword you can make in Diablo 2 Resurrected. Note: You need to place the Runes in the correct order starting from Left to Right.

S TIER The Best Bow Runeword in our Diablo 2 Tier List.
A TIER Very Strong Bow Runeword, but not on the same level as S-Tier Choices.
B TIER Good choice and can be viable when used with the right Build.
C TIER An Average choice, middle of the pack neither good nor bad.
D TIER Below Average, slightly on the weaker side of an average pick.
E TIER Weak choice and wouldn’t recommend unless you enjoy the playstyle.
F TIER Worst the lowest ranking options in this Diablo 2 Bow Runeword Tier List.

Runewords	Description
S Tier Faith 1234 Ohm + Jah + Lem + Eld 4 Socket Missile Weapons Requires Lv. 65	Level 12-15 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped+1-2 To All Skills+330% Enhanced DamageIgnore Target's Defense300% Bonus To Attack Rating+75% Damage To Undead+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead+120 Fire DamageAll Resistances +1510% Reanimate As: Returned75% Extra Gold From Monsters
A Tier Breath of the Dying 123456 Vex + Hel + El + Eld + Zod + Eth 6 Socket Weapons Requires Lv. 69	50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Poison Nova When You Kill An EnemyIndestructible+60% Increased Attack Speed+350-400% Enhanced Damage+200% Damage To Undead-25% Target Defense+50 To Attack Rating+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead7% Mana Stolen Per Hit12-15% Life Stolen Per HitPrevent Monster Heal+30 To All Attributes+1 To Light RadiusRequirements -20%
A Tier Call to Arms 12345 Amn + Ral + Mal + Ist + Ohm 5 Socket Weapons Requires Lv. 57	+1 To All Skills+40% Increased Attack Speed+250-290% Enhanced DamageAdds 5-30 Fire Damage7% Life Stolen Per Hit+2-6 To Battle Command+1-6 To Battle Orders+1-4 To Battle CryPrevent Monster HealReplenish Life +1230% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
A Tier Melody 123 Shael + Ko + Nef 3 Socket Missile Weapons Requires Lv. 39	+50% Enhanced Damage+300% Damage To Undead+3 To Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)+3 To Critical Strike (Amazon Only)+3 To Dodge (Amazon Only)+3 To Slow Missiles (Amazon Only)20% Increased Attack Speed+10 To DexterityKnockback
A Tier Silence 123456 Dol + Eld + Hel + Ist + Tir + Vex 6 Socket Weapons Requires Lv. 55	200% Enhanced Damage+75% Damage To UndeadRequirements -20%20% Increased Attack Speed+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead+2 To All SkillsAll Resistances +7520% Faster Hit Recovery11% Mana Stolen Per HitHit Causes Monster To Flee 25%Hit Blinds Target +33+2 To Mana After Each Kill30% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
A Tier Harmony 1234 Tir + Ith + Sol + Ko 4 Socket Missile Weapons Requires Lv. 39	Level 10 Vigor Aura When Equipped+200-275% Enhanced Damage+9 To Minimum Damage+9 To Maximum DamageAdds 55-160 Lightning DamageAdds 55-160 Fire DamageAdds 55-160 Cold Damage+2-6 To Valkyrie +10 To DexterityRegenerate Mana 20%+2 To Mana After Each Kill+2 To Light RadiusLevel 20 Revive (25 Charges)
B Tier Hand of Justice 1234 Sur + Cham + Amn + Lo 4 Socket Weapons Requires Lv. 67	100% Chance To Cast Level 36 Blaze When You Level-Up100% Chance To Cast Level 48 Meteor When You DieLevel 16 Holy Fire Aura When Equipped+33% Increased Attack Speed+280-330% Enhanced DamageIgnore Target's Defense7% Life Stolen Per Hit-20% To Enemy Fire Resistance20% Deadly StrikeHit Blinds TargetFreezes Target +3
B Tier Passion 1234 Dol + Ort + Eld + Lem 4 Socket Weapons Requires Lv. 43	+25% Increased Attack Speed+160-210% Enhanced Damage50-80% Bonus To Attack Rating+75% Damage To Undead+50 To Attack Rating Against UndeadAdds 1-50 Lightning Damage+1 To Berserk+1 To ZealHit Blinds Target +10Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25%75% Extra Gold From MonstersLevel 3 Heart of Wolverine (12 Charges)
B Tier Venom 123 Tal + Dol + Mal 3 Socket Weapons Requires Lv. 49	Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25%Prevent Monster HealIgnore Target's Defense7% Mana Stolen Per HitLevel 15 Poison Explosion (27 Charges)Level 13 Poison Nova (11 Charges)+273 Poison Damage Over 6 seconds
B Tier Zephyr 12 Ort + Eth 2 Socket Missile Weapons Requires Lv. 21	+33% Enhanced Damage+66 To Attack RatingAdds 1-50 Lightning Damage-25% Target Defense+25 Defense25% Faster Run/Walk25% Increased Attack Speed7% Chance To Cast Level 1 Twister When Struck
B Tier Ice 1234 Amn + Shael + Jah + Lo 4 Socket Missile Weapons Requires Lv. 65	100% Chance To Cast Level 40 Blizzard When You Level-up25% Chance To Cast Level 22 Frost Nova On StrikingLevel 18 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped+20% Increased Attack Speed+140-210% Enhanced DamageIgnore Target's Defense+25-30% To Cold Skill Damage-20% To Enemy Cold Resistance7% Life Stolen Per Hit20% Deadly Strike3.125-309.375 Extra Gold From Monsters (Based on Character Level)
B Tier Phoenix 1234 Vex + Vex + Lo + Jah 4 Socket Weapons/Shields Requires Lv. 65	(Weapons)100% Chance To Cast level 40 Blaze When You Level-up40% Chance To Cast Level 22 Firestorm On StrikingLevel 10-15 Redemption Aura When Equipped+350-400% Enhanced DamageIgnores Target's Defense14% Mana Stolen Per Hit-28% To Enemy Fire Resistance20% Deadly Strike+350-400 Defense Vs. Missile+15-21 Fire Absorb(Shields)100% Chance To Cast level 40 Blaze When You Level-up40% Chance To Cast Level 22 Firestorm On StrikingLevel 10-15 Redemption Aura When Equipped+350-400 Defense Vs. Missile+350-400% Enhanced Damage-28% To Enemy Fire Resistance+50 To Life+5% To Maximum Lightning Resist+10% To Maximum Fire Resist+15-21 Fire Absorb
C Tier Brand 1234 Jah + Lo + Mal + Gul 4 Socket Missile Weapons Requires Lv. 65	+35% Chance To Cast Level 14 Amplify Damage When Struck 100% Chance To Cast Level 18 Bone Spear On Striking +260-340% Enhanced Damage Ignore Target's Defense 20% Bonus to Attack Rating +280-330% Damage To Demons 20% Deadly Strike Prevent Monster Heal Knockback Fires Explosive Arrows or Bolts (15)
C Tier Edge 123 Tir + Tal + Amn 3 Socket Missile Weapons Requires Lv. 25	Level 15 Thorns Aura When Equipped+35% Increased Attack Speed+320-380% Damage To Demons+280% Damage To Undead+75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds7% Life Stolen Per HitPrevent Monster Heal+5-10 To All Attributes+2 To Mana After Each KillReduces All Vendor Prices 15%
C Tier Fortitude 1234 El + Sol + Dol + Lo 4 Socket Socket Weapons/Body Armor Requires Lv. 59	(Weapons)20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck+25% Faster Cast Rate+300% Enhanced Damage+9 To Minimum Damage+50 To Attack Rating20% Deadly StrikeHit Causes Monster To Flee 25%+200% Enhanced Defense+X To Life (Based on Character Level)All Resistances +25-3012% Damage Taken Goes To Mana+1 To Light Radius(Body Armor)20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck+25% Faster Cast Rate+300% Enhanced Damage+200% Enhanced Defense+15 Defense+X To Life (Based on Character Level)Replenish Life +7+5% To Maximum Lightning ResistAll Resistances +25-30Damage Reduced By 712% Damage Taken Goes To Mana+1 To Light Radius
E Tier Wrath 1234 Pul + Lum + Ber + Mal 4 Socket Missile Weapons Requires Lv. 63	30% Chance To Cast Level 1 Decrepify On Striking5% Chance To Cast Level 10 Life Tap On Striking+375% Damage To Demons+100 To Attack Rating Against Demons+250-300% Damage To UndeadAdds 85-120 Magic DamageAdds 41-240 Lightning Damage20% Chance of Crushing BlowPrevent Monster Heal+10 To EnergyCannot Be Frozen