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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%
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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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|-
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|3
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|3
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|3
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|3
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|4
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|6
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|4
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|4
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|2
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|}
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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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{|border=1 cellpadding=2 rules=all style="empty-cells:show; text-align:center; font-size:90%" width=100%
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!width=11% align=left|Quality
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!width=11%|Low
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!width=11%|Normal
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!width=11%|Superior
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!width=12%|{{M|=Magic}}
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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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|-
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!align=left|Sockets
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|0
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|(0-6)
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|(0-6)
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|(0-4)
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|(0-2)
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|(0-2)
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|(0-4)
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|(0-5)
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|}
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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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{|cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width=100%
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|-valign=top
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|width=45%|
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;Armor
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{{Number table}} width=100%
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|-valign=top
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!width=40% align=left rowspan=2|Item type
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!align=center colspan=3|Maximum sockets at Ilvl
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|-align=center
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!width=20%|< 26
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!width=20%|26-40
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!width=20%|> 40
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|-
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!align=left|[[Helm]]
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|2||2||3
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|-
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!align=left|[[Circlet]]
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|1||2||3
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|-
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!align=left|[[Pelt]]
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|2||3||3
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|-
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!align=left|[[Primal helm]]
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|2||3||3
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|-
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!align=left|[[Body armor]]
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|3||4||4
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|-
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!align=left|[[Shield]]
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|3||3||4
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|-
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!align=left|[[Auric shield]]
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|3||4||4
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|-
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!align=left|[[Shrunken head]]
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|2||2||2
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|}
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[https://d2mods.info/forum/kb/viewarticle?a=369]
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|width=12%|
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|width=45%|
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;Weapon
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{{Number table}} width=100%
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|-valign=top
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!width=40% align=left rowspan=2|Item type
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!align=center colspan=3|Maximum sockets at Ilvl
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|-align=center
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!width=20%|< 26
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!width=20%|26-40
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!width=20%|> 40
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|-
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!align=left|[[Amazon bow]]
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|3||4||5
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|-
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!align=left|[[Amazon spear]]
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|3||4||6
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|-
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!align=left|[[Axe]]
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|4||5||6
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|-
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!align=left|[[Bow]]
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|3||4||6
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|-
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!align=left|[[Claw]]
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|2||3||3
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|-
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!align=left|[[Club]]
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|3||3||3
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|-
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!align=left|[[Crossbow]]
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|3||4||6
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|-
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!align=left|[[Dagger]]
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|2||3||3
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|-
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!align=left|[[Hammer]]
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|3||4||6
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|-
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!align=left|[[Mace]]
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|3||4||5
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|-
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!align=left|[[Orb]]
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|2||3||3
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|-
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!align=left|[[Polearm]]
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|3||4||6
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|-
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!align=left|[[Scepter]]
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|3||5||5
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|-
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!align=left|[[Spear]]
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|3||4||6
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|-
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!align=left|[[Staff]]
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|5||6||6
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|-
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!align=left|[[Sword]]
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|3||4||6
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|-
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!align=left|[[Wand]]
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|2||2||2
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|}
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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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*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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*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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==Helm==
 
==Helm==
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{{D2 Affix bonus}}
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{{Affix bonus}}
 
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|(1-2)
 
|(1-2)
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|33
 
|33
 
|-
 
|-
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|4
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|4 <sup>1</sup>
 
!align=left|{{M|=Jeweler's helm}}
 
!align=left|{{M|=Jeweler's helm}}
 
|47
 
|47
 
|55
 
|55
 
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<span style=font-size:90%><sup>1</sup> Helms have maximum 3 sockets</span>
  
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{{Skill bonus}}
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{{D2 Skill bonus}}
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|(1-2)
 
|(1-2)
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!align=left|[[D2 Unique Elite helm#Giant Skull|{{U|=Giant Skull Bone Visage}}]]
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!align=left|[[Giant Skull|{{U|=Giant Skull Bone Visage}}]]
 
|65
 
|65
 
|No
 
|No
 
|-
 
|-
 
|(1-2)
 
|(1-2)
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!align=left|[[D2 Unique Elite helm#Crown of Ages|{{U|=Crown of Ages Corona}}]]
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!align=left|[[Crown of Ages|{{U|=Crown of Ages Corona}}]]
 
|82
 
|82
 
|No
 
|No
 
|-
 
|-
 
|2
 
|2
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!align=left|[[D2 Griswold's Legacy#Griswold's Valor|{{S|=Griswold's Valor Corona}}]]
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!align=left|[[Griswold's Valor|{{S|=Griswold's Valor Corona}}]]
 
|69
 
|69
 
|No
 
|No
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===Pelt===
 
===Pelt===
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{{D2 Skill bonus}}
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{{Skill bonus}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
|2
 
|2
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!align=left|[[D2 Aldur's Watchtower#Aldur's Stony Gaze|{{S|=Aldur's Stony Gaze Hunter's Guise}}]]
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!align=left|[[Aldur's Stony Gaze|{{S|=Aldur's Stony Gaze Hunter's Guise}}]]
 
|36
 
|36
 
|No
 
|No
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===Primal helm===
 
===Primal helm===
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{{D2 Skill bonus}}
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{{Skill bonus}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
|2
 
|2
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!align=left|[[D2 Immortal King#Immortal King's Will|{{S|=Immortal King's Will Avenger Guard}}]]
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!align=left|[[Immortal King's Will|{{S|=Immortal King's Will Avenger Guard}}]]
 
|47
 
|47
 
|No
 
|No
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==Body armor==
 
==Body armor==
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{{D2 Affix bonus}}
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{{Affix bonus}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
|(1-2)
 
|(1-2)
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{{D2 Skill bonus}}
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{{Skill bonus}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
|2
 
|2
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!align=left|[[D2 Unique Exceptional body armor#Spirit Forge|{{U|=Spirit Forge Linked Mail}}]]
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!align=left|[[Spirit Forge|{{U|=Spirit Forge Linked Mail}}]]
 
|35
 
|35
 
|No
 
|No
 
|-
 
|-
 
|(1-3)
 
|(1-3)
−
!align=left|[[D2 Natalya's Odium#Natalya's Shadow|{{S|=Natalya's Shadow Loricated Mail}}]]
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!align=left|[[Natalya's Shadow|{{S|=Natalya's Shadow Loricated Mail}}]]
 
|73
 
|73
 
|No
 
|No
 
|-
 
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|3
 
|3
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!align=left|[[D2 Griswold's Legacy#Griswold's Heart|{{S|=Griswold's Heart Ornate Plate}}]]
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!align=left|[[Griswold's Heart|{{S|=Griswold's Heart Ornate Plate}}]]
 
|45
 
|45
 
|No
 
|No
 
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|-
 
|3
 
|3
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!align=left|[[D2 Unique Exceptional body armor#Black Hades|{{U|=Black Hades Chaos Armor}}]]
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!align=left|[[Black Hades|{{U|=Black Hades Chaos Armor}}]]
 
|53
 
|53
 
|No
 
|No
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==Weapon==
 
==Weapon==
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{{D2 Affix bonus}}
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{{Affix bonus}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
|(1-2)
 
|(1-2)
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!align=left|{{R|=Mechanic's weapon}}
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!align=left|{{R|=Mechanic's weapon}} <sup>1</sup>
 
|7
 
|7
 
|10
 
|10
 
|-
 
|-
 
|3
 
|3
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!align=left|{{M|=Artisan's weapon}}
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!align=left|{{M|=Artisan's weapon}} <sup>1</sup>
 
|25
 
|25
 
|33
 
|33
 
|-
 
|-
 
|4
 
|4
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!align=left|{{M|=Jeweler's weapon}}
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!align=left|{{M|=Jeweler's weapon}} <sup>1</sup>
 
|47
 
|47
 
|55
 
|55
 
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<span style=font-size:90%><sup>1</sup> Excluding [[Item type#Ranged|throwing weapons]]</span>
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*Excluding javelin and throwing weapon.
 
 
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===Axe===
 
===Axe===
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{{D2 Skill bonus}}
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{{Skill bonus}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
|(3-5)
 
|(3-5)
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!align=left|[[D2 Unique Elite axe#Rune Master|{{U|=Rune Master Ettin Axe}}]]
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!align=left|[[Rune Master|{{U|=Rune Master Ettin Axe}}]]
 
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|72
 
!{{Warn|=Yes}}
 
!{{Warn|=Yes}}
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===Bow===
 
===Bow===
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{{D2 Skill bonus}}
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{{Skill bonus}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
|2
 
|2
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!align=left|[[D2 Unique Exceptional bow#Witchwild String|{{U|=Witchwild String Short Siege Bow}}]]
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!align=left|[[Witchwild String|{{U|=Witchwild String Short Siege Bow}}]]
 
|39
 
|39
 
|No
 
|No
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===Crossbow===
 
===Crossbow===
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{{D2 Skill bonus}}
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{{Skill bonus}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
|2
 
|2
−
!align=left|[[D2 Unique Elite crossbow#Hellrack|{{U|=Hellrack Colossus Crossbow}}]]
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!align=left|[[Hellrack|{{U|=Hellrack Colossus Crossbow}}]]
 
|76
 
|76
 
|No
 
|No
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===Hammer===
 
===Hammer===
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{{D2 Skill bonus}}
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{{Skill bonus}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
|2
 
|2
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!align=left|[[D2 Immortal King#Immortal King's Stone Crusher|{{S|=Immortal King's Stone Crusher Ogre Maul}}]]
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!align=left|[[Immortal King's Stone Crusher|{{S|=Immortal King's Stone Crusher Ogre Maul}}]]
 
|76
 
|76
 
|No
 
|No
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===Mace===
 
===Mace===
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{{D2 Skill bonus}}
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{{Skill bonus}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
|(2-5)
 
|(2-5)
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!align=left|[[D2 Aldur's Watchtower#Aldur's Rhythm|{{S|=Aldur's Rhythm Jagged Star}}]]
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!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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*Jagged Star can only have 3 sockets, so 25% will spawn with 2 sockets and 75% will spawn with 3 sockets.
 
 
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===Polearm===
 
===Polearm===
−
{{D2 Skill bonus}}
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{{Skill bonus}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
|2
 
|2
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!align=left|[[D2 Unique Elite polearm#Bonehew|{{U|=Bonehew Ogre Axe}}]]
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!align=left|[[Bonehew|{{U|=Bonehew Ogre Axe}}]]
 
|64
 
|64
 
|No
 
|No
 
|-
 
|-
 
|(1-3)
 
|(1-3)
−
!align=left|[[D2 Unique Elite polearm#Tomb Reaver|{{U|=Tomb Reaver Cryptic Axe}}]]
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!align=left|[[Tomb Reaver|{{U|=Tomb Reaver Cryptic Axe}}]]
 
|84
 
|84
 
!{{Warn|=Yes}}
 
!{{Warn|=Yes}}
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===Scepter===
 
===Scepter===
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{{D2 Skill bonus}}
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{{Skill bonus}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
|(1-3)
 
|(1-3)
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!align=left|[[D2 Unique Elite scepter#Heaven's Light|{{U|=Heaven's Light Mighty Scepter}}]]
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!align=left|[[Heaven's Light|{{U|=Heaven's Light Mighty Scepter}}]] <sup>1</sup>
 
|61
 
|61
 
!{{Warn|=Yes}}
 
!{{Warn|=Yes}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
|(3-4)
 
|(3-4)
−
!align=left|[[D2 Griswold's Legacy#Griswold's Redemption|{{S|=Griswold's Redemption Caduceus}}]]
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!align=left|[[Griswold's Redemption|{{S|=Griswold's Redemption Caduceus}}]]
 
|66
 
|66
 
|No
 
|No
 
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<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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<br>
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===Spear===
 
===Spear===
−
{{D2 Skill bonus}}
+
{{Skill bonus}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
|3
 
|3
−
!align=left|[[D2 Unique Exceptional spear#Hone Sundan|{{U|=Hone Sundan Yari}}]]
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!align=left|[[Hone Sundan|{{U|=Hone Sundan Yari}}]]
 
|37
 
|37
 
|No
 
|No
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===Sword===
 
===Sword===
−
{{D2 Skill bonus}}
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{{Skill bonus}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
|(1-2)
 
|(1-2)
−
!align=left|[[D2 Unique Elite sword#Djinn Slayer|{{U|=Djinn Slayer Ataghan}}]]
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!align=left|[[Djinn Slayer|{{U|=Djinn Slayer Ataghan}}]]
 
|65
 
|65
 
!{{Warn|=Yes}}
 
!{{Warn|=Yes}}
 
|-
 
|-
−
|2
+
|3
−
!align=left|[[D2 Unique Exceptional sword#Blade of Ali Baba|{{U|=Blade of Ali Baba Tulwar}}]]
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!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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==Shield==
 
==Shield==
−
{{D2 Affix bonus}}
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{{Affix bonus}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
|(1-2)
 
|(1-2)
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−
{{D2 Skill bonus}}
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{{Skill bonus}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
|1
 
|1
−
!align=left|[[D2 Unique Elite shield#Spike Thorn|{{U|=Spike Thorn Blade Barrier}}]]
+
!align=left|[[Spike Thorn|{{U|=Spike Thorn Blade Barrier}}]]
 
|70
 
|70
 
|No
 
|No
 
|-
 
|-
 
|2
 
|2
−
!align=left|[[D2 Unique Exceptional shield#Moser's Blessed Circle|{{U|=Moser's Blessed Circle Round Shield}}]]
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!align=left|[[Moser's Blessed Circle|{{U|=Moser's Blessed Circle Round Shield}}]]
 
|31
 
|31
 
|No
 
|No
 
|-
 
|-
 
|(1-3)
 
|(1-3)
−
!align=left|[[D2 Unique Elite shield#Head Hunter's Glory|{{U|=Head Hunter's Glory Troll Nest}}]]
+
!align=left|[[Head Hunter's Glory|{{U|=Head Hunter's Glory Troll Nest}}]]
 
|75
 
|75
 
|No
 
|No
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===Auric shield===
 
===Auric shield===
−
{{D2 Skill bonus}}
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{{Skill bonus}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
|3
 
|3
−
!align=left|[[D2 Griswold's Legacy#Griswold's Honor|{{S|=Griswold's Honor Vortex Shield}}]]
+
!align=left|[[Griswold's Honor|{{S|=Griswold's Honor Vortex Shield}}]]
 
|68
 
|68
 
|No
 
|No
 
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|}
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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, [https://d2mods.info/forum/kb/viewarticle?a=369 ItemTypes.txt File Guide (1.2)] (Phrozen Keep)
  
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Latest revision as of 08:11, 19 October 2024

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 1 Jeweler's helm 47 55

1 Helms have maximum 3 sockets


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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