Rune of ascendance how does it work exactly?

[Deviant]

So i got rune of ascendance im not sure how rare is that rune but im guessing pretty rare? im playing lich dot build what item would be the best to use this rune on? can i for example get a guaranteed some mega rare unique item from this rune if used on correct base?

[Deviant]

umm anyone?

[BroncoCollider]

It changes the item into a unique or set item of the same item type. For example, using it on a Silver Ring could turn it into any unique ring, including ones that are not Silver Rings.

[Deviant]

does it matter on what wand base i use this rune or what level is the wand im using this rune on? like whats the highest unique item level there is? should i use this rune on something like 70 lvl wands or wut

[AndrewTilley]

From the crafting dev blog:

@Trasochi

Rune of Ascendance

• The first of the three chase crafting items. This transforms an item into a random unique or set of the same type.
• The subtype does not matter, just the item type. For example using a Rune of Ascendance on a silver ring can result in any unique or set ring that could randomly drop, but cannot result in a unique helmet.

Some further info on Discord from the developers:

Yeah, the Rune of Ascendance cannot result in boss specific drops.

Ravenous void is technically a randomly dropping unique that has a bonus chance to drop from a specific boss, rather than a boss specific unique, so you can get it from Rune of Ascendance, though it’s not very likely.

It scales based on how rare it is for the item to drop randomly. So if an item rarely drops, you’ll rarely get it from a rune of ascendance. The chance isn’t that low though, so if you’re specifically looking for a rare drop, using your runes of ascendance on the right item type is a good idea in combination with other things like farming the right timeline.
Source: Discord Link

Q: Can the rune of ascendance create an item with legendary potential?

A: Yes
Source: Discord Link

Q: How does the rune of ascendance determine the chances of getting high legendary potential since there is no zone level to scale from?

A: The chances for each amount of legendary potential are scaled as if the unique had dropped at level 100, but are then reduced multiplicatively by a fixed value.
Source: Discord Link

[Deviant]

so does this mean it doesnt matter on what item level im using rune of ascendace but only on what base?

[Llama8]

Yes, but it’s the item type, 1h sword, 1h axe, ring, amulet, etc not the specific base (katana & gladius will both turn into a random unique 1h sword).

[Deviant]

i see thanks