Stone (Archon Plate) – Diablo 2 Resurrected
The Stone (Archon Plate) runeword in Diablo 2 Resurrected offers one of the highest defense ratings among armor options, making it a prime choice for characters focused on durability and physical damage mitigation. Crafted with the runes Shael + Um + Pul + Lum, Stone transforms an Archon Plate into a resilient shield against physical attacks, providing additional bonuses to resistances, faster hit recovery, and life regeneration. Its Archon Plate base makes it a popular option for players wanting high defense without extreme strength requirements.
Key Stats:
- +60% Faster Hit Recovery
- +250-290% Enhanced Defense
- +300 Defense vs. Missile
- All Resistances +15
- +16 to Strength
- +16 to Vitality
- +10 Energy
- +15 Life Regeneration
- Level 16 Molten Boulder (80 Charges)
- Level 16 Clay Golem (16 Charges)
Why Choose Stone (Archon Plate)? The Stone (Archon Plate) runeword is designed for players who need a balance of defense, resistances, and utility. The +60% Faster Hit Recovery ensures that your character can quickly recover from hits, making it easier to avoid being stun-locked in dangerous situations. The +250-290% Enhanced Defense greatly boosts your overall defense rating, making your character more resilient in the face of physical attacks.
In addition to its defensive capabilities, Stone offers a range of other useful attributes. The +16 to Strength and +16 to Vitality provide a boost to both damage output and survivability, while All Resistances +15 ensures you’re more protected from elemental damage in Nightmare and Hell difficulties. The +15 Life Regeneration is an excellent passive bonus for sustaining health over time, especially for melee builds that tend to be in the thick of battle.
The Archon Plate is widely regarded as one of the best armor bases for Stone due to its high defense potential and reasonable strength requirement (103), making it accessible for most character classes while providing one of the highest natural defenses of all armor types.
Stone (Archon Plate) also comes with fun utility through the Molten Boulder and Clay Golem charges, adding a touch of versatility and crowd control to your gameplay. The Molten Boulder skill can be used for area-of-effect fire damage and knockback, while the Clay Golem provides a durable summon that slows enemies, adding tactical options in tough fights.
Ideal For:
- Melee characters who need high defense and hit recovery to withstand extended close-quarters combat.
- Players seeking balanced resistances, life regeneration, and stat boosts for better survival.
- Builds that want the added utility of the Clay Golem summon and Molten Boulder for crowd control and additional fire damage.
Stone (Archon Plate) is a fantastic choice for both melee and caster characters looking for an all-around defensive armor that delivers high defense and useful bonuses across the board.