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Diablo 2 Resurrected Runewords Crush Uniques

Runewords have taken over as the most powerful items in Diablo 2 Resurrected, leaving once-godly uniques like Bck Cutthroat and Homunculus in the dust. Even the legendary Grandfather sword, once sought after by all, has been surpassed by newer runewords. Only a few uniques, like Storm Shield and Lidless Wall, still hold their own among the powerful runewords.

Diablo 2 Resurrected has become a game that revolves around runewords, making them the most powerful items in the game. However, this wasn't always the case. In this article, we will take a look at the unique items that were considered to be god-tier back in the day, but are now overshadowed by modern-day runewords.

Bck Cutthroat 🗡️

Bck Cutthroat used to be the go-to for most assassins back in the early 2000s. However, now it's almost never used unless you're trying to make a meme dual claw setup. It has been beaten out by Rune words that aren't even intended for Assassins. Heart of the Oak, for example, is a much better option, giving you three skills, 40 all resistance, and faster cast rate.

Homunculus 🐲

Homunculus is still considered a great item for Necromancers, but it's not as popular as it used to be. Runewords like Spirit Shield have pushed it aside due to the tuta skills and a bunch of cast rate you get on the shield. While Homunculus provides almost all of that stuff, it doesn't compare to what you get on the Spirit Shield.

Pros	Cons
Great for Necromancers	Runewords have pushed it aside
Provides a lot of useful stats	Not as powerful as Spirit Shield
Still a good option

Heralds of Zakarum 🛡️

Heralds of Zakarum used to be the go-to for every single Paladin, but now there are a couple of different runewords that have taken its place. However, it's still used quite a bit and is a great option for a Paladin. Putting it in a Spirit Shield gives you 45 all resistance on the base, crazy amounts of hit recovery, and faster cast for your hammers.

Pros	Cons
Great for Paladins	Runewords have taken its place
Provides useful stats	Not as powerful as some runewords

Lacerator 🪓

Lacerator is an item that is still used a lot today, especially for a Fist of the Heavens Paladin. However, it's not the absolute king it used to be. There are a couple of Rune words that have pushed it out, like Grief and Breath of the Dying.

Oculus 🎭

Oculus used to be a great option for casters, but it's not used as much as it used to be. Heart of the Oak is now the go-to, providing three all skills, cast rate, and all resistances.