Diablo 2 Elite Swords Guide

Swords are the staple of the warrior's arsenal. Swords come in many shapes and sizes, reflecting the cultures that produced them. Single-handed swords, such as the short swords of the West and scimitars from the Eastern deserts make excellent weapons when combined with the defenses of a shield. At the same time, the effectiveness of the enormous, two-handed swords of the North is undeniable. Two-handed swords can be wielded in a single hand by a powerful Barbarian. To do so, equip the sword, then place a shield or another weapon in your Barbarian's other hand.

Sword speeds are listed by Class: Ama = Amazon, Asn = Assassin, B = Barbarian, D = Druid, N = Necromancer, P = Paladin, S = Sorceress.

One-Handed Swords	Min/Max 1h Damage	Level Requirement	Min Strength	Min Dexterity	Rangeadder	Durability	Sockets	Speed by Class	Quality Level
Falcata	31 to 59 (45 Avg)	42	150	88	0	24	2	[0] Ama, Asn, B, D, N, P - Fast S - Normal	56
Ataghan	26 to 46 (36 Avg)	45	138	95	0	22	2	[-20] Ama, Asn, B, D, N, P - Very Fast S - Fast	61
Elegant Blade	33 to 45 (39 Avg)	47	109	122	0	32	2	[-10] Asn, P - Very Fast Ama, B, D, N, S - Fast	63
Hydra Edge	28 to 68 (48 Avg)	51	142	105	0	32	2	[10] Asn, P - Fast Ama, B, D, N, S - Normal	69
Phase Blade	31 to 35 (33 Avg)	54	25	136	1	Indestructible	6	[-30] Ama, Asn, B, D, N, P, S - Very Fast	73
Conquest Sword	37 to 53 (45 Avg)	58	142	112	0	32	4	[0] Ama, Asn, B, D, N, P - Fast S - Normal	78
Cryptic Sword	5 to 77 (41 Avg)	61	99	109	1	44	4	[-10] Asn, P - Very Fast Ama, B, D, N, S - Fast	82
Mythical Sword	40 to 50 (45 Avg)	66	147	124	1	44	3	[0] Ama, Asn, B, D, N, P - Fast S - Normal	85

Two Handed Swords	Min/Max 1h Damage (Barbarian Only)	Min/Max 2h Damage	Level Requirement	Min Strength	Min Dexterity	Rangeadder	Durability	Sockets	Speed by Class	Quality Level
Legend Sword	22 to 56 (39 Avg)	50 to 94 (72 Avg)	44	175	100	2	44	3	[-15] Ama, Asn, B, P - Very Fast D, N, S - Fast	59
Highland Blade	22 to 62 (42 Avg)	67 to 96 (81.5 Avg)	49	171	104	2	50	4	[-5] Ama, Asn, B, D, N, P, S - Fast	66
Balrog Blade	15 to 75 (45 Avg)	55 to 118 (86.5 Avg)	53	185	87	2	50	4	[0] Ama, Asn, B, D, P, N - Fast S - Normal	71
Champion Sword	24 to 54 (39 Avg)	71 to 83 (77 Avg)	57	163	103	2	40	4	[-10] Asn, P - Very Fast Ama, B, D, N, S - Fast	77
Colossus Sword	26 to 70 (48 Avg)	61 to 121 (91 Avg)	60	182	95	2	50	5	[10] Asn, P - Fast Ama, B, D, N, S - Normal	80
Colossus Blade	25 to 65 (45 Avg)	58 to 115 (86.5 Avg)	63	189	110	2	50	6	[5] Ama, Asn, B, P - Fast D, N, S - Normal	85