Diablo Equipment Guides

1.09 Ranged & Caster Weapons

DiabloRanged and caster weapons fared slightly better than their melee counterparts over the course of Diablo 2's reign. While the unique melee weapons were quickly outclassed by rare damage potential, the caster classes and several amazon builds were more dependent on skill levels and/or unusual item traits which could only be found by unique equipment. For these classes, the raw item damage was meaningless in the face of bonus skills or unusual item properties, such as piercing shots, unique only mods, or unusual percentile elemental damage bonuses.

Bows & Crossbows
Class Specific Gear
Staves
Wands

Bows:

Blastbark - 1.08
Long War Bow

Two-Hand Damage: 6 To 36 (Base Damage: 3 To 23)
Required Dexterity: 65
Required Strength: 50
Speed by Class: [Am, B] - Fast [P, N, S] - Normal
+1 To Amazon Skill Levels
3% Mana stolen per hit
Enhanced Damage
+5 to Strength
Stormstrike - 1.08
Short Battle Bow

Two-Hand Damage: 5 To 11
Required Dexterity: 40
Required Strength: 30
Speed by Class: [Am, B, P, S] - Fast [N] - Normal
Piercing Attack
Lightning Resist 25%
+28 to Attack Rating
Adds 1-10 lightning damage
+8 to Strength
Raven's Claw - 1.08
Long Bow

Two-Hand Damage: 3 To 10
Required Dexterity: 19
Required Strength: 22
Speed by Class: [Am, B, P, S] - Fast [N] - Normal
Fires Explosive Arrows
50% bonus to Attack Rating
+3 To Dexterity
+3 To Strength
Pluckeye - 1.08
Short Bow

Two-Hand Damage: 4 To 10 (Base Damage: 1 To 4)
Required Dexterity: 15
Speed by Class: [Am, B, P, S] - Fast [N] - Normal
+2 To Light Radius
3% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Enhanced Damage
+28 to Attack Rating
+10 to Life
Hellclap - 1.08
Short War Bow

Two-Hand Damage: 6 To 14
Required Dexterity: 55
Required Strength: 35
Base Speed by Class: [Am, B, P, S] - Fast [N] - Normal
Fire Resist 40%
Adds 6-9 Fire Damage
+20 to Attack Rating
+12 to Dexterity
Slightly increased attack speed
Rogue's Bow - 1.08
Composite Bow

Two-Hand Damage: 4 To 8
Required Dexterity: 35
Required Strength: 25
Speed by Class: [Am, B] - Very Fast [P, N, S] - Fast
30% Deadly Strike*
200% Damage to Undead
All Resistances 10%
+60 to Attack Rating
Witherstring - 1.08
Hunter's Bow

Two-Hand Damage: 3 To 9 (Base Damage: 2 To 6)
Required Dexterity: 28
Base Speed by Class: [Am, B] - Very Fast [P, N, S] - Fast
Fires Magic Arrows
+50 To Attack Rating
Adds 1-3 Damage
Greatly increased attack speed
Wizendraw - 1.08
Long Battle Bow

Two-Hand Damage: 3 To 18
Required Dexterity: 50
Required Strength: 40
Speed by Class: [Am, B] - Fast [P, N, S] - Normal
Fires Magic Arrows
Cold Resist 26%
+36 To Attack Rating
+30 to Mana
Increased Attack Speed
Doomslinger - 1.08
Repeating Crossbow

Two-Hand Damage: 6 To 12
Required Dexterity: 50
Required Strength: 40
Piercing Attack
+1 To Amazon Skill Levels
+15 To Life
Greatly Increased Attack Speed
Hellcast - 1.08
Heavy Crossbow

Two-Hand Damage: 12 To 20
Required Dexterity: 40
Required Strength: 60
Fires Explosive Arrows
15% To Max Fire Resist
Fire Resist 15%
+70 to Attack Rating
Increased Attack Speed
Ichorsting - 1.08
Crossbow

Two-Hand Damage: 9 To 14
Required Dexterity: 33
Required Strength: 40
Piercing Attack
Adds 7-9 Poison Damage Over 3 Seconds
+50 to Attack Rating
+20 to Dexterity
Leadcrow - 1.08
Light Crossbow

Two-Hand Damage: 10 To 15 (Base Damage: 9 To 14)
Required Dexterity: 27
Required Strength: 21
25% Deadly Strike
Enhanced Damage
Poison Resist 30%
+40 to Attack Rating
+10 to Life
+10 to Dexterity
Skystrike - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Edge Bow

Two-Hand Damage: (17.5-21) To (50-60) (33.75-40.5 Avg)
Required Level: 28
Required Strength: 25
Required Dexterity: 43
Base Weapon Speed: [5]
+150-200% Enhanced Damage(varies)
Adds 1-250 Lightning Damage
2% Chance To Cast Level 6 Meteor On Striking
30% Increased Attack Rate
+100 To Attack Rating
+1 To Amazon Skill Levels
+10 to Energy
Riphook - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Razor Bow

Two-Hand Damage: (25.2-28.8) To (64.4-73.6) (44.8-51.2 Avg)
Required Level: 31
Required Strength: 25
Required Dexterity: 62
Base Weapon Speed: [-10]
180-220% Enhanced Damage(varies)
Slows Target By 30%
30% Chance of Open Wounds
30% Increased Attack Speed
7-10% Life Stolen Per Hit(varies)
+35 To Mana
Kuko Shakaku - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Cedar Bow

Two-Hand Damage: (27.5-30.8) To (75-84) (51.25-57.4 Avg)
Required Level: 33
Required Strength: 53
Required Dexterity: 49
Base Weapon Speed: [0]
+150-180% Enhanced Damage(varies)
Fires Explosive Arrows Or Bolts
Piercing Attack (50)
Adds 40-180 Fire Damage
+3 To Immolation Arrow (Amazon Only)
+3 To Bow And Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)
Endlesshail - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Double Bow

Two-Hand Damage: (33.6-38.4) To (75.6-86.4) (54.6-62.4 Avg)
Required Level: 36
Required Strength: 58
Required Dexterity: 73
Base Weapon Speed: [-10]
+180-220% Enhanced Damage(varies)
Adds 15-30 Cold Damage - 3 Second Duration
Cold Resist +35%
+50 Defense VS. Missile
+40 To Mana
+3-5 To Strafe (Amazon Only)(varies)
Witchwild String - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Short Siege Bow

Two-Hand Damage: (35-37.8) To (77.5-83.7) (56.25-60.75 Avg)
Required Level: 39
Required Strength: 65
Required Dexterity: 80
Base Weapon Speed: [0]
+150-170% Enhanced Damage(varies)
Fires Magic Arrows
2% Chance To Cast Level 5 Amplify Damage On Attack
+ (1 Per Character Level) 1-99 % Deadly Strike (Based On Character Level)
All Resistances +40
Cliffkiller - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Large Siege Bow

Two-Hand Damage: (36.9-46.3) To (144.7-171.9) (90.8-109.1 Avg)
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 80
Required Dexterity: 95
Base Weapon Speed: [10]
+190-230% Enhanced Damage(varies)
Adds (5-10)-(20-30) Damage(varies)
+2 To Amazon Skill Levels
+80 Defense VS. Missile
+50 To Life
Knockback
Magewrath - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Rune Bow

Two-Hand Damage: (53-60) To (129.2-140) (91.1-100 Avg)
Required Level: 43
Required Strength: 73
Required Dexterity: 103
Base Weapon Speed: [0]
+120-150% Enhanced Damage(varies)
Adds 20-50 Damage
+200-250 To Attack Rating(varies)
+1 To Amazon Skill Levels
Hit Blinds Target
15% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Magic Damage Reduced By 9-13(varies)
+10 To Dexterity
+3 Guided Arrow (Amazon Only)
Goldstrike Arch - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Gothic Bow

Two-Hand Damage: (33-38.5) To (153-178.5) (93-108.5 Avg)
Required Level: 46
Required Strength: 95
Required Dexterity: 118
Base Weapon Speed: [10]
+200-250% Enhanced Damage(varies)
+100-200% Damage To Demons(varies)
+100-200% Damage To Undead(varies)
50% Increased Attack Speed
5% Chance To Cast Level (5-7) Fist Of Heavens On Attack(varies)
Replenish Life +12
+100-150% Bonus To Attack Rating(varies)
Langer Briser - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Arbalest

Two-Hand Damage: (40.5-45) To (85.6-114) (63.05-79.5 Avg)
Required Level: 32
Required Strength: 52
Required Dexterity: 61
Base Weapon Speed: [-10]
+170-200% Enhanced Damage(varies)
+10-30 To Maximum Damage(varies)
33% Chance Of Open Wounds
Adds 1-212 Lightning Damage
+30 To Life
Knockback
30-60% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items(varies)
Pus Spitter - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Siege Crossbow

Two-Hand Damage: (52.5-67.2) To (107.5-137.6) (80-102.4 Avg)
Required Level: 36
Required Strength: 32
Required Dexterity: 28
Base Weapon Speed: [0]
+150-220% Enhanced Damage(varies)
+150 Poison Damage Over 8 Seconds
Requirements -60%
9% Chance To Cast Level 6 Poison Nova When Struck
4% Chance To Cast Level 1 Lower Resist On Striking
+ (5 Per Character Level) 5-495 To Attack Rating (Based On Character Level)
10% Increased Attack Speed
+2 To Necromancer Skill Levels
10% To Maximum Poison Resist
Poison Resist +25%
Buriza-Do Kyanon - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Ballista

Two-Hand Damage: (85-102) To (142.5-415.5) (113.75-258.75 Avg)
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 110
Required Dexterity: 80
Base Weapon Speed: [10]
+150-200% Enhanced Damage(varies)
+ (2.5 Per Character Level) 2.5-247.5 To Maximum Damage (Based On Character Level)
Adds 32-196 Cold Damage - 4 Second Duration
Piercing Attack (100)
Freezes Target +3
+75-150 Defense(varies)
+35 to Dexterity
80% Increased Attack Speed
Demon Machine - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Chu-Ko-Nu

Two-Hand Damage: 33-139 (86 Avg)
Required Level: 49
Required Strength: 80
Required Dexterity: 95
Base Weapon Speed: [-60]
+123% Enhanced Damage
+66 To Maximum Damage
Fires Explosive Arrows Or Bolts
+632 To Attack Rating
Piercing Attack (66)
+321 Defense
+36 To Mana
Eaglehorn - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Crusader Bow

Two-Hand Damage: 48 To (192-318.72) (120-183.36 Avg)
Required Level: 69
Required Strength: 97
Required Dexterity: 121
Base Weapon Speed: [10]
+200% Enhanced Damage
+ (2 Per Character Level) 2-198% Enhanced Maximum Damage (Based On Character Level)
+1 To Amazon Skill Levels
+ (6 Per Character Level) 6-594 To Attack Rating (Based On Character Level)
+25 To Dexterity
Ignores Target's Defense
Windforce - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Hydra Bow

Two-Hand Damage: 38.5 To (244.625-550.875) (141.56-294.688 Avg)
Required Level: 74
Required Strength: 134
Required Dexterity: 167
Weapon Speed: [10]
+250% Enhanced Damage
+ (3.125 Per Character Level) 3.125-309.375 To Maximum Damage (Based On Character Level)
20% Increased Attack Speed
6-8% Mana Stolen Per Hit (varies)
Heal Stamina Plus 30%
+10 To Strength
+5 To Dexterity
Knockback

Class Specific Gear:

Lycander's Flank - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Ceremonial Pike

Two-Hand Damage: (132.5-154) To (305-356) (218.75-255 Avg)
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 115
Required Dexterity: 98
Durability: 25
(Amazon Only)
Base Weapon Speed: [20]
+150-200% Enhanced Damage(varies)
Adds 25-50 Damage
+2 To Amazon Skill Levels
30% Increased Attack Speed
5-9% Life Stolen Per Hit(varies)
+20 To Strength
+20 To Vitality
+20% Enhanced Defense
+2 To Javelin and Spear Skills (Amazon Only)
Arreat's Face - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Slayer Guard

Defense: 235-363 (varies)(Base Defense: 93-120)
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 118
Durability: 55
(Barbarian Only)
+150-200% Enhanced Defense(varies)
30% Faster Hit Recovery
20% Bonus To Attack Rating
+2 To Barbarian Skill Levels
3-6% Life Stolen Per Hit(varies)
All Resistances +30
+20 To Strength
+20 To Dexterity
+2 To Combat Skills (Barbarian Only)
Homunculus - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Hierophant Trophy

Defense: 127.5-213 (varies)(Base Defense: 58-70)
Defense: 58-70
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 58
Durability: 20
Chance To Block: 72%
(Necromancer Only)
+150-200% Enhanced Defense(varies)
25% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
40% Increased Chance of Blocking
30% Faster Block Rate
+2 To Necromancer Skill Levels
+20 To Energy
Regenerate Mana 33%
All Resistances +40
+2 To Curses Skills (Necromancer Only)
The Oculus - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Swirling Crystal

One-Hand Damage: 18 To 42 (30 Avg)
Required Level: 42
Durability: 50
(Sorceress Only)
+3 Sorceress Skill Levels
+5 To Mana After Each Kill
All Resistances +20
25% Chance To Cast Level 1 Teleport When Struck
30% Faster Cast Rate
+20 To Vitality
+20 To Energy
+20% Enhanced Defense
50% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
Bartuc's Cut-Throat - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Greater Talons

Damage: (80-91) To (140-158) (110-124.5 Avg)
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 79
Required Dexterity: 79
Durability: 69
(Assassin Only)
+150-200% Enhanced Damage(varies)
Adds 25-50 Damage
30% Faster Hit Recovery
20% Bonus To Attack Rating
5-9% Life Stolen Per Hit
+20 To Strength
+20 To Dexterity
+2 To Assassin Skill Levels
+1 To Martial Arts Skills (Assassin Only)
Herald Of Zakarum - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Gilded Shield

Defense: 362.5-507 (varies)(Base Defense: 144-168)
Required Level: 40
Required Strength: 104
Durability: 50
Chance To Block: 75%
Smite Damage: 20 To 28
(Paladin Only)
+150-200% Enhanced Defense(varies)
30% Increased Chance Of Blocking
30% Faster Block Rate
20% Bonus To Attack Rating
+20 To Strength
+20 To Vitality
All Resistances +50
+2 To Paladin Skill Levels
+2 To Combat Skills (Paladin Only)
Ialal's Mane - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Totemic Mask

Defense: 185-297 (varies)(Base Defense: 73-98)
Defense: 73-98
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 65
Durability: 20
(Druid Only)
+150-200% Enhanced Defense(varies)
30% Faster Hit Recovery
20% Bonus To Attack Rating
+2 To Druid Skills
All Resistances +30
+5 To Mana After Each Kill
+20 To Strength
+2 To Shape Shifting Skills (Druid Only)
Titan's Revenge - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Ceremonial Javelin

Throw Damage: (70-79) To (185-212) (127.5-145.5 Avg)
One-Hand Damage: (70-79) To (137.5-155) (103.75-117 Avg)
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 25
Required Dexterity: 109
Max Stack: 80
(Amazon Only)
+150-200% Enhanced Damage(varies)
Adds 25-50 Damage
+2 To Amazon Skill Levels
5-9% Life Stolen Per Hit(varies)
30% Faster Run/Walk
+20 To Strength
+20 To Dexterity
Replenishes Quantity [30]
Increased Stack Size [60]
+2 To Javelin and Spear Skills (Amazon Only)

Staves:

Bane Ash - 1.08
Short Staff

Two-Hand Damage: 1 To 5
Durability: 100
Fire Resist 50%
Adds 4-6 Fire Damage
+30 To Mana
Increased attack speed
Spire of Lazarus - 1.08
Gnarled Staff

Two-Hand Damage: 4 To 12
Durability: 175
Magic Damage Reduced By 3
All Resistances 30%
Adds 7-12 Fire Damage
+20 To Mana
-9 To Strength
Increased Attack Speed
Serpent Lord - 1.08
Long Staff

Two-Hand Damage: 2 To 8
Durability: 150
-1 To Light Radius
Poison Resist 50%
Adds 2-37 Poison Damage Over 3 Seconds
+10 to Mana
The Iron Iang Bong - 1.08
War Staff

Two-Hand Damage: 12 To 28
Durability: 250
50% bonus to Attack Rating
Faster Cast Rate
+1 to Sorceress Skill Levels
Adds 1-25 Lightning Damage
+25 Defense
The Salamander - 1.08
Battle Staff

Two-Hand Damage: 6 To 13
Durability: 200
+2 To Fire Skills
Fire Resist 20%
Adds 1-10 Fire Damage
+50 to Attack Rating
Razorswitch - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Jo Staff

Two-Hand Damage: 6-21 (13.5 Avg)
Required Level: 28
Required Strength: 18
Durability: 20
Base Weapon Speed: [-10]
150% Damage To Undead
+1 To All Skill Levels
30% Faster Cast Rate
Magic Damage Reduced By 15
All Resistances +50
+175 To Mana
+80 To Life
Attacker Takes Damage Of 15
Ribcracker - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Quarterstaff

Two-Hand Damage: (57-66) To (146-173) (101.5-119.5 Avg)
Required Level: 31
Required Strength: 25
Durability: 130
Base Weapon Speed: [0]
+200-300% Enhanced Damage(varies)
Adds 30-65 Damage
150% Damage To Undead
50% Chance Of Crushing Blow
50% Increased Attack Speed
50% Faster Hit Recovery
+100% Enhanced Defense
+100 Defense
+15 To Dexterity
Chromatic Ire - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Cedar Staff

Two-Hand Damage: 11 To 32 (21.5 Avg)
Required Level: 35
Required Strength: 25
Durability: 35
Base Weapon Speed: [10]
150% Damage To Undead
20% Faster Cast Rate
+3 To Sorceress Skill Levels
Increase Maximum Life 20-25%(varies)
All Resistances +20-40(varies)
Attacker Takes Lightning Damage Of 20
+1 To Cold Mastery (Sorceress Only)
+1 To Lightning Mastery (Sorceress Only)
+1 To Fire Mastery (Sorceress Only)
Warpspear - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Gothic Staff

Two-Hand Damage: 14 To 34 (24 Avg)
Required Level: 39
Required Strength: 25
Durability: 40
Base Weapon Speed: [0]
150% Damage To Undead
Ignore Target's Defense
+250 Defense Vs. Missiles
+3 To Sorceress Skill Levels
+3 To Energy Shield (Sorceress Only)
+3 To Telekinesis (Sorceress Only)
+3 To Teleport (Sorceress Only)
Skull Collector - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Rune Staff

Two-Hand Damage: 24 To 58 (41 Avg)
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 25
Durability: 50
Base Weapon Speed: [20]
150% Damage To Undead
+20 To Mana After Each Kill
Increase Maximum Mana 20%
+ (1 Per Character Level) 1-99% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level)
+2 To All Skill Levels

Wands:

Gravenspine - 1.08
Bone Wand

One-Hand Damage: 3 To 7
Durability: 75
5% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Adds 4-8 Cold Damage
+10 To Dexterity
+10 To Strength
150% Damage To Undead
Ume's Lament - 1.08
Grim Wand

One-Hand Damage: 5 To 11
Durability: 75
Hit Causes Monster To Flee
Faster Cast Rate
+2 To Necromancer Skill Levels
+40 To Mana
150% Damage To Undead
Torch of Iro - 1.08
Wand

One-Hand Damage: 2 To 4
Durability: 75
+1 To Necromancer Skill Levels
6% Life Stolen Per Hit
Adds 5-9 Fire Damage
150% Damage To Undead
Maelstrom - 1.08
Yew Wand

One-Hand Damage: 2 To 8
Durability: 75
Half Freeze Duration
Faster Cast Rate
Lightning Resist 40%
Adds 1-9 Lightning Damage
+13 To Mana
150% Damage To Undead
Suicide Branch - 1.08
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Burnt Wand

One-Hand Damage: 8 To 18 (13 Avg)
Required Level: 33
Required Strength: 25
Durability: 15
Base Weapon Speed: [0]
150% Damage To Undead
+1 To All Skills
50% Faster Cast Rate
Increase Maximum Mana 10%
All Resistances +10
+40 To Life
Attacker Takes Damage of 25
Carin Shard - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Petrified Wand

One-Hand Damage: 8 To 24 (16 Avg)
Required Level: 35
Required Strength: 25
Durability: 15
Base Weapon Speed: [10]
150% Damage To Undead
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) 1.25-123.75 To Mana (Based On Character Level)
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) 1.25-123.75 To Life (Based On Character Level)
+1 To Necromancer Skill Levels
+2 To Summoning Skills (Necromancer Only)
10% Faster Cast Rate
30% Faster Hit Recovery
Replenish Life +5
Arm Of King Leoric - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Tomb Wand

One-Hand Damage: 10 To 22 (16 Avg)
Required Level: 36
Required Strength: 25
Durability: 15
Base Weapon Speed: [-20]
150% Damage To Undead
10% Chance To Cast Level 2 Bone Prison When Struck
5% Chance To Cast Level 10 Bone Spirit When Struck
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) 1.25-123.75 To Mana (Based On Character Level)
10% Faster Cast Rate
+2 To Terror (Necromancer Only)
+2 To Raise Skeletal Mage (Necromancer Only)
+3 To Skeleton Mastery (Necromancer Only)
+3 To Raise Skeleton (Necromancer Only)
+2 To Summoning Skills (Necromancer Only)
+2 To Poison And Bone Skills (Necromancer Only)
Blackhand Key - 1.09
(Only Spawns In Expansion Pack)
Grave Wand

One-Hand Damage: 23 To 54 (38.5 Avg)
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 25
Durability: 15
Base Weapon Speed: [0]
150% Damage To Undead
+2 To Necromancer Skill Levels
+1 To Curses (Necromancer Only)
20% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
30% Faster Cast Rate
Fire Resist +37%
+50 To Life
Level 13 Grim Ward (30 Charges)
-2 To Light Radius