Legendary Aspects and Codex of Power Guide
Choose imprints by role—build enabler, main multiplier, Resource, defense, then comfort. Preserve stronger rolls in the Codex and keep activation intact through gear upgrades.
Place required Aspects on legal slots first, then reserve amplified weapon and amulet slots for the most reliable core effect. Before salvaging a strong roll, verify the Codex upgrade indicator; test replacement gear with a provisional imprint before expensive investment.
Five Decisions before Starting
5Separate Required Effects
Separate build enablers from additive bonuses.
Check Legal Slots
Check category and eligible gear slots.
Reserve Amplified Slots
Reserve two-handers and amulets for reliable core effects.
Verify Codex Upgrade
Confirm the roll improves the stored value before salvage.
Test One Slot
Compare one imprint against the same enemy and trigger.
Decision Checks
5Build Enablers
Make the build function first.
Read tags, triggers, and uptime.
Place required effects first.
Stop when comparing an inactive effect.
Use post-expansion tags.
Use an Aspect active with base variants.
Imprint Slots and Amplification
Use premium slots for the core effect.
Check legal slots and shown values.
Amplify the reliable multiplier.
Stop when relying on old copied values.
Remove Talisman overlap.
Audit Aspect overlap only.
Updating the Codex
Turn strong rolls into account progress.
Check the upgrade icon and stored value.
Unfavorite only after verification, then salvage.
Stop when the item may still be equipped.
Check expansion ownership.
Use the same process for base Aspects.
Moving to Replacement Gear
Keep activation during replacement.
Compare Aspect, affixes, and Tempering.
Apply a test imprint before full investment.
Stop when several required effects disappear.
Recheck after Cube changes.
Use the same order at base-game vendors.
Post-Patch Audit
Find slots broken by text changes.
Read wording, category, cap, and targets.
Retest from enablers to comfort.
Stop when old planner values are treated as live.
Check new expansion overlap.
Compare current base-game options.
Decision Boundaries
6- Do not assume duplicate Aspects stack.
- Do not salvage a stronger roll unchecked.
- Unique powers cannot be imprinted as Aspects.
- Do not reuse outdated slot restrictions.
- No permanent best layout is promised.
- The live imprint preview is authoritative.
Baseline as of Patch 3.1.1
4- Uses the post-3.0 item and multiplier model.
- 3.0.1a fixed filter handling for rolls above Codex values.
- 3.0.3 fixed duplicate Aspect transfiguration.
- 3.1.1 Aspect changes remain under weekly review.
Related Guides
9Gems and Sockets
Tune remaining slots and defenses after imprinting.
Current Builds
Match roles with finished builds.
Gear Upgrades
Review upgrade order and investment.
Combat Mechanics
Review damage and survival rules.
Build Diagnostics
Find the missing role from symptoms.
Progression
Return to the matching progression stage.
Activities
Choose a repeatable test activity.
Farming
Choose a route for the missing resource.
Patch 3.1.x
Review current changes and fixes.