Diablo 2 Exceptional Swords Guide
Exceptional Armor: Helms | Armor | Shields | Gloves | Boots | Belts
Exceptional Weapons: Axes | Bows | Crossbows | Daggers | Javelins | Maces | Polearms
Scepters | Spears | Staves | Swords | Throwing | Wands
Exceptional Class-specific Armor: Barbarian Helms | Druid Pelts | Paladin Shields | Necromancer Shrunken Heads
Exceptional Class-specific Weapons: Amazon Weapons | Assassin Katars | Sorceress Orbs
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gladius |
8 to 22 (15 Avg) | 18 | 25 | - | 0 | 24 | 2 | [0] Ama, Asn, B, D, N, P - Fast S - Normal |
30 |
Cutlass |
8 to 21 (14.5 Avg) | 25 | 25 | 52 | 0 | 22 | 2 | [-30] Ama, Asn, B, D, N, P, S - Very Fast |
43 |
Shamshir |
10 to 24 (17 Avg) | 23 | 58 | 58 | 0 | 32 | 2 | [-10] Asn, P - Very Fast Ama, B, D, N, S - Fast |
35 |
Tulwar |
16 to 35 (25.5 Avg) | 25 | 70 | 42 | 0 | 32 | 2 | [20] Asn, P - Normal Ama, B, D, N, S - Slow |
37 |
Dimensional Blade |
13 to 35 (24 Avg) | 25 | 85 | 60 | 1 | 20 | 6 | [0] Ama, Asn, B, D, P, N - Fast S - Normal |
37 |
Battle Sword |
16 to 34 (25 Avg) | 25 | 92 | 43 | 0 | 32 | 4 | [0] Ama, Asn, B, D, N, P - Fast S - Normal |
40 |
Rune Sword |
10 to 42 (26 Avg) | 25 | 103 | 79 | 1 | 44 | 4 | [-10] Asn, P - Very Fast Ama, B, D, N, S - Fast |
44 |
Ancient Sword |
18 to 43 (30.5 Avg) | 25 | 127 | 88 | 1 | 44 | 3 | [0] Ama, Asn, B, D, N, P - Fast S - Normal |
49 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Espandon |
8 to 26 (17 Avg) | 18 to 40 (29 Avg) | 25 | 73 | 61 | 2 | 44 | 3 | [0] Ama, Asn, B, D, P, N - Fast S - Normal |
37 |
Dacian Falx |
13 to 30 (21.5 Avg) | 26 to 61 (43.5 Avg) | 25 | 91 | 20 | 2 | 50 | 4 | [10] Asn, P - Fast Ama, B, D, N, S - Normal |
42 |
Tusk Sword |
10 to 37 (23.5 Avg) | 19 to 58 (38.5 Avg) | 25 | 104 | 71 | 2 | 50 | 4 | [0] Ama, Asn, B, D, P, N - Fast S - Normal |
45 |
Gothic Sword |
14 to 40 (27 Avg) | 39 to 60 (49.5 Avg) | 25 | 113 | 20 | 1 | 40 | 4 | [10] Asn, P - Fast Ama, B, D, N, S - Normal |
48 |
Zweihander |
19 to 35 (27 Avg) | 29 to 54 (41.5 Avg) | 25 | 125 | 94 | 2 | 50 | 5 | [-10] Asn, P - Very Fast Ama, B, D, N, S - Fast |
49 |
Executioner Sword |
24 to 40 (32 Avg) | 47 to 80 (63.5 Avg) | 25 | 170 | 110 | 2 | 50 | 6 | [10] Asn, P - Fast Ama, B, D, N, S - Normal |
54 |
