Chains of Honor Archon Plate

Chains of Honor (Archon Plate) is a powerful endgame armor in D2R, crafted with Dol + Um + Ber + Ist. Known for its massive resistances, +2 Skills, and life leech, it’s one of the best defensive runewords for both casters and melee characters. The Archon Plate base provides excellent defense while keeping strength requirements reasonable, making it the most popular choice for this runeword.

Stats and Properties

Chains of Honor
Archon Plate
'DolUmBerIst'
+2 to All Skills
+200% Damage to Demons
+100% Damage to Undead
8% Life Stolen per Hit
+70% Enhanced Defense
+20 to Strength
Replenish Life +7
All Resistances +65
Damage Reduced by 8%
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Rarity: Runeword

Item Details

– Popular for Hammerdins, Smite Paladins, Wind Druids, and Summoner Necros thanks to its +Skills and massive resistances
– Provides unmatched survivability in Hell difficulty with +65 All Resistances and Damage Reduction
– +200% Damage to Demons and +100% Damage to Undead make it excellent for farming Chaos Sanctuary, Baal runs, and Uber bosses
– 8% Life Leech allows melee builds to sustain during long fights
– Frequently paired with Herald of Zakarum, Call to Arms, and Annihilus for full endgame setups