Rain (Mage Plate) – Diablo 2 Resurrected
The Rain (Mage Plate) runeword in Diablo 2 Resurrected is a versatile armor choice that offers a combination of elemental resistances, defense, and boosts to Druid skills. Crafted using the Ort + Mal + Ith runes, Rain is favored by Druids but is a flexible option for other characters looking to benefit from its unique bonuses. The Mage Plate base is lightweight, with a low strength requirement, making it ideal for characters prioritizing speed and mobility without sacrificing defense.
Key Stats:
- +2 to Druid Skills
- +100-150 to Mana
- 5% Chance to Cast Level 15 Cyclone Armor when Struck
- 5% Chance to Cast Level 15 Twister on Striking
- +30% Enhanced Defense
- +15 to Replenish Life
- +60% Lightning Resist
- +20% to Cold Resist
- Damage Reduced by 7
Why Choose Rain (Mage Plate)? The Rain (Mage Plate) runeword is highly valued for Druids and casters who want to boost their skill levels while maintaining a lightweight setup. The +2 to Druid Skills provides a major enhancement for both Elemental and Summoning Druids, making it easier to boost powerful abilities such as Cyclone Armor, Twister, and Hurricane. With its Mage Plate base, the armor requires minimal strength, allowing more stat points to be allocated to Vitality for extra survivability.
Rain (Mage Plate) is particularly useful for builds focused on mana regeneration and elemental resistance. The +100-150 Mana makes it an excellent choice for characters who rely on frequent casting, while the Replenish Life +15 offers passive healing. High Lightning and Cold Resistances help mitigate elemental damage, a key advantage when progressing through Nightmare and Hell difficulties.
Additionally, the 5% Chance to Cast Cyclone Armor when struck and 5% Chance to Cast Twister on striking give this runeword added utility. Cyclone Armor absorbs elemental damage, keeping your character protected from fire, lightning, and cold attacks, while Twister delivers crowd control by stunning enemies.
Mage Plate is one of the lightest armor bases, with a very low strength requirement (55), making it a great option for characters who value mobility and don’t want to be weighed down by heavy gear. This is ideal for Sorceresses, Druids, and other casters who need to stay nimble while maximizing their damage output.
Ideal For:
- Druid builds focusing on Wind or Summoning skills.
- Casters needing a lightweight armor base with strong elemental resistances and mana boosts.
- Players looking for a versatile armor option that provides defense, crowd control, and elemental protection.