Summary
Lords of the Fallenintroduces items known asRunesthat can be inserted inside the multiple slots in weapons and shields. These Runes are items that provide unique buffs that are different from one another. Every Rune can be equipped on either a weapon or shield, giving a different function but also allowing the function to be stacked if two Runes of the same quality are socketed into a weapon and an off-hand shield.
The more the player progresses in the game, the more Runes they will acquire, allowing them to socket Runes that cater to their builds and weapons, respectively.
6Aelstrix
More Ammunition And Extra Throwable Damage
Most ranged weapon users might not have many options for Runes.Aelstrix’sweapon function is to increase throwable weapons and ranged damage. Its shield function is to increase ammunition capacity. This makes it a viable option to socket into the main weapons. Making use of both of the functions allows the players to deal high damage using a throwable for a longer duration because of the increase in ammunition capacity.
After providing all three tablets toGerlindeand also upgrading weapons to a higher level players can then slot three Runes, which is very useful later on.
5Olandi
Smite Enemies Consecutively
As most players would know,Pieta’s Swordis one of the most popular and widely used swords in the game. This is because of its bright appearance and how it is made available early on.Olandi’s weapon function is to increase the rate of Smite build-up, and its shield function is to increase resistance to Smite.
An increase in Smite buildup is massive for Pieta’s Sword, which players like to dual-wield to cause Smite more often. This, paired with other socket Runes, can make a massive difference.
4Hilvit
The King Of All Strength Runes
Hilvitis the go-to Rune for Strength build users. This is because of the absurd amount of increase in damage it gives regardless of what the player equips. Its weapon function increases Strength scaling, while its shield function greatly increases the Strength attribute.
Hilvit encourages the playerswho tend to go for a sword and shieldplaystyle. The shield function is good enough even for players who do not want to bother using a shield.
3Tianarx
A Blessing For Fire Build Users
Tianarxis a Rune that is vital in any build, with the output being fire damage. The Rune’s weapon function is to increase fire damage, and its shieldfunction is to increase resistance to fire damage. This Runes remains a key Rune throughout the game because of the % increase in damage.
For fire-build users heading towards the Inferno side, players can also useAnarkosandBerlam, which increases the attribute or Inferno scaling itself.
2Satus
The More The Holy Damage, The Better
The Rune’s weapon function is to increase Holy damage,and its shield function is to increase Holy defense. This makes it the prime Rune for players who want to focus solely on a Holy build throughout their playthrough.
For holy-build users heading towards the Radiant side, players can also useDevothandOrimon, which increases the attribute or Radiant scaling itself.
1Dimexus
Dual-Wielding Looks Cool And Now Also Does Increased Damage
Dimexusis the best Rune for players to want to use a weapon in each hand. The Rune’s weapon function is to increase physicaldamage while dual-wielding. Its shield function is to increase stamina regeneration rate. Even if the player only wants a Rune for their shield, they can go for this option as it allows the player to stay more aggressive and recover stamina quicker to dodge fatal blows.
AsLords of the Fallenrequires players to complete multiple playthroughs to achieve all endings, players usually start to wield the same weapon in the main hand as well as their off-hand. Getting multiple sets of this Rune can be useful later.
