Last Updated:May 22, 2024|Change Log
The Runeword Tier List compares these items based on many facets, ranging from their overall power, their Rune economy, the number of Builds which use them, and if they single-handedly define a build. To get a better understanding of the ranking, we give an explanation for each tier.
S Tier:
- These Runewords have the best Rune economy, power level, wide-spread use amongst Builds, and/or define the ideal gear setup for their uses.
A Tier:
- These Runewords could all contend for S Tier, but are held back by one quality or another. Some may be the best in slot, but for niche Builds. Some are incredibly powerful for their Rune cost, but are not the ideal gear option for their slot. These Runewords often see use in the late game.
B Tier:
- These Runewords are all powerful for their cost, give access to powerful Stats in the early to mid game, or define powerful niche Builds. Much of the B Tier are very useful budget options until they can be replaced by higher tiered options.
C Tier:
- These Runewords have powerful stats for their cost. They can define very niche uses for off-meta Builds. Additionally, they can empower Builds in specific scenarios to allow for progression, without outside help.
D Tier:
- These Runewords may be strictly better than the F Tier items, or define incredibly niche off-meta Builds. Most of these can be viable options if the Runes are available, but usually have very poor Rune cost.
F Tier:
- These Runewords are defined as having strictly better options, with better Rune costs or higher power levels. They do not define any Tier of off-meta builds, and are not recommended over any other options available in the game.
S Tier
Call to Arms
Enigma
Flickering Flame
Fortitude (Armor)
Grief
Heart of the Oak
Infinity
Insight
Last Wish
Mosaic
Phoenix (Shield)
Spirit (Shield / Sword)
Stealth
A Tier
Ancient's Pledge
Beast
Breath of the Dying
Bulwark
Chains of Honor
Crescent Moon
Doom
Dream (Shield / Helmet)
Edge (Gamble Only)
Hustle (Weapon)
Leaf
Lore
Oath
Obedience
Plague
Rhyme
Smoke
Treachery
White
Wisdom
B Tier
Black
Bramble
Cure
Dragon (Armor / Shield)
Duress
Exile
Faith
Hand of Justice
Harmony
Hustle (Armor)
Ice
Lawbringer
Memory
Metamorphosis
Obsession
Peace
Pride
Sanctuary
Unbending Will
Wealth
C Tier
Bone
Brand
Chaos
Death
Delirium
Ground
Hearth
Kingslayer
Lionheart
Malice
Melody
Mist
Myth
Nadir
Passion
Pattern
Phoenix (Weapon)
Prudence
Rain
Rift
Splendor
Steel
Stone
Strength
Temper
Voice of Reason
Zephyr
D Tier
Enlightenment
Fortitude (Weapon)
Fury
Gloom
Honor
Principle
Silence
Wrath
F Tier
Destruction
Eternity
Famine
Holy Thunder
King's Grace
Radiance
Venom
Wind