DeathSpade

Deathspade is a low-level unique Axe available at level 9 that offers basic utility for early Normal difficulty progression.

Mana Regeneration Focus

Deathspade's defining feature is +4 Mana After Each Kill, which helps sustain mana-hungry skills during the early game when mana pools are limited. It provides +60-70% Enhanced Damage, +8 to Minimum Damage, and 15% Bonus to Attack Rating for decent offensive stats. The Hit Blinds Target mod occasionally disrupts enemy attacks by reducing their accuracy.

Practical Value

While Deathspade has some utility, it's quickly outclassed by early runewords like Steel (TirEl) which provides superior damage and can be crafted as early as level 13. The mana-per-kill is most useful for classes like Paladins or Barbarians who frequently use skills while leveling. Most players will replace this by level 15-20 or skip it entirely in favor of runeword options that offer better long-term value.