Steel is a Runeword. Level Requirement: 13.
2 Socket Swords/Axes/Maces.
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As Steel is easy to make, it can be useful to melee characters in the early game. Its Open Wounds mod may make it worthwhile to keep as a "swap" weapon despite its other mediocre mods.
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.