The Patriarch

The Patriarch is a unique from Diablo II: Lord of Destruction.

The last normal unique sword, The Patriarch is a hulking sword that's purely offensive in nature.

The Patriarch has the ability to blind targets, effectively having the same effect as Dim Vision. Although not of much use at close range, it can be used to blind ranged attackers and then escape, without having to worry about their shots.

Strangely enough, The Patriarch also gives a very large boost to the amount of gold dropped by monsters. When compounded with the effects of charms and armor such as, a character can get very large amounts of gold, simply dropped by monsters.

Still, the Patriarch is most valued by its enhanced damage and its increase to Strength. It is the most damaging of all unique normal swords (not counting those with added elemental damage), but this ironically dates it. Some unique exceptional and elite items overshadow the Patriarch in damage, making it less useful in later difficulties.

Stats
One-Hand Damage: (24-26) to (40-44) Two-Hand Damage: (50-55) To (84-92) Required Level: 29 Required Strength: 100 Required Dexterity: 60 Durability: 50 Sword Class -