The Metamorphosis Runeword is definitely a Helm Runeword in Diablo II: Resurrected Patch 2.6 & Ladder Season 3. In this guide, we'll give you quick information about Metamorphosis, weaknesses and strengths, best classes and specs, best Mercenary use, best-socketed base what to use to produce this Runeword, and hints for farming the required Runes.

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Overview from the Metamorphosis Runeword

Metamorphosis is really a Druid helm targeted at Shapeshifter Druids. While Blizzard clearly desired to encourage players to change between the two main forms (Wolf and Bear), for those practical purposes, this Runeword supports fighting primarily like a Wolf and taking advantage of the Bear form like a temporary buff.

By switching between Bear and Wolf inside the allotted 180-second durations, Druids might have major buffs that improve both their survivability and DPS output through major bonuses to fight speed, attack rating, maximum life, and decrease in Physical damage. Outside of the buffs, additionally, it offers Crushing Blow, in addition to some not-terribly-impressive stat bonuses. Cannot Be Frozen is great but you will find usually ample ways to get this on other pursuits.

Metamorphosis is really a good concept, but Klunky used it. Given that shifting between forms requires going from Wolf > Human > Bear > Human > Wolf (ad nauseum), and having a 1-second cooldown for every step, it's unlikely this can get much traction in speed builds or end-game play. Still, it's incredibly powerful while your auras are running.

Metamorphosis Recommendations

Runewords vary on the suitability for various classes and specs, in addition to the utility for that various Mercenaries. This next section will discuss what classes and specs could make the most out of Metamorphosis, whether you should look at using Metamorphosis together with your Mercenary follower, what base to consider, and where you can acquire Runes.

Best Classes and Specs for that Metamorphosis Runeword

The best build to visit along with Metamorphosis is really a Fury Werewolf build, as opposed to a Maul Werebear build. The extra speed you receive synergies a lot more effectively using the speed you already get from Fury, causing you to a blur while you rip using your enemies. It also serves to shore up one of the biggest issues of having a Werewolf build: its relative squishiness when compared with other melee builds/classes. You'll still suffer from Physical immunes and Bone Break continues to have challenges to help keep it on constantly (namely, the problem with increasing Physical damage you are taking, which this build cannot offset entirely).

We did test a Fireclaws/Hunger hybrid build with Metamorphosis, as these attacks are usable both in Wolf and Bear forms. However, it was far less effective than going having a traditional Fury setup and shifting to get the extra oomph in the Mark from the Bear.