What is Sacred Targe[3S & 40-44Res] in Diablo 2 Resurrected & Is It Good?

In Diablo 2 Resurrected, the Sacred Targe[3S & 40-44Res] is a type of shield that provides high resistance to elemental damage.

The "3S" in the item's name stands for "three sockets," meaning that the shield has three slots for inserting gems or runes to enhance its abilities. "40-44Res" means that the shield provides a bonus to elemental resistances of 40-44.

The Sacred Targe[3S & 40-44Res] is a good shield for characters that need additional protection against elemental damage. It can be particularly useful for casters, who may not have the high defense or block chance of melee characters, but need to avoid taking damage from elemental attacks to survive.

Compared to the Sacred Rondache, the Sacred Targe has one fewer socket and slightly lower maximum elemental resistances. However, the Sacred Targe can also spawn with higher bonuses to other stats, such as increased chance to block or faster block rate.

Overall, the Sacred Targe[3S & 40-44Res] is a good shield for characters that need additional elemental resistance, and the three sockets provide ample opportunity to customize the shield with gems or runes to enhance its abilities even further.

How to Use Sacred Targe[3S & 40-44Res] with Other Items in D2R?

To use a Sacred Targe[3S & 40-44Res] in Diablo 2 Resurrected, you will need to equip it on your character. Here are the steps to do so:

Open your inventory by pressing the "I" key or clicking on the backpack icon at the bottom of the screen.

Locate the Sacred Targe in your inventory.

Click and drag the Sacred Targe to the shield slot in your character's equipment window. The shield slot is located on the left side of the equipment window, below the helmet slot.

Once you've equipped the Sacred Targe, you can use it to block incoming attacks from enemies. The shield's high elemental resistance will help reduce damage from elemental attacks, making it particularly useful in fights against enemies that deal elemental damage.

You can also socket the Sacred Targe with gems or runes to further enhance its abilities. To socket the shield, right-click on it in your inventory and select "Socket." You can then drag gems or runes from your inventory into the sockets in the shield to give it additional bonuses, such as increased resistance to specific types of damage or increased block chance.

When using the Sacred Targe in combination with other items, you may want to look for gear that complements the shield's strengths. For example, you could look for items that increase your character's chance to block or reduce the duration of elemental effects like freezing or burning. You may also want to look for items that enhance your character's offensive abilities, as the Sacred Targe's defensive bonuses can help keep you alive while you deal damage to enemies.