Plague Bearer

In Diablo II Resurrected, Plague Bearer is part of the Rune Sword category and one of many unique Swords in D2R. It is a relatively big item, taking 6 Blocks of space if you want to store it in the inventory or stash. Your character needs to reach at least the Required Level of 41 to carry this item. This Rune Sword has a Strength Requirement of 103 before it can be used. Another limitation is Dexterity, which should be 79 as the very minimum.
This Weapon is One-Handed, so your character can use an additional weapon or shield on the other arm.

Stats and Properties

Plague Bearer
Rune Sword
One-Hand Damage: 25 to 105
Durability: 44 of 44
Required Dexterity: 79
Required Strength: 103
Required Level: 41
Sword Class - Normal Attack Speed
5% Chance to cast level 4 Poison Nova on striking
+150% Enhanced Damage
Adds 10-45 damage
+300 poison damage over 8 seconds
+5 to Rabies (Druid Only)
Poison Resist +45%

Can Plague Bearer be Upgraded?

The Rune Sword is the exceptional version of this Sword. It can be upgraded to the elite version by putting it into the Horadric Cube. After hitting the transmute button it will be called Cryptic Sword. The most basic (normal) version is called Long Sword .
Note: If this item can have sockets, you might be able to get some runes and get one of the runewords as a result - if you place them in the correct order. Have a look at our builds to find out which items make the most sense for the character you're currently playing.

What's the worth of Plague Bearer? How can I trade it in D2R?

Below is a list of variations we can get for you from our network of trusted trade partners: