The Jade Tan Do

The Jade Tan Do, whose name derives from the Japanese tantō (短刀) meaning "short blade," stands as the only item in Diablo 2 Resurrected offering +20% to Maximum Poison Resist. This unique kris allows characters to reach the absolute poison resistance cap of 95%, making it invaluable against poison-heavy enemies.

Poison Mastery

The dagger delivers +180 Poison Damage over 4 Seconds and +95% Poison Resistance, creating complete poison immunity when combined with the maximum resistance bonus. The Cannot Be Frozen property adds another layer of utility, preventing chilling effects that slow combat. Attack rating receives a boost of +100-150, helping connect hits reliably.

Poison Dagger Synergy

Poison Dagger Necromancers find exceptional value here. The weapon's poison damage stacks with the Poison Dagger skill, averaging poison durations and combining damage-per-second values. While not commonly seen in endgame builds, The Jade Tan Do enables niche poison-focused characters and provides unmatched protection in areas like the Claw Viper Temple or against Radament.