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BASE ITEM

Monarch

An equipment base that can have different qualities and properties.

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Last checked 2026-09-10

What this item is for

An equipment base: Shield. Its quality and bonuses depend on the version you find.

  • Can have up to 4 sockets. A runeword needs exactly the right number of sockets in a non-magic base.
  • Socket limits by item level: 3 at levels 1–25, 3 at 26–40, and 4 at 41+. Item level depends on where it dropped; it is not the required character level.
  • The list below checks the base type and maximum sockets. Check the sockets on your actual item and the runeword’s game-mode requirements before using runes.
  • Base requirements: 156 strength and 0 dexterity. Bonuses and ethereal status can change the requirements.
  • Base defense: 133–148.
Runewords this base can support (8)

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Builds that list this item

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Trading interest: Depends on sockets and bonuses

For runeword bases, compare the exact socket count, base type and ethereal status. Magic and rare versions need a separate check of their bonuses.

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Sources used for this guide
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Compare monsters by how often they drop this item.

BEST SOURCE

Diablo

The Chaos Sanctuary Hell · Monster level 94

About 135 kills per drop

This is an average, not a guarantee. Travel and time to kill are not compared.

Per named enemy. Minions are not counted.

Resurrected · One player · 300% Magic Find · Repeat kills. Terror Zones, when included, assume you created the game at level 92.

Ranked by average drops per kill. Travel time, kill speed, Find Item and chest drops are not included. Base-item results count every item quality. They do not predict sockets, ethereal items or a base suitable for a runeword.

OTHER PLACES

Other sources

1562 compared
Baal The Worldstone Chamber
Hell About 138 kills per drop Per named enemy. Minions are not counted.
Hell About 156 kills per drop Per named enemy. Minions are not counted.
Grand Vizier of Chaos The Chaos Sanctuary
Hell About 306 kills per drop Per named enemy. Minions are not counted.
Infector of Souls The Chaos Sanctuary
Hell About 306 kills per drop Per named enemy. Minions are not counted.
Lord De Seis The Chaos Sanctuary
Hell About 306 kills per drop Per named enemy. Minions are not counted.
ITEM DETAILSBase item, requirements, and properties
Base item
Monarch
Required level
54
Quality level
Not listed
Treasure class
72
How it is made or found
Drops from monsters
SOURCESAbout this item data
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