Hero-dric Cube
The Hero-dric Cube is the crafting hub — a nod to Diablo's Horadric Cube. It unlocks at hero Level 4 (about 15 minutes in) and gains new functions as the Cube itself levels up by feeding it items. Selling higher-value items grants more Cube XP.
Cube functions
Convert unwanted items into gold (and Cube XP). The main early gold source. Use Auto-Fill to batch, but lock keepers with Alt+Click first.
Combine 9 same-rarity items into 1 of the next grade. Output item level comes from a dropdown, not the fodder.
Build random gear or accessories from materials within a chosen level range. The best early source of accessories.
Socket single-stat gems into Rare-or-better gear (1 stat per socket).
Strip sockets back out. Destroys the material and charges a small gold fee; the gear must be unequipped.
Socket monster-material engravings into Immortal-or-better gear (2 stats each).
Spend anniversary coins on a gacha for random rare items.
A scroll adds one random stat from a large pool into Arcana-or-better gear.
Three enhancement layers
Gear can carry three independent socket types. You must strip ALL sockets before an item can be sold on the Steam Market.
Decoration
1 stat
Gems · Rare+
Engraving
2 stats
Monster materials · Immortal+
Inscription
1 random stat
Scrolls · Arcana+