Alright, let’s talk about this amulet crafting thing in D2. I spent a good chunk of my weekend trying to get this right, so I figured I’d share my experience and what I learned along the way.
First off, I started by gathering all the stuff I needed. This meant a lot of farming. The idea was to use a level 93 character for gambling magic amulets. I made sure I was level 93, then I gambled a bunch of amulets from different vendors. The goal was to get amulets with a high enough item level, at least 88, which is needed for the +2 skills to be able to roll on them.
I spent hours just gambling and collecting these amulets. I also gathered a bunch of jewels, you know, just any kind, because you need them for crafting. It took a while, but I finally had a decent stash of both magic amulets and jewels.
Then, I started the crafting process. It’s a bit of a gamble itself. I used the Horadric Cube. I put in a magic amulet, one perfect gem, a jewel, and a specific rune. After that, I crossed my fingers and transmuted them. The first few tries were pretty rough. I got some useless stats and no +2 skills, which was super frustrating.
But I kept at it. I tried different combinations and made sure to use amulets I gambled with my level 93 character. I did get some decent amulets with good resistances and attributes, but still no +2 skills. Honestly, it felt like I was throwing away resources for a while there.
A Glimmer of Hope
After a ton of attempts, I finally crafted an amulet that had +2 to a specific class’s skills. It wasn’t the perfect one, but it was a start. I was pretty stoked because it proved that the method worked. I also noticed that the affixes were better in general when I used the higher-level character for gambling.
I continued crafting, using up the rest of my materials. I ended up with a few more amulets with +2 skills, but none were exactly what I was looking for. It was a bit of a letdown, but I learned a lot about how the system works. I realized that it really does make a difference to use a level 93 or higher character to gamble the amulets. The odds of getting those good affixes are just better.
Reflections
In the end, I didn’t get the god-tier amulet I was hoping for, but I did get a few decent ones. It was a grind, no doubt, and it took up a lot of my time and resources. I can see why some folks say Mara’s Kaleidoscope is the best, given how much of a pain crafting can be. It provides +2 To All Skills, +20-30 to All Resistances, and +5 To All Attributes.
Would I do it again? Maybe. It’s a good way to understand the crafting mechanics and get some okay gear, but it’s definitely not a quick or easy process. If you’re going to try it, make sure you’re prepared for a lot of trial and error, and don’t expect to get the best amulet in the game on your first try.
- Start by leveling your character to at least 93.
- Gamble for magic amulets with this character.
- Gather a ton of jewels and the other necessary crafting materials.
- Craft using the Horadric Cube, and be prepared for many failed attempts.
- Keep at it, and eventually, you’ll get some decent amulets, though maybe not perfect ones.
That’s my experience with amulet crafting in D2. It’s a tough process, but it can be rewarding. Just be ready for a grind!
