09-11-2005, 06:10 AM
*Taken from The Arreat Summit*
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</TD><TD vAlign=top background=0>1 Tal Rune + 1 Thul Rune + 1 Perfect Topaz + Normal Body Armor = Socketed Body Armor of same type
The number of sockets created will vary. 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. The chance to get X sockets in most armor is 1/4, (I.E: Mage plate has a max of 3 sockets, so it has a 2/4 [1/2] chance to get 3 socketss). The base of 6 was used in the ratios for all the above mentioned areas. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top background=0></TD><TD vAlign=top background=0>1 Ral Rune + 1 Amn Rune + 1 Perfect Amethyst + Normal Weapon = Socketed Weapon of same type
The number of sockets created will vary. 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. For example, if you have an item that can only have 2 sockets, there's a 5/6 chance of getting 2 sockets and a 1/6 chance of getting 1 socket. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top background=0></TD><TD vAlign=top background=0>1 Ral Rune + 1 Thul Rune + 1 Perfect Sapphire + Normal Helm = Socketed Helm of same type
The number of sockets created will vary. 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. For example, if you have an item that can only have 2 sockets, there's a 2/3 chance of getting 2 sockets and a 1/3 chance of getting 1 socket. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top background=0></TD><TD vAlign=top background=0>1 Tal Rune + 1 Amn Rune + 1 Perfect Ruby + Normal Shield = Socketed Shield of same type
The number of sockets created will vary. 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. For example, if you have an item that can only have 2 sockets, there's a 3/4 chance of getting 2 sockets and a 1/4 chance of getting 1 socket. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
ps. If you have an etheral item or weapon, there's a glitch at the moment, which increases the base defense. I made a guide to it in the General section here. Check it out. Hope this helps.
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top background=0>
</TD><TD vAlign=top background=0>1 Tal Rune + 1 Thul Rune + 1 Perfect Topaz + Normal Body Armor = Socketed Body Armor of same typeThe number of sockets created will vary. 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. The chance to get X sockets in most armor is 1/4, (I.E: Mage plate has a max of 3 sockets, so it has a 2/4 [1/2] chance to get 3 socketss). The base of 6 was used in the ratios for all the above mentioned areas. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top background=0>
</TD><TD vAlign=top background=0>1 Ral Rune + 1 Amn Rune + 1 Perfect Amethyst + Normal Weapon = Socketed Weapon of same typeThe number of sockets created will vary. 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. For example, if you have an item that can only have 2 sockets, there's a 5/6 chance of getting 2 sockets and a 1/6 chance of getting 1 socket. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top background=0>
</TD><TD vAlign=top background=0>1 Ral Rune + 1 Thul Rune + 1 Perfect Sapphire + Normal Helm = Socketed Helm of same typeThe number of sockets created will vary. 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. For example, if you have an item that can only have 2 sockets, there's a 2/3 chance of getting 2 sockets and a 1/3 chance of getting 1 socket. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top background=0>
</TD><TD vAlign=top background=0>1 Tal Rune + 1 Amn Rune + 1 Perfect Ruby + Normal Shield = Socketed Shield of same typeThe number of sockets created will vary. 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. For example, if you have an item that can only have 2 sockets, there's a 3/4 chance of getting 2 sockets and a 1/4 chance of getting 1 socket. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
ps. If you have an etheral item or weapon, there's a glitch at the moment, which increases the base defense. I made a guide to it in the General section here. Check it out. Hope this helps.