1 Ral Rune + 1 Sol Rune + 1 Perfect Emerald + Normal Unique Weapon = Exceptional Version of Weapon
Tal Rune + 1 Shael Rune + 1 Perfect Diamond + Normal Unique Armor = Exceptional Version of Armor
Now, it's important to remember that only the base item is upgraded. If you used the first formula on a Rixot's Keen (short sword unique), it won't become a Bloodletter (Gladius unique). Instead, it'll still be a Rixot's Keen, but it'll be a Gladius instead of a short sword.1 Lum Rune + 1 Pul Rune + 1 Perfect Emerald + Exceptional Unique Weapon = Elite Version of Weapon
1 Ko Rune + 1 Lem Rune + 1 Perfect Diamond + Exceptional Unique Armor = Elite Version of Armor
So what does this do for the stats? Honestly I know it changes the type of item, but what is the benefit of upgrading.Orphan said:Usually you need to go through some ritual to get these secrets, but we'll let you slide this time
Seriously though, the cube recipes are:
1 Ral Rune + 1 Sol Rune + 1 Perfect Emerald + Normal Unique Weapon = Exceptional Version of Weapon
Tal Rune + 1 Shael Rune + 1 Perfect Diamond + Normal Unique Armor = Exceptional Version of Armor
These next two can only be done in ladder or single player.
1 Lum Rune + 1 Pul Rune + 1 Perfect Emerald + Exceptional Unique Weapon = Elite Version of Weapon
1 Ko Rune + 1 Lem Rune + 1 Perfect Diamond + Exceptional Unique Armor = Elite Version of Armor
Now, it's important to remember that only the base item is upgraded. If you used the first formula on a Rixot's Keen (short sword unique), it won't become a Bloodletter (Gladius unique). Instead, it'll still be a Rixot's Keen, but it'll be a Gladius instead of a short sword.
These recipes were taken from Arreat Summit, which has other info about the cube if you want to check it out sometime. :thumbsup:
It doesn't change the stats at all. It just gives the item more defence or damage. For example, a rixot's keen has 100% enhanced damage, and +5 to min damage, which on a short sword increases the weapons damage from 2-7, to 9-14. If it was upgraded to a gladius, the base weapon's damage is now 8-22, which means the total damage would be 21-44 (better than a short sword). Keep in mind this also increases the strength/dexterity requirements, and also the level requirements.xinfernox said:So what does this do for the stats? Honestly I know it changes the type of item, but what is the benefit of upgrading.
And thanks for the help everyone.
Thanks, once again very helpful. I am going to upgrade my Chance Gaurds and my Goldwrap as soon as I get a few more runes.Orphan said:It doesn't change the stats at all. It just gives the item more defence or damage. For example, a rixot's keen has 100% enhanced damage, and +5 to min damage, which on a short sword increases the weapons damage from 2-7, to 9-14. If it was upgraded to a gladius, the base weapon's damage is now 8-22, which means the total damage would be 21-44 (better than a short sword). Keep in mind this also increases the strength/dexterity requirements, and also the level requirements.
Another bonus is with belts. A goldwrap only has a small number of potion slots, since it is just a heavy belt. If it was upgraded, it would become a battle belt and have the maximum potion slots.
Mostly, it's used if you want to take a good normal or exceptional unique (like the Ribcracker) and make it do more damage, or get more defence.
Edit: The Butcher's Pupil also isn't too bad of a weapon to upgrade.