                    Diablo 2 Expansion - Lord of Destruction
                               Crafted Item FAQ
                          Version 1.2, 07/04/2001
                     by Brian Kern <wingchild@home.com>

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Table of Contents

1. Revision History
2. Introduction
3. Quick intro to Crafted Items
4. Crafted Item Breakdown

     4.1. Crafted Item Theory
          4.1.1. Things I don't know
         
     4.2. Known Rune and Gem Functions

5. Crafted Item Recipies

     5.1. Life (`Blood`) Recipies
     5.2. Mana (`Caster`) Recipies
     5.3. Counter-attack (`Counter`) Recipies
     5.4. Defensive (`Defender`) Recipies
     5.5. Attack (`Deadly`) Recipies

6. Credits and Contact Info

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  1. Revision History
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v1.2, 07/04/2001, 9:33pm
 Corrected a problem with the formula for Defender Boots. 

v1.1, 07/04/2001, 6:00pm
 Formatted everything for posting and submitted to GameFAQs.

v1.0, 07/04/2001, 5:00pm
 This is actually the reason I started writing FAQs this afternoon.. I was
 assembling a big listing of all my info on crafted items, and correcting
 inaccuracy after innacuracy on a certain unnamed website (who refused my
 help!). hmph. I'll just put up my own info. :)

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  2. Introduction
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Welcome to the D2 Expansion Crafted Items FAQ. While I was compiling various
information that I've acquired on D2, I realized that fully half of everything
you read about crafted items is complete crap. To that end, I'm establishing
this FAQ as the central resource for crafted item knowledge.

I'm pretty sure I have a handle on how they work, which I'll explain later,
but if anyone catches an inaccuracy, please email me about it. My email's down
in the Credits and Contact Info section, and I request that screenshots be
sent in to back up your points. :)

Okay, now that the happy intro is aside, let's get down to business.

- Brian

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  3. Quick intro on Crafted Items
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A Crafted Item is a new class of item for the D2 Expansion. Their names are
orange in color, and they have been around since the Beta was released.

Crafted Items fall somewhere between Rares and Sets. Like Set items, certain
modifiers will always be the same.. and like Rares, you will never have two
that are completely alike, as there are many random factors that get thrown
on, too.

A Crafted Item gets between one and five preset modifiers, and up to five more
random affixes that can alter the magical properties. These affixes aren't
shown - only the item's name is listed, like with Rares.

The real draw for Crafted Items is a way to use Runes, Gems, and Jewels all
together to create something truly useful for play. How they'll stack up to
Rares depends entirely on the mods.. Think of them as Rares that you can kind
of weight the deck a little for, demand that certain modifiers be on them.

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  4. Crafted Item Breakdown      
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Now that we know what crafted items are, let's talk about how they're made.


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| 4.1: Crafted Item Theory                                                   |
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Here's my take on Crafted Items.


A crafted item is made in the following fashion:
In a Horadric Cube, combine 1 magical item (weapon, armor, or jewelry), 1
perfect gem, 1 rune, and 1 jewel.

The choice of Perfect Gem controls what form of Crafted Item you're going to
make. All `Blood` items are made with Perfect Rubies, whereas all `Deadly`
items are made with Perfect Skulls, and so on.

The Rune that you use is tied to the type of item that you're working with.
Each rune covers a particular item type - El for Helms, Shae for Elite Gloves,
and so on.

The jewel can be any jewel. I don't know whether it's mods affect the overall
outcome of the Crafting Transmutation or not. :) I'm working on that.


If you want to make an Elite crafted, use the same formula as for the normal
item. Substitute the Elite item in it's place, and crank the Rune# up by 10 --
so if your normal item happens to be the light plated boots, the elite would
be the mirrored boots. Instead of using Rune #2, you'd use Rune #12.

Elite versions of the crafted item recipies have higher preset modifiers. The
Elite form of the gear you're crafting must be magical as well.


The preset modifiers have a standard escalation grade that they follow. If you
know the Normal form for a particular class of crafted, you'll know what the
presets on the Elite will be. This isn't hard to figure out but takes forever
to type an explaination -- just take a peek at the differences between Normal
recipies and Elite recipies, and you'll see exactly what I mean.


When the recipies say, for example, `8-15% chance of Deadly Strike`, it means
your crafted item will get a modifier between 8 and 15, such as 9% chance of
Deadly Strike. You will not get the range, 8-15.

Some crafted items can be re-crafted. Try doing that to increase the modifiers
that you get. :)


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::++ 4.1.1: Things I don't know    ++::

I haven't yet figured out whether alternate items of the correct item type can
be used in place of the ones I've listed. I only listed what I've seen or
heard directly.

While I know that advancing the Rune# by 10 lets the formula work with the
elite form of the normal item listed, I don't know if advancing it by 5 lets
you work with the Exceptional form of the elite.

While everything I've read/seen has worked with magical items, I hear
persistant rumors about non-magical items working in the formulas.
Confirmations of this are welcome - be sure to list the item type and formula
so that I can verify it. I also don't know if Sets, Uniques, or Rares work in
crafting.


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| 4.2: Known Rune and Gem Functions                                          |
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Known Runes and what gear they're tied to:

Normal          Type?           Elite
El   (#1)       Helms           Amn  (#11)
Eld  (#2)       Boots           Sol  (#12)
Tir  (#3)       Gloves          Shae (#13)
Nef  (#4)       Belts           Dol  (#14)
Eth  (#5)       Shields         Hel  (#15)
Ith  (#6)       Body Armor      Io   (#16)
Tal  (#7)       Amulets         Lum  (#17)
Ral  (#8)       Rings           Ko   (#18)
Ort  (#9)       Weapons         Fal  (#19)

Helms also encompass Barbarian Helms and Druid Pelts.
Shields also encompass Necromancer Shrunken Heads and Paladin Shields.
Weapons also encompass Amazon Bows, Assassin Katars and Sorceress Orbs.


Gem type | Crafted type
---------+-------------
    Ruby | `Blood`
Amethyst | `Caster`
Sapphire | `Counter`
 Emerald | `Defender`
   Topaz | ?
 Diamond | ?
   Skull | `Deadly`

Several haven't been listed anywhere yet, and I'm not done with my trials. :)

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  5. Crafted Item Recipies
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| 5.1: Life (`Blood`) Recipies                                               |
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Blood items all have bonuses to life, life leeching ability, and most have an
added chance of Deadly Strike. Nice for Melee chars, especially the Elite
forms. Even if Leech is messed up in the Expansion, who cares if you have 40%
of it?


Magical Great Helm           Blood Helm
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:         
+ El Rune (#1)               1-4% Life Leech      
+ Perfect Ruby               +10-20 Life
                             5-10% chance of Deadly Strike

Magical Spired Helm          Elite Blood Helm                   
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:                 
+ Amn Rune (#11)             2-6% Life Steal              
+ Perfect Ruby               +15-25 Life
                             8-15% Chance of Deadly Strike
                            

Magical Light Plated Boots   Blood Boots                  
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:                 
+ Eld Rune (#2)              1-4% Life Leech
+ Perfect Ruby               +10-20 Life                  
                             +5-10 Regenerate Life

Magical Mirrored Boots       Elite Blood Boots                  
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:                 
+ Sol Rune (#12)             Life Leech 2-6%         
+ Perfect Ruby               +15-25 Life                  
                             +8-15 Regenerate Life


Magical Heavy Gloves         Blood Gloves
+ Jewel                      1-4% Life Leech
+ Tir Rune (#3)              +10-20 Life
+ Perfect Ruby               5-10% Crushing Blow

Magical Vampirebone Gloves   Elite Blood Gloves
+ Jewel                      2-6% Life Leech
+ Shae Rune (#13)            +15-20 Life
+ Perfect Ruby               8-15% Crushing Blow


Magical Belt                 Blood Belt      
+ 1 Jewel                    Preset Mods:    
+ Nef Rune (#4)              1-4% Life Leech 
+ Perfect Ruby               +10-20 Life
                             5-10% Open Wounds

Magical Mithril Coil         Elite Blood Belt
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:                  
+ Dol Rune (#14)             2-6% Life Leech               
+ Perfect Ruby               +15-25 Life
                             8-15% Open Wounds                        


Magical Tower Shield         Blood Shield       
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:       
+ Eth Rune (#5)              1-4% Life Steal    
+ Perfect Ruby               +10-20 Life
                             Attacker takes 5-10 damage.

Magical Aegis                Elite Blood Shield
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:          
+ Hel Rune (#15)             2-6% Life Leech
+ Perfect Ruby               +15-25 Life
                             Attacker takes 8-15 damage.


Magical Field Plate          Blood Body Armor
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:    
+ Ith Rune (#6)              1-4% Life Steal 
+ Perfect Ruby               +10-20 Life
                             1-3 Demon Heal  

Magical Kraken Shell         Elite Blood Body Armor
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:                     
+ Io Rune (#16)              2-6% Life Leech                  
+ Perfect Ruby               +15-25 Life
                             1-3 Demon Heal


Magical Amulet               Blood Amulet    
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:    
+ Tal Rune (#7)              1-4% Life Steal 
+ Perfect Ruby               +10-20 Life
                             Fast Run

Magical Amulet               Elite Blood Amulet    
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:    
+ Lum Rune (#17)             2-6% Life Leech 
+ Perfect Ruby               +15-25 Life
                             Faster Run        


Magical Ring                 Blood Ring      
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:    
+ Ral Rune (#8)              1-4% Life Leech 
+ Perfect Ruby               +10-20 Life
                             +5-10 Strength  

Magical Ring                 Elite Blood Ring      
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:    
+ Ko Rune (#18)              2-6% Life Leech 
+ Perfect Ruby               +15-25 Life
                             +8-15 Strength  


Magical Weapon               Blood Weapon
+ 1 Jewel                    Preset Mods:  
+ 1 Ort Rune (#9)            1-4% Life Leech
+ 1 Perfect Ruby             +10-15 Life      
                             +34-67% Damage

Magical Weapon               Elite Blood Weapon
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:           
+ Fal Rune (#19)             2-6% Life Leech        
+ Perfect Ruby               +15-25 Life               
                             40-80% Increased Damage


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| 5.2: Mana (`Caster`) Recipies                                              |
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The Caster recipies favor mages and other mana-dependant classes, but most
everyone can find some benefit from having added Mana Regen and Mana Steal.


Magical Mask                 Caster Helm
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:        
+ El Rune (#1)               Regenerate Mana 4-12%
+ Perfect Amethyst           +10-20 Mana         
                             1-4% Mana Steal     

Magical Demondhead Mask      Elite Caster Helm
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:        
+ Amn Rune (#11)             Regenerate Mana 7-21%
+ Perfect Amethyst           +15-25 Mana         
                             2-6% Mana Steal     


Magical Boots                Caster Boots        
+ 1 Jewel                    Preset Mods:        
+ 1 Eld Rune (#2)            Regenerate Mana 4-12%
+ Perfect Amethyst           +10-20 Mana
                             +5-10% Max Mana

Magical Wyrmhide Boots       Elite Caster Boots
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:        
+ Sol Rune (#12)             Regenerate Mana 7-21%
+ Perfect Amethyst           +15-25 Mana         
                             +8-15% Max Mana

                            
Magical Chain Gloves         Caster Gloves       
+ 1 Jewel                    Preset Mods:        
+ 1 Tir Rune (#3)            Regenerate Mana 4-12%
+ Perfect Amethyst           +10-20 Mana         
                             +1-3 Mana Per Kill  

Magical Vambraces            Elite Caster Gloves
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:        
+ Shae Rune (#13)            Regenerate Mana 7-21%
+ Perfect Amethyst           +15-25, Mana        
                             +2-5 Mana Per Kill  


Magical Belt                 Caster Belt         
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:        
+ Nef Rune (#4)              Regenerate Mana 4-12%
+ Perfect Amethyst           +10-20 Mana         
                             Fast Cast

Magical Troll Belt           Elite Caster Belt
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:        
+ Dol Rune (#14)             Regenerate Mana 7-21%
+ Perfect Amethyst           +15-25 Mana         
                             Faster Cast


Magical Small Shield         Caster Shield           
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:            
+ Eth Rune (#5)              Regenerate Mana 4-12%
+ Perfect Amethyst           +10-20 Mana             
                             +5-10% Increased Blocking

Magical Luna                 Caster Shield            
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:             
+ Hel Rune (#15)             Regenerate Mana 7-21%    
+ Perfect Amethyst           +15-25 Mana              
                             +8-15% Increased Blocking


[Class Specific]
Magical Demon Head           Necromancer's Caster Shield       
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:        
+ Eth Rune (#5)              Regenerate Mana 4-12%
+ Perfect Amethyst           +10-20 Mana    
                             +5-10% Increased Blocking    

[Class Specific]
Magical Bloodlord Skull      Necromancer's Elite Caster Shield       
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:        
+ Hel Rune (#15)             Regenerate Mana 7-21%
+ Perfect Amethyst           +15-25 Mana         
                             +15-25% Increased Blocking    


Magical Plate Mail           Caster Body Armor
+ 1 Jewel                    Preset Mods:        
+ Ith Rune (#6)              Regenerate Mana 4-12%
+ Perfect Amethyst           +10-20 Mana         
                             +1-3 Mana Per Kill  

Magical Hellforged Plate     Elite Caster Body Armor
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:        
+ Io Rune (#16)              Regenerate Mana 7-21%
+ Perfect Amethyst           +15-25 Mana         
                             +2-5 Mana Per Kill  


Magical Amulet               Caster Amulet   
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:        
+ Tal Rune (#7)              Regenerate Mana 4-12%
+ Perfect Amethyst           +10-20 Mana
                             Fast Cast           

Magical Amulet               Caster Amulet       
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:        
+ Lum Rune (#17)             Regenerate Mana 7-21%
+ Perfect Amethyst           +15-25 Mana         
                             Faster Cast


Magical Ring                 Caster Ring         
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:        
+ Ral Rune (#8)              Regenerate Mana 4-12%
+ Perfect Amethyst           +10-20 Mana         
                             +5-10 Energy        

Magical Ring                 Caster Ring         
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:        
+ Ko Rune (#18)              Regenerate Mana 7-21%
+ Perfect Amethyst           +15-25 Mana         
                             +8-15 Energy         


Magical Weapon               Caster Weapon         
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:          
+ Ort Rune (#9)              Regenerate Mana 4-12%
+ Perfect Amethyst           +10-20 Mana           
                             +34-67% Enhanced Damage

Magical Weapon               Elite Caster Weapon          
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:           
+ Fal Rune (#19)             Regenerate Mana 7-21%  
+ Perfect Amethyst           +15-25 Mana            
                             +40-80% Increased Damage


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This class of crafted items is pretty interesting; most everything comes with
penalties should the enemy dare to strike you. While this could be really cool
in PvP, I doubt that it will have much, if any, effect on gameplay.


Magical Full Helm            Counter Helm            
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:             
+ El Rune (#1)               5-8% chance of Frost Nova when hit
+ Perfect Sapphire           Attacker takes 5-10 damage
                             Knockback                

Magical Giant Conch          Elite Counter Helm           
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:            
+ Amn Rune (#11)             7-12% chance of Frost Nova when hit
+ Perfect Sapphire           Attacker takes 8-20 damage
                             Knockback               

** Knockback is applied to your attacks.


Magical Chain Boots          Counter Boots           
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:             
+ Eld Rune (#2)              5-8% chance of Frost Nova when hit
+ Perfect Sapphire           Attacker takes 5-10 damage
                             +10-20 Defense vs Missiles

Magical Boneweave Boots      Elite Counter Boots       
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:               
+ Sol Rune (#12)             7-12% chance of casting Frost Nova when hit
+ Perfect Sapphire           Attacker takes 8-20 damage
                             +20-35 Defense vs Missile  


Magical Gloves               Counter Gloves          
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:            
+ Tir Rune (#3)              5-8% chance of Frost Nova when hit
+ Perfect Sapphire           Attacker takes 5-10 damage
                             +10-20 Defense vs Melee 

Magical Bramble Mitts        Elite Counter Gloves       
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:               
+ Shae Rune (#13)            7-12% chance of casting Frost Nova when hit
+ Perfect Sapphire           Attacker takes 8-20 damage
                             +20-35 Defense vs Melee    


Magical Light Belt           Counter Belt            
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:            
+ Nef Rune (#4)              5-8% chance of Frost Nova when hit
+ Perfect Sapphire           Attacker takes 5-10 damage
                             10-20% of Melee damage to Mana

Magical Vampirefang Belt     Elite Counter Belt             
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:             
+ Dol Rune (#14)             7-12% chance of Frost Nova when hit
+ Perfect Sapphire           Attacker takes 8-20 damage
                             20-35% of Melee damage to Mana                  


Magical Gothic Shield        Counter Shield          
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:            
+  Rune (#5)                 5-8% chance of Frost Nova when hit
+ Perfect Sapphire           Attacker takes 5-10 damage
                             +5-10% Increased Blocking

Magical Ward                 Elite Counter Shield       
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:               
+ Hel Rune (#15)             7-12% chance of Frost Nova when hit
+ Perfect Sapphire           Attacker takes 8-20 damage
                             +8-15% Increased Blocking            


Magical Light Plate          Counter Body Armor          
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:            
+ Ith Rune (#6)              5-8% chance of Frost Nova when hit
+ Perfect Sapphire           Attacker takes 5-10 damage
                             10-20% monster flees on hit

Magical Archon Plate         Elite Counter Body Armor    
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:                
+ Io Rune (#16)              7-12% chance of Frost Nova when hit
+ Perfect Sapphire           Attacker takes 8-20 damage             
                             20-35% monster flees on hit

** The Howling modifier is applied to your attacks.


Amulet                       Counter Amulet
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:
+ Tal Rune (#7)              5-8% chance of Frost Nova when hit
+ Perfect Sapphire           Attacker takes 5-10 damage        
                             Faster Hit Recovery

Amulet                       Elite Counter Amulet             
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:               
+ Lum Rune (#17)             5-8% chance of Frost Nova when hit
+ Perfect Sapphire           Attacker takes 8-20 damage            
                             Faster Hit Recovery


Ring                         Counter Ring                     
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:                     
+ Ral Rune (#8)              5-8% chance of Frost Nova when hit
+ Perfect Sapphire           Attacker takes 5-10 damage
                             +5-10 Dexterity                  

Ring                         Elite Counter Ring                     
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:                     
+ Ko Rune (#18)              7-12% chance of Frost Nova when hit
+ Perfect Sapphire           Attacker takes 8-20 damage
                             +8-15 Dexterity                  


Weapon                       Counter Weapon
+ 1 Jewel                    Preset Mods:                   
+ Ort Rune (#9)              5-8% chance of Frost Nova on hit
+ Perfect Sapphire           Attacker takes 5-10 damage     
                             +34-67% Increased Damage       

Weapon                       Elite Counter Weapon
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:                    
+ Fal Rune (#19)             7-12% chance of Frost nova on hit
+ Perfect Sapphire           Attacker takes 8-20 damage      
                             +40-80% Enhanced Damage         


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| 5.4: Defensive (`Defender`) Recipies                                       |
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These recipies really present an interesting opportunity for players.. If we
can figure out how to make it work with most anything, imagine having some
Elite Armor w/ +50% Enhanced Defense! And up to eight other mods, besides.


Magical Crown                Defender Helm            
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:             
+ El Rune (#1)               3-9 Reduced Damage              
+ Perfect Emerald            2-5 Reduced Magical Damage      
                             +5-15% Lightning Resistance
                             +10-33% Enhanced Defense          

Magical Corona               Elite Defender Helm       
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:              
+ Amn Rune (#11)             6-15 Reduced Damage              
+ Perfect Emerald            3-10 Reduced Magical Damage      
                             +10-25% Lightning Resistance
                             +20-50% Enhanced Defense   


Magical Greaves              Defender Boots      
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:        
+ Eld Rune (#2)              3-9 Reduced Damage
+ Perfect Emerald            2-5 Reduced Magical Damage  
                             +5-15% Fire Resistance
                             +10-33% Enhanced Defense     

Magical Myrmidon Boots       Elite Defender Boots       
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:               
+ Sol Rune (#12)             6-15 Reduced Damage                
+ Perfect Emerald            3-10 Reduced Magical Damage        
                             +10-25% Fire Resistance     
                             +20-50% Enhanced Defense    


Magical Gauntlets            Defender Gloves          
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:             
+ Tir Rune (#3)              3-9 Reduced Damage       
+ Perfect Emerald            2-5 Reduced Magical Damage
                             +5-15% Cold Resistance
                             +10-33% Enhanced Defense 

Magical Ogre Gauntlets       Elite Defender Gloves     
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:              
+ Shae Rune (#13)            6-15 Reduced Damage       
+ Perfect Emerald            3-10 Reduced Magical Damage
                             +10-25% Cold Resistance    
                             +20-50% Enhanced Defense   


Magical Sash                 Defender Belt            
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:             
+ Nef Rune (#4)              3-9 Reduced Damage               
+ Perfect Emerald            2-5 Reduced Magical Damage
                             +5-15% Poison Resistance
                             +10-33% Enhanced Defense 

Magical Spiderweb Sash       Elite Defender Belt       
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:              
+ Dol Rune (#14)             6-15 Reduced Damage       
+ Perfect Emerald            3-10 Reduced Magical Damage
                             +10-25% Poison Resistance  
                             +20-50% Enhanced Defense   


Magical Kite Shield          Defender Shield          
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:             
+ Eth Rune (#5)              3-9 Reduced Damage       
+ Perfect Emerald            2-5 Reduced Magical Damage
                             +5-15% Magic Resistance
                             +10-33% Enhanced Defense 

Magical Monarch              Elite Defender Shield     
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:              
+ Hel Rune (#15)             6-15 Reduced Damage       
+ Perfect Emerald            3-10 Reduced Magical Damage
                             +10-25% Magic Resistance   
                             +20-50% Enhanced Defense   


Magical Breast Plate         Defender Body Armor
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:           
+ Ith Rune (#6)              3-9 Reduced Damage
+ Perfect Emerald            2-5 Reduced Magic Damage
                             Half Freeze Duration   
                             +10-33% Enhanced Defense

Magical Great Hauberk        Elite Defender Body Armor
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:             
+ Io Rune (#16)              6-15 Reduced Damage
+ Perfect Emerald            3-10 Reduced Magic Damage
                             Half Freeze Duration     
                             +20-50% Enhanced Defense


Magical Amulet               Defender Amulet          
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:             
+ Tal Rune (#7)              3-9 Reduced Damage       
+ Perfect Emerald            2-5 Reduced Magical Damage
                             Faster Blocking

Magical Amulet               Elite Defender Amulet           
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:              
+ Lum Rune (#17)             6-15 Reduced Damage       
+ Perfect Emerald            3-10 Reduced Magical Damage
                             Faster Blocking


Magical Ring                 Defender Ring            
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:             
+ Ral Rune (#8)              3-9 Reduced Damage       
+ Perfect Emerald            2-5 Reduced Magical Damage
                             +5-10 Vitality           

Magical Ring                 Elite Defender Ring             
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:              
+ Ko Rune (#18)              6-15 Reduced Damage       
+ Perfect Emerald            3-10 Reduced Magical Damage
                             +8-15 Vitality            


Magical Weapon               Defender Weapon        
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:           
+ Ort Rune (#9)              3-9 Reduced Damage
+ Perfect Emerald            2-5 Reduced Magic Damage
                             34-67% Increased Damage

Magical Weapon               Elite Defender Weapon
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:            
+ Fal Rune (#19)             6-15 Reduced Damage
+ Perfect Emerald            3-10 Reduced Magic Damage
                             +40-80% Increased Damage


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| 5.5: Attack (`Deadly`) Recipies                                            |
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The Deadly recipies are currently speculative. I've only recently heard of
them, and the only ones I've seen call for Elite gear. I don't know if a
lesser version of them exists, though I'll begin testing on it immediately to
find out.


Magic War Hat                Elite Deadly Helm
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:                
+ Lem Rune (#20)             2-10% chance of Crushing Blow
+ Perfect Skull              2-10% chance of Deadly Strike
                             +5-15% Defense              

Elite Boots                  Elite Deadly Boots
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:                
+ Pul Rune (#21)             2-10% chance of Crushing Blow
+ Perfect Skull              2-10% chance of Deadly Strike
                             +5-15% Defense              

Elite Gloves                 Elite Deadly Gloves
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:                
+ Um Rune (#22)              2-10% chance of Crushing Blow
+ Perfect Skull              2-10% chance of Deadly Strike
                             +5-15% Defense              

Elite Belt                   Elite Deadly Belt
+ Jewel                      Preset Mods:                
+ Mal Rune (#23)             2-10% chance of Crushing Blow
+ Perfect Skull              2-10% chance of Deadly Strike
                             +5-15% Defense              


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  6. Credits and Contact Info
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- Credits

Blizzard Entertainment, for some of the finest games around. A good part of
my life has been devoted to Warcraft, Starcraft, and Diablo.

GameFAQs.com, for providing the best online gaming resource that we have in
this troubled day and age. :)


- Contact Info

Do you have additions or corrections for this FAQ? Send an email over to
<wingchild@home.com>. If you're correcting information about modifiers, or
showing off a new class of Crafted that I don't have listed yet, please send a
screenshot with your email. List the original item type and whether it's
normal, exceptional, or elite. Also list the formula used, and I'll read the
modifiers off the screenshot. That's the only way to keep good and current
information. :)

Don't know how to take a screenshot? Hit Print Screen while in D2, and you'll
find it saved as Screenshot001.jpg in your Diablo 2 game directory. Mail that
JPG to me, and corrections will happen ASAP. Full credit will be given to the
people responsible for contributions or corrections.



                         (c) 2001, by Brian Kern
                    Limited reproduction rights as assigned.
