Here’s every horadric cube recipe in Diablo 2: Resurrected
Make the most of this vital tool.
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The Diablo 2 horadric cube is a valuable tool you’ll unlock during Act 2. You can’t miss it as you have to use it to complete a couple of quests later on. But aside from that, you can use it to craft items, transmute runes and gems into more powerful versions, and add sockets to your gear.
The process is pretty simple; just drag items into the cube’s inventory space and use the transmute option beneath. The issue is that there are so many combinations to choose from it’s almost impossible to remember every recipe. So if you’re after a list of every Diablo 2 horadric cube recipe, including those that have arrived with the 2.4 update, this guide has you covered.
Gems
Diablo 2 horadric cube gem recipes
You can use gems of the same type (amethyst, ruby, etc.) to get an upgrade of that gem. So as an example, three Chipped Amethysts will get you a Flawed Amethyst. Here are the gem recipes.
Runes
Diablo 2 horadric cube rune recipes
You can upgrade runes into more powerful versions by using the horadric cube. OurDiablo 2 runewordsguide explains how these are used to give your character powerful bonuses.
Repair and recharge
Diablo 2 horadric cube repair and recharge recipes
The following recipes can be used to repair your gear without using gold. In addition, gear or weapons that have skills with a certain number of charges can be refilled via the horadric cube.
Jewelery
Diablo 2 horadric cube jewelery recipes
Sockets
Diablo 2 horadric cube socket recipes
These recipes are used to add sockets to gear, though be aware that those added tomagic and rare items (at the bottom of this list) cannot be used to create runewords.
The following recipe empties the sockets on gear, though the item that was socketed will be destroyed in the process.
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Gear upgrades
Diablo 2 horadric cube gear upgrade recipes
You can upgrade armour and weapons to the next quality with these recipes. This includes Ethereals, but not runewords or crafted items.
These recipes are new with the 2.4 patch and allow you to improve set items to Exceptional and Elite quality levels.
Ammo
Diablo 2 horadric cube ammo recipes
These recipes allow you to convert one type of ammo or thrown weapon into another.
Consumables
Diablo 2 horadric cube consumable recipes
Events
Diablo 2 horadric cube event recipes
You can use these recipes to access special events in Diablo 2.
Sarah started as a freelance writer in 2018, writing for PCGamesN, TechRadar, GamingBible, Red Bull Gaming and more. In 2021, she was offered a full-time position on the PC Gamer team where she takes every possible opportunity to talk about World of Warcraft and Elden Ring. When not writing guides, most of her spare time is spent in Azeroth—though she’s quite partial to JRPGs too. One of her fondest hopes is to one day play through the ending of Final Fantasy X without breaking down into a sobbing heap. She probably has more wolves in Valheim than you.
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