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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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*Socketed items dropped in Normal have maximum 3 sockets, while those dropped in Nightmare have maximum 4 sockets and those dropped in Hell have maximum 6 sockets. However, maximum sockets of low (Cracked, Crude, Damaged or Low Quality), normal, or high quality (Superior) items without sockets which have them added by [[Larzuk]] as reward for stopping [[Siege on Harrogath]], or use of [[Horadric_Cube#Normal_item_2|Horadric Cube]] recipes for normal quality items without sockets, are dependent on [[item type]] and item level (regardless of difficulty setting):
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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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!width=11%|[[Helm]]
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!width=11%|[[Circlet]]
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!width=11%|[[Pelt]]
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!width=11%|[[Primal helm]]
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!width=12%|[[Body armor]]
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!width=11%|[[Item type#Weapon|Weapon]] <sup>1</sup>
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!width=11%|[[Shield]]
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!width=11%|[[Auric shield]]
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!width=11%|[[Shrunken head]]
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<span style=font-size:90%><sup>1</sup> Excluding [[Item type#Ranged|throwing weapons]]</span>
  
  
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*Number of sockets can vary depending on the following:
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**Item quality
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**[[Difficulty]] level in which normal or superior item '''drops'''
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**Item type and level
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**Specific item
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*Maximum sockets of any item is limited to the lowest maximum allowed by all of the above.
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*Items '''dropped''' can have the following number of sockets, depending on their quality:
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!width=11% align=left|Quality
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!width=11%|Low
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!width=11%|Superior
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!width=11%|{{R|=Rare}}
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!width=11%|{{C|=Crafted}}
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!width=11%|{{S|=Set}}
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!width=11%|{{U|=Unique}}
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!align=left|Sockets
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|(0-6)
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|(0-4)
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*Low quality items do not drop socketed.
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*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.
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*Magic [[Horadric_Cube#Socketed_weapon|socketed weapons]] created using the {{Ub|=Horadric Cube}} always have (1-2) sockets.
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*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.
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*Set and Unique items are not normally socketed, but those listed below on this page have them as a modifier.
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*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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*Maximum sockets can be lower for individual items within those types: for example, while five sockets can be added to ilvl < 26 staves, only a [[War Staff]], [[Rune Staff]] and [[Archon Staff]] can have five sockets added since those are the only individual staves to allow that maximum.
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*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.
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*Maximum sockets for individual items is listed in the '''Sockets''' column on the individual pages of the Arreat Summit's [http://classic.battle.net/diablo2exp/items/weaponsandarmor.shtml Weapons and Armor] page (divided into Normal, Exceptional, and Elite grade).
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*Larzuk will put (1-2) sockets in a magic item, and just one socket in a rare, crafted, Set or Unique item without sockets.
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*Maximum sockets at a given ilvl is determined by item type (listed above) and individual item ('''Sockets'''), whichever is ''lower''.
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*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).
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*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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*[[Item#Magic|{{Mb|=Magic}}]] quality items can have 1-4 sockets as the result of {{Rb|=Mechanic's}} (1-2), {{Mb|=Artisan's}} (3) or {{Mb|=Jeweler's}} (4) prefix, or granted by certain [[Horadric_Cube#Socketed_weapon|Horadric Cube]] recipes (1-2). The aforementioned maximum values (according to item type, ilvl, individual item) still apply (if lower).
 
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*[[Item#Rare|{{Rb|=Rare}}]] quality and [[Item#Crafted|{{Cb|=crafted}}]] items can have 1 or 2 sockets as the result of {{Rb|=Mechanic's}} prefix, although some are restricted to 1 by either item type and ilvl (as above) or individual item ('''Sockets''').
 
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*A particular [[Horadric_Cube#Rare_item_2|Horadric]] recipe will add one (1) socket to any {{Rb|=rare}} quality item which allows sockets and is not already socketed. Mainly used in [[Classic|Classic Diablo II]] (no socket prefixes, no Act V).
 
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*Several [[Item#Set|{{Sb|=set}}]] and [[Item#Unique|{{Ub|=unique}}]] items spawn sockets as one of their magic properties (see the tables below).
 
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*The Siege on Harrogath quest [[Siege_on_Harrogath#Reward|reward]] may be used to add sockets to any magic, rare, crafted, set or unique item which allows sockets and is not already socketed, thus making it socketed.
 
  
  
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<span style=font-size:90%><sup>1</sup> Excluding [[Item type#Ranged|throwing weapons]]</span>
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<span style=font-size:90%><sup>1</sup> Excluding thrown weapon (javelin, throwing axe, throwing knife).</span>
 
 
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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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<span style=font-size:90%><sup>2</sup> Jagged Star is capped at 3 sockets, so there is a 1:4 (25%) chance of 2 sockets and a 3:4 (75%) chance of 3 sockets.</span>
 
 
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<span style=font-size:90%><sup>3</sup> Mighty Scepter is capped at 2 sockets, so there is a 1:3 chance of 1 socket and a 2:3 chance of 2 sockets.</span>
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!align=left|[[Blade of Ali Baba|{{U|=Blade of Ali Baba Tulwar}}]] <sup>4</sup>
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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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==Reference==
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*[http://classic.battle.net/diablo2exp/items/socketeditems.shtml Socketed Items] (Arreat Summit)
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*Nefarius, [http://phrozenkeep.hugelaser.com/index.php?ind=reviews&op=entry_view&iden=369 ItemTypes.txt File Guide (1.2)] (Phrozen Keep)
  
 
[[Category:Modifiers]]
 
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Revision as of 20:42, 13 March 2013

Diablo II Notation Basic Class Skill Item Ally Quest Area Monster Tale
Modifiers Cube Socket Ethereal Prices Required Durability Repairs Stack Size Replenish Indestructible
Treasure Item code Item type Affix Crafted Set Unique Gem Rune Word Consumable

Socketed items have sockets into which gems, jewels 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.


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).


Only the following item types can be socketed, with the maximum sockets varying for different item types:


Helm Circlet Pelt Primal helm Body armor Weapon 1 Shield Auric shield Shrunken head
3 3 3 3 4 6 4 4 2

1 Excluding throwing weapons


  • 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:


Quality Low Normal Superior Magic Rare Crafted Set Unique
Sockets 0 (0-6) (0-6) (0-4) (0-2) (0-2) (0-4) (0-5)


  • 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 socketed weapons created using the 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 socketed using the Horadric Cube, while Larzuk will add maximum sockets to an eligible item of any quality (including low) as 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):


Armor
Item type Maximum sockets at Ilvl
< 26 26-40 > 40
Helm 2 2 3
Circlet 1 2 3
Pelt 2 3 3
Primal helm 2 3 3
Body armor 3 4 4
Shield 3 3 4
Auric shield 3 4 4
Shrunken head 2 2 2

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Weapon
Item type Maximum sockets at Ilvl
< 26 26-40 > 40
Amazon bow 3 4 5
Amazon spear 3 4 6
Axe 4 5 6
Bow 3 4 6
Claw 2 3 3
Club 3 3 3
Crossbow 3 4 6
Dagger 2 3 3
Hammer 3 4 6
Mace 3 4 5
Orb 2 3 3
Polearm 3 4 6
Scepter 3 5 5
Spear 3 4 6
Staff 5 6 6
Sword 3 4 6
Wand 2 2 2


  • 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 socketed using the 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 removed using the Horadric Cube in Expansion games. However, gems, jewels and runes are destroyed upon removal.


Helm

Value Source Min Rlvl Min Alvl
(1-2) Mechanic's helm 7 10
3 Artisan's helm 25 33
4 Jeweler's helm 47 55



Value Source Min Rlvl Ladder
(1-2) Giant Skull Bone Visage 65 No
(1-2) Crown of Ages Corona 82 No
2 Griswold's Valor Corona 69 No


Pelt

Value Source Min Rlvl Ladder
2 Aldur's Stony Gaze Hunter's Guise 36 No


Primal helm

Value Source Min Rlvl Ladder
2 Immortal King's Will Avenger Guard 47 No


Body armor

Value Source Min Rlvl Min Alvl
(1-2) Mechanic's body armor 7 10
3 Artisan's body armor 25 33
4 Jeweler's body armor 47 55


Value Source Min Rlvl Ladder
2 Spirit Forge Linked Mail 35 No
(1-3) Natalya's Shadow Loricated Mail 73 No
3 Griswold's Heart Ornate Plate 45 No
3 Black Hades Chaos Armor 53 No


Weapon

Value Source Min Rlvl Min Alvl
(1-2) Mechanic's weapon 1 7 10
3 Artisan's weapon 1 25 33
4 Jeweler's weapon 1 47 55

1 Excluding throwing weapons

Axe

Value Source Min Rlvl Ladder
(3-5) Rune Master Ettin Axe 72 Yes


Bow

Value Source Min Rlvl Ladder
2 Witchwild String Short Siege Bow 39 No


Crossbow

Value Source Min Rlvl Ladder
2 Hellrack Colossus Crossbow 76 No


Hammer

Value Source Min Rlvl Ladder
2 Immortal King's Stone Crusher Ogre Maul 76 No


Mace

Value Source Min Rlvl Ladder
(2-5) Aldur's Rhythm Jagged Star 1 42 No

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

Value Source Min Rlvl Ladder
2 Bonehew Ogre Axe 64 No
(1-3) Tomb Reaver Cryptic Axe 84 Yes


Scepter

Value Source Min Rlvl Ladder
(1-3) Heaven's Light Mighty Scepter 1 61 Yes
(3-4) Griswold's Redemption Caduceus 66 No

1 Mighty Scepter has maximum 2 sockets, so there is 1/3 chance of 1 socket and 2/3 chance of 2 sockets

Spear

Value Source Min Rlvl Ladder
3 Hone Sundan Yari 37 No


Sword

Value Source Min Rlvl Ladder
(1-2) Djinn Slayer Ataghan 65 Yes
3 Blade of Ali Baba Tulwar 1 35 No

1 Tulwar has maximum 2 sockets, so this item only has 2 sockets

Shield

Value Source Min Rlvl Min Alvl
(1-2) Mechanic's shield 7 10
3 Artisan's shield 25 33
4 Jeweler's shield 47 55


Value Source Min Rlvl Ladder
1 Spike Thorn Blade Barrier 70 No
2 Moser's Blessed Circle Round Shield 31 No
(1-3) Head Hunter's Glory Troll Nest 75 No


Auric shield

Value Source Min Rlvl Ladder
3 Griswold's Honor Vortex Shield 68 No


Reference
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