August 11, 2026 · 6 min
Steam Market vs In-Game Gold
Real-money market listings use the Trade Ship - not the Cube. Higher-grade trading resumed in ver 1.01.00; see the High-Grade Market guide for Arcana+ tips.
Two Different Economies
| Goal | Use |
|---|---|
| In-game gold for runes | Cube -> Alchemy |
| Real money / Steam wallet | Trade Ship icon (top-left of Hero menu) |
Listing Tips
- Enable Steam Guard and mobile confirmations.
- Check recent sales before undercutting Arcana+ items.
- Popular affixes move faster - list during peak hours.
- Never trade outside Steam for "better deals."
- Refresh or relog if listings fail to display.
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