The launch of Diablo 4 Season 13 has introduced one of the most powerful endgame systems: Transfiguration. By utilizing the Horadric Cube, this system allows players to push their gear past the limits of Masterworking. It adds new affixes and even grants amulets a second Legendary power. If you want to boost your gear, here's a complete guide on Transfiguration.
What is Transfiguration in Diablo 4 Season 13
Transfiguration is the final major modification step for endgame gear. It's a high-risk, high-reward process that applies a random and powerful modification to an item. This process will often lock the item, so it should be the very last step in your crafting journey. There are some prerequisites that you need to fulfill to use Transfiguration.
- Item Readiness: Players should only begin the Transfiguration process once an item has been fully Masterworked and Socketed.
- The Horadric Cube: The Horadric Cube is the primary tool used to perform these modifications and is unlocked through the main seasonal questline.
- Obtain Reagents: A required material for Transfiguration.
How to Transfigure Items in Diablo 4 Season 13
To transfigure your gear in Diablo 4 Season 13, you must use the Horadric Cube to apply a final and powerful modification to your endgame items. Because this process usually locks your item from further changes and makes it unmodifiable. This means you can still swap gems, but you can no longer Enchant, Masterwork, or Temper the item. Here's a step-by-step guide to Transfiguring an item.
Step 1: Prepare Your Item
- You need to complete all other modifications, such as Sockets, Enchanting, and Masterworking, before you begin the Transfiguration process.
- The system acts as a final touch, and most items will become unmodifiable once the Transfiguration is complete.
- Attempting to Transfigure an item before it is fully Masterworked will permanently cap that item's potential power.
Step 2: Access the Horadric Cube
- You can unlock the Horadric Cube by completing the main seasonal questline in the Lord of Hatred expansion.
- Once unlocked, the Cube serves as your primary station for all Transfiguration and advanced crafting needs.
- Locate the Cube in the main seasonal hub to begin the item modification process.
Step 3: Gather the Required Reagents
- Every Transfiguration attempt requires a Standard Reagent, which is obtained through seasonal activities.
- You can include an Entropic Tuning Prism to protect your item from negative outcomes like losing a beneficial affix.
- If you are working on an Amulet, you will specifically need a Kalian Tuning Prism to unlock its second Legendary power.
Step 4: Execute the Transfiguration
- You start the process by placing your item and the required reagents into the Horadric Cube interface.
- Once you click the Transfigure button, the Cube will apply a random beneficial effect such as an item level boost or a new Greater Affix.
There is a very small chance that an item remains modifiable after Transfiguration. If this happens, you can transfigure it a second time, creating some of the most powerful gear in the game.
How to Use Tuning Prisms for Transfiguration in D4 S13
To increase your chances of getting a good modification, you can use Tuning Prisms. These optional reagents allow you to influence the outcome of the Transfiguration. Here are all the Prisms you can use and how they work.
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Reagent |
Description |
|---|---|
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Standard Reagent |
A mandatory material required for every Transfiguration attempt, regardless of the item type. |
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Entropic Tuning Prism |
It's added to the process to remove the possibility of replacing your existing beneficial affixes. The Prism will guarantee that the resulting item becomes unmodifiable once the process is complete. |
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Kalian Tuning Prism |
It’s specialized reagent found in high-tier content that is used exclusively for Amulet modifications. |
How to Transfigure Amulets in D4 S13 (Double Legendary Aspects Strategy)
The best way to use Transfiguration is on Amulets. By following a specific order, you can create a Unique or Mythic Amulet with a second Legendary power. Here's what you need to do.
- Add the Second Legendary Power: To begin, place your fully Masterworked amulet into the Horadric Cube with a Kalian Tuning Prism (which drops at Tournament 8 difficulty) to add a second, random Legendary Aspect to your Legendary, Unique, or Mythic gear.
- Reroll for the Perfect Build: Because this initial modification does not lock the item, you should keep using additional prisms to reroll that extra legendary power until you land on the specific effect that perfectly complements your build.
- Apply the Final Transfiguration: When you are satisfied with the extra power, use a Standard Reagent in the Cube to apply a final standard Transfiguration for a final stat boost, which will typically lock the item and complete its progression.
