Bow Runewords

Below is a compilation of all bow/crossbow runewords. Also see: Weapon Runewords.

Other weapon runeword compilation lists:

• Axe Runewords
• Mace Runewords
  • Club Runewords
  • Tipped Mace Runewords
  • Hammer Runewords
• Sword Runewords
• Dagger Runewords
• Orb Runewords
• Wand Runewords
• Scepter Runewords
• Claw Runewords
• Polearm and Spear Runewords (Act 2 Mercenary Runewords)
• Staff Runewords (Act 4 Mercenary Runewords)
• Act 3 Mercenary Runewords
• Act 5 Mercenary Runewords

Since Act 1 Mercenaries can only equip bows and crossbows, this page is an exhaustive list of weapon runewords they are able to equip.

2-Sockets

Zephyr

2-Socket Bows/Crossbows

Ort • Eth

Required Level: 21

Before	After
7% Chance to Cast Level 1 Twister when Struck	7% Chance to Cast Level 10 Twister when Struck
+25% Faster Run/Walk	+25% Faster Run/Walk
+25% Increased Attack Speed	+25% Increased Attack Speed
+33% Enhanced Damage	+[33-66]% Enhanced Damage
-25% Target Defense	-25% Target Defense
+66 to Attack Rating	+66 to Attack Rating
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage	Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
+25 Defense	+25 Defense

3-Sockets

Edge

3-Socket Bows/Crossbows

Tir • Tal • Amn

Required Level: 25

Before	After
Level 15 Thorns Aura when Equipped	Level 15 Thorns Aura when Equipped
+35% Increased Attack Speed	+35% Increased Attack Speed
+[320-380]% Damage to Demons	+[320-380]% Damage to Demons
+280% Damage to Undead	+280% Damage to Undead
+75 Poison Damage over 5 Seconds	+75 Poison Damage over 5 Seconds
7% Life Stolen per Hit	7% Life Stolen per Hit
Prevent Monster Heal	Prevent Monster Heal
+[5-10] to All Attributes	+[5-10] to All Attributes
+2 to Mana after each Kill	+2 to Mana after each Kill
Reduces All Vendor Prices 15%	Reduces All Vendor Prices 15%

Melody

3-Socket Bows/Crossbows

Shael • Ko • Nef

Required Level: 39

Before	After
+3 to Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)	+3 to Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)
+20% Increased Attack Speed	+20% Increased Attack Speed
+50% Enhanced Damage	+[100-150]% Enhanced Damage
+300% Damage to Undead	+300% Damage to Undead
+3 to Slow Missiles (Amazon Only)	+3 to Slow Movement (Amazon Only)
+3 to Dodge (Amazon Only)	+3 to Dodge (Amazon Only)
+3 to Critical Strike (Amazon Only)	+3 to Critical Strike (Amazon Only)
Knockback	Knockback
+10 to Dexterity	+10 to Dexterity

Venom

3-Socket Weapons

Tal • Dol • Mal

Required Level: 49

Before	After
	20% Chance to Cast Level 28 Poison Nova on Striking
Ignore Target's Defense	Ignore Target's Defense
+273 Poison Damage over 6 Seconds	+400 Poison Damage over 3 Seconds
7% Mana Stolen per Hit	7% Mana Stolen per Hit
	-[20-30]% to Enemy Poison Resistance
	+6 to Poison Strike
Prevent Monster Heal	Prevent Monster Heal
Hit Causes Monster to Flee 25%	+20% Enhanced Damage
Level 13 Poison Nova (11 Charges)	Removed
Level 15 Poison Explosion (27 Charges)	Level 15 Desecrate (27 Charges)

Plague

3-Socket Weapons

Cham • Fal • Um

Required Level: 67

Before (disabled)	After (enabled)
25% Chance to Cast Level 15 Poison Nova on Striking	25% Chance to Cast Level 35 Poison Nova on Striking
20% Chance to Cast Level 12 Lower Resist when Struck	30% Chance to Cast Level 35 Lower Resist when Struck
Level [13-17] Cleansing Aura when Equipped	Level [15-17] Cleansing Aura when Equipped
+[1-2] to All Skills	+[1-2] to All Skills
	+20% Faster Cast Rate
+[260-380]% Damage to Demons	+[340-380]% Damage to Demons
-23% to Enemy Poison Resistance	-20% to Enemy Poison Resistance
[0-37]% Deadly Strike (0.375% per Character Level)	[0-37]% Deadly Strike (0.375% per Character Level)
25% Chance of Open Wounds	10% Chance of Open Wounds
	+120 Open Wounds Damage per Second
Freezes Target +3	Freezes Target +3
+10 to Strength	+10 to Strength

Note: Uses the original runes (Cham • Fal • Um) that were in the game files, whereas the version in D2 Resurrected uses Cham • Shael • Um instead.

4-Sockets

Harmony

4-Socket Bows/Crossbows

Tir • Ith • Sol • Ko

Required Level: 39

Before	After
Level 10 Vigor Aura when Equipped	Level 10 Vigor Aura when Equipped
+[200-275]% Enhanced Damage	+[200-275]% Enhanced Damage
+9 to Minimum Damage	+9 to Minimum Damage
+9 to Maximum Damage	+9 to Maximum Damage
Adds 55-160 Fire Damage	Adds 55-160 Fire Damage
Adds 55-160 Lightning Damage	Adds 55-160 Lightning Damage
Adds 55-160 Cold Damage	Adds 55-160 Cold Damage
+[2-6] to Valkyrie	+[3-6] to Valkyrie (Amazon Only)
+10 to Dexterity	+10 to Dexterity
Regenerate Mana 20%	Regenerate Mana 20%
+2 to Mana after each Kill	+2 to Mana after each Kill
+2 to Light Radius	+2 to Light Radius
Level 20 Revive (25 Charges)	Level 20 Revive (25 Charges)

Passion

4-Socket Weapons

Dol • Ort • Eld • Lem

Required Level: 43

Before	After
+25% Increased Attack Speed	+25% Increased Attack Speed
+[160-210]% Enhanced Damage	+[180-230]% Enhanced Damage
[50-80]% Bonus to Attack Rating	[50-80]% Bonus to Attack Rating
+75% Damage to Undead	+75% Damage to Undead
+50 to Attack Rating against Undead	+50 to Attack Rating against Undead
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage	Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
+1 to Berserk	+1 to Concentrate
+1 to Zeal	+1 to Zeal
Hit Blinds Target +10	Hit Blinds Target +10
Hit Causes Monster to Flee 25%	Removed
75% Extra Gold from Monsters	75% Extra Gold from Monsters
Level 3 Heart of Wolverine (12 Charges)	Level 8 Heart of Wolverine (36 Charges)

Voice of Reason

4-Socket Swords/Tipped Maces*/Bows/Crossbows

Lem • Ko • El • Eld

Required Level: 43

Before	After
15% Chance to Cast Level 13 Frozen Orb on Striking	15% Chance to Cast Level 16 Frozen Orb on Striking
18% Chance to Cast Level 20 Ice Blast on Striking	18% Chance to Cast Level 20 Ice Blast on Striking
+50 to Attack Rating	+50 to Attack Rating
+[220-350]% Damage to Demons	+[240-300]% Damage to Demons
+[355-375]% Damage to Undead	+[280-325]% Damage to Undead
+50 to Attack Rating against Undead	+50 to Attack Rating against Undead
Adds 100-220 Cold Damage	Adds 200-320 Cold Damage
-24% to Enemy Cold Resistance	-24% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+10 to Dexterity	+10 to Dexterity
Cannot Be Frozen	Cannot Be Frozen
75% Extra Gold from Monsters	75% Extra Gold from Monsters
+1 to Light Radius	+1 to Light Radius

Fortitude

4-Socket Weapons - also see Fortitude (Armor)

El • Sol • Dol • Lo

Required Level: 59

Before	After
20% Chance to Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck	Removed
+25% Faster Cast Rate	+25% Faster Cast Rate
+300% Enhanced Damage	+[325-375]% Enhanced Damage
+9 to Minimum Damage	+9 to Minimum Damage
+50 to Attack Rating	+50 to Attack Rating
20% Deadly Strike	20% Deadly Strike
Hit Causes Monster to Flee 25%	Removed
+200% Enhanced Defense	+200% Enhanced Defense
+[1-148] to Life (+[1-1.5] per Character Level)	+[1-148] to Life (+[1-1.5] per Character Level)
All Resistances +[25-30]	All Resistances +[25-30]
12% Damage Taken Gained as Mana when Hit	12% Damage Taken Gained as Mana when Hit
+1 to Light Radius	+1 to Light Radius

Wrath

4-Socket Bows/Crossbows

Pul • Lum • Ber • Mal

Required Level: 63

Before	After
30% Chance to Cast Level 1 Decrepify on Striking	60% Chance to Cast Level 31 Amplify Damage on Striking
5% Chance to Cast Level 10 Life Tap on Striking	+[30-45]% Increased Attack Speed
+375% Damage to Demons	+375% Damage to Demons
+100 to Attack Rating against Demons	+100 to Attack Rating against Demons
+[250-300]% Damage to Undead	+[250-300]% Damage to Undead
Adds 85-120 Magic Damage	Adds 85-120 Magic Damage
Adds 41-240 Lightning Damage	Adds 41-240 Lightning Damage
20% Chance of Crushing Blow	20% Chance of Crushing Blow
Prevent Monster Heal	Prevent Monster Heal
+10 to Energy	+10 to Energy
Cannot Be Frozen	Cannot Be Frozen

Ice

4-Socket Bows/Crossbows

Amn • Shael • Jah • Lo

Required Level: 65

Before	After
25% Chance to Cast Level 22 Frost Nova on Striking	20% Chance to Cast Level 32 Frost Nova on Striking
100% Chance to Cast Level 40 Blizzard when you Level-Up	100% Chance to Cast Level 40 Blizzard when you Level-Up
Level 18 Holy Freeze Aura when Equipped	Level 18 Holy Freeze Aura when Equipped
+20% Increased Attack Speed	+20% Increased Attack Speed
+[140-210]% Enhanced Damage	+[140-210]% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense	Ignore Target's Defense
7% Life Stolen per Hit	7% Life Stolen per Hit
+[25-30]% to Cold Skill Damage	+[25-30]% to Cold Skill Damage
-20% to Enemy Cold Resistance	-20% to Enemy Cold Resistance
20% Deadly Strike	20% Deadly Strike
[3-309]% Extra Gold from Monsters (3.125 per Character Level)	[3-309]% Extra Gold from Monsters (3.125 per Character Level)

Faith

4-Socket Bows/Crossbows

Ohm • Jah • Lem • Eld

Required Level: 65

Before	After
Level [12-15] Fanaticism Aura when Equipped	Level [12-15] Fanaticism Aura when Equipped
+[1-2] to All Skills	Removed
+330% Enhanced Damage	+[255-305]% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense	Ignore Target's Defense
300% Bonus to Attack Rating	300% Bonus to Attack Rating
+75% Damage to Undead	+75% Damage to Undead
+50 to Attack Rating against Undead	+50 to Attack Rating against Undead
+120 Fire Damage	+120 Fire Damage
All Resistances +15	All Resistances +15
10% Reanimate As: Returned	[6-8]% Reanimate As: Returned
75% Extra Gold from Monsters	75% Extra Gold from Monsters

Brand

4-Socket Bows/Crossbows

Jah • Lo • Mal • Gul

Required Level: 65

Before	After
100% Chance to Cast Level 18 Bone Spear on Striking	50% Chance to Cast Level 45 Bone Spear on Striking
35% Chance to Cast Level 14 Amplify Damage when Struck	65% Chance to Cast Level 31 Amplify Damage when Struck
	You May Summon 8 Additional Skeleton Archers
Fires Explosive Arrows or Bolts (Level 15)	Fires Explosive Arrows or Bolts (Level 15)
+[260-340]% Enhanced Damage	+[260-340]% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense	Ignore Target's Defense
20% Bonus to Attack Rating	20% Bonus to Attack Rating
+[280-330]% Damage to Demons	+[280-330]% Damage to Demons
20% Deadly Strike	20% Deadly Strike
Prevent Monster Heal	Prevent Monster Heal
Knockback	Knockback

Phoenix

4-Socket Weapons - also see Phoenix (Shield)

Vex • Vex • Lo • Jah

Required Level: 65

Before	After
40% Chance to Cast Level 22 Firestorm on Striking	20% Chance to Cast Level 40 Firestorm on Striking (Non-Staves Only)
	20% Chance to Cast Level 40 Firestorm on Casting (Staves Only)
100% Chance to Cast Level 40 Blaze when you Level-Up	100% Chance to Cast Level 40 Blaze when you Level-Up
Level [10-15] Redemption Aura when Equipped	Level [10-12] Redemption Aura when Equipped
+[350-400]% Enhanced Damage	+[400-450]% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense	Ignore Target's Defense
14% Mana Stolen per Hit	14% Mana Stolen per Hit
-28% to Enemy Fire Resistance	-28% to Enemy Fire Resistance
20% Deadly Strike	20% Deadly Strike
+[350-400] Defense vs. Missile	+[350-400] Defense vs. Missile
+[15-21] Fire Absorb	+[15-21] Fire Absorb

Hand of Justice

4-Socket Weapons

Sur • Cham • Amn • Lo

Required Level: 67

Before	After
100% Chance to Cast Level 36 Blaze when you Level-Up	100% Chance to Cast Level 36 Blaze when you Level-Up
100% Chance to Cast Level 48 Meteor when you Die	100% Chance to Cast Level 48 Meteor when you Die
Level 16 Holy Fire Aura when Equipped	Level 12 Holy Fire Aura when Equipped
+33% Increased Attack Speed	+33% Increased Attack Speed
+[280-330]% Enhanced Damage	+[280-330]% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense	Ignore Target's Defense
7% Life Stolen per Hit	7% Life Stolen per Hit
-20% to Enemy Fire Resistance	-[10-20]% to Enemy Fire Resistance
20% Deadly Strike	20% Deadly Strike
Hit Blinds Target	+4 Life after each Kill
Freezes Target +3	Freezes Target +3

5-Sockets

Call to Arms

5-Socket Weapons

Amn • Ral • Mal • Ist • Ohm

Required Level: 57

Before	After
+1 to All Skills	+1 to All Skills
+40% Increased Attack Speed	+40% Increased Attack Speed
+[250-290]% Enhanced Damage	+[245-285]% Enhanced Damage
Adds 5-30 Fire Damage	Adds 5-30 Fire Damage
7% Life Stolen per Hit	7% Life Stolen per Hit
Prevent Monster Heal	Prevent Monster Heal
+[2-6] to Battle Command	+[2-6] to Battle Command
+[1-6] to Battle Orders	+[2-6] to Battle Orders
+[1-4] to Battle Cry	+[1-3] to Battle Cry
Replenish Life +12	Replenish Life +12
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items	30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

NOTE: Battle Orders has been reworked and now grants a flat amount of life/mana. For example, +6 Battle Orders grants +125 Life instead of +50% Life

Mist

5-Socket Bows/Crossbows

Cham • Shael • Gul • Thul • Ith

Required Level: 67

New
Level [8-12] Concentration Aura when Equipped
+2 to All Skills
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+100% Chance to Pierce
+[325-375]% Enhanced Damage
+9 to Minimum Damage
20% Bonus to Attack Rating
Adds 3-14 Cold Damage
Freezes Target +3
+[20-30] to Vitality
All Resistances +40

Zenith

5-Socket Polearms/Spears/Staves/Bows/Crossbows

Jah • Zod • Ort • Thul • Ral

Required Level: 69

New
Indestructible
Level [8-12] Salvation Aura when Equipped
+2 to All Skills
+20% Faster Run/Walk
+40% Increased Attack Speed
+[200-300]% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
Adds 305-380 Fire Damage
Adds 301-400 Lightning Damage
Adds 258-364 Cold Damage

6-Sockets

Silence

6-Socket Weapons

Dol • Eld • Hel • Ist • Tir • Vex

Required Level: 55

Before	After
	Level [23-25] Thorns Aura when Equipped
+2 to All Skills	+2 to All Skills
+20% Increased Attack Speed	+20% Increased Attack Speed
+20% Faster Hit Recovery	+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+200% Enhanced Damage	+[295-395]% Enhanced Damage
+75% Damage to Undead	+75% Damage to Undead
+50 to Attack Rating against Undead	+50 to Attack Rating against Undead
11% Mana Stolen per Hit	11% Mana Stolen per Hit
Hit Blinds Target +33	Hit Blinds Target +33
Hit Causes Monster to Flee 25%	Removed
All Resistances +75	All Resistances +50
+2 to Mana after each Kill	+2 to Mana after each Kill
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items	30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Requirements -20%	Requirements -20%

Asylum

6-Socket Hammers/Two-Handed Swords/Polearms/Spears/Staves/Bows/Crossbows

Gul • Cham • Hel • Jah • Dol • Um

Required Level: 67

New
25% Chance to cast level 40 Fist of the Heavens on Striking (Non-Staves Only)
25% Chance to cast level 40 Fist of the Heavens on Casting (Staves Only)
Level [17-20] Sanctuary Aura when Equipped
+2 to All Skills
+[285-335]% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
20% Bonus to Attack Rating
30% Chance of Open Wounds
Freezes Target +3
+20 to Dexterity
100% Extra Gold from Monsters
Requirements -20%

Breath of the Dying

6-Socket Weapons

Vex • Hel • El • Eld • Zod • Eth

Required Level: 69

Before	After
50% Chance to Cast Level 20 Poison Nova when you Kill an Enemy	35% Chance to Cast Level 40 Poison Nova on Striking
Indestructible	Indestructible
+60% Increased Attack Speed	+60% Increased Attack Speed
+[350-400]% Enhanced Damage	+[350-400]% Enhanced Damage
-25% Target Defense	-25% Target Defense
+50 to Attack Rating	+50 to Attack Rating
+200% Damage to Undead	+200% Damage to Undead
+50 to Attack Rating against Undead	+50 to Attack Rating against Undead
7% Mana Stolen per Hit	7% Mana Stolen per Hit
[12-15]% Life Stolen per Hit	[8-12]% Life Stolen per Hit
Prevent Monster Heal	Prevent Monster Heal
+30 to All Attributes	+30 to All Attributes
+1 to Light Radius	+1 to Light Radius
Requirements -20%	Requirements -20%