Blade of Ali Baba

Blade of Ali Baba is an exceptional unique Tulwar in Diablo 2 Resurrected that stands as one of the premier magic find weapons in the game. While its combat stats are mediocre, this sword's value lies in its scaling magic find and gold bonuses, making it essential for farming and wealth accumulation builds.

Magic Find Powerhouse

The Blade's signature feature is its level-scaling magic find: +1% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items per character level, reaching 99% at level 99. This scaling also applies to gold find with +2.5% Extra Gold from Monsters per level, maxing at 247%. The weapon comes with two sockets, allowing players to insert Ist runes for an additional 60% magic find, bringing the total to 159% magic find from a single weapon—second only to a six-socketed weapon with Ist runes.

Weapon Swap Strategy

Due to its poor damage output (+60-120% enhanced damage with slow attack speed), most players use Blade of Ali Baba on weapon swap rather than as a primary weapon. The standard strategy involves killing enemies with a primary weapon, then swapping to Ali Baba before the killing blow or immediately after to maximize magic find when corpses are looted. This is particularly effective for Sorceresses and Barbarians, with Horker Barbarians dual-wielding two Blades when using Find Item on corpses.

Budget Magic Find Option

Blade of Ali Baba represents an accessible entry point into magic finding, as it's relatively common and affordable compared to endgame magic find gear. While Gull dagger provides 100% base magic find, Ali Baba's socketability and near-equivalent magic find make it the superior choice once you can afford Ist runes. The weapon works from level 35 through endgame, making it a permanent fixture in magic find setups. Farm Nightmare Mephisto or Andariel for the best drop chances.