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Destruction inventory graphic

Destruction

Runeword

Vex + Lo + Ber + Jah + Ko

Sockets:
5
Allowed Bases:
Polearm, Sword
Req level:
65
  • 5% Chance to Cast Level 23 Molten Boulder on Striking
  • 100% Chance to Cast Level 45 Meteor when You Die
  • 15% Chance to Cast Level 22 Nova on Attack
  • 23% Chance to Cast Level 12 Volcano on Striking
  • +350% Enhanced Damage
  • Ignore Target's Defense
  • Adds 100–180 Magic Damage
  • 7% Mana Stolen per Hit
  • 20% Chance of Crushing Blow
  • 20% Deadly Strike
  • Prevent Monster Heal
  • +10 to Dexterity

Compatible Base

Battle ScytheBec-de-CorbinColossus BladeColossus SwordCryptic AxeCrystal SwordDimensional BladeExecutioner SwordFlambergeGiant ThresherGreat PoleaxeGreat SwordGrim ScytheHalberdPartizanPhase BladePoleaxeScytheThresherWar ScytheZweihander

Description

Destruction, with its numerous chances to cast various elemental effects, is a very visually impressive weapon.

Key details

  • With that said, the damage output of the skills on offer is lacking overall.
  • In terms of the weapon itself, there are several other runewords - including Obedience, Death, Grief, or Breath of the Dying - that grant greater benefits for a fraction of the cost.
  • With that said, Destruction does have niche uses.
  • Fire Claws Druids benefit from the synergy bonuses to the Volcano and Molten Boulder procs.
  • Blade Fury Assassins benefit from the Ignore Target Defense attribute and the combination of Crushing Blow and Deadly Strike.

D2Emu Tips

  • Despite offering strong fixed bonuses and rich array of additional damage, this weapon is questionable - no valuable life leech + Increased Attack Speed to be useful for mercenary, no bonus aura, no useful curse proc...
  • A skill level 12 Volcano deals 38-40 physical damage and 38-40 fire damage.
  • Here's the barbarian triggering at the same time Volcano and moulten boulder from Destruction.

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