Black
C
C-Tier — Decent, Niche Use Cases
Rune Recipe
Thul 
Io 
Nef
Insert in order: Thul → Io → Nef
Stats & Properties
40% Chance of Crushing Blow
+120% Enhanced Damage
+15% Increased Attack Speed
Magic Damage Reduced by 2
+200 To Attack Rating
Level 12-4 Corpse Explosion (4 Charges)
--- Rune Bonuses ---
Thul: +3-14 Cold Damage (3 sec)
Io: +10 Vitality
Nef: Knockback
How to Socket Your Base
⚔️ Weapon
Ral + Amn + Perfect Amethyst + Normal Weapon
Adds 1-6 sockets (random). Cannot exceed item's max sockets.
Larzuk Quest Reward — Gives max sockets on normal items. Best way to guarantee exactly 3 sockets on the right base.
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