Item · Legendary Belt
String of Ears
String of Ears is a legendary item (Belt) in Diablo III. Power: Reduces damage from melee attacks by 25–30%.
Normal, ancient and primal
Ancient items roll higher values; primal ones have every value at the top of the ancient range.
| Normal | Ancient | Primal |
|---|---|---|
| +416–500 Strength | +550–650 Strength | +650 Strength |
| +416–500 Vitality | +550–650 Vitality | +650 Vitality |
| Reduces damage from melee attacks by 25–30%. | Reduces damage from melee attacks by 25–30%. | Reduces damage from melee attacks by 30%. |
Possible variants
These fixed properties roll one of the listed forms.
- +416–500 Strength · +416–500 Dexterity · +416–500 Intelligence
Sources
| Where | Details |
|---|---|
| Kadala | Mystery Belt · 25 Blood Shards |
| Salvage |
Forgotten Soul
|
| Drops | drops in the world (normal frequency) |
From Kadalacalculated
Share of this item among the legendary items of its type that drop for the class, and the Blood Shards you spend on average (calculated from price, a 10% legendary chance and the share).
| Class | Items of type | Share | Avg. Blood Shards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbarian | 19 | 5.3 % | 4,688 |
| Crusader | 18 | 5.6 % | 4,500 |
| Demon Hunter | 17 | 5.9 % | 4,250 |
| Monk | 14 | 7.1 % | 3,500 |
| Necromancer | 12 | 8.3 % | 3,000 |
| Witch Doctor | 16 | 6.3 % | 3,938 |
| Wizard | 16 | 6.3 % | 4,000 |
More: Belt
Questions & answers
Where do you get "String of Ears"?
"String of Ears" is available as a random drop and from Kadala via "Mystery Belt" (25 blood shards).
Can you extract the power of "String of Ears" in Kanai's Cube?
Yes, the power can be extracted and uses the "Armor" slot.

















