Make sure to check the weapon type carefully you can also use the Polearm Base Items guide below to double-check. Spears: Matriarchal Spear, Matriarchal Pikeīe careful when choosing base items for the Mercenary polearm: do NOT use a Spear by mistake.Polearms: 4-socketed Scythes (watch the Strength and Dexterity requirements).Elemental-based classes that would benefit from Infinity will probably want one of the defensive auras (Defiance or Prayer) rather than Might, which focuses on boosting Physical damage. Only the Act II Desert Wolf Mercenary can wield a Polearm, so it's the only choice to bear Infinity for you. And who can object to an extra 30% better chance of getting magic items? The Cyclone Armor clickable is also very interesting. The 40% Crushing Blow is also pretty amazing, as is the Prevent Monster Heal. This is a great Runeword for a Charged Strike/Lightning Strike Spearazon, since it gives -45-55 Enemy Lightning Resist and the Conviction aura. This next section will discuss what classes and specs can make the most out of Infinity, whether you should consider using Infinity with your Mercenary follower, what base items to consider, and where to acquire Runes.īest Classes and Specs for the Infinity Runeword Runewords vary on their suitability for different classes and specs, as well as utility for the various Mercenaries. Two Ber runes makes this item very expensive, and requires most players to make a hard choice between this or making Enigma.

Any class that would love to have the Conviction aura will not be using a Polearm as their main weapon, so it is almost never carried by player characters. For this reason, classes and specs with a heavy emphasis on Elemental-based attacks love Infinity - for their Mercenaries, not for themselves. The extreme popularity of the Infinity runeword is due to the Level 12 Conviction aura it emanates, which reduces resistances and breaks Fire, Cold, and Lightning immunities (Conviction does nothing for Poison, Magic, or Physical). 50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Chain Lightning When You Kill An EnemyĠ.5-49.5 To Vitality (Based on Character Level)

Diablo 2 Infinity Base Item