Previous unique iterations (versus runewords)

I think sometimes, what if we had the previous OP versions of unique items BACK in the current build of D2R? Would they be on par, or even outclass the runeword meta? I'm thinking about Arkaine's Valor, Harlequin Crest, & Valkyrie Wing to name but a few which received subsequent nerfs by the devs.

Found this:

The Grandfather 1.08
Colossus Blade
Indestructible
+150% Enhanced Damage
+150% Bonus to Attack Rating
+20 Strength
+20 Dexterity
+175 Life
Increase Maximum Life 25%
Increase Maximum Mana 25%

Arkaine's Valor 1.08
Balrog Skin
Indestructible
+2 to All Skill Levels
30% Faster Hit Recovery
+200% Enhanced Defense
+2.5 Vitality per Clvl
+2 To Life per Clvl
Fire Resist +50%

Windforce 1.08
Hydra Bow
20% Increased Attack Speed
+250% Enhanced Damage
+3-309 To Maximum Damage
6-8% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Knockback
+35 To Dexterity
Heal Stamina Plus 30%

Harlequin Crest 1.08
Shako
Indestructible
+2 to All Skill Levels
+100% Enhanced Defense
Increase Maximum Life 40%
50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Sources:
https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo2/commen ... ruined_it/
https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/d2r/t ... ons/108624

My Offline/Open Bnet Barb from over 20 years ago

oOKIWIOo wrote: 1 year ago

My Offline/Open Bnet Barb from over 20 years ago

Thanks for posting these! I love looking at screen shots of old items and seeing the differences between modern D2. 140ar on a rare ring and 50life on a GC with a lvlreq of 97 O_o.