However, the number of sockets is then restricted by the maximum number of sockets that base item with that ilvl can have. Low-quality items and superior items do not work. 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.ġ Tal Rune + 1 Amn Rune + 1 Perfect Ruby + Normal Shield = Socketed Shield of same type 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.ġ Ral Rune + 1 Thul Rune + 1 Perfect Sapphire + Normal Helm = Socketed Helm of same type

The base of 6 was used in the ratios for all the above mentioned areas.ġ Ral Rune + 1 Amn Rune + 1 Perfect Amethyst + Normal Weapon = Socketed Weapon of same type 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 chance to get 3 sockets).

From The Arreat Summit, Blizzard’s official D2 strategy guide – which has been online since at least the early 2000s… maybe before then I don’t remember… and has not changed…ġ Tal Rune + 1 Thul Rune + 1 Perfect Topaz + Normal Body Armor = Socketed Body Armor of same type

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