Dragon (Archon Plate)
The Dragon (Archon Plate) is a powerful runeword armor in Diablo 2 Resurrected that provides a unique combination of offensive firepower and defensive benefits. Crafted with the Sur + Lo + Sol runes, this armor is well-regarded for its ability to boost fire damage and enhance survivability. The Archon Plate base offers excellent defense while maintaining a reasonable strength requirement, making it a popular choice for characters focusing on elemental damage, especially fire-based builds.
Key Stats:
- Level 14 Holy Fire Aura when equipped
- +360 Defense
- +230 Defense vs. Missile
- +3-5 to All Attributes
- +5% to Maximum Lightning Resist
- +5% to Maximum Fire Resist
- 12% Damage Taken Goes to Mana
- 20% Chance to Cast Level 18 Venom when struck
- 12% Chance to Cast Level 15 Hydra on striking
- +350% Enhanced Defense
- +3-5 to Strength
Why Choose Dragon (Archon Plate)? The Dragon (Archon Plate) stands out for its Holy Fire Aura and high defense, making it ideal for characters looking to deal consistent fire damage while benefiting from added survivability. The Level 14 Holy Fire Aura provides a constant stream of fire damage to nearby enemies, while the 12% Chance to Cast Hydra adds an extra layer of offensive firepower, perfect for fire-based builds like Paladins or Sorceresses.
The Archon Plate base offers a solid defense rating with a moderate strength requirement, ensuring that it can be equipped without heavily sacrificing points in other stats. It’s a flexible choice for mid-to-high-level characters looking for an armor piece that boosts both elemental and physical defenses, thanks to its +350% Enhanced Defense and +230 Defense vs. Missile.
The 20% Chance to Cast Venom on being struck adds some poison damage to your arsenal, giving the armor versatility beyond just fire damage. With 5% to Maximum Fire and Lightning Resist, it also bolsters your character’s ability to withstand elemental attacks in higher difficulties, making it perfect for surviving in Hell difficulty.