Blizzard has confirmed that the Lord of Hatred DLC includes at least one item designed to be completely useless in combat. Its only function is to be transformed within the new Horadric Cube, a central mechanic of the expansion that allows players to recycle unwanted equipment into upgrades or entirely new pieces, altering the loot economy.
Horadric Cube as a technical recycling tool 🔄
The Horadric Cube functions as an item conversion system. The useless item, identified by its null stats or irrelevant effects, is placed into the cube and combined with other materials to generate functional equipment or a specific upgrade. This process eliminates the need to discard certain items, creating an alternative path for players to obtain specific pieces without relying on boss RNG.
The junk item everyone will want to keep 🗑️
Yes, you read that right: Blizzard has added an item worth less than a holey sock to your inventory. But it turns out that sock is the key to unlocking a legendary sword. Now we'll all look at items we used to drop on the ground with disdain in a new light. The Horadric Cube turns the worst loot into something useful, and in doing so reminds us that even trash has its moment of glory.