What is Rift Runeword in Diablo 2 Resurrected?

Rift is a unique weapon runeword that deviates from the norm by providing a substantial amount of elemental damage, but no physical damage bonuses. This makes it an unusual choice for characters seeking to maximize their physical damage output, but it can be highly effective for certain elemental-focused builds. Additionally, Rift has the unique ability to create frozen orbs and tornadoes when attacking, which can be highly entertaining and visually impressive. However, in order to fully take advantage of these effects, the character must have a fast attack speed, which may not be feasible for all builds. While Rift may not be the most practical choice for all characters, its unique effects and high elemental damage make it a highly entertaining and effective option for certain builds.

How To Make a Rift Runeword in D2R?

To create Rift Runeword, socket Hel + Ko + Lem + Gul Runes in that order on 4 Socket Polearms/Scepters, and it requires level 53 to equip.

What is Rift  Runeword Good For in D2R?

An important benefit coming from Rift: The slain monsters will reward you with more gold. This is the only Runeword in the game that has X% Chance to cast Level X Frozen Orb on attack attribute.

Rift is a unique weapon runeword that provides a significant amount of elemental damage in the form of a Tornado and Frozen Orb proc, as well as fire and magic damage on each hit. However, it does not offer any bonuses to +% Enhanced Damage, which may make it less attractive to some characters seeking to maximize their physical damage output.

Additionally, Rift does not offer the Indestructible affix, which means it cannot be placed in an ethereal weapon and still be used. Despite these limitations, Rift remains a powerful and unique weapon choice for characters seeking to deal a significant amount of elemental damage.

D2R Rift Runeword Bases

Here are the base items that can be used for socketing Rift in Diablo 2 Resurrected: 3 Socket Polearms & Scepters

What Base (Weapon) is Best for Rift in D2R?

Here are the best bases for Rift to achieve different effects for different classes and specs in Diablo 2 Reusrrected:

Since Rift's damage output is based on the number of attacks, using a very fast weapon like a Phase Blade or a Wrist Blade will result in more procs of Tornado and Frozen Orb.

Which Builds Use Rift Runeword in D2R?

Here are the best classes and builds for the Rift Runeword:

It is a good choice for characters with high attack speed or who have abilities that increase attack speed.

It's also worth noting that Rift can be a great choice for a mercenary, as they can benefit from the elemental damage and procs as well. And since mercenary weapons do not suffer durability loss, you can safely socket it into an ethereal weapon for even more damage output.