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RUNEWORD ITEM
Flickering Flame
Make this item by placing runes into a socketed base.
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Last checked 2026-09-10
What this item is for
A rune-made item for Helm.
This recipe has season-dependent availability. Check your game version and mode before spending runes. Use 3 sockets and insert the listed runes in order. Magic, rare, set and unique items cannot become runewords. Compare the finished item’s base and rolled bonuses; buying the ingredients is a different trade.
Bonuses to compare (2)
Reduces enemy fire resistance by: 10–15% Mana: 50–75
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Builds that list this item
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Gear option
Listed for helm under “Damage Build” in this build’s equipment guide.
Gear option
Listed for helm under “Dual Claw Build” in this build’s equipment guide.
Gear option
Listed for helm under “High Enchant Damage Build” in this build’s equipment guide.
Gear option
Listed for helm under “Damage Build” in this build’s equipment guide.
Gear option
Listed for helm under “Damage Build” in this build’s equipment guide.
Gear option
Listed for helm under “Damage Build” in this build’s equipment guide.
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RUNEWORD RECIPE
Runes in order
Crafting availability depends on season and mode. Check the current rules for your mode before spending runes; this recipe has season-specific availability in the checked data.
1. Nef Rune
2. Pul Rune
3. Vex Rune
Allowed bases
How to make it
Confirm that this runeword can be made in your game version and mode before inserting runes. Use a non-magical socketed item of an allowed type, with exactly 3 sockets. Insert the runes in the order shown. Follow the rune links to find where to farm each ingredient.
ITEM DETAILS Base item, requirements, and properties +
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How it is made or found Make with runes
Selected properties
Reduces enemy fire resistance by: 10–15% Mana: 50–75
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