POE2 Runeforging — What It Costs Against What It Sells For

Runemastered and Runeforged uniques are not drops. They are made from the ordinary version of the unique plus Verisium and a crest, which is why the same unique shows up twice on the market at two different prices. Every recipe below is costed at live Runes of Aldur prices against what the finished item is actually selling for.

131 of 258 recipes are in profit at current prices, and 128 of those produce something with a market to sell into.

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RecipeBuy baseMaterialsSells forMargin

Runeseeker's CallRunic Fork → Runemastered Runic Fork1,461 div1.4 div1,562 div37 listed+99.4 div+7%

TemporalisSilk Robe → Runemastered Silk Robe4,588 div3 c4,630 div14 listed+41.4 div+1%

Tabula RasaGarment → Runeforged Garment2.3 div5.4 div26.4 div26 listed+18.7 div+243%

Sandstorm VisageChain Tiara → Runemastered Chain Tiara1.2 div1.7 c17.4 div1 listed+16 div+1204%

Morior InvictusGrand Regalia → Runemastered Grand Regalia2.3 div1.1 c17.4 div47 listed+14.9 div+607%

Rathpith GlobeSacred Focus → Runemastered Plumed Focus13.9 div4.9 c28.4 div22 listed+13.9 div+96%

Sine AequoGrand Manchettes → Runemastered Grand Manchettes3 c32.3 ex8.8 div28 listed+8.4 div+2174%

HateforgeMoulded Mitts → Runemastered Moulded Mitts1.2 div18.7 ex7.5 div4 listed+6.3 div+525%

Skin of the LoyalGarment → Runeforged Garment3 c2.8 div7.2 div19 listed+4 div+129%

NightfallGlacial Fortress → Runemastered Glacial Fortress1.6 c6.2 c4.6 div47 listed+3.8 div+481%

Quill RainShortbow → Runeforged Shortbow17 ex10.3 ex3.5 div52 listed+3.4 div+5065%

Alpha's HowlArmoured Cap → Runemastered Armoured Cap7 c4 c4.4 div168 listed+3.3 div+293%

The VertexTribal Mask → Runemastered Tribal Mask2.2 c30.3 ex2.3 div52 listed+2 div+678%

Maligaro's VirtuosityFine Bracers → Runemastered Fine Bracers2.7 c2.4 c2.3 div284 listed+1.8 div+340%

Queen of the ForestSmuggler Coat → Runemastered Smuggler Coat4.5 ex5.2 c2.3 div84 listed+1.8 div+322%

Forgotten WardenPrimal Markings → Runemastered Primal Markings27.2 ex8.4 c2.3 div294 listed+1.4 div+150%

IronboundWarden Bow → Runeforged Warden Bow2.3 ex15.9 ex1.2 div39 listed+1.1 div+2495%

PragmatismExplorer Armour → Runemastered Explorer Armour7.8 ex2.7 c1.4 div24 listed+1.1 div+362%

Ab AeternoGrand Cuisses → Runemastered Grand Cuisses6.8 ex24.5 ex1.2 div5 listed+1.1 div+1404%

Hand of Wisdom and ActionSpiral Wraps → Runemastered Spiral Wraps4.1 c26.5 ex1.5 div24 listed+1 div+208%

Decree of FlightAncient Leggings → Runemastered Ancient Leggings22.7 ex1.1 c1.2 div215 listed+9.7 c+589%

Redblade BannerHeraldric Tower Shield → Runemastered Heraldric Tower Shield3.4 ex39 ex1.1 div69 listed+9.6 c+947%

Myris UxorCovert Hood → Runemastered Covert Hood10.2 ex30.7 ex1 div70 listed+9.3 c+944%

Leopold's ApplauseEmbroidered Gloves → Runemastered Embroidered Gloves11.3 ex2.1 c1.2 div11 listed+8.9 c+367%

Saitha's SpearBarbed Spear → Runeforged Barbed Spear28.4 ex1.8 c1.2 div139 listed+8.8 c+347%

Essentia SanguisFurtive Wraps → Runemastered Furtive Wraps10.2 ex2.4 c1.2 div46 listed+8.6 c+323%

Aerisvane's WingsBurnished Gauntlets → Runemastered Burnished Gauntlets2.3 ex11.6 ex8.1 c13 listed+7.8 c+2337%

Twisted EmpyreanAberrant Sledge → Runemastered Aberrant Sledge4 c1.2 div2.3 div407 listed+7.3 c+48%

Prism GuardianIntricate Crest Shield → Runemastered Intricate Crest Shield17 ex3.7 c1.2 div47 listed+7.1 c+172%

Constricting CommandViper Cap → Runemastered Viper Cap11.3 ex4 c1.2 div101 listed+7.1 c+167%

The CovenantAltar Robe → Runemastered Altar Robe22.7 ex4.1 c1.2 div38 listed+6.7 c+144%

DoomfletchComposite Bow → Runeforged Composite Bow11.3 ex4.5 c1.2 div46 listed+6.5 c+134%

SunsplinterArray Buckler → Runemastered Array Buckler1 c1.6 c9 c35 listed+6.4 c+241%

ReverieShaman Mantle → Runemastered Shaman Mantle10.2 ex24 ex7 c123 listed+6.2 c+753%

SacrosanctumCorvus Mantle → Runemastered Corvus Mantle5.7 ex5.4 c1.1 div81 listed+5.5 c+99%

Redflare ConduitAnchorite Garb → Runemastered Anchorite Garb1.1 ex21.2 ex5.5 c44 listed+5 c+936%

Hrimnor's HymnOak Greathammer → Runeforged Oak Greathammer5.7 ex11 ex4.9 c28 listed+4.5 c+1128%

Glimpse of ChaosTribal Mask → Runemastered Tribal Mask5.7 ex30.3 ex5 c22 listed+4.1 c+480%

The Coming CalamityHeroic Armour → Runemastered Heroic Armour4.5 ex5.4 c9.5 c266 listed+4 c+73%

Rampart RaptorTense Crossbow → Runeforged Tense Crossbow2.2 ex13.9 ex4.2 c274 listed+3.8 c+983%

Doryani's PrototypeScale Mail → Runemastered Scale Mail4.5 ex40.3 ex4.2 c34 listed+3.1 c+291%

PerfidyKnight Armour → Runemastered Knight Armour4.5 ex36.9 ex4.1 c52 listed+3.1 c+310%

TrenchtimbreSpiked Club → Runeforged Spiked Club11.3 ex28.6 ex4 c247 listed+3 c+316%

Atziri's StepCinched Boots → Runemastered Cinched Boots1.1 ex24.1 ex3.6 c78 listed+3 c+498%

Threaded LightWoven Focus → Runemastered Woven Focus1.1 ex22.3 ex3.5 c100 listed+3 c+529%

Kaom's HeartConqueror Plate → Runeforged Conqueror Plate1.4 c37.3 ex5 c35 listed+2.8 c+122%

Hyrri's IreArmoured Vest → Runemastered Armoured Vest22.3 ex8.1 c1.2 div166 listed+2.7 c+31%

The Black InsigniaCorsair Cap → Runemastered Corsair Cap1.1 ex4 c6.7 c51 listed+2.7 c+66%

AshrendPathfinder Coat → Runemastered Pathfinder Coat2.3 ex12 ex2.9 c19 listed+2.6 c+760%

Bones of UllrLattice Sandals → Runemastered Lattice Sandals11.3 ex1.8 c4.5 c251 listed+2.4 c+116%

SnakebiteSpined Bracers → Runemastered Spined Bracers2.3 ex26.1 ex3.1 c14 listed+2.4 c+352%

Veil of the NightMartyr Crown → Runemastered Martyr Crown2.3 ex40.3 ex3.4 c33 listed+2.4 c+233%

WindscreamFeathered Sandals → Runemastered Feathered Sandals5.7 ex11.2 ex2.7 c65 listed+2.3 c+574%

Vestige of DarknessTenebrous Crown → Runemastered Tenebrous Crown4.5 ex14.5 ex2.7 c205 listed+2.3 c+496%

PlaguefingerGauze Wraps → Runemastered Gauze Wraps5.6 ex15.3 ex2.7 c45 listed+2.2 c+445%

Sands of SilkShrouded Vest → Runemastered Shrouded Vest4.5 ex24.4 ex2.9 c224 listed+2.2 c+320%

Crest of ArduraJingling Crest Shield → Runemastered Jingling Crest Shield1.1 ex12.4 ex2.3 c55 listed+2 c+620%

Daevata's WindWar Spear → Runeforged War Spear1.1 ex14.3 ex2.3 c217 listed+1.9 c+525%

Obern's BastionStacked Sabatons → Runemastered Stacked Sabatons1.1 ex21.9 ex2.4 c76 listed+1.9 c+343%

Crown of EyesVermeil Circlet → Runemastered Vermeil Circlet5.7 ex40.7 ex2.9 c173 listed+1.8 c+162%

AurseizeLayered Gauntlets → Runemastered Layered Gauntlets2.3 ex7.8 ex2 c50 listed+1.8 c+725%

PowertreadHunting Shoes → Runemastered Hunting Shoes1.1 ex11.2 ex2 c79 listed+1.7 c+582%

Brutus' Lead SprinklerMorning Star → Runeforged Morning Star24.8 ex37.3 ex3.2 c354 listed+1.7 c+115%

SplinterheartRecurve Bow → Runeforged Recurve Bow1.1 ex10.5 ex2 c205 listed+1.7 c+604%

Scold's BridleJade Tiara → Runemastered Jade Tiara2.3 ex27.8 ex2.4 c39 listed+1.7 c+232%

GravebindRope Cuffs → Runemastered Rope Cuffs3.3 ex7.4 ex1.9 c50 listed+1.7 c+650%

The Brass DomeChampion Cuirass → Runeforged Champion Cuirass17 ex8.6 c1.1 div850 listed+1.6 c+18%

Decree of AcuityAncient Visor → Runemastered Ancient Visor1.1 ex18.2 ex2 c127 listed+1.5 c+332%

MatsyaCrescent Quarterstaff → Runeforged Crescent Quarterstaff2.3 ex1.2 c2.7 c102 listed+1.5 c+120%

Sierran InheritanceMarabout Garb → Runemastered Marabout Garb1.1 ex24.4 ex2 c33 listed+1.4 c+226%

Double VisionDyad Crossbow → Runeforged Dyad Crossbow1.1 ex30.9 ex2.2 c186 listed+1.4 c+180%

MjölnerTorment Club → Runemastered Torment Club34 ex9.1 c1.2 div471 listed+1.4 c+14%

Solus IpseGrand Visage → Runemastered Grand Visage3.4 ex18.6 ex1.8 c8 listed+1.3 c+246%

LoreweaveOrnate Ringmail → Runemastered Ornate Ringmail2.5 c4 c7.6 c1347 listed+1.1 c+17%

Splinter of LorrataHardwood Spear → Runeforged Hardwood Spear1.1 ex1 div1.2 div61 listed+1.1 c+11%

SkysliverWinged Spear → Runeforged Winged Spear15.9 ex22.1 ex2 c580 listed+1.1 c+119%

Atziri's AcuityMoulded Mitts → Runemastered Moulded Mitts2.3 ex18.7 ex1.5 c44 listed+1 c+203%

Greed's EmbraceVaal Cuirass → Runemastered Vaal Cuirass1.1 ex39.8 ex1.9 c49 listed+38.3 ex+94%

BloodbarrierIron Buckler → Runemastered Iron Buckler2.3 ex12 ex1.2 c19 listed+37.1 ex+260%

The Hollow MaskHewn Mask → Runemastered Hewn Mask1.1 ex19.4 ex1.3 c80 listed+34.7 ex+169%

Calgyra's ArcOrnate Buckler → Runemastered Ornate Buckler1.1 ex1.1 c2 c61 listed+33.3 ex+69%

KilljoyLinen Wraps → Runemastered Linen Wraps1.1 ex8.3 ex41.5 ex111 listed+32.1 ex+342%

Sculpted SufferingWarpick → Runeforged Warpick1.1 ex12.4 ex1.1 c104 listed+31.8 ex+235%

QuecholliCrumbling Maul → Runeforged Crumbling Maul3.4 ex20.1 ex1.3 c74 listed+30.9 ex+131%

Hysseg's ClawFamilial Talisman → Runeforged Familial Talisman1.1 ex11.4 ex1 c191 listed+29.2 ex+233%

Atziri's SplendourSacrificial Regalia → Runemastered Sacrificial Regalia22.7 ex1.1 c2.4 c198 listed+29.1 ex+42%

Amor MandragoraChangeling Talisman → Runeforged Changeling Talisman1.1 ex12 ex1 c162 listed+28.5 ex+217%

DunkelhaltLeather Buckler → Runemastered Leather Buckler1.1 ex12 ex1 c41 listed+28.5 ex+217%

GreymakeBrimmed Helm → Runemastered Brimmed Helm1.1 c9.5 ex2 c155 listed+26.1 ex+46%

GhostmarchThreaded Shoes → Runemastered Threaded Shoes1.1 ex14.8 ex1 c90 listed+25.7 ex+161%

DeathblowDoubled Gauntlets → Runemastered Doubled Gauntlets3.4 ex12.8 ex1 c77 listed+25.4 ex+157%

Nazir's JudgementSteelpoint Quarterstaff → Runeforged Steelpoint Quarterstaff1.1 ex15.3 ex1 c423 listed+25.2 ex+153%

Brain RattlerStudded Greatclub → Runeforged Studded Greatclub1.1 ex12.2 ex36.3 ex23 listed+23 ex+172%

Crown of the Pale KingCultist Crown → Runemastered Cultist Crown1.1 ex18.6 ex39.7 ex46 listed+20 ex+101%

Apep's SupremacyVoodoo Focus → Runemastered Voodoo Focus1.1 ex19.5 ex39.4 ex52 listed+18.7 ex+91%

Enfolding DawnPilgrim Vestments → Runemastered Pilgrim Vestments3.4 ex11.6 ex32.9 ex372 listed+17.9 ex+119%

Mask of the Stitched DemonFeathered Tiara → Runemastered Feathered Tiara2.3 ex15.8 ex33.8 ex32 listed+15.8 ex+88%

Cospri's WillAssassin Garb → Runemastered Assassin Garb2.3 ex6.3 c6.7 c62 listed+15.8 ex+6%

CornathaumHeavy Crown → Runemastered Heavy Crown5.7 ex20.3 ex1 c21 listed+15.7 ex+60%

Saffell's FrameEmblem Crest Shield → Runemastered Emblem Crest Shield3.4 ex23.2 ex1 c72 listed+15.1 ex+57%

FrostbreathSlim Mace → Runeforged Slim Mace1.1 ex23.6 ex39.7 ex51 listed+15 ex+61%

TreefingersRiveted Mitts → Runemastered Riveted Mitts3.4 ex16.1 ex34 ex73 listed+14.5 ex+75%

Blueflame BracersGoldcast Cuffs → Runemastered Goldcast Cuffs1.1 ex12.8 ex28.4 ex41 listed+14.4 ex+103%

Blood PriceFierce Greathelm → Runemastered Fierce Greathelm1.1 ex9.1 ex22.7 ex26 listed+12.5 ex+122%

CandlemakerSombre Gloves → Runemastered Sombre Gloves2.3 ex7.8 ex22.1 ex16 listed+12 ex+119%

Shackles of the WretchedAged Cuffs → Runemastered Aged Cuffs1.1 ex8.3 ex20.4 ex30 listed+11 ex+118%

Lightning CoilAncestral Mail → Runemastered Ancestral Mail1.1 ex1.3 c1.6 c54 listed+10.9 ex+20%

ChainstingHunting Spear → Runeforged Hunting Spear1.1 ex11.2 ex22.7 ex106 listed+10.4 ex+84%

ThrillsteelSpired Greathelm → Runemastered Spired Greathelm11.3 ex1.2 c1.8 c36 listed+10 ex+16%

BlackbraidFur Plate → Runeforged Fur Plate5.7 ex22.3 ex38 ex48 listed+10 ex+36%

Rise of the PhoenixOmen Crest Shield → Runemastered Omen Crest Shield1.1 ex11.2 ex21.8 ex24 listed+9.5 ex+77%

Serpent's LessonTonal Focus → Runemastered Tonal Focus1.1 ex12.4 ex23 ex4 listed+9.5 ex+70%

GoldrimFelt Cap → Runemastered Felt Cap13.6 ex19 ex1 c83 listed+9.1 ex+28%

Lochtonial CaressTempered Mitts → Runemastered Tempered Mitts5.7 ex8.3 ex22.7 ex2218 listed+8.8 ex+63%

DustbloomStudded Vest → Runemastered Studded Vest1.1 ex12.8 ex22.7 ex70 listed+8.7 ex+62%

The Dancing MirageWayfarer Jacket → Runemastered Wayfarer Jacket1.1 ex12.8 ex22.5 ex88 listed+8.5 ex+61%

Horns of ByndenRusted Greathelm → Runemastered Rusted Greathelm1.1 ex8.7 ex17 ex42 listed+7.2 ex+74%

Mask of the SanguimancerFace Mask → Runemastered Face Mask1.1 ex9.1 ex16.3 ex61 listed+6.1 ex+60%

BriarpatchLaced Boots → Runemastered Laced Boots1.1 ex35.3 ex1 c55 listed+5.3 ex+15%

IrongraspVagabond Armour → Runemastered Vagabond Armour1.1 ex12.8 ex19.1 ex181 listed+5.1 ex+36%

How to read this

INTEL

Buy base is the cheapest priced version of that unique, since that is the one a crafter would actually buy to feed the recipe. Materials is the Verisium and crests at live rates. Sells for is what the finished runeforged item is going for, with how many are listed.

The craft is deterministic; the sale is not. Runeforging gives an item a new base and retains all its other properties, so the recipe has no chance element and the cost is known before you start. What is uncertain is whether the finished item sells — a large margin on an item with three listings is a much weaker signal than a small margin on one with fifty, which is why the listing count sits next to the price rather than being hidden.

Where a recipe needs a crest or alloy poe.ninja does not price, the input is named under the recipe and left out of the maths, so the true cost is higher than shown. Two rules from the game worth knowing: corrupted items cannot be runeforged at all, and a few Kalguuran uniques have several possible Runeforged bases chosen at random, so for those the result is not guaranteed to be the one priced here. Recipes come from poe2db and are refreshed each patch; prices are live. See the full unique market on the Uniques page.

FAQ

RUNEFORGING

What is runeforging in POE2?

Runeforging turns a unique item into its Runemastered or Runeforged version, which is a different base with different stats. It consumes the original unique along with Verisium and a crest. That is why the same unique appears twice at different prices on the market: one of those rows is a drop, the other is something a player made.

Is runeforging actually profitable?

Sometimes, and the margin column shows by how much at live prices. The craft itself is deterministic: runeforging gives the item a new base and keeps all its other properties, so there is no gamble in the recipe. The uncertainty is on the selling side, which is what the listings column is for — a large margin on something with three listings is far less real than a small margin on something with fifty.

Is runeforging random?

No, with one exception. Runeforging an item gives it a new base that grants Runic Ward and keeps every other property, so the outcome is fixed and the cost is known up front. The exception is that some Kalguuran uniques have several possible Runeforged bases and the game picks one at random, so for those the value of the result depends on which one you get. Corrupted items cannot be runeforged at all.

Why do some recipes show unpriced inputs?

A few crests and alloys trade so rarely that poe.ninja has no price for them. Where that happens the input is named rather than being silently counted as free, and the margin shown excludes it, so the real cost is higher than the figure given.

Where does the recipe data come from?

Recipes are extracted from poe2db and stored with the site, refreshed each patch. Prices are live from poe.ninja for the league you have selected: unique values come from its stash-based item data, and Verisium and crest prices from the Currency Exchange feed.