Runewords, and not “Rude words” like you thought, are a new mechanic in Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred, letting you add new customizable, conditional buffs to your equipment. These socketable items can be dropped by enemies and chests across Diablo IV—here’s how to find them and use them.

Diablo 4s first expansion, Vessel of Hatred, was delayed just hours before launch, resulting in intense fan backlash. But what really happened?

Diablo 4's common materials are not common at all in Vessel of Hatred and it can act like a brick wall for progress.