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Crafted Items

Last Updated:May 23, 2023

Crafting in Diablo 2 is a mechanic that allows us to effectively create a rare item with additional guaranteed properties. These properties can often only be on an Item if it is crafted. To do this, we utilize the Horadric Cube which allows us to transmute specific combinations of items to create a Crafted Item. Crafted Items appear in an orange font. Some recipes can have results that are more powerful than Unique Items and can even have properties that Rare Items cannot achieve, such as up to +20% Faster Cast Rate on Amulets.

Mechanics

Any crafting recipe turns a Magic Item into a Crafted Item of the same item base with new properties. This is achieved by "consuming" the initial Base Item, a Perfect Gem, any kind of Jewel and a Rune. Only the right combination of Magic Item, Gem and Rune works to create a Crafted Item (Check out the crafting recipes below). The original Item won't keep any of its initial properties such as Affixes, Ethereal status, Staff mods, or Sockets.

Depending on the chosen recipe, the crafted item has some guaranteed Stats. In addition to these, the new item gets between 1 and 4 Affixes (Suffixes / Prefixes) which can stack with the crafted properties. As an example: a Caster Craft Amulet can get +10% Faster Cast Rate from the craft and +10% Faster Cast Rate as a Suffix, adding up to +20% Faster Cast Rate. These Affixes are chosen from the pool of Affixes for Rare or Magic items. The amount of Affixes is a %-Chance depending on the ilvl (Item Level) of the created item (which depends on the initial ilvl and your Character Level - see below). A Crafted Item can have a maximum of 3 Prefixes or 3 Suffixes, so you will always have at least 1 of each Affix on a maximum Affix roll.

ilvl1 Affix2 Affixes3 Affixes4 Affixes
1 - 3040%20%20%20%
31 - 50---60%20%20%
51 - 70------80%20%
71+---------100%

Apart from the ilvl, we also need to know the alvl (Affix Level) the crafted item gets. The alvl determines the "Affix-pool" that is available for an item. Generally speaking, a higher alvl means more available Affixes.

Recipes

Blood
Caster
Hit Power
Safety

Design

Blood Crafted Items are designed around the "Life"-theme. According to this theme, every item slot will gain +10-20 to Life and 1-3% (2 items get up to 4%) Life stolen per hit. With Life stolen per hit and additional Stats such as Crushing Blow on Gloves, Blood Items fit very well on Characters that use Attack Skills.

What do I need?

To create Blood Items, you need to put the following items into your Horadric Cube:

  • A Perfect Ruby
  • A random Jewel / Jewel / Jewel
  • A Rune according to the item slot (check below)
  • A Magic (blue) Item base

Weapon

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Ort RuneOne-Handed Axes
Two-Handed Axes
Throwing Axes
+35-60% Enhanced Damage
1-4% Life stolen per hit
+10 - 20 to Life

Shield

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Ith RuneSpiked Shield
Barbed Shield
Blade Barrier
1-3% Life stolen per hit
+10-20 to Life
Attacker Takes Damage of 4 - 7

Helmet

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Ral RuneHelm
Casque
Armet
1-3% Life stolen per hit
5-10% Deadly Strike
+10-20 to Life

Body Armor

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Thul RunePlate Mail
Templar Coat
Hellforge Plate
1-3% Life stolen per hit
+10-20 to Life
+1-3 Life after each Demon Kill

Gloves

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Nef RuneHeavy Gloves
Sharkskin Gloves
Vampirebone Gloves
1-3% Life stolen per hit
5-10% Chance of Crushing Blow
+10-20 to Life

Belt

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Tal RuneBelt
Mesh Belt
Mithril Coil
1-3% Life stolen per hit
5-10% Chance of Open Wounds
+10-20 to Life

Boots

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Eth RuneLight Plated Boots
Battle Boots
Mirrored Boots
1-3% Life stolen per hit
+10-20 to Life
Replenish Life +5-10

Amulet

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Amn RuneAmulet+5-10% Faster Run/Walk
1-4% Life stolen per hit
+10-20 to Life

Rings

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Sol RuneRing1-3% Life stolen per hit
+1-5 to Strength
+10-20 to Life

Design

Caster Crafted Items are designed around the "Mana"-theme. According to this theme, every item slot gains +10-20 to Mana and Regenerate Mana 5-10%. With +xx% Faster Cast Rate on Amulet and Belts, Caster Items fit very well on Characters that use Caster Skills.

What do I need?

To create Caster Items, you need to put the following items into your Horadric Cube:

  • A Perfect Amethyst
  • A random Jewel / Jewel / Jewel
  • A Rune according to the item slot (check below)
  • A Magic (blue) Item base

Weapon

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Tir RuneScepter
Wand
Staves
Increase Maximum Mana 1-5%
Regenerate Mana 4-10%
+10-20 to Mana

Shield

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Eth RuneSmall Shield
Round Shield
Luna
+5-10% Increased Chance of Blocking
Regenerate Mana 4-10%
+10-20 to Mana

Helmet

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Nef RuneMask
Death Mask
Demonhead
1% - 4% Mana stolen per hit
Regenerate Mana 4-10%
+10-20 to Mana

Body Armor

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Tal RuneLight Plate
Mage Plate
Archon Plate
Regenerate Mana 4-10%
+10-20 to Mana
+1-3 Mana after each Kill

Gloves

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Ort RuneLeather Gloves
Demonhide Gloves
Bramble Mitts
Regenerate Mana 4-10%
+10-20 to Mana
+1-3 Mana after each Kill

Belt

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Ith RuneLight Belt
Sharkskin Belt
Vampirefang Belt
+5-10% Faster Cast Rate
Regenerate Mana 4-10%
+10-20 to Mana

Boots

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Thul RuneBoots
Demonhide Boots
Wyrmhide Boots
Increase Maximum Mana 2-5%
Regenerate Mana 4-10%
+10-20 to Mana

Amulet

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Ral RuneAmulet+5-10% Faster Cast Rate
Regenerate Mana 4-10%
+10-20 to Mana

Rings

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Amn RuneRing+1-5 to Energy
Regenerate Mana 4-10%
+10-20 to Mana

Design

Hit Power Crafted Items are designed around the "being struck"-theme. According to this theme, every item slot gains 5% Chance to cast Level 5 Frost Nova and Attacker Takes Damage of x. With these 2 Affixes being consistent throughout the Hit Power Items, they are tailored towards front line fighters that chill any enemy close by.

What do I need?

To create Hit Power Items, you need to put the following items into your Horadric Cube:

  • A Perfect Sapphire
  • A random Jewel / Jewel / Jewel
  • A Rune according to the item slot (check below)
  • A Magical (blue) Item base

Weapon

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Tir RuneClubs
Hammers
Maces
Scepters
Staves
Wands
5% Chance to cast Level 4 Frost Nova when struck
+35-60% Enhanced Damage
Attacker Takes Damage of 3 - 7

Shield

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Eth RuneGothic Shield
Ancient Shield
Ward
5% Chance to cast Level 4 Frost Nova when struck
5-10% Increased Chance of Blocking
Attacker Takes Damage of 3 - 10

Helmet

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Ith RuneFull Helm
Basinet
Giant Conch
5% Chance to cast Level 4 Frost Nova when struck
+25-50 Defense vs. Missile
Attacker Takes Damage of 3-7

Body Armor

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Nef RuneField Plate
Sharktooth Armor
Kraken Shell
5% Chance to cast Level 4 Frost Nova when struck
+10-20% Faster Hit Recovery
Attacker Takes Damage of 3 - 10

Gloves

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Ort RuneChain Gloves
Heavy Bracers
Vambraces
5% Chance to cast Level 4 Frost Nova when struck
Knockback
Attacker Takes Damage of 3 - 7

Belt

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Tal RuneHeavy Belt
Battle Belt
Troll Belt
5% Chance to cast Level 4 Frost Nova when struck
Attacker Takes Damage of 3-7
5-10% Damage Taken Goes To Mana

Boots

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Ral RuneChain Boots
Mesh Boots
Boneweave Boots
5% Chance to cast Level 4 Frost Nova when struck
+25-50 Defense vs. Missile
Attacker Takes Damage of 3-7

Amulet

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Thul RuneAmulet5% Chance to cast Level 4 Frost Nova when struck
Hit Causes Monster to Flee 3-11%
Attacker Takes Damage of 3-10

Rings

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Amn RuneRing5% Chance to cast Level 4 Frost Nova when struck
+1-5 to Dexterity
Attacker Takes Damage of 3-6

Design

Safety Crafted Items are designed around the "tank"-theme. According to this theme, every item slot gains Magic Damage Reduced by x and Damage Reduced by x. With Damage Reductions and additional Stats such as +x% Enhanced Defense and X Resist x% on most item slots, Safety Items fit very well on front line tanks.

What do I need?

To create Safety Items, you need to put the following items into your Horadric Cube:

  • A Perfect Emerald
  • A random Jewel / Jewel / Jewel
  • A Rune according to the item slot (check below)
  • A Magic Item base

Weapon

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Sol RuneAmazon Javelins
Amazon Spears
Javelins
Spears
+5-10% Enhanced Defense
Magic Damage Reduced by 1 - 2
Damage Reduced by 1 - 4

Shield

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Nef RuneKite Shield
Dragon Shield
Monarch
+10-30% Enhanced Defense
Magic Resist +5-10%
Magic Damage Reduced by 1-2
Damage Reduced by 1-4

Helmet

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Ith RuneCrown
Grand Crown
Corona
+10-30% Enhanced Defense
Lightning Resist +5-10%
Magic Damage Reduced by 1-2
Damage Reduced by 1-4

Body Armor

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Eth RuneBreast Plate
Cuirass
Great Hauberk
+10-30% Enhanced Defense
Magic Damage Reduced by 1-2
Damage Reduced by 1-4
Half Freeze Duration

Gloves

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Ral RuneGauntlets
War Gauntlets
Ogre Gauntlets
+10-30% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +5-10%
Magic Damage Reduced by 1-2
Damage Reduced by 1-4

Belt

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Tal RuneSash
Demonhide Sash
Spiderweb Sash
+10-30% Enhanced Defense
Poison Resist +5-10%
Magic Damage Reduced by 1-2
Damage Reduced by 1-4

Boots

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Ort RuneGreaves
War Boots
Myrmidon Greaves
+10-30% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +5-10%
Magic Damage Reduced by 1-2
Damage Reduced by 1-4

Amulet

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Thul RuneAmulet+1-10% Increased Chance of Blocking
Magic Damage Reduced by 1-2
Damage Reduced by 1-4

Rings

RunePossible BasesGuaranteed Stats
Amn RuneRing+1-5 to Vitality
Magic Damage Reduced by 1-2
Damage Reduced by 1-4

Calculations

To figure out how many Affixes we get and what those can be, we have to figure out the ilvl and the alvl. This requires us to go through some steps.
Some information that is important for the formulas:
ilvl = Item Level
alvl = Affix Level
qlvl = Quality Level
clvl = Character Level

Step 1) Determine the ilvl of the crafted item.
For this formula, we need to know the clvl and the ilvl of the Magic Item that is used to craft. Unfortunately, knowing the ilvl of the base item is not always possible, as there is no in-game tooltip to show what ilvl an item has.

ilvl = int(0.5 * clvl) + int(0.5 * ilvl)

Step 2) The ilvl is capped to 99, meaning if ilvl > 99 from the calculation in step 1, then the ilvl is set to 99:

ilvl = 99

Step 3) Compare qlvl with ilvl. If qlvl > ilvl then:

ilvl = qlvl

Step 4) Determine alvl

If ilvl < 99 - int(qlvl / 2) then
alvl = ilvl - int(qlvl / 2)
Otherwise
alvl = ilvl * 2 - 99

Practical Example

Summary

  • Crafting Items is an interesting resource gamble with potentially powerful outcomes.
  • The Horadric Cube must contain these items to create a craft:
    • Magic Item
    • Any type of Jewel
    • A Perfect Gem
    • Corresponding Rune
  • The initial Item Level (ilvl), Quality Level (qlvl), and the Character Level (clvl) are VERY important for desired results!
  • The ilvl of the Jewel, the Gem, and the Rune have no impact on the outcome.
  • A wider range of more powerful Affixes are available through crafting.

Credits

Written by Teo1904
Reviewed by MacroBioBoi

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