Diablo 4 Crafting Tips: U4GM Expert Guide
Most players do not lose materials because they lack patience. They lose them by touching the wrong stat too early. The Horadric Cube rewards a calmer approach, especially when a prized Greater Affix is involved. Before you spend Primordial Dust on your D4 items , decide which affixes must stay, which ones can go, and whether the piece is worth taking into the dangerous Transfiguration process. Protect the Good Stat First Say you find a weapon with the Greater Affix your build has been waiting for. Do not rush it into the Cube. Visit the Enchanter, select that Greater Affix, review the offered replacements, then choose "No Change" and leave. The game will treat that stat as previously handled by the Enchanter, so later Cube rerolls will leave it alone. It is a small step, but it can save an excellent item. There is one catch: after securing that protection, use the Cube for the other affixes rather than trying to enchant another slot. Build the Base Before Chasing Perfect...