Memory

Memory is a Sorceress-exclusive staff runeword in Diablo 2 Resurrected used primarily as a prebuff weapon for Energy Shield builds. Created with Lum + Io + Sol + Eth in any 4-socket staff, it's kept on weapon swap rather than used as a main weapon.

Energy Shield Prebuffing

Memory provides +3 to Sorceress Skill Levels and +3 Energy Shield. When made in a staff base with +3 to Energy Shield as a staff mod, this grants a total of +9 to Energy Shield. Sorceresses cast Energy Shield while holding Memory, then swap to their main weapon. The higher-level Energy Shield remains active, providing superior damage absorption. This technique saves skill points while maximizing defense.

Additional Benefits and Bases

Memory also grants 33% Faster Cast Rate, +2 to Static Field, Increase Maximum Mana 20%, and +10 to Energy. A 4-socket staff with +3 Energy Shield cannot be purchased from vendors and must be found as a drop. Four-socket staves begin dropping in Nightmare difficulty. Farm areas like Nightmare Cows with low magic find to increase white staff drops, then use Larzuk's socket quest on a white staff with +3 Energy Shield. Memory works for Enchanters (with +Fire Mastery staves) and other buff-focused builds. Replace this prebuff approach in endgame with Call to Arms for Battle Orders, though some builds use both on swap.