So, as covered by Grim Misadventure #184 - Unusually Itemized, there will be an ability to Awaken Epic items and turn them into more powerful Legendary items.
I suggest that this ability be applicable for Epic MIs and allow turning Epic MIs into their closest Legendary MI counterparts, if they exist. Examples:
- Scepter of Aldritch (level 94) → Decree of Aldritch (level 94)
- Seal of Tawrot (level 94) → Ring of Tawrot (level 94)
- Outcast’s Hood (level 70) → Outcast’s Secret (level 75)
I would be willing to pay upwards of 500000 iron bits for one of these Awakenings, plus any required mats.
This ability should be easy to implement and provides an excellent alternative option for acquiring Legendary MIs.
P.S.
I can think of some issues with this proposal:
- One of the goals of the Awaken mechanic is to allow players to take advantage of Epic item art in a genuine (i.e. non-illusory) way. But when going from Epic MI to Legendary MI, the item art changes and players won’t be able to show off the Epic item art without illusions.
- Since the item art and base item label changes, one has to question whether it really qualifies as an Awakening and not a transmutation.
- This proposal does nothing to enhance the availability of items like the Dark One set, Krieg set, etc. because they have no Epic MI counterparts. But I guess we can move the goalpost a bit and be content with enhancing availability for only some Legendary MIs while giving extra purpose for most Epic MIs.