Jade Talon

Jade Talon is an elite unique Wrist Sword in Diablo 2 Resurrected and the only unique katar offering both Shadow Disciplines bonuses and substantial all resistances. Available at level 66, this defensive-oriented weapon provides versatility for Assassins who need survivability alongside their offense.

Defensive Excellence

Jade Talon's standout feature is +40-50% to All Resistances—the only unique katar with this crucial defensive stat. Combined with 10-15% Mana Stolen per Hit and 30% Faster Hit Recovery, it offers exceptional sustain for builds that don't use shields. The variable +1-2 to Martial Arts and +1-2 to Shadow Disciplines provide skill bonuses to both combat and utility trees. The +190-240% Enhanced Damage ensures respectable physical output, though less than Bartuc's Cut-Throat.

Versatile Support Option

Jade Talon excels as an off-hand weapon paired with Bartuc's Cut-Throat, combining physical damage with resistances and mana leech. The resistances are particularly valuable when using Burst of Speed instead of Fade, as dual-wielding katars prevents shield usage. Shadow Disciplines bonuses benefit trap Assassins and hybrid builds using Mind Blast or Cloak of Shadows. The slower weapon speed modifier (-10 versus Bartuc's -30) means attack speed calculations require attention when dual-wielding. Perfect rolls with +2/+2 skills, high enhanced damage, and 50% all resistances command premium prices. A practical endgame option for Assassins prioritizing balanced offense and defense over pure damage output.