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+ | {{Mb|=Socketed}} items have sockets into which gems, [[jewel]]s and runes can be set, adding their properties to those of the socketed item. Rune Words can be made by setting specific runes in the correct order and normal or superior item type with the exact number of sockets required to complete the word, adding Rune Word properties to those of the individual runes. | ||
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+ | [[File:Ethereal.png|thumb|600px|The names of socketed normal or superior items are displayed in grey text, so they cannot be distinguished from ethereal items dropped in [[Expansion]] games until picked up (although an item can be both socketed '''and''' ethereal, as in this case).]] | ||
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− | + | Only the following item types can be socketed, with the maximum sockets varying for different item types: | |
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+ | {|border=1 cellpadding=2 rules=all style="empty-cells:show; text-align:center; font-size:90%" width=100% | ||
+ | !width=11%|[[Helm]] | ||
+ | !width=11%|[[Circlet]] | ||
+ | !width=11%|[[Pelt]] | ||
+ | !width=11%|[[Primal helm]] | ||
+ | !width=12%|[[Body armor]] | ||
+ | !width=11%|[[Item type#Weapon|Weapon]] <sup>1</sup> | ||
+ | !width=11%|[[Shield]] | ||
+ | !width=11%|[[Auric shield]] | ||
+ | !width=11%|[[Shrunken head]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |3 | ||
+ | |3 | ||
+ | |3 | ||
+ | |3 | ||
+ | |4 | ||
+ | |6 | ||
+ | |4 | ||
+ | |4 | ||
+ | |2 | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | <span style=font-size:90%><sup>1</sup> Excluding [[Item type#Ranged|throwing weapons]]</span> | ||
− | {|cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 | + | *Number of sockets can vary depending on the following: |
+ | **Item quality | ||
+ | **[[Difficulty]] level in which normal or superior item '''drops''' | ||
+ | **Item type and level | ||
+ | **Specific item | ||
+ | *Maximum sockets of any item is limited to the lowest maximum allowed by all of the above. | ||
+ | *Items '''dropped''' can have the following number of sockets, depending on their quality: | ||
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+ | {|border=1 cellpadding=2 rules=all style="empty-cells:show; text-align:center; font-size:90%" width=100% | ||
+ | !width=11% align=left|Quality | ||
+ | !width=11%|Low | ||
+ | !width=11%|Normal | ||
+ | !width=11%|Superior | ||
+ | !width=12%|{{M|=Magic}} | ||
+ | !width=11%|{{R|=Rare}} | ||
+ | !width=11%|{{C|=Crafted}} | ||
+ | !width=11%|{{S|=Set}} | ||
+ | !width=11%|{{U|=Unique}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | !align=left|Sockets | ||
+ | |0 | ||
+ | |(0-6) | ||
+ | |(0-6) | ||
+ | |(0-4) | ||
+ | |(0-2) | ||
+ | |(0-2) | ||
+ | |(0-4) | ||
+ | |(0-5) | ||
+ | |} | ||
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+ | *Low quality items do not drop socketed. | ||
+ | *Normal and superior items dropped in Normal can have up to 3 sockets, while those dropped in Nightmare can have up to 4 sockets and those dropped in Hell can have up to 6 sockets. | ||
+ | *Magic [[Horadric_Cube#Socketed_weapon|socketed weapons]] created using the {{Ub|=Horadric Cube}} always have (1-2) sockets. | ||
+ | *Magic, rare and crafted items with the Mechanist's prefix can have (1-2) sockets; magic items with the Artisan's prefix can have up to 3 sockets, while those with the Jeweler's prefix can have up to 4 sockets. | ||
+ | *Set and Unique items are not normally socketed, but those listed below on this page have them as a modifier. | ||
+ | *If an item is already socketed, then there is no way to increase or decrease the number of sockets. However, in Expansion games normal (not low or superior) items without sockets can be [[Horadric_Cube#Normal item 2|socketed]] using the {{Ub|=Horadric Cube}}, while [[Larzuk]] will add maximum sockets to an eligible item of any quality (including low) as [[Siege_on_Harrogath#Reward|reward]] for stopping the [[Siege on Harrogath]]. However, maximum sockets of low, normal or superior items vary depending on item type and item level (regardless of difficulty level): | ||
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− | |width= | + | |width=45%| |
;Armor | ;Armor | ||
− | {{Number table}} | + | {{Number table}} width=100% |
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− | !width= | + | !width=40% align=left rowspan=2|Item type |
!align=center colspan=3|Maximum sockets at Ilvl | !align=center colspan=3|Maximum sockets at Ilvl | ||
|-align=center | |-align=center | ||
− | !width= | + | !width=20%|< 26 |
− | !width= | + | !width=20%|26-40 |
− | !width= | + | !width=20%|> 40 |
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!align=left|[[Helm]] | !align=left|[[Helm]] | ||
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− | | | + | [http://phrozenkeep.hugelaser.com/index.php?ind=reviews&op=entry_view&iden=369] |
+ | |width=12%| | ||
+ | |width=45%| | ||
;Weapon | ;Weapon | ||
− | {{Number table}} | + | {{Number table}} width=100% |
|-valign=top | |-valign=top | ||
− | !width= | + | !width=40% align=left rowspan=2|Item type |
!align=center colspan=3|Maximum sockets at Ilvl | !align=center colspan=3|Maximum sockets at Ilvl | ||
|-align=center | |-align=center | ||
− | !width= | + | !width=20%|< 26 |
− | !width= | + | !width=20%|26-40 |
− | !width= | + | !width=20%|> 40 |
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!align=left|[[Amazon bow]] | !align=left|[[Amazon bow]] | ||
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− | *Maximum sockets can be lower for | + | *Maximum sockets can be lower for specific items within those types: for example, while 5 sockets can be put in an ilvl < 26 staff, only a [[War Staff]], [[Rune Staff]] and [[Archon Staff]] can have 5 sockets since those are the only individual staves to allow that maximum. Consult individual item type pages for maximum sockets for specific items. |
− | + | *Larzuk will put (1-2) sockets in a magic item, and just one socket in a rare, crafted, Set or Unique item without sockets. | |
− | * | + | *A rare item can be [[Horadric_Cube#Rare_item_2|socketed]] using the {{Ub|=Horadric Cube}}, adding one socket (this is the only way to put a socket in a rare item in a [[Classic]] game). |
− | + | *Items put in a socketed item can be [[Horadric Cube#Socket|removed]] using the {{Ub|=Horadric Cube}} in Expansion games. However, gems, jewels and runes are destroyed upon removal. | |
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− | + | <span style=font-size:90%><sup>1</sup> Excluding [[Item type#Ranged|throwing weapons]]</span> | |
− | <span style=font-size:90%><sup>1</sup> Excluding | ||
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|(2-5) | |(2-5) | ||
− | !align=left|[[Aldur's Rhythm|{{S|=Aldur's Rhythm Jagged Star}}]] <sup> | + | !align=left|[[Aldur's Rhythm|{{S|=Aldur's Rhythm Jagged Star}}]] <sup>1</sup> |
|42 | |42 | ||
|No | |No | ||
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− | + | <span style=font-size:90%><sup>1</sup> [[Jagged Star]] has maximum 3 sockets, so there is 1/4 (25%) chance of 2 sockets and 3/4 (75%) chance of 3 sockets</span> | |
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|(1-3) | |(1-3) | ||
− | !align=left|[[Heaven's Light|{{U|=Heaven's Light Mighty Scepter}}]] <sup> | + | !align=left|[[Heaven's Light|{{U|=Heaven's Light Mighty Scepter}}]] <sup>1</sup> |
|61 | |61 | ||
!{{Warn|=Yes}} | !{{Warn|=Yes}} | ||
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− | <span style=font-size:90%><sup> | + | <span style=font-size:90%><sup>1</sup> [[Mighty Scepter]] has maximum 2 sockets, so there is 1/3 chance of 1 socket and 2/3 chance of 2 sockets</span> |
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|3 | |3 | ||
− | !align=left|[[Blade of Ali Baba|{{U|=Blade of Ali Baba Tulwar}}]] <sup> | + | !align=left|[[Blade of Ali Baba|{{U|=Blade of Ali Baba Tulwar}}]] <sup>1</sup> |
|35 | |35 | ||
|No | |No | ||
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− | + | <span style=font-size:90%><sup>1</sup> [[Tulwar]] has maximum 2 sockets, so this item only has 2 sockets</span> | |
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|No | |No | ||
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+ | ==Reference== | ||
+ | *[http://classic.battle.net/diablo2exp/items/socketeditems.shtml Socketed Items] (Arreat Summit) | ||
+ | *Nefarius, [http://phrozenkeep.hugelaser.com/index.php?ind=reviews&op=entry_view&iden=369 ItemTypes.txt File Guide (1.2)] (Phrozen Keep) | ||
[[Category:Modifiers]] | [[Category:Modifiers]] | ||
[[Category:Item modifiers]] | [[Category:Item modifiers]] |
Revision as of 20:42, 13 March 2013
1 Excluding throwing weapons
Helm
Pelt
Primal helm
Body armor
Weapon
1 Excluding throwing weapons
Axe
Bow
Crossbow
Hammer
Mace
1 Jagged Star has maximum 3 sockets, so there is 1/4 (25%) chance of 2 sockets and 3/4 (75%) chance of 3 sockets
Polearm
Scepter
1 Mighty Scepter has maximum 2 sockets, so there is 1/3 chance of 1 socket and 2/3 chance of 2 sockets
Spear
Sword
1 Tulwar has maximum 2 sockets, so this item only has 2 sockets
Shield
Auric shield
Reference
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