Place the target item in the Horadric Cube together with the ingredients below. Upgrades cannot be reversed, so check the higher requirements and actual damage or defense benefit first.
| Target | Normal → Exceptional | Exceptional → Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Unique weapon | Ral Rune + Sol Rune + Perfect Emerald | Lum Rune + Pul Rune + Perfect Emerald |
| Unique armor | Tal Rune + Shael Rune + Perfect Diamond | Ko Rune + Lem Rune + Perfect Diamond |
| Rare weapon | Ort Rune + Amn Rune + Perfect Sapphire | Fal Rune + Um Rune + Perfect Sapphire |
| Rare armor | Ral Rune + Thul Rune + Perfect Amethyst | Ko Rune + Pul Rune + Perfect Amethyst |
Modifiers and sockets are retained. Strength, Dexterity and level requirements may increase. Armor also includes helms, shields, gloves, boots and belts.