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The runes changed drastically after the [[Beta Patch 13]], where players were first able to try them out for themselves<ref>[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/video-journal-3-new-skill-interface-rune-system New Skill Interface and Rune System] -Diablo.incgamers, 20/2/2012</ref>. | The runes changed drastically after the [[Beta Patch 13]], where players were first able to try them out for themselves<ref>[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/video-journal-3-new-skill-interface-rune-system New Skill Interface and Rune System] -Diablo.incgamers, 20/2/2012</ref>. | ||
| − | Runes are a component of the [[skill]] system that allows a player to alter a skill, whether that alteration is major or minor. Some runes, such as the [[Bash]] rune [[Unleashed]], won't change the basic functionality of the skill, and offer a bonus such as increased [[resource]] generation, or increased damage. However, other runes can drastically change the way a skill operates, such as the [[Witch Doctor]]'s [[Rain of Toads]] rune for [[Plague of Toads]], which instead of having a few frogs hop across the ground in an erratic pattern, the frogs then fall from the sky in a directed assault. | + | Runes are a component of the [[skill]] system that allows a player to alter a skill, whether that alteration is major or minor. Some runes, such as the [[Bash]] rune [[Unleashed (rune effect)|Unleashed]], won't change the basic functionality of the skill, and offer a bonus such as increased [[resource]] generation, or increased damage. However, other runes can drastically change the way a skill operates, such as the [[Witch Doctor]]'s [[Rain of Toads]] rune for [[Plague of Toads]], which instead of having a few frogs hop across the ground in an erratic pattern, the frogs then fall from the sky in a directed assault. |
The five runes, currently, do not have individual names. This can make communication with other players somewhat confusing. However, each rune's effect on a skill is named. For example changing the Barbarian's skill [[Cleave]] into Broad Sweep, Gathering Storm, Scattering Blast, Reaping Swing or Rupture by activating the appropriate rune will apply additional bonuses. | The five runes, currently, do not have individual names. This can make communication with other players somewhat confusing. However, each rune's effect on a skill is named. For example changing the Barbarian's skill [[Cleave]] into Broad Sweep, Gathering Storm, Scattering Blast, Reaping Swing or Rupture by activating the appropriate rune will apply additional bonuses. | ||
Revision as of 18:24, 29 May 2012
Runestones are small items that can be applied - one each - to any skill, but not to passives or items. Diablo III's skill runes grant special bonuses to the skills with which they are used, altering their effects and generally enhancing them, although the changes that a rune makes to a skill may dramatically alter its utility.
- See all news related to runestones in Diablo III.
- Rune Archive -- Runes evolved greatly during the development of Diablo III. See the archive page for a history lesson.
Rune Basics
The runes changed drastically after the Beta Patch 13, where players were first able to try them out for themselves[1].
Runes are a component of the skill system that allows a player to alter a skill, whether that alteration is major or minor. Some runes, such as the Bash rune Unleashed, won't change the basic functionality of the skill, and offer a bonus such as increased resource generation, or increased damage. However, other runes can drastically change the way a skill operates, such as the Witch Doctor's Rain of Toads rune for Plague of Toads, which instead of having a few frogs hop across the ground in an erratic pattern, the frogs then fall from the sky in a directed assault.
The five runes, currently, do not have individual names. This can make communication with other players somewhat confusing. However, each rune's effect on a skill is named. For example changing the Barbarian's skill Cleave into Broad Sweep, Gathering Storm, Scattering Blast, Reaping Swing or Rupture by activating the appropriate rune will apply additional bonuses.
Attaining Runes
Runes are automatically unlocked upon a pre-determined level. Each skill will list what levels each rune will unlock at, and after the level requirement is met, the skill can then be altered by activating the rune. Runes can be changed at any time, but changing a rune will trigger a 15-second cooldown, during which time the skill or spell will not be available for use.
D3 Runestones vs. D2 Runes
Diablo III's Runes are nothing like the 'runes' found in Diablo II. In D2 there are thirty-three kinds of runes, which are small items that have no use on their own, but can be placed in item sockets to add various bonuses to those items, and in certain combinations produce RuneWords, which add powerful, predetermined sets of bonuses, provided that the item has precisely the right number of sockets.
Diablo III's runes are "socketed" into skills, not items. See the Gems and Sockets articles for more details about item socketing in Diablo III.
Skill Rune Videos
In May 2011 Blizzard released a set of five videos, one for each of the classes, demonstrating various runestones in a single skill each.
Barbarian's Whirlwind
Demon Hunter's Cluster Arrow
Monk's Sweeping Wind
Witch Doctor's Acid Cloud
Wizard's Ray of Frost
Media
Various images of Runestones and Rune Effects.
Rune Socket]
The since-renamed Hydra Rune.
Crimson rune, August 2010 design.
The old rune stones.
Level-up rune unlock notification.
A socketed rune.
References
- ↑ New Skill Interface and Rune System -Diablo.incgamers, 20/2/2012
| Classes of the Diablo games |
Skills - Active skills - Skill runes - Passives - Resource - Movement ability [e] Barbarian Demon Hunter Monk Necromancer Witch Doctor Wizard Followers Other Classes Fan-made |
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| The Barbarian | Fury - Barbarian Active Skills (Archive) | Barbarian Passive Skills (Archive) [e] | |||
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Primary Might |
Secondary Tactics |
Defensive Rage |
Pound of Flesh (10) |
Superstition (30) |
| (X) = the level at which the skill becomes unlocked. | |||||
| Barbarian skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Might Tactics Rage |
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Bash |
Cleave |
Frenzy |
[e] |
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Hammer of the Ancients |
Rend |
Seismic Slam |
Whirlwind |
[e] |
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Ground Stomp |
Leap |
Sprint |
Ignore Pain |
[e] |
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Ancient Spear |
Revenge |
Furious Charge |
Overpower |
[e] |
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Weapon Throw |
Threatening Shout |
Battle Rage |
War Cry |
[e] |
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Earthquake |
Call of the Ancients |
Wrath of the Berserker |
[e] |
| Demon Hunter skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Hunting Devices Archery |
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Hungering Arrow |
Entangling Shot |
Bola Shot |
Grenades |
[e] |
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Impale |
Rapid Fire |
Chakram |
Elemental Arrow |
[e] |
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Caltrops |
Smoke Screen |
Shadow Power |
[e] |
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Vault |
Preparation |
Companion |
Marked for Death |
[e] |
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Evasive Fire |
Fan of Knives |
Spike Trap |
Sentry |
[e] |
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Strafe |
Multishot |
Cluster Arrow |
Rain of Vengeance |
[e] |
| Monk skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Techniques Focus Mantras |
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Fists of Thunder |
Deadly Reach |
Crippling Wave |
Way of the Hundred Fists |
[e] |
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Lashing Tail Kick |
Tempest Rush |
Wave of Light |
[e] |
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Blinding Flash |
Breath of Heaven |
Serenity |
Inner Sanctuary |
[e] |
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Dashing Strike |
Exploding Palm |
Sweeping Wind |
[e] |
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Cyclone Strike |
Seven-Sided Strike |
Mystic Ally |
[e] |
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Mantra of Evasion |
Mantra of Retribution |
Mantra of Healing |
Mantra of Conviction |
[e] |
| Necromancer skill categories: Primary Secondary Corpses Blood and Bone Reanimation Curses |
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| Witch Doctor skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Terror Decay Voodoo |
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Poison Dart - Rune effects |
Corpse Spiders |
Plague of Toads |
Firebomb |
[e] |
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Grasp of the Dead |
Firebats |
Haunt |
Locust Swarm |
[e] |
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Summon Zombie Dogs |
Horrify |
Spirit Walk |
Hex |
[e] |
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Soul Harvest |
Sacrifice |
Mass Confusion |
[e] |
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Zombie Charger |
Spirit Barrage |
Acid Cloud |
Wall of Zombies |
[e] |
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Gargantuan |
Big Bad Voodoo |
Fetish Army |
[e] |
| Wizard skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Force Conjuration Mastery |
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Magic Missile |
Shock Pulse |
Spectral Blade |
Electrocute |
[e] |
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Ray of Frost |
Arcane Orb |
Arcane Torrent |
Disintegrate |
[e] |
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Frost Nova |
Diamond Skin |
Slow Time |
Teleport |
[e] |
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Wave of Force |
Energy Twister |
Hydra |
Meteor |
Blizzard |
[e] |
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Ice Armor |
Storm Armor |
Magic Weapon |
Familiar |
Energy Armor |
[e] |
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Explosive Blast |
Mirror Image |
Archon |
[e] |
| Followers | Kormac the Templar | Lyndon the Scoundrel | Eirena the Enchantress [e] | |||
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Level 10: |
Level 5: Level 10: |
Level 15: |
Level 15: Level 20: |
Level 25: Level 30: | ||
| Diablo III Other Classes | Diablo II Classes | Diablo I Classes [e] | ||||
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Archetypes: |
Archetype sub-types: |
Other classes: |
Diablo II: |
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| Fan-made Classes | Fan-made Skills [e] | ||||
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• Alchemist |
• Flagellant |
• Ranger |
Dragon Warrior Skills |
Aurian Mage Skill | |
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| Items of Diablo III [e] Item Basics Normal Items Crafting Legendary Armor I Legendary Armor II Legendary Weapons 1h Legendary Weapons 2h Item Sets |
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