If, for instance, you're making a runeword that you can equip on a mercenary, always employ the Ethereal base D2R Ladder Items. Mercenary weapons and armor don't break down, and you can get an increase in stats due to the Ethereal property and not worry about it breaking. Each little boost to stats can be counted when playing Diablo 2: Resurrected. The Runeword can be applied to any type of...