Malice is a Runeword. Level Requirement: 15.
3 Socket Melee Weapons. Rune: Ith Rune + El Rune + Eth Rune.
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Malice's damage modifiers are minor at best, though the prevention of monster recovery as well as the guaranteed Open Wounds makes this a very effective weapon VS. Normal mode Bosses, especially should the rune word be inserted into a weapon with initially high damage. It might be a good idea to keep this weapon in reserve, however, as the Drain Life quality can be crippling after an extended period of time. Coupled with Life Regeneration at or above 5, or the Prayer aura of the Act II Combat Hireling, the latter can be avoided, bringing the weapon to its full potential.
Open Wounds is a Diablo II combat mechanic that appears as a Chance on Hit mod on several Unique, Set or Rune Word items. The game will roll for the chance for the mechanic to occur on every eligible melee or ranged attack. If the effect occurs, it causes the monster to bleed profusely, causing them to lose health. The effect lasts for 8 seconds.