Bulwark
D
D-Tier — Weak, Rarely Used
Rune Recipe
Shael 
Io 
Sol
Insert in order: Shael → Io → Sol
Stats & Properties
+5% to Maximum Life
+75-100% Enhanced Defense
Damage Reduced by 10-15%
Replenish Life +30
4-6% Life Stolen Per Hit
--- Rune Bonuses ---
Shael: +20 FHR
Io: +10 Vitality
Sol: -7 Damage Taken
How to Socket Your Base
⛑️ Helm
Ral + Thul + Perfect Sapphire + Normal Helm
Adds 1-3 sockets (random).
Larzuk Quest Reward — Gives max sockets on normal items. Best way to guarantee exactly 3 sockets on the right base.
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