Chains of Honor - Dol Um Ber Ist
Chains of Honor is a body-armor runeword that trades Enigma's Teleport for heavy resistances, bonus skill levels, and strong damage against demons and undead.
Key Stats
- +2 To All Skills
- +200% Damage To Demons
- +100% Damage To Undead
- 8% Life Stolen Per Hit
- +70% Enhanced Defense
- +20 To Strength
- Replenish Life +7
- All Resistances +65
- Damage Reduced By 8%
- 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Why buy this
Where Enigma sacrifices resistances for Teleport, Chains of Honor does the opposite - it caps out at +65 to all resistances along with +2 to All Skills and a life-leech effect, making it one of the toughest general-purpose armors in the game.
- Best-in-slot resistance armor for many Hell-difficulty and Uber-boss setups
- +2 To All Skills helps any build, not just one class
- Big bonus damage against demons and undead enemy types
- A strong alternative for builds that already have Teleport from another source
Quick Facts
- Runes: Dol + Um + Ber + Ist
- Sockets required: 4
- Base item: Body Armor
- Required level: 63
FAQ
What runes does Chains of Honor need?
Dol, Um, Ber, and Ist, socketed in that order into a 4-socket Body Armor.
Chains of Honor or Enigma - which should I buy first?
If your build needs Teleport and can manage resistances elsewhere, Enigma usually comes first. If you already have mobility covered and want survivability plus skills, Chains of Honor is the stronger pick.
Does Chains of Honor work well for Uber bosses?
Yes - the combination of high resistances, life leech, and bonus damage to demons makes it one of the most recommended armors for Uber Tristram fights.
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.