When does Removal / Extraction unlock?

Removal / Extraction unlocks at Cube Level 10. The Cube function order is listed on the /cube index, and the cube-guide walks the full unlock path.

What tier does Removal / Extraction cover?

Removal / Extraction sits in the 8 (Lv 1 → Lv 70) tier range. Cube leveling gates which recipes are available — Offering, for example, now unlocks at Cube Level 10 (changed in patch 1.00.22 from Level 20).

Where does Removal / Extraction sit in the function order?

Removal / Extraction is function 5 in the eight-function Cube. The other seven functions are linked from the /cube index.

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Removal / Extraction

Cube / Enhancement

Strip sockets back out. Destroys the material and charges a small gold fee; the gear must be unequipped.

Key attributes

Unlocked: Cube Level 10
Order: 5
Total Functions: 8
Recipe Tiers: 8 (Lv 1 → Lv 70)
Enhancement Layers: Decoration, Engraving, Inscription

Notes

Extraction cost scales with the stat tier. Tier 8 Decoration is 12,000 gold; Engraving is 2× and Inscription is 4× that. Always unequip the target before extracting.

Removal / Extraction Transmutation Formula

The Horadric Cube enables key item conversions and tier upgrades. Always verify material requirements before transmuting, and align conversions with daily bonus schedules to minimize resource waste.