What are the rules for transmog?
The rules for transmog are straightforward: items must share the same armor type (e.g., plate for plate, cloth for cloth) and weapons must be of the same type (with exceptions for Guns, Crossbows, and Bows, which can be used to transmogrify each other). Additionally, the character must be able to equip both items, and armor must be of the same armor type, while weapons must use the same attack style.
Understanding Transmog Restrictions
To fully grasp the transmog system, it’s essential to understand its restrictions. Here are some key points and frequently asked questions that provide further insight into how transmog works:
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the restrictions for transmog?
The primary restrictions are that armor must be of the same type (e.g., plate, cloth) and weapons must be of the same type, with the exception of Guns, Crossbows, and Bows.
2. Can you transmog weapons to look like artifacts?
Yes, you can apply a Legion artifact appearance to a regular weapon by visiting any transmogrifier.
3. Why can’t some items be transmogged?
Some items cannot be transmogged by design, and you might see a message saying “This item cannot be transmogrified” when you mouse over the equipped item.
4. Do you lose the transmog if you delete a character?
No, transmog skins will be available forever, account-wide, regardless of the ownership status of the original gear piece.
5. Can you undo a transmog?
Yes, you can remove all transmogs by clicking the “Remove Transmogrification” button or toggle the display of transmogs using the “Toggle Transmog Display” option.
6. Can grey items be transmogged?
Yes, grey items can be transmogged, and the auto-sell gray button excludes them now, so you won’t accidentally vendor items you might want for transmog.
7. Can you transmog cosmetic items?
Yes, cosmetic items can be used to transmogrify other items of the same type.
8. How do you unlock items for transmog?
In Diablo 4, you unlock transmog items by salvaging gear through the Blacksmith.
9. Can you transmog heirloom gear?
Yes, you can transmog heirlooms to other item appearances, provided your character meets the prerequisites.
10. Can you customize transmogs?
In some games, transmogs make a cosmetic-only change to your hero’s equipped suit, but transmog suits cannot be customized.
11. Can you transmog heritage armor on other races?
No, Heritage Armor may only be used on characters of the same race for which it was earned.
12. Do transmogs transfer between characters?
Yes, transmog skins are available account-wide, meaning once unlocked on one character, they can be used by other characters that meet the item’s requirements.
13. Can legendaries be transmogged?
Yes, Legendary weapons can be used in the form of transmog, allowing players to use their favorite legendary weapon’s appearance.
14. Can you buy transmogs with gold?
Yes, you can buy transmogs by finding a transmogrification NPC in any major city and paying a small fee in gold.
15. Can you transmog one shoulder?
Yes, you can transmog one shoulder by visiting a transmogrifier, selecting shoulders, and enabling the “Transmog Each Shoulder Separately” option.