Tips & Tricks

Cube socket recipes and socket-count chances

Socket recipes for white, normal-quality bases roll 1–6, then clamp results above the item's maximum to that maximum.

If the roll from 1–6 exceeds the permitted maximum, the result is capped at that many sockets. These recipes use unsocketed, normal-quality bases. The maximum depends on the base and item level.

Socket ingredients to combine with a normal-quality base
SlotIngredients
WeaponRal Rune + Amn Rune + Perfect Amethyst
Body armorTal Rune + Thul Rune + Perfect Topaz
HelmRal Rune + Thul Rune + Perfect Sapphire
ShieldTal Rune + Amn Rune + Perfect Ruby

Superior, low-quality and already socketed items are not eligible for these recipes.

Results for a base with a maximum of 4 sockets
SocketsChance
11/6, approximately 16.7%
21/6, approximately 16.7%
31/6, approximately 16.7%
43/6 = 50%

The 4-socket result combines rolls of 4, 5 and 6, all capped at 4. The maximum is determined by the base and item level.

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