Horadric Cube

"The Horadric Cube is quite a treasure. It took many years of research and study to uncover its secrets. And it's also a charming footrest!"

- Deckard Cain^(src)

The Horadric Cube is a device of Horadrim design.

Lore[]

The Horadrim and/or their writings were vague when it came to the origins of the Horadric Cube.^[1] However, it is known that the Cube stemmed from a more powerful version.^[2] However, the original Cube was marred by dark methods and disastrous results, resulting in the order quickly determining that it was too dangerous for anyone to continue using. The Horadric Cube was then created in its stead.^[1]

The Horadric Cube operates via the principles of transmutation and alchemy. The Horadrim preserved important artifacts and equipment by separating them into the component parts for future use. By later utilizing these elements within the cube, they could reassemble the original item.^[3]

Long after the time of the Horadrim, the cube was obtained by a group of heroes that pursued the Dark Wanderer.^[4] They utilized the cube to meet their goals.^[5] Afterwards, Deckard Cain spent years researching the Cube and uncovering its secrets.^[6]

In-game[]

The Cube is used in Diablo II. The Cube's magic allows certain items to be transmuted into other items. For example, a simple recipe would be two quivers of bolts into a quiver of arrows.

The Horadric Cube is found in the Halls of the Dead in Act II, guarded by a monster called Bloodwitch the Wild. The Cube is also needed to fuse the Staff of Kings and the Amulet of the Viper to make the Horadric Staff, as well as fusing Khalim's body parts and Flail together into Khalim's Will.

While most items can be crafted and enchanted by the skilled hands of a worker of the forge, there are those few items which are outside of a mortal's ability to create. The Horadric Cube functions by intimately binding the Prime Energies of the items stored within it. This is a highly specialized process that requires the use of certain items which "resonate" with each other.

It can also contain 12 slots worth of items, while only taking up 4 slots itself. Note that charms do not work while they are inside the cube.

Recipes[]

You can use the Horadric Cube's magical powers to Transmute items into a new item. Simply place the items into the Cube and click the Transmute button.
This includes Crafted Items and the recipes in the following list:

NOTE: ilvl = item level | clvl = character level

3 Magic Rings = 1 Random Magic Amulet

3 Magic Amulets = 1 Random Magic Ring

3 Small Rejuvenation Potions = 1 Full Rejuvenation Potion

3 Gems of the Same Type and Grade (lower than Perfect) = 1 Higher Grade Gem of the Same Type

2 Quivers of Bolts = 1 Quiver of Arrows

2 Quivers of Arrows = 1 Quiver of Bolts

1 Spear + 1 Quiver of Arrows = 1 Stack of Javelins

1 Axe + 1 Dagger = Throwing Axe

Strangling Gas Potion + any type of Healing Potion = 1 Antidote Potion

3 Runes of the Same Type (Runes 1-9) = 1 Higher Level Rune
- 3 El -> 1 Eld
- 3 Eld -> 1 Tir
- 3 Tir -> 1 Nef
- 3 Nef -> 1 Eth
- 3 Eth -> 1 Ith
- 3 Ith -> 1 Tal
- 3 Tal -> 1 Ral
- 3 Ral -> 1 Ort
- 3 Ort -> 1 Thul
- 3 Thul + 1 Chipped Topaz -> 1 Amn
- 3 Amn + 1 Chipped Amethyst -> 1 Sol
- 3 Sol + 1 Chipped Sapphire -> 1 Shael
- 3 Shael + 1 Chipped Ruby -> 1 Dol
The following upgrades will only work on Single-Player, open, or Ladder!
- 3 Dol + 1 Chipped Emerald -> 1 Hel
- 3 Hel + 1 Chipped Diamond -> 1 Io
- 3 Io + 1 Flawed Topaz -> 1 Lum
- 3 Lum + 1 Flawed Amethyst -> 1 Ko
- 3 Ko + 1 Flawed Sapphire -> 1 Fal
- 3 Fal + 1 Flawed Ruby -> 1 Lem
- 3 Lem + 1 Flawed Emerald -> 1 Pul
- 2 Pul + 1 Flawed Diamond -> 1 Um
- 2 Um + 1 Topaz -> Mal
- 2 Mal + 1 Amethyst -> Ist
- 2 Ist + 1 Sapphire -> Gul
- 2 Gul + 1 Ruby -> Vex
- 2 Vex + 1 Emerald -> Ohm
- 2 Ohm + 1 Diamond -> Lo
- 2 Lo + 1 Flawless Topaz -> Sur
- 2 Sur + 1 Flawless Amethyst -> Ber
- 2 Ber + 1 Flawless Sapphire -> Jah
- 2 Jah + 1 Flawless Ruby -> Cham
- 2 Cham + 1 Flawless Emerald -> Zod

3 Perfect Skulls + 1 Rare Item + Stone of Jordan = Add 1 Socket To a Rare Item

Rare Items can only have one socket. You cannot add sockets to items which don't normally have sockets. You cannot use this on a Rare Item which already has one socket, and you can only add one socket to a zero-socket Rare Item.

1 Perfect Skull + 1 Rare Item + Stone of Jordan = 1 High Quality New Rare Item of the same type

This formula has the possibility of creating a higher quality Rare Item than the following formula. ilvl = int(.66 * clvl) + int(.66 * ilvl) That is, the ilvl will be equal to .66 times your clvl (rounded down) plus .66 times the input item's ilvl (also rounded down).

6 Perfect Skulls + 1 Rare Item = 1 Random Low Quality Rare Item of the same type

You can use this formula to get another chance at a Rare Item of the same type. ilvl = int(.4 * clvl) + int(.4 * ilvl) Player level matters. This formula will not work on items larger than 3x2.

4 Health Potions (of any type) + Ruby (any type) + Magical Sword = A Magic Sword of the Leech

You can use this formula to get a Life Stealing sword. ilvl = 30. The sword will always have the "of the Leech" suffix (4-5% Life Stolen Per Hit) and has a chance at getting a prefix as well. The type of sword is retained.

3 Perfect Gems (of any type) + 1 Magic Item = 1 New Random Magic Item of the Same Type

You can use this formula to get another chance at a Magic Item of the same type. The ilvl = ilvl. This means to use 100% of the ilvl of the input item. It's important to note the difference between "the ilvl is set to a fixed number" like what happens in some recipes and "the ilvl of the output is exactly the same as the ilvl of the input" as is the case here. So if you're cubing for +skills Grand Charms, for example, you want to use Charms starting from late Nightmare, not ones that dropped in the Normal Blood Moor. You can use this formula (with an Amulet) to create a +2 Skills Amulet. And you cannot Gamble one before Character Level 84. Be warned however, that the chances of getting that on an Amulet might be very low (considering everything is available) and it might take a lot of tries. Rare Items cannot be used with this formula to create new Rare Items. You can also use this on Charms and Jewels.

6 Perfect Gems (1 of each type) + 1 Magic Amulet = Prismatic Amulet

Use this formula to create an Amulet with Resistance to all. ilvl = 50. The amulet will always have the Prismatic prefix (All Resistances +16-20) and has a chance at getting a suffix as well.

1 Magic Ring + 1 Perfect Emerald + 1 Antidote Potion = 1 Jade Ring

Use this formula to create a Poison Resistance Ring. The Jade Ring has a random percentage (21-30%) of Poison Resistance. You may also receive an additional Magic Suffix. ilvl=30.

1 Magic Ring + 1 Perfect Ruby + 1 Exploding Potion = 1 Garnet Ring

Use this formula to create a Fire Resistance Ring. The Garnet Ring has a random percentage (21-30%) of Fire Resistance. You may also receive an additional Magic Suffix. ilvl=30.

1 Magic Ring + 1 Perfect Topaz + 1 Rejuvenation Potion = 1 Coral Ring

Use this formula to create a Lightning Resistance Ring. The Coral Ring has a random percentage (21-30%) of Lightning Resistance. You may also receive an additional Magic Suffix. ilvl=30.

1 Magic Ring + 1 Perfect Sapphire + 1 Thawing Potion = 1 Cobalt Ring

Use this formula to create a Cold Resistance Ring. The Cobalt Ring has a random percentage (21-30%) of Cold Resistance. You may also receive an additional Magic Suffix. ilvl=30.

1 Magic Shield (any type) + 1 Spiked Club (any quality) + 2 Skulls (any quality) = Magic Shield of Spikes

The shield will always have the "of Spikes" suffix (Attacker Takes Damage of 4-6) and has a chance at getting a prefix as well. The type of shield is retained, and any type of shield (including Paladin Shields and necromancer Shrunken heads) works as input. ilvl=30.

Diamond (any quality) + 1 Staff (any type and quality) + 1 Kris (any quality) + 1 Belt (any type and quality) = Savage Polearm Class Weapon

The polearm will always have the Savage prefix (66-80% Enhanced Damage) and has a chance at getting a suffix as well. ilvl=50.

Wirt's Leg + A Tome of Town Portal = Secret Cow Level

Diablo II 1.10 recipes[]

3 Health Potions + 3 Mana Potions + 1 Chipped Gem = 1 Rejuvenation Potion

Any grade of health and mana potions can be used.

3 Health Potions + 3 Mana Potions + 1 Gem (normal) = 1 Full Rejuvenation Potion

Any grade of health and mana potions can be used.

3 Standard Gems (normal) and 1 Socketed Weapon (Any Type) = 1 Socketed Magic Weapon (of same type)

This takes a socketed weapon and makes it a magic socketed weapon with 1-2 sockets. This allows you to get new magic bonuses on an otherwise non-magical weapon. The original weapon properties will be "rerolled" when the new weapon is created. ilvl=30.

3 Chipped Gems + 1 Magic Weapon = Socketed Magic Weapon

This adds 1-2 sockets to a magic weapon. The original magic weapon properties will be "rerolled" when the new weapon is created. If you use this formula with a weapon that is not normally socketed such as a Javelin, this recipe will create a new magical weapon without any sockets. ilvl=25.

3 Flawless Gems + 1 Magic Weapon = Socketed Magic Weapon

Same as previous recipe except ilvl=30.

1 Tal + 1 Thul + 1 Perfect Topaz + Normal Body Armor = Socketed Body Armor of same type

The item must be normal and unsocketed. Low-quality items and superior items do not work. The item gets 1-4 sockets, randomly. However, the number of sockets is then restricted by the maximum number of sockets that base item with that ilvl can have.

1 Ral + 1 Amn + 1 Perfect Amethyst + Normal Weapon = Socketed Weapon of same type

The item must be normal and unsocketed. Low-quality items and superior items do not work. The item gets 1-6 sockets, randomly. However, the number of sockets is then restricted by the maximum number of sockets that base item with that ilvl can have.

1 Ral + 1 Thul + 1 Perfect Sapphire + Normal Helm = Socketed Helm of same type

The item must be normal and unsocketed. Low-quality items and superior items do not work. The item gets 1-3 sockets, randomly. However, the number of sockets is then restricted by the maximum number of sockets that base item with that ilvl can have.

1 Tal + 1 Amn + 1 Perfect Ruby + Normal Shield = Socketed Shield of same type

The item must be normal and unsocketed. Low-quality items and superior items do not work. The item gets 1-4 sockets, randomly. However, the number of sockets is then restricted by the maximum number of sockets that base item with that ilvl can have.

1 Ral + 1 Sol + 1 Perfect Emerald + Normal Unique Weapon = Exceptional Version of Unique Weapon

This formula changes the base item type from the normal to exceptional version. This does NOT convert the item to the Exceptional Unique version of the Unique Item. Unique item bonuses remain the same; only the item it's based on is upgraded. This can be used to upgrade Ethereal Items also. They will continue to be Ethereal after they are upgraded. Also if the item is socketed, then jewels or runes and their mods will also remain.

1 Tal + 1 Shael + 1 Perfect Diamond + Normal Unique Armor = Exceptional Version of Unique Armor

This formula changes the base item type from the normal to exceptional version. This does NOT convert the item to the Exceptional Unique version of the Unique Item. Unique item bonuses remain the same; only the item it's based on is upgraded. This can be used to upgrade Ethereal Items also. They will continue to be Ethereal after they are upgraded. Also if the item is socketed, then jewels or runes and their mods will also remain. Armor refers to any sort of armor, including helms, boots, belts, gloves and shields, not just Body Armor.

1 Lum + 1 Pul + 1 Perfect Emerald + Exceptional Unique Weapon = Elite Version of Unique Weapon (Single Player and Ladder Only)

This formula changes the base item type from the exceptional to elite version. This does NOT convert the item to the Elite Unique version of the Exceptional Unique Item. Unique item bonuses remain the same; only the item it's based on is upgraded. This can be used to upgrade Ethereal Items also. They will continue to be Ethereal after they are upgraded. Also if the item is socketed, then jewels or and their mods will also remain.

1 Ko + 1 Lem + 1 Perfect Diamond + Exceptional Unique Armor = Elite Version of Unique Armor (Single Player and Ladder Only)

This formula changes the base item type from the exceptional to elite version. This does NOT convert the item to the Elite Unique version of the Exceptional Unique Item. Unique item bonuses remain the same; only the item it's based on is upgraded. This can be used to upgrade Ethereal Items also. They will continue to be Ethereal after they are upgraded. Also if the item is socketed, then jewels or and their mods will also remain. Armor refers to any sort of armor, including helms, boots, belts, gloves and shields, not just Body Armor.

1 Ort + 1 Amn + 1 Perfect Sapphire + Normal Rare Weapon = Exceptional Rare Weapon

1 Ral + 1 Thul + 1 Perfect Amethyst + Normal Rare Armor = Exceptional Rare Armor

1 Fal + 1 Um + 1 Perfect Sapphire + Exceptional Rare Weapon = Elite Rare Weapon

1 Ko + 1 Pul + 1 Perfect Amethyst + Exceptional Rare Armor = Elite Rare Armor

1 Ort + Weapon = Fully Repaired Weapon

You cannot repair Ethereal items.

1 Ral + Armor = Fully Repaired Armor

You cannot repair Ethereal items.

1 Hel + Scroll of Town Portal + Any Socketed Item = Remove items from sockets

WARNING: This will destroy any gems, runes, or jewels you have socketed.

1 Ort + 1 Chipped Gem (any kind) + Weapon = Fully Repaired and Recharged Weapon

Does not include Ethereal weapons.

1 Ral + 1 Flawed Gem (any kind) + Armor = Fully Repaired and Recharged Armor

Armor refers to any sort of armor, including helms, boots, belts, gloves and shields, not just Body Armor. Does not include Ethereal armor.

Diablo II 1.13c recipe[]

1 Twisted Essence of Suffering + 1 Charged Essence of Hatred + 1 Burning Essence of Terror + 1 Festering Essence of Destruction = Token of Absolution

Can be used to reset all attribute and skill points. The ingredients only drop in Hell difficulty and are rare.

Diablo II 2.4 recipes[]

1 Ral + 1 Sol + 1 Perfect Emerald + Normal Set Weapon = Exceptional Version of Set Weapon

This formula changes the base item type from the normal to exceptional version. This does NOT convert the item to the Exceptional Set version of the Set Item. Set item bonuses remain the same; only the item it's based on is upgraded. This can be used to upgrade Ethereal Items also. They will continue to be Ethereal after they are upgraded. Also if the item is socketed, then jewels or runes and their mods will also remain.

1 Tal + 1 Shael + 1 Perfect Diamond + Normal Set Armor = Exceptional Version of Set Armor

This formula changes the base item type from the normal to exceptional version. This does NOT convert the item to the Exceptional Set version of the Set Item. Set item bonuses remain the same; only the item it's based on is upgraded. This can be used to upgrade Ethereal Items also. They will continue to be Ethereal after they are upgraded. Also if the item is socketed, then jewels or runes and their mods will also remain. Armor refers to any sort of armor, including helms, boots, belts, gloves and shields, not just Body Armor.

1 Lum + 1 Pul + 1 Perfect Emerald + Exceptional Set Weapon = Elite Version of Set Weapon

This formula changes the base item type from the exceptional to elite version. This does NOT convert the item to the Elite Set version of the Exceptional Set Item. Set item bonuses remain the same; only the item it's based on is upgraded. This can be used to upgrade Ethereal Items also. They will continue to be Ethereal after they are upgraded. Also if the item is socketed, then jewels or and their mods will also remain.

1 Ko + 1 Lem + 1 Perfect Diamond + Exceptional Set Armor = Elite Version of Set Armor

This formula changes the base item type from the exceptional to elite version. This does NOT convert the item to the Elite Set version of the Exceptional Set Item. Set item bonuses remain the same; only the item it's based on is upgraded. This can be used to upgrade Ethereal Items also. They will continue to be Ethereal after they are upgraded. Also if the item is socketed, then jewels or and their mods will also remain. Armor refers to any sort of armor, including helms, boots, belts, gloves and shields, not just Body Armor.