A Lem rune is a mid rune which can be socketed into equipment in Diablo II: Lord of Destruction. Although Lem runes are somewhat rare, few non-ladder rune words use them. In ladder games, Lem runes have additional uses, such as upgrading unique armor to elite versions.
Effects
| Equipment type | Effects |
|---|---|
| Weapon | 75% Extra Gold From Monsters |
| Body armor or helm | 50% Extra Gold From Monsters |
| Shield | 50% Extra Gold From Monsters |
Socketing an item with a Lem rune increases the item's level requirement to 43, unless it was already higher.
Sources
The Countess's extra rune drops on hell difficulty can include Lem runes.
The Hellforge on nightmare or hell difficulty has a 1 in 11 chance to drop a Lem rune as part of its quest reward.
The Act 3 (N) Good treasure class has a chance to drop a Lem rune, as do higher Good treasure classes.
In single-player, open or ladder games only, the Horadric Cube can transmute three Fal runes and one flawed ruby into one Lem rune.
Rune Words
Lem runes are used in eight rune words.
- Delirium 'LemIstIo' helm
- Faith 'OhmJahLemEld' missile weapon
- Lawbringer 'AmnLemKo' sword, hammer or scepter
- Obsession 'ZodIstLemLumIoNef' staff
- Passion 'DolOrtEldLem' weapon
- Rift 'HelKoLemGul' polearm or scepter
- Treachery 'ShaelThulLem' body armor
- Voice of Reason 'LemKoElEld' sword or mace
- Wealth 'LemKoTir' body armor
Recipes
Lem runes are used in two Horadric Cube recipes.
- Transmute three Lem runes and a flawed emerald to create one Pul rune. (single-player, open or ladder only)
- Transmute an exceptional unique armor, a Ko rune, a Lem rune, and a perfect diamond to upgrade the unique armor's base type to its elite version. (single-player, open or ladder only)
