Metamod

Meta-crafting Modifiers, commonly referred to as Metamods, refers to these crafted modifiers:

• of Prefixes - Prefixes Cannot Be Changed (Suffix)
• Suffixed - Suffixes Cannot Be Changed (Prefix)
• of Spellcraft - Cannot roll Attack Modifiers (Suffix)
• of Weaponcraft - Cannot roll Caster Modifiers (Suffix)
• of Crafting - Can have up to 3 Crafted Modifiers (Suffix)

The following legacy Metamod is only available on existing items in the permanent leagues.

• of Dueling - Cannot roll Modifiers with Required Level above 28 (Suffix)

These modifiers can be unlocked in specific end-game maps. See Crafting Bench § Crafting modifiers for details.

Metamods do not grant stats or bonuses, but rather affect other mods, and may override regular crafting rules. For example, Prefixes Cannot Be Changed will prevent an Orb of AnnulmentOrb of AnnulmentStack Size: 20Removes a random modifier from an itemRight click this item then left click on a magic or rare item to apply it. from removing a desirable prefix modifier. It will not, however, prevent adding a new modifier, such as through an Exalted OrbExalted OrbStack Size: 20Augments a rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers. or Chaos OrbChaos OrbStack Size: 20Reforges a rare item with new random modifiersRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it., as it only applies to existing modifiers. Note that some currencies and crafting methods cannot be used on items with metamods, such as essences, or ignore metamods, such as Awakener's OrbAwakener's OrbStack Size: 10Destroys an item, applying its influence to another of the same item class
The second item is reforged as a rare item with both influence types and new modifiersRight click this item, then left click the item you wish to take the influence from, then left click an item of the same item class you wish to apply it to.s.

Rules and Exceptions

Some of the currencies and crafting options available will ignore different metamods. Likewise, currencies such as Orb of AlchemyOrb of AlchemyStack Size: 20Upgrades a normal item to a rare itemRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it. must be used on a normal item, which invariably may not have a crafted modifier on them. The tables below show which options will respect or ignore metamods.

Basic Currencies

Currency	Prefixes Cannot Be Changed	Suffixes Cannot Be Changed	Cannot roll Attack Modifiers	Cannot roll Caster Modifiers
Orb of AlterationOrb of AlterationStack Size: 20Reforges a magic item with new random modifiersRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it.	Respected, but open prefixes may be filled	Respected, but open suffixes may be filled	N/A	N/A
Orb of AugmentationOrb of AugmentationStack Size: 30Augments a magic item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it. Magic items can have up to two random modifiers.	N/A	N/A	Respected	Respected
Regal OrbRegal OrbStack Size: 20Upgrades a magic item to a rare itemRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it. Current modifiers are retained and a new one is added.	N/A	N/A	Respected	Respected
Orb of ScouringOrb of ScouringStack Size: 30Removes all modifiers from an itemRight click this item then left click on a magic or rare item to apply it.	Respected	Respected	N/A	N/A
Divine OrbDivine OrbStack Size: 20Randomises the values of the random modifiers on an itemRight click this item then left click a magic, rare or unique item to apply it.	Respected	Respected	N/A	N/A
Chaos OrbChaos OrbStack Size: 20Reforges a rare item with new random modifiersRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it.	Respected, but open prefixes may be filled	Respected, but open suffixes may be filled	When used with Suffixes Cannot Be Changed	When used with Suffixes Cannot Be Changed
Orb of AnnulmentOrb of AnnulmentStack Size: 20Removes a random modifier from an itemRight click this item then left click on a magic or rare item to apply it.	Respected	Respected	Respected	Respected
Exalted OrbExalted OrbStack Size: 20Augments a rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers. and Conqueror variants	Respected, but open prefixes may be filled	Respected, but open suffixes may be filled	Respected	Respected
Eldritch Chaos OrbEldritch Chaos OrbStack Size: 20If The Searing Exarch is dominant, reroll prefix modifiers If The Eater of Worlds is dominant, reroll suffix modifiersRight click this item then left click a rare item with The Searing Exarch or The Eater of Worlds dominance to apply it.	Ignored	Ignored	Unknown	Unknown
Eldritch Exalted OrbEldritch Exalted OrbStack Size: 20If The Searing Exarch is dominant, add a prefix modifier If The Eater of Worlds is dominant, add a suffix modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item with The Searing Exarch or The Eater of Worlds dominance to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers.	Respected, but open prefixes may be filled	Respected, but open suffixes may be filled	Respected	Respected
Eldritch Orb of AnnulmentEldritch Orb of AnnulmentStack Size: 20If The Searing Exarch is dominant, remove a prefix modifier If The Eater of Worlds is dominant, remove a suffix modifierRight click this item then left click on a magic or rare item with The Searing Exarch or The Eater of Worlds dominance to apply it.	Respected	Respected	Respected	Respected
Orb of DominanceOrb of DominanceStack Size: 10Removes one Influenced Modifier from an item with at least two Influenced Modifiers and upgrades another Influenced Modifier Upgrading a modifier of the highest tier transforms the modifier into an Elevated Modifier Attempting to upgrade an Elevated Modifier rerolls its values Can be used on Body Armours, Boots, Gloves and HelmetsRight click this item then left click an item with at least two Influenced Modifiers to apply it.	Respected	Respected	Ignored	Ignored
Awakener's OrbAwakener's OrbStack Size: 10Destroys an item, applying its influence to another of the same item class The second item is reforged as a rare item with both influence types and new modifiersRight click this item, then left click the item you wish to take the influence from, then left click an item of the same item class you wish to apply it to.	Ignored	Ignored	Ignored	Ignored
Tainted Exalted OrbTainted Exalted OrbStack Size: 20Unpredictably adds or removes a modifier on a corrupted rare itemRight click this item then left click a corrupted rare item to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers.	Respected, but open prefixes may be filled	Respected, but open suffixes may be filled	Respected	Respected
Tainted Divine TeardropTainted Divine TeardropStack Size: 10Unpredictably raises or lowers the tier of each modifier on a corrupted rare itemRight click this item then left click a corrupted rare item to apply it.	Respected	Respected	Ignored	Ignored
Fossils	Usage Prevented	Usage Prevented	Usage Prevented	Usage Prevented
Essences	Usage Prevented	Usage Prevented	Usage Prevented	Usage Prevented

Harvest Crafting

Harvest Craft	Prefixes Cannot Be Changed	Suffixes Cannot Be Changed	Cannot roll Attack Modifiers	Cannot roll Caster Modifiers
Add a new [Type] modifier and remove another random modifier from a non-Influenced item	Respected, but open prefixes may be filled	Respected, but open suffixes may be filled	Respected when adding, ignored when removing	Respected when adding, ignored when removing
Reforge a Rare item with random modifiers, including a [Type] modifier	Respected, but open prefixes may be filled	Respected, but open suffixes may be filled	Ignored	Ignored
Change Element of Resistance	Respected	Respected	N/A	N/A
Reforge a Rare item, being more/less likely to receive the same modifier types	Respected, but open prefixes may be filled	Respected, but open suffixes may be filled	When used with Suffixes Cannot Be Changed	When used with Suffixes Cannot Be Changed
Randomise the Influence types on an Influenced Normal, Magic or Rare Item, as well as reforging the item with new random modifiers	Respected, but usage is prevented if any prefix is influenced	Respected, but usage is prevented if any suffix is influenced	Unknown	Unknown
Fracture a Modifier	Ignored	Ignored	Ignored	Ignored

Miscellaneous Crafting Options

Crafting Option	Prefixes Cannot Be Changed	Suffixes Cannot Be Changed	Cannot roll Attack Modifiers	Cannot roll Caster Modifiers
Aisling Unveil	Respected	Respected	Ignored	Ignored
Beastcraft Add Prefix Remove Suffix	Respected, but open prefixes may be filled	Will add without removing	Does not protect attack modifiers	Does not protect caster modifiers
Beastcraft Add Suffix Remove Prefix	Will add without removing	Respected, but open suffixes may be filled	Does not protect attack modifiers	Does not protect caster modifiers

Examples

See also: Guide:Crafting

This section's tone is highly subjective and should be rewritten in a way that presents facts rather than opinions.

Alternatively, consider splitting this section off into a guide. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page.

• Prefixes Cannot Be Changed

For example, if Prefixes Cannot Be Changed is crafted on the item, when using a Chaos OrbChaos OrbStack Size: 20Reforges a rare item with new random modifiersRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it., existing prefix(es) are kept. If the item has 1 open prefix (ie. only 2 prefixes and 1 additional space) and the Prefixes Cannot Be Changed is the only suffix, the Orbs may add 1 prefix as well as 0 to 3 suffixes to the item, or add 0 prefix and add 1 to 3 suffixes to the item. Players can still kept the open prefix by crafting multi-mod (Can have up to 3 Crafted Modifiers) and fill the open prefix with temp crafted mod, as well Prefixes Cannot Be Changed on the item, and then use the aforementioned Orb. Note that each use of Orb and crafted mods are expensive in this way.

Prefixes/Suffixes Cannot Be Changed is the only way to keep the drop only mod (or any other mod want to keep) on the item after using Chaos OrbChaos OrbStack Size: 20Reforges a rare item with new random modifiersRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. on it,

• Suffixes Cannot Be Changed

The use of Suffixes Cannot Be Changed is similar to Prefixes Cannot Be Changed. Only the difference is: Can have up to 3 Crafted Modifiers is a suffix.

• Cannot roll Attack Modifiers

The mod prevent any item with the attack mod tag (mod tag can be viewed on item by pressing Alt in PC; console has other default keybind) spawn on the item. List of datamined mod can be viewed here.

For example, the mod pool of a normal non-influenced bow contains all but one prefix mod that does not have attack mod tag. By using Cannot roll Attack Modifiers on an item which has at least one open prefix (and no more open suffix), the mod +1 to Level of Socketed Gems is guaranteed to spawn by using Exalted OrbExalted OrbStack Size: 20Augments a rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers. or beastcrafting recipe "add prefix remove suffix". Note that item level may still prevent the spawn of that mod, but player confirmed that aforementioned beastcrafting recipe ignore ilevel of the item and can force to spawn that mod in this example craft.

This force to spawn mod with metamod can be used to craft +3 bow by essence spamming Shrieking Essence of DreadShrieking Essence of DreadStack Size: 9
Essence Tier: 6Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property
One Handed Weapon: (17-21)% increased Impale Effect
Wand: (42-46)% increased Projectile Speed
Bow: +2 to Level of Socketed Bow Gems
Two Handed Melee Weapon: (30-34)% increased Impale Effect
Body Armour: +(301-400) to Armour
Helmet: +(141-160) to Armour
Shield: +(226-300) to Armour
Other Armour: +(106-120) to Armour
Quiver: (42-46)% increased Projectile Speed
Amulet: (29-31)% increased Armour
Ring: +(121-200) to Armour
Belt: +(401-460) to ArmourRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it. (Deafening Essence of DreadDeafening Essence of DreadStack Size: 9
Essence Tier: 7Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property
One Handed Weapon: (22-25)% increased Impale Effect
Wand: (47-52)% increased Projectile Speed
Bow: +2 to Level of Socketed Bow Gems
Two Handed Melee Weapon: (35-38)% increased Impale Effect
Body Armour: +(390-475) to Armour
Helmet: +(161-180) to Armour
Shield: +(301-375) to Armour
Other Armour: +(121-135) to Armour
Quiver: (47-52)% increased Projectile Speed
Amulet: (32-33)% increased Armour
Ring: +(201-300) to Armour
Belt: +(481-520) to ArmourRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it. has the same outcome but it is one tier higher than Shrieking , i.e. more expensive) on 6L short bow from The PorcupineThe Porcupine6Six-Link Short Bow
Item Level: 50The first quill separates the quick learners from the dead. (or other 6L bow from other divination cards or natural drop). This can be done when the item has one or two open prefixes (for +1 to Level of Socketed Gems) and one open suffix (for crafting Cannot roll Attack Modifiers) after the use of essence. If the item reached that state, use Exalted OrbExalted OrbStack Size: 20Augments a rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers. or beastcrafting "add prefix remove suffix" on the item, can force spawn that +1 to Level of Socketed Gems mod to create a "+3 level bow" to gem with bow gem tag. In which beastcrafting may be the more economical method, but it may choose either Cannot roll Attack Modifiers (which is good), or other suffix of the item which the player want to keep. Even more ideally, when spamming Shrieking Essence of DreadShrieking Essence of DreadStack Size: 9
Essence Tier: 6Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property
One Handed Weapon: (17-21)% increased Impale Effect
Wand: (42-46)% increased Projectile Speed
Bow: +2 to Level of Socketed Bow Gems
Two Handed Melee Weapon: (30-34)% increased Impale Effect
Body Armour: +(301-400) to Armour
Helmet: +(141-160) to Armour
Shield: +(226-300) to Armour
Other Armour: +(106-120) to Armour
Quiver: (42-46)% increased Projectile Speed
Amulet: (29-31)% increased Armour
Ring: +(121-200) to Armour
Belt: +(401-460) to ArmourRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it., not only consider the number of affix to available to craft, but also mods other than the essence guaranteed +2 to Level of Socketed Bow Gems are goods or not. Similar bow, such as +1 to Level of Socketed Gems plus Damage Penetrates #% Cold/Fire/Lightning Resistance can be crafted by using similar logic. In the past, +3 to fire/cold/lightning gem bows can also created by this method, only the dev removed those +2 to fire/cold/lightning gem from the essence and replaced by aforementioned Damage Penetrates #% Cold/Fire/Lightning Resistance mods.

Other basetype can also be use this metamod. However, other basetype may have mod that both attack and caster in the mod pool, or mod that neither attack nor caster mod. So that player must need to check the mod pool before using an Exalted OrbExalted OrbStack Size: 20Augments a rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers..

• Cannot roll Caster Modifiers

Similar to "cannot roll attack mod", Cannot roll Caster Modifiers metamod prevented the item to spawn caster modifier. List of datamined mod can be viewed here.

• Orb of ScouringOrb of ScouringStack Size: 30Removes all modifiers from an itemRight click this item then left click on a magic or rare item to apply it.

Orb of Scouring is commonly used with the metamod Prefixes Cannot Be Changed or Suffixes Cannot Be Changed:

the Orb of Scouring will remove ALL suffix (including Prefixes Cannot Be Changed) and keep ALL prefix of the item, if the item has crafted with the mod Prefixes Cannot Be Changed.

the Orb of Scouring will remove ALL prefix (including Suffixes Cannot Be Changed) and keep ALL suffix of the item, if the item has crafted with the mod Suffixes Cannot Be Changed.

Since the two mods are similar (only one word difference), please read carefully before craft the metamod and read and plan very very carefully when using Orb of ScouringOrb of ScouringStack Size: 30Removes all modifiers from an itemRight click this item then left click on a magic or rare item to apply it.. Never use Orb of ScouringOrb of ScouringStack Size: 30Removes all modifiers from an itemRight click this item then left click on a magic or rare item to apply it. on item without any crafted mod, unless you are really really want to turn it into normal rarity.

• Essence and Fossil

When using essence or fossil on an item with metamod (other then the multi-craft mod), the game will warn you that Failed to apply item: You can't use this currency on items with a modifier that affects mod outcomes. So that item must be crafted with essence (and fossil if the player want to use the item to have fossil specific mod, or just want to aid the crafting by using fossil combo to block or increase the odd of some mod) first and then using metamod to aid the crafting by using basic currencies.

• Awakener's OrbAwakener's OrbStack Size: 10Destroys an item, applying its influence to another of the same item class
  The second item is reforged as a rare item with both influence types and new modifiersRight click this item, then left click the item you wish to take the influence from, then left click an item of the same item class you wish to apply it to.

Awakener's Orb is changed shortly after its introduction so that it ignore metamod. Apart from up to two influenced mods that the orb will kept (at most one from each ingredients and only if they are in different mod group), the orb will reroll the item, so that it is a waste of currency to try to craft metamod on the mod receiving item, as the metamod will not protect the affix from the changes by the Awakener's OrbAwakener's OrbStack Size: 10Destroys an item, applying its influence to another of the same item class
The second item is reforged as a rare item with both influence types and new modifiersRight click this item, then left click the item you wish to take the influence from, then left click an item of the same item class you wish to apply it to.

Version history

Version	Changes
3.16.0	The crafts that allow Items to have multiple Crafted Modifiers, prevent Item Prefixes or Suffixes from being changed, prevent Items from rolling Attack or Caster Modifiers can now be found in Maps.
3.12.0	Item modifier tags have been entirely reworked with a goal in mind of consistency and simplicity. These changes have negligible impacts to the odds of various modifiers appearing on rare items naturally, but may have impacts to the results of certain crafting methods. (In Development Manifesto) From 3.12.0 onwards the tags displayed when holding alt (which were previously used for fossil and Harvest crafting) will also be used by catalysts, the "Cannot roll Attack Mods" and "Cannot roll Caster Mods" meta-crafts.
3.9.1b	Awakener's Orbs now ignore Mastercrafting Metamods.
3.5.0	Now unlock via Pale Council prophecy and The Pale Court map encounters, as old master are removed from the game
1.3.0	Leo and his of Dueling - Cannot roll Modifiers with Required Level above 28 (Suffix) mod are introduced to the game.
1.2.1	Introduced to the game