Steeldriver

Steeldriver is a unique Great Maul in Diablo 2 Resurrected that offers exceptional value for Normal unique weapons. This two-handed hammer combines massive damage potential with reduced strength requirements and valuable attack speed bonuses, making it surprisingly effective when upgraded.

Strength-Efficient Powerhouse

Steeldriver provides +150-250% Enhanced Damage and 40% Increased Attack Speed, delivering impressive DPS for a level 29 weapon. The game-changing modifier is Requirements -50%, which allows characters to equip this maul with minimal strength investment. This means you can allocate more points into Vitality for survivability while still wielding a powerful two-handed weapon.

Stamina Management

The Heal Stamina Plus 25% modifier addresses one of the main frustrations of early-game melee combat. Running out of stamina during extended fights or while navigating large areas can be dangerous, and Steeldriver eliminates this problem entirely. Combined with +50% Damage to Undead, it excels against skeleton packs throughout the game.

Upgrade Potential

Steeldriver's true strength emerges when upgraded twice through the Horadric Cube—first to Martel de Fer, then to Thunder Maul. An upgraded Steeldriver remains competitive through early Hell difficulty thanks to its high enhanced damage roll and the reduced strength requirement. The fast attack speed compensates for the Thunder Maul's naturally slow base speed. Barbarians, Concentrate Paladins, and Act 2 mercenaries can all utilize this weapon effectively, making it one of the most underrated Normal unique weapons that actually scales into endgame when properly upgraded.