Breath of the Dying
6-socket weapon runeword with 50-80% Enhanced Damage, 12-15% Life Steal and Indestructible. The most rune-expensive standard runeword.
| Game | Diablo 2 Resurrected |
|---|---|
| Type | Runeword |
| Runes | Vex + Hel + El + Eld + Zod + Eth - long the only mainstream use for a Zod rune |
| Tradeable | Yes |
| Checked against | Ladder Season 15 (Patch 3.3) (2026-09-04) |
What drives its value
- Runes: Vex + Hel + El + Eld + Zod + Eth - long the only mainstream use for a Zod rune.
- Price drivers: the 350-400% Enhanced Damage roll and the base. Ethereal Berserker Axe, Colossus Blade and Cryptic Axe carry the largest premiums.
- Because Zod makes it Indestructible, an ethereal base is strictly better here - eth BotD is the version that sells.
Questions
Is Breath of the Dying tradeable in Diablo 2: Resurrected?
Yes.
What is Breath of the Dying?
6-socket weapon runeword with 50-80% Enhanced Damage, 12-15% Life Steal and Indestructible. The most rune-expensive standard runeword.
What runes make Breath of the Dying?
Vex + Hel + El + Eld + Zod + Eth - long the only mainstream use for a Zod rune.
What makes one Breath of the Dying worth more than another?
Price drivers: the 350-400% Enhanced Damage roll and the base. Ethereal Berserker Axe, Colossus Blade and Cryptic Axe carry the largest premiums. Because Zod makes it Indestructible, an ethereal base is strictly better here - eth BotD is the version that sells.
How much is Breath of the Dying worth?
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