If you're a die-hard Diablo fan and have played Diablo 2, you're bound to be excited about a new system coming to Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred.
You guessed it, Horadric Cube is back.
Horadric Cube played a crucial role in Diablo 2, and veteran Diablo players are certainly familiar with its mechanics and eagerly await its return.
However, if you're a new player starting with Diablo 3 or Diablo 4, you might be confused by Horadric Cube.
Don't worry, I'll explain in detail what this mysterious guest is, how to obtain it, and its core mechanics. Everything you need to know is here.
What is it used for?
Horadric Cube is a brand-new endgame progression system added to Lord of Hatred, helping players assemble and customize their builds.
Specifically, it has three core functions.
The first is dismantling old equipment and crafting new equipment. Players can use it to recycle items no longer needed in the endgame and transform them into new unique items. So, if you have unused Diablo 4 items, don't rush to dispose of them; they'll naturally find their use after Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred is released.
This feature is its core function, so Haroutunian describes Horadric Cube as giving forgotten items a "second life." He says, "I think players will use it to create things that will amaze us."
Secondly, it can be used to adjust equipment. Horadric Cube can add and remove affixes and reset stats for your equipment. With it, you have the opportunity to remove unwanted affixes and replace them with more suitable ones, resulting in a better build.
Thirdly, it can also be used for Rune and Charm effect conversions. We know that Talisman system will be introduced in LoH, and obviously, Horadric Cube and Talisman system will complement each other.
How to get it?
Currently, obtaining Horadric Cube doesn't require completing a specific side quest or exploring the open world; it unlocks gradually as you experience new content.
First, since it's an endgame system, you must first complete the main storyline of Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred. Whether you're a story enthusiast or completely indifferent to the plot, completing the main story is essential.
Second, after completing the main storyline, you'll arrive in Temis, the central city of Scovos region. Horadric Cube is located in Temis; you need to find it and interact with it once. After that, all characters on your account will be able to use Horadric Cube.
Because you must complete LoH main storyline first, it's clear that this gameplay is only available to players who own Lord of Hatred DLC. I haven't received any advertising fees from Blizzard, but I have to say, based on this gameplay alone, LoH is worth having.
Mechanics
Now, let's delve into the practical uses of Horadric Cube in Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred.
Horadric Cube's mechanics are built upon a sophisticated system for modifying equipment attributes. To maximize its value and flexibly alter the attributes of equipment and items, we first need to understand this system.
In reality, we don't need to memorize every detail of the system like we're preparing for an exam; we only need to understand its core Transfiguration and the key items Entropic Tuning Prism and Kullean Tuning Prism.
The process of making targeted modifications to equipment within Horadric Cube is called Transfiguration. Therefore, we simply need to open the cube and perform Transfiguration according to the rules.
However, if you've played similar Transmutation gameplay, you might worry about the possibility of items being damaged or worsened during the process. Yes, this is possible, but if you wish to avoid it, you can use an item called Entropic Tuning Prism.
Entropic Tuning Prism can remove both the worst and best outcomes of Transfiguration. If you're aiming for the best results, don't use it; but if you're looking for a safer option, you'll definitely need it.
However, be aware that using Entropic Tuning Prism will prevent your items from being modified again, so it's best to use it only in the final stages.
Kullean Tuning Prism, on the other hand, is an item that can only be used on Charms, but its effects are more powerful. When you use it in Horadric Cube, your Charms will randomly gain an additional Legendary Affixes.
Even better, Charms using Kullean Tuning Prism won't become unusable like those using Entropic Tuning Prism.
Now, you're probably wondering how to obtain these items. Based on current information, the main way to obtain them is by participating in Tree of Whispers activities, defeating elite monsters, and obtaining War Plans Cache.
This sounds a bit complicated, and opening War Plans Cache only provides a chance to obtain these items; it's not guaranteed.
But don't worry, because neither Entropic Tuning Prism nor Kullean Tuning Prism are account-bound; players can freely trade them. So you can exchange these Diablo 4 items for other items or gold, or even use them to make a profit.
That concludes the detailed introduction to Horadric Cube in Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred. I'm really looking forward to this cube; as you can see, it will be a powerful aid for players to create their own builds later on, and you'll definitely love it.
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