Masterworking is a new system introduced in Diablo 4 Season 4 that allows players to upgrade uniques and Tempered Ancestral Legendaries. There are 12 ranks included in the Masterworking system and this guide details each rank and their effects.
Diablo 4: All Masterwork ranks and effects
As you continue to upgrade a piece of equipment in the Masterworks system, it will progress through the ranks until it reaches rank 12 (max). In the grid below, you will discover the effect of each rank and the materials it requires in Diablo 4.
| Rank | Effect | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | All affixes increased by 5%. | 5x Obducite 10x Rawhide 3x Veiled Crystals 40,000 Gold |
| Rank 2 | All affixes increased by 5% | 10x Obducite 10x Rawhide 3x veiled Crystals 50,000 Gold |
| Rank 3 | All affixes increased by 5%. | 20x Obducite 15x Rawhide 4x Veiled Crystals 60,000 Gold |
| Rank 4 | One random affix increased by 25%. | 30x Obducite 15x Rawhide 4x Veiled Crystals 70,000 Gold |
| Rank 5 | All affixes increased by 5%. | 10x Ingolith 20x Rawhide 6x Veiled Crystals 100,000 Gold |
| Rank 6 | All affixes increased by 5%. | 20x Ingolith 20x Rawhide 6x Veiled Crystals 125,000 Gold |
| Rank 7 | All affixes increased by 5%. | 30x Ingolith 25x Rawhide 7x Veiled Crystals 150,000 Gold |
| Rank 8 | One random affix increased by 25%. | 50x Ingolith 25x Rawhide 7x Veiled Crystals 200,000 Gold |
| Rank 9 | All affixes increased by 5%. | 15x Neathiron 9x Veiled Crystals 2x Coiling Ward 1x Forgotten Soul 300,000 Gold |
| Rank 10 | All affixes increased by 5%. | 20x Neathiron 9x Veiled Crystals 2x Coiling Ward 1x Forgotten Soul 375,000 Gold |
| Rank 11 | All affixes increased by 5%. | 25x Neathiron 12x Veiled Crystals 2x Coiling Ward 1x Forgotten Soul 450,000 Gold |
| Rank 12 | One random affix increased by 25%. | Undetermined |
As you can see, most ranks offer a 5% affix increase. Every fourth rank offers a 25% bump to a random affix associated with the piece of equipment.
How to get materials for Masterworking in Diablo 4
Players can obtain materials for Masterworking through the newly added Pit. Before you can access the Pit in Diablo 4, you must meet some prerequisites first. Here is everything you need to do to unlock the Pit in the correct order:
- Reach World Tier 4.
- Complete Tier 46 Nightmare Dungeon.
- Use the Portal Activator located in Cerrigar to access the Pit.
Once you unlock the Pit, you will need to collect Runeshards in order to enter. Check out our guide on how to find Runeshards for more information.
How to use Masterworking in Diablo 4
While the Masterworking system is available immediately at the start of your playthrough in Diablo 4 Season 4, you won’t be able to use it until you gather materials from the Pit. In other words, you need to first unlock the Pit and play through it a few times to reap the benefits of Masterworks.
Once you unlock the Pit and gather the necessary materials, you can access and use Masterworks by selecting the option at any Blacksmith in the game.
