Call to Arms (Crystal Sword or Flail) +1-3 BO
Call to Arms (often shortened to CTA) is a swap-weapon runeword built around giving any class access to the Barbarian's Battle Orders and Battle Command war cries.
Key Stats
- +1 To All Skills
- +40% Increased Attack Speed
- +250-290% 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 Getting Magic Items
Why buy this
A textbook Battle Orders from Call to Arms grants roughly a 56% boost to maximum Life and Mana even unboosted, and stacking it with +skills gear can push that well past 80%. That makes CTA one of the highest-value, lowest-investment items for any endgame build's weapon swap slot.
- Grants Battle Orders and Battle Command to every class, not just Barbarians
- A roughly 56%+ boost to maximum Life, Mana, and Stamina from an unboosted roll
- Works as a pure utility swap weapon - no need to fight with it equipped
- Roll variance (1-6 Battle Orders) matters a lot, so check the roll before buying
Quick Facts
- Runes: Amn + Ral + Mal + Ist + Ohm
- Sockets required: 5
- Base item: Any Weapon
- Required level: 57
FAQ
What runes does Call to Arms need?
Amn, Ral, Mal, Ist, and Ohm, socketed in that order into any 5-socket weapon.
What roll should I look for?
Battle Orders is the most important stat, ranging from +1 to +6. A 6/6/4 roll (6 Battle Orders, 6 Battle Command, 4 Battle Cry) is considered close to perfect and commands a premium price.
Do Barbarians benefit the same way?
Barbarians are capped at +3 to these oskills since they already own the base skills, so the displayed bonus shows 3/3/3 regardless of the item's actual roll.
What base should I use?
Low-Strength, low-Dexterity 5-socket weapons like a Flail, Crystal Sword, or Double Axe are popular so any class can equip it without spending stat points.
How do I make a runeword?
Socket the listed runes, in the exact order shown, into a Normal, Low, or Superior quality (grey-named) base item of the right type with exactly that many open sockets. Magic, rare, set, and unique items can never carry a runeword.