Doom Berserker Axe - Unmade
Doom is a five-socket weapon runeword that grants a Holy Freeze aura to any class, making it one of only two ways to get that aura outside the Paladin.
Key Stats
- 5% Chance To Cast Level 18 Volcano On Striking
- Level 12 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped
- +2 To All Skills
- +45% Increased Attack Speed
- +330-370% Enhanced Damage
- -40 to -60% To Enemy Cold Resistance
- 20% Deadly Strike
- 25% Chance of Open Wounds
- Prevent Monster Heal
- Freezes Target +3
- Requirements -20%
Why buy this
The Holy Freeze aura slows nearby enemies and adds cold damage to attacks, which is rare utility outside the Paladin class - combined with solid Enhanced Damage and Attack Speed, Doom turns a weapon slot into both offense and crowd control.
- One of only two non-Paladin sources of the Holy Freeze aura
- Strong Enhanced Damage and Attack Speed alongside the utility
- Popular on Act 2 mercenaries holding a Polearm for area-wide slow
- Works well on shapeshifting Druids who lack their own crowd control
Quick Facts
- Runes: Hel + Ohm + Um + Lo + Cham
- Sockets required: 5
- Base item: Axe, Polearm, or Hammer
- Required level: 67
FAQ
What runes does Doom need?
Hel, Ohm, Um, Lo, and Cham, socketed in that order into a 5-socket Axe, Polearm, or Hammer.
Why is Doom expensive despite being a mid-tier weapon?
It requires a Cham rune, which is the second-rarest rune in the game after Zod, even though Cham itself isn't used in many other popular runewords.
Is Doom good on a mercenary?
Yes - a Doom-equipped Act 2 mercenary using a Polearm projects Holy Freeze across a wide area, which is a common reason players build this runeword even when their main character doesn't need it.
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.