
In a recent interview, Diablo II: Resurrected developers made clear that the upcoming patch would look to address underserved builds with skill changes and the addition of new Runewords. These aren't likely to be the only new Runewords added in Patch 2.4, which will be Diablo II's first balance patch in more than a decade. Wowhead notes that details on the Wisdom Runeword have come via a Korean translation, so exact details could change. That should make it useful for helping Amazon players manage their mana. The Runeword grants piercing attacks, the "cannot be frozen" effect, and grants mana steal on hit along with mana on kill. The helm-based Wisdom seems more tailored towards Amazon builds, but could also help Barbarians focusing on their throw abilities. The Runeword grants a level 9 concentration aura, +3 to all skills, piercing attacks, increased attack speed, enhanced damage, +40 to all resistances, and more. Mist is a five socket Runeword for bows or crossbows and looks like it will be a great fit for both the Amazon class and the game's Act I mercenary. Unbending Will looks to be tailored towards sword-wielding Barbarian players (and mercenaries), granting attacks a chance to cast taunt, +3 to combat skills, increased attack speed, enhanced damage, extra attack rating, lifesteal, and much more.
