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Greater Affix Basics in Diablo 4
Greater Affixes are a rare and powerful feature in Diablo 4 that enhance the attributes of your items significantly. Understanding how they work can help you maximize your gear’s potential and make the most of your loot. Here’s a detailed guide on Greater Affixes:
Greater Affixes are special versions of regular Affixes that offer enhanced benefits. When an item drops, it can have 1 to 3 of its Affixes upgraded to Greater Affixes. This upgrade provides a 1.5x multiplier on the maximum roll of the Affix, making these affixes the most powerful and desirable in the game.
How to Obtain Greater Affixes
- Item Drops: Greater Affixes are only found on Ancestral Legendary and Unique items. Ancestral Legendaries are exclusive to World Tier 4 (WT4), but Uniques can drop in any World Tier.
- Uber Uniques: Items created from Resplendent Sparks can also roll with Greater Affixes.
Comparison to Previous Games
If you have experience with previous Diablo games:
- Diablo 2: Greater Affixes are similar to Zod, Jah, and Ber runes, known for their high rarity and significant impact.
- Diablo 3: They are comparable to Ancient and Primal Ancient items, which also feature enhanced stats.
How to Use Greater Affixes
- Rerolling Warning: Be cautious when using the Occultist to reroll Affixes. Rerolling a Greater Affix will replace it with a normal Affix, which means you can lose the enhanced benefits. Greater Affixes can only be acquired through drops, not through Enchanting.
- Item Enhancement: Equip items with Greater Affixes to gain a substantial boost in your stats, making them valuable for endgame content and high-level challenges.
Key Points to Remember
- Only Drop-Based: Greater Affixes cannot be obtained through crafting or rerolling; they only come from item drops.
- World Tier-Specific: Ancestral Legendaries (which can have Greater Affixes) are exclusive to WT4, while Uniques can drop in any World Tier.
- Resplendent Sparks: Uber Uniques created from Resplendent Sparks have a chance to roll with Greater Affixes, adding another layer of rarity and power.
By understanding and utilizing Greater Affixes, you can significantly enhance your gear and improve your overall effectiveness in Diablo 4. Keep an eye out for these rare upgrades and build your character to be as powerful as possible!