This guide explains the Tempering System, the reworked upgrade mechanism for items in Diablo 4 (D4). Learn how the Tempering System works, how to obtain Tempering Manuals, and how to gather the necessary materials for Tempering.
What is Tempering?
A Feature that Adds Affixes to Gear
Tempering is a new feature introduced in Diablo 4’s fourth season. It enhances the item system, allowing players to customize their gear further by adding new affixes.
Random Affix Selection
When you temper your gear, the affix you receive is randomly selected from the available affixes in the chosen recipe. You cannot specifically choose which affix will be applied.
How to Temper Gear
Access the Blacksmith
Tempering replaces the old gear upgrade option and is accessible at any blacksmith in the game.
Spend Required Materials
Tempering requires Diablo 4 gold and various crafting materials, such as Veiled Crystals, Forgotten Souls, and Iron Chunks. To ensure you have enough Diablo iv materials, regularly salvage gear from defeated enemies.
Each Temper Consumes a Temper Point
Each piece of gear has a set number of temper points. Each tempering attempt consumes one temper point from the item. Once all temper points are used, the gear cannot be tempered further, making its final affixes permanent.
Initial Slots Do Not Consume Temper Points
Your first attempt to temper an item’s slot does not consume a temper point. Since each gear has two temper slots, you can make up to seven temper attempts per item.
Increasing a Gear’s Tempering Limit
Tempering Limit Cannot be Increased
A gear’s tempering limit is fixed and can be found in the temper section of the gear. Each temper attempt permanently consumes one tempering point. Once the temper points are depleted, you cannot temper that gear again.
How to Get Tempering Manuals
Participate in Helltides
Tempering Manuals are primarily obtained through Helltides. All manuals can drop from enemies starting at World Tier 1, so you can begin collecting them early in the game.
Farming Magic Manuals
Magic Manuals are the easiest to obtain. They drop from normal enemies, especially in Helltides where enemy density is higher.
Farming Rare Manuals
Rare Manuals drop from elite monsters in Helltides. While not guaranteed, the drop rate is higher for these enemies. Increasing your world tier will also increase the number of elite encounters.
Farming Legendary Manuals
Legendary Manuals drop from Blood Maidens, summoned using three pieces of Traces of the Maiden. Team up with other players to maximize your chances by sharing Traces and summoning more Blood Maidens.
How to Get Tempering Materials
Salvage Gear
To gather materials like Veiled Crystals, Forgotten Souls, and Iron Chunks, regularly salvage the gear you find from defeated enemies.
Participate in High-Density Activities
Activities with high enemy density, such as Helltides and Nightmare Dungeons, are excellent for farming the necessary materials for Tempering.
Conclusion
The Tempering System in Diablo 4 adds a new layer of customization to gear, allowing for tailored builds and enhanced gameplay. By understanding how to effectively farm Tempering Manuals and materials, you can make the most of this powerful new feature. Happy tempering!
