Honor

Honor is a solid mid-game melee runeword in Diablo 2 Resurrected. Created with Amn, El, Ith, Tir, and Sol runes in any 5-socket melee weapon, it's available at level 27 and serves as the weapon benchmark for melee classes transitioning from Normal to Nightmare difficulty.

Well-Rounded Damage Package

Honor delivers +160% Enhanced Damage, +9 to Minimum Damage, +9 to Maximum Damage, and +250 to Attack Rating—a complete offensive package for its level. The standout feature is 25% Deadly Strike, which doubles your physical damage on hit. Combined with 7% Life Stolen Per Hit, this provides excellent sustain for continuous combat. The +1 to All Skills is a bonus that helps any build.

The 5-Socket Challenge

The main limitation is finding a 5-socket weapon base. These drop in early Nightmare difficulty. While Honor outperforms Strength and King's Grace, by the time 5-socket bases are available, you might also have access to better runewords like Obedience, Lawbringer, or even Oath.

Rune Availability and Replacement

Amn comes from Normal Hellforge or Nightmare Countess. El, Ith, and Tir all drop from Normal Countess. Sol drops from Nightmare Countess or can be cubed from 3 x Amn + 1 Chipped Amethyst. Use Honor through late Nightmare into early Hell, then replace with Crescent Moon, Lawbringer, or unique weapons. The Replenish Life +10 and +2 to Mana After Each Kill are minor quality-of-life improvements.