Black Runeword - D2R 2.6

Black

Thul + Io + Nef

3 Socket Clubs / Hammers / Maces

Original Runeword

Black is the weapon of Choice for low budget Uber Smiters and Kicksins. It has high Crushing Blow and good attack speed when made in a Flail base. Its low enhanced damage and inconvenient knockback make it a weak choice for melee characters which rely on weapon damage.

An Uber Smiter equipped with a Black Flail and using Level 20+ Fanaticism only requires another 20 IAS to reach the maximum 6-Frame Smite breakpoint. 

Flail / Smite / Level 20 Fanaticism 

8 Frames = 0 IAS

7 Frames = 6 IAS

6 Frames = 35 IAS

An Uber Kicksin has several IAS breakpoints to choose from:

Flail / Dragon Talon 

4/4/4/4/10 Frames = 10 IAS

4/4/4/4/9 Frames = 26 IAS

3/3/3/3/9 Frames = 30 IAS

3/3/3/3/8 Frames = 50 IAS

3/3/3/3/7 Frames = 95 IAS

The 3/3/3/3/8 IAS Breakpoint can be reached with Black + Treachery and is highly recommended for any budget build. A further 35 IAS can be easily obtained from the gloves (20) and a 15 IAS Jewel socketed in the helm if desired.

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