                    Diablo 2 Expansion - Lord of Destruction
                               Crafted Item FAQ
                          Version 1.3.2, 07/11/2001
                     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
     4.3. A note about Single-Player mode


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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v1.3.2, 07/11/2001, 7:00pm
 Amended the Single-Player warning.

v1.3.1, 07/11/2001, 11:30am
 Added the warning about Single-Player mode.

v1.3, 07/09/2001, 10:30am
 Fixed a few more recipies and recodified the Deadly class. Took out the word
 'magical' from item requirements, posted a note about that action, and 
 did some reformatting. Just enough to push up the version number. :) 

v1.2.2, 07/08/2001, 11:00pm
 It's the hour of FAQ updates! Added a paragraph about what happens if you 
 put extra jewels, gems, or runes into a crafting recipie.

v1.2.1, 07/07/2001, 1:27a
 Corrected the `Caster` Belt recipie.

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.

Adding another jewel, gem, or rune won't help - per the normal Horadric Cube
behavior, the extra, unnecessary items will be consumed. Don't waste your
gear. 


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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| 4.3: A note on Single-Player mode                                          |
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Crafted Items *should* work in single-player mode, despite previous reports. 


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  5. Crafted Item Recipies
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Just one more time, in case you missed it above - 


  ALL ITEMS USED FOR CRAFTING MUST BE MAGIC ITEMS!

  
I took off the designation 'magical' because -everything- has to be. As long
as this is understood up front, we have no problem, right? :)


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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?


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

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
                            

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

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


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

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


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

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


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

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


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

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


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

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


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

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


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

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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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.


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

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


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

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

                            
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  

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


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

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


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

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


[Class Specific]
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]
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    


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  

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  


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

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


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

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


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

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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| 5.3: Counter-attack (`Counter`) Recipies                                   |
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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.


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                

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.


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

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  


Leather 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 

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    


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

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                  


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

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            


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

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.


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

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


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

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


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

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


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

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


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

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


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

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


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


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


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


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


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


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.


War Hat                      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              

Demonhide Boots              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              

Sharkskin Gloves             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              

Demonhide Sash               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. :)

MoonlightOwl, my darling wife, for catching my mistake on the caster belt
recipie. 

Tien Ryuu, and others, for letting me know that Single Player *does*
allow crafted items.


- 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.
