Understanding item rarity and affixes is crucial for evaluating gear and optimizing your character. Items in MetaMorph follow a standard rarity system:
- Common (Grey): Basic stats, no special affixes.
- Uncommon (Green): Slightly better stats, 1-2 minor affixes.
- Rare (Blue): Good stats, 2-3 sificant affixes.
- Epic (Purple): Excellent stats, 3-4 powerful affixes, sometimes a unique passive effect.
- Legendary (Orange): Best stats, 4+ powerful affixes, always a unique and often game-changing passive effect. These are often tied to specific boss drops or challenging quests.
Affixes: These are the additional bonuses an item provides beyond its base stats. Examples include: '+10 Strength', '+5% Critical Hit Chance', 'Reduces cooldown of shapeshift abilities by 10%', 'Grants a shield on hit'. Always compare items not just by their base damage/defense, but by the utility and synergy of their affixes with your build. A rare item with perfect affixes can sometimes be better than an epic item with irrelevant ones.