Can you add sockets to legendary Shadowlands?

Can You Add Sockets to Legendary Shadowlands?

In the latest patch of World of Warcraft’s Shadowlands expansion, many players have been wondering whether it’s possible to add sockets to their legendary items. As it turns out, the answer is yes, but with some limitations.

How to Add Sockets to Legendary Items

In Shadowlands, there’s a consumable called Spatial Realignment Apparatus that allows you to add sockets to gear. This consumable is sold by Ve’nari, a NPC located in the Maw, and costs 2,500 Stygia.

Here are the steps to follow:

1. Acquire the Spatial Realignment Apparatus from Ve’nari.
2. Select the legendary item you want to add a socket to.
3. Right-click on the item to enter the socketing window.
4. Choose the desired socket type (if applicable).
5. Apply the Spatial Realignment Apparatus to the item.
6. The item will now have a socket available for gemming.

Which Legendary Slots Can Be Socketed?

It’s important to note that not all legendary slots are eligible for socketing. Legendaries in the Helm, Neck, Bracer, Belt, and Ring slots are guaranteed to get a gem socket when created or upgraded after patch 9.1. However, legendary items in other slots will not receive a socket.

What’s the Catch?

While adding sockets to legendary items can be a great way to improve their performance, there’s a catch. You can only add one socket to a legendary item, regardless of its rarity. This means that higher-tier legendary items with more socket slots will not receive additional sockets when upgraded.

Rank 7 Legendary Costs

If you need to craft a completely new Rank 7 Legendary item, you’ll need to pay the following costs:

• 2000 Cosmic Flux
• 5150 Soul Ash
• 1650 Soul Cinders

Keep in mind that lower-rank Legendaries will have already invested resources towards reaching their current level, so you won’t need to pay for these costs again when upgrading to Rank 7.

Highest Level Legendary

Legendary Items have 6 ranks in Patch 9.1:

In conclusion, adding sockets to legendary Shadowlands items is possible, but there are some limitations to consider. By following the steps outlined above and understanding the rules for socketing legendary items, you can make the most of your legendary gear and improve your overall gameplay experience.