Fortitude Dusk Shroud - Unmade
Fortitude is a body-armor and weapon runeword built around raw enhanced damage and defense, popular on melee and hybrid builds that already have their mobility and resistances covered elsewhere.
Key Stats
- +25% Faster Cast Rate (armor only)
- +300% Enhanced Damage (weapon only)
- +25-30% Enhanced Damage (armor) or higher on weapon versions
- +200% Enhanced Defense
- +15-24 to all Resistances (varies by version)
- 1.875-3.625% Damage Synced to Mana per Character Level
- +1 to Light Radius
Why buy this
Fortitude is comparatively easy to assemble next to Enigma or Chains of Honor, since it only needs one high rune (Lo), and it gives a large, simple boost to both offense and defense that works on almost any melee or hybrid character.
- Big Enhanced Damage and Enhanced Defense bump for the rune cost
- Only needs one true high rune (Lo), making it more attainable than Enigma
- Works in both body armor and weapon bases depending on what your build needs
- A common upgrade path before committing to Chains of Honor or Enigma
Quick Facts
- Runes: El + Sol + Dol + Lo
- Sockets required: 4
- Base item: Body Armor or Weapon
- Required level: 59
FAQ
What runes does Fortitude need?
El, Sol, Dol, and Lo, socketed in that order into a 4-socket Body Armor or Weapon.
Is Fortitude better than Chains of Honor?
It depends on the build - Fortitude leans into raw damage and defense, while Chains of Honor adds +2 to All Skills, big resistances, and bonus damage to demons and undead. Many players use Fortitude on a mercenary and save Chains of Honor for themselves, or vice versa.
Can Fortitude go in a weapon?
Yes - Fortitude is one of the few runewords that works in either body armor or weapon bases, with different stat rolls for each.
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.