August 11, 2026 · 7 min

Decorations, Engraving & Inscription

Three socket layers turn good drops into build-defining pieces. Match materials to your class, and learn how Removal works before you lock a wrong line.

Socket Tiers

Do not socket fire damage on a physical ranger or waste Immortal engraving mats on gear you will replace in an hour.

Gear tier	Socket system	Focus
Rare+	Decoration	Early flexible stats
Immortal+	Engraving	Strong permanent lines
Arcana+	Inscription	High-end rerolls / premium effects

Safe Workflow

1

Preview the material

Read the exact stat before committing in the Cube.
2

Unequip before Removal

Extract sockets only after unequipping to avoid stuck states.
3

Prefer keepers

Socket chase pieces you will wear across an Act tier, not temporary Act 1 whites.

Build Tips

Knight: armor, HP, damage reduction before vanity DPS lines.
Ranger / Hunter: attack speed, crit, elemental lines that match skills.
Sorcerer: spell power / elemental AoE; Priest: sustain and team buffs.

FAQ

Can I undo a bad Decoration?

Use Cube Removal after unequipping. Mats or outcomes can vary by patch - read the in-game prompt.

When should I start Engraving?

Once you wear Immortal pieces you plan to keep for the current difficulty tier.

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