Infinity Runeword

2x Ber Rune, 1x Mal Rune, 1x Ist Rune and a 4-socket Polearm
'BerMalBerIst' - these 4 runes are the magic combination of the Infinity runeword in Diablo 2 Resurrected. To get started you will need 2x Ber Rune, 1x Mal Rune, 1x Ist Rune, as well as any 4-socket Polearm. You can then put these 4 runes into the sockets of the base item - one by one - following the exact order of the rune word. The rune word was introduced at the release of Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction and like all rune words, was not available in the classic version of D2. Infinity is originally a Ladder Only Runeword (which means you need a ladder character in order to create it), but in Diablo 2 Resurrected it can also be socketed in Non-Ladder after Patch 2.4.

This is a useful Rune word, that is often being used for mercenaries because it has a Conviction Aura. This aura reduces the resistance of enemies and significantly increases elemental damage. It also comes with a Crushing Blow, a move that deals a certain % of the enemy’s current health as damage.
The -% to Lightning Resistance only works for the character equipping it. As the runeword is limited to polearms, it is highly recommended for Act 2 mercenary, because he is the only mercenary who can wield polearms

How do I socket the INFINITY RUNEWORD?

Make sure you have all runes available - 2x Ber Rune, 1x Mal Rune, 1x Ist Rune - then put them into the sockets of the base item, in the correct order pictured below. Pay extra attention to this. The rune word is 'BerMalBerIst' for a reason, so if you don't socket it in the exact order, the result would not be 'Infinity' (and instead you would end up with a bunch of runes socketed into the base item).
Take your desired base item, then socket the runes in this exact order:

Farming the Runes

  • Ber: You can farm it by killing The Countess on nightmare or hell difficulty. You can also get it from the Hell Forge on nightmare or hell difficulty and Act 3, but there only on hell. If you have some Sur left, you can craft the rune at the Horadric Cube. 2x ‘Sur’ + flawless Amethyst = ‘Ber’
  • Farm Mal from The Countess drop and Hell Forge on hell difficulty. It can also drop in Act 5 on nightmare. If you got some Um left, you can craft this rune at the Horadric Cube. 2x ‘Um’ + topaz = ‘Mal’
  • Ist: You can get this rune from farming The Countess and The Hell Forge on hell difficulty. It also has a chance to drop in Act 5 on nightmare difficulty. To craft the Ist rune, you have to transmute 2x ‘Mal’ + Amethyst = ‘Ist’ in the Horadric Cube.

And the Base?

The Voulge, Colossus Voulge, and Bill have a maximum of 4 Sockets. The Scythes and Threshers are faster. Farm them in level 85 Areas.

Bardiche, Lochabar Ace, and Ogre Axe can not be used as a base for Infinity, as they have a maximum of 3 Sockets. To make the runeword you need a base with exactly 4 Sockets.

Strengths

Infinity comes with a strong conviction aura and crushing blow. The conviction aura is boosting elemental damage significantly. On top of that +35% faster run/walk and prevents your enemies to heal.

Weaknesses

  • It is limited to only polearms,
  • Requires two Ber rune, which can be quite expensive

How much is INFINITY worth?

Runewords can have a huge difference in value. In order to find out the worth of the Infinity Runeword, we need to add up the value of the single runes, as well as the base item used for socketing. Every roll will require these basic ingredients and will get you the Infinity Runeword with random stats. This can be defined as the minimum value. The higher the stats of the roll, the higher the final value of the runeword. A "perfect roll" in a superior base tends to be the most rare and hence much more expensive than a random roll.

Can I buy the INFINITY Runeword in D2R?

Yes, we can offer the already rolled Infinity Runeword for you in different bases listed below.
Alternatively, you may want to get the unmade version, where we'll deliver the runes plus the base item to you. You can then complete the socketing yourself (offering a chance for a perfect roll, which would be of significantly higher value).
Here's the list of Infinity Runewords in various Base Items and Stats, which we can source for you from our network of trusted trade partners.

Buy INFINITY Runes as a Pack

Non-Superior base Items can be easily found or bought from a vendor NPC in the city, so an easy option get Infinity in D2R is to buy the single runes in a pack and socket the runeword yourself. You can either add the below listed runes to your cart and have them delivered to you, or head over to our runes list to find some more.
In any case, if you want to build the Infinity Runeword, you will need the following runes: 2x Ber Rune, 1x Mal Rune, 1x Ist Rune