War Scepter
Normal Base
Scepter
- Damage:
- 10–17
- Base Speed:
- -10
- Range:
- 2
- Req Strength:
- 55
- Durability:
- 70
- Quality level:
- 21
- Treasure class:
- 21
- Maximum Sockets:
- 5
- Sockets by Item Level:
- Level 1–25 3 sockets Level 26–40 5 sockets Level 41+ 5 sockets
Compatible Runeword
Set Items
Unique Items
Variant
Description
War Scepters (and their other scepter cousins) have seemingly few uses, as there are few late game runewords that players would want to make with a socketed scepter.
Key details
- Unless you're a martial arts Assassin seeking to take advantage of the Rift runeword.
- Rift is best made using a War Scepter or a Caduceus because of their high base attack speed.
- As these so-called Riftsins do not rely whatsoever on their weapons' base damage (their physical damage is calculated by the type of boots worn), the low base damage of these scepters is irrelevant for a Rift.
- Because Assassins have no use for Paladin skill bonuses, a clean 4-socketed scepter is preferred to minimize repair costs.
- While the Strength requirement of a War Scepter is not quite as low as that of the Crystal Sword or Double Axe, it is only marginally higher.
- The potential for staffmods including up to +3 to Meditation, Redemption, Salvation and/or Vigor can grant additional utility to a Paladin's Call To Arms.
- Call to Arms is unlikely to become damaged and will thereby avoid the exorbitant repair costs that come with such staffmods.
- There is a solid incentive to do this even for non-Paladins, as it may increase the trade value of the weapon down the line.
D2Emu Tips
- Unlike previous versions of D2, in D2:R Holy Shield and Smite cannot roll as staff mods on scepters.
- War Scepter and its upgrades could be incredibly valuable bases when they roll useful mods like +3 to Fist of the Heavens or Conviction.
War Scepter
Normal Base
Scepter
- Damage:
- 10–17
- Base Speed:
- -10
- Range:
- 2
- Req Strength:
- 55
- Durability:
- 70
- Quality level:
- 21
- Treasure class:
- 21
- Maximum Sockets:
- 5
- Sockets by Item Level:
- Level 1–25 3 sockets Level 26–40 5 sockets Level 41+ 5 sockets
Rift
Runeword
Hel + Ko + Lem + Gul
- Sockets:
- 4
- Allowed Bases:
- Polearm, Scepter
- Req level:
- 53
- 20% Chance to Cast Level 16 Tornado on Striking
- 16% Chance to Cast Level 21 Frozen Orb on Attack
- 20% Bonus to Attack Rating
- Adds 160–250 Magic Damage
- Adds 60–180 Fire Damage
- +5–10 to All Attributes
- +10 to Dexterity
- 38% Damage Taken Goes to Mana
- 75% Extra Gold from Monsters
- Level 15 Iron Maiden (40 Charges)
- Requirements -20%
Caduceus
Elite Base
Scepter
- Damage:
- 37–43
- Base Speed:
- -10
- Range:
- 2
- Req level:
- 66
- Req Strength:
- 97
- Req Dexterity:
- 70
- Durability:
- 70
- Quality level:
- 85
- Treasure class:
- 87
- Maximum Sockets:
- 5
- Sockets by Item Level:
- Level 1–25 3 sockets Level 26–40 5 sockets Level 41+ 5 sockets
Crystal Sword
Normal Base
Sword
- Damage:
- 5–15
- Base Speed:
- 0
- Range:
- 2
- Req Strength:
- 43
- Durability:
- 20
- Quality level:
- 11
- Treasure class:
- 12
- Maximum Sockets:
- 6
- Sockets by Item Level:
- Level 1–25 3 sockets Level 26–40 4 sockets Level 41+ 6 sockets
Double Axe
Normal Base
Axe
- Damage:
- 5–13
- Base Speed:
- 10
- Range:
- 2
- Req Strength:
- 43
- Durability:
- 24
- Quality level:
- 13
- Treasure class:
- 15
- Maximum Sockets:
- 5
- Sockets by Item Level:
- Level 1–25 4 sockets Level 26–40 5 sockets Level 41+ 5 sockets
Call to Arms★
Runeword
Amn + Ral + Mal + Ist + Ohm
- Sockets:
- 5
- Allowed Bases:
- Weapon
- Req level:
- 57
- +1 to All Skills
- +40% Increased Attack Speed
- +200–240% Enhanced Damage
- +50% Enhanced Damage
- Adds 5–30 Fire Damage
- 7% Life Stolen per Hit
- +2–6 to Battle Command
- +1–6 to Battle Orders
- +1–4 to Battle Cry
- Prevent Monster Heal
- Replenish Life +12
- 30% Better Chance of Finding Magic Items
Holy Shield
Skill
- Class:
- Paladin
- Tree:
- Combat
- Req level:
- 24
- Maximum Level:
- 20
- Base Mana Cost:
- 35
Smite
Skill
- Class:
- Paladin
- Tree:
- Combat
- Req level:
- 1
- Maximum Level:
- 20
- Base Mana Cost:
- 2
Fist of the Heavens
Skill
- Class:
- Paladin
- Tree:
- Combat
- Req level:
- 30
- Maximum Level:
- 20
- Base Mana Cost:
- 25
- Casting Delay:
- 0.4 s
Conviction
Skill
- Class:
- Paladin
- Tree:
- Offensive Auras
- Req level:
- 30
- Maximum Level:
- 20
- Base Mana Cost:
- 0
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