Calculator Inputs
Example Data Table
| Cluster Type | Passives | Notables | Sockets | Damage Gain | Craft Cost | Finished Value | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large | 8 | 3 | 2 | 35% | 80 | 260 | Endgame damage scaling |
| Medium | 4 | 2 | 1 | 18% | 45 | 140 | Aura or damage support |
| Small | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5% | 20 | 70 | Life, mana, or resistance |
Formula Used
Notable Score = Damage Gain × 1.00 + Defense Gain × 0.80 + Utility Gain × 0.60
Socket Score = Jewel Sockets × 12
Passive Penalty = Extra Passives Above Ideal Count × 2.5
Total Score = Notable Score + Socket Score + Tier Bonus + Desired Notable Bonus − Passive Penalty
Efficiency Score = Total Score ÷ Allocated Passives
Expected Profit = Success Chance × Finished Margin − Total Crafting Cost
These values are planning estimates. Market values, league age, mod weights, and build demand can change results.
How To Use This Calculator
- Select the cluster jewel size.
- Enter total passives and planned allocated passives.
- Add notables, sockets, item level, and estimated stat gains.
- Enter base price, expected finished price, craft attempts, and chance.
- Submit the form to view score, efficiency, risk, and recommendation.
- Use CSV or PDF export to save your comparison.
Advanced Guide To Cluster Jewel Planning
Why Efficiency Matters
Cluster jewels can add powerful passive options. They can also waste points. A strong jewel gives useful notables with low travel cost. This calculator focuses on that balance. It compares benefit against the number of passives you must spend. A high score means each point gives better value. That is important for builds with tight trees.
Understanding Passive Cost
Passive count changes the real value of a jewel. An eight passive large cluster is often easier to justify than a poor twelve passive option. Medium and small clusters follow the same idea. Fewer wasted nodes usually mean better pathing. The calculator adds a penalty when the jewel has more passives than the ideal count.
Notables And Sockets
Notables are the main reason to use clusters. Some give damage. Some give defense. Others add utility, charges, exposure, auras, or recovery. The tool lets you weight these gains separately. Jewel sockets also receive value because they allow more rare jewels, unique jewels, or another cluster setup.
Crafting Risk
Crafting can be profitable, but it is uncertain. You need a base price, attempt cost, expected sale value, and success chance. The calculator estimates total crafting cost and expected profit. A negative value does not always mean the craft is bad. It means the inputs show higher risk than reward.
Trading Decisions
Use the value ratio when comparing market listings. A jewel with a lower price and strong score may be better than an expensive perfect roll. Use the recommendation as a quick filter. Then check the exact notables, item level, and current demand before buying or crafting.
FAQs
What does this calculator estimate?
It estimates cluster jewel efficiency, passive cost, score, crafting risk, expected profit, and a simple recommendation for planning.
Is the score an exact market price?
No. The score is a planning value. Real prices depend on league economy, build popularity, mod rarity, and seller demand.
Why are extra passives penalized?
Extra passives often increase travel cost. More travel nodes can reduce the value gained from notables, sockets, and bonuses.
What is a good efficiency score?
A score above 12 is usually strong. A score near 8 may still be useful for budget or niche builds.
How should I enter damage gain?
Use your estimated build improvement percentage. You can test the jewel in a planner, then enter the approximate gain here.
Does item level affect the result?
Yes. Higher item levels receive a bonus because they may unlock stronger or rarer modifier pools.
What does expected profit mean?
It compares probable successful value against crafting cost. It helps judge whether crafting looks reasonable with your assumptions.
Can I export my result?
Yes. After calculation, use the CSV or PDF buttons to save the result for build notes or trading comparisons.