SocketItemType

Defines which items can have sockets and their maximum socket count

This configuration file defines which items can have sockets and the maximum number of sockets each item type can have.

File Location

GameServer/Data/Item/SocketItemType.xml

Dependencies

Depends On	Purpose
Item.xml	Item definitions by Section/Type

Depended On By	Purpose
ItemOptionRate.xml	SocketOptions section determines socket count on drop
SocketItemOption.xml	Provides bonuses for socket seeds

How It Works

1. When an item drops with socket options (via ItemOptionRate SocketOptions section)

2. Server checks if item is listed in SocketItemType

3. If listed, the item can have 1 to MaxSocket sockets

4. Each socket can hold one seed sphere for bonuses

Structure

<SocketItemTypeList>
    <Item Section="0" Type="26" MaxSocket="3"/>
    <Item Section="0" Type="37" MaxSocket="5"/>
</SocketItemTypeList>

Attributes

Attribute	Type	Range	Description
Section	int	0-14	Item category
Type	int	0-511	Item type index within category
MaxSocket	int	1-5	Maximum number of sockets

Item Index Calculation

ItemIndex = Section * 512 + Type

Section Reference

Section	Category
0	Swords
1	Axes
2	Maces/Scepters
3	Spears
4	Bows/Crossbows
5	Staffs
6	Shields
7	Helms
8	Armor
9	Pants
10	Gloves
11	Boots
12	Wings/Orbs/Spheres
13	Pets/Rings/Misc
14	Jewels/Misc
15	Scrolls

Socket items are primarily weapons (0-5) and armor pieces (6-11). Sections 12-15 (wings, pets, jewels, scrolls) typically do not support sockets in standard configurations.

Examples

Weapon

<!-- Socket Swords -->
<Item Section="0" Type="26" MaxSocket="3"/>  <!-- Flameberge -->
<Item Section="0" Type="27" MaxSocket="3"/>  <!-- Sword Breaker -->
<Item Section="0" Type="28" MaxSocket="3"/>  <!-- Rune Bastard Sword -->

<!-- Socket Staffs -->
<Item Section="5" Type="30" MaxSocket="3"/>
<Item Section="5" Type="31" MaxSocket="3"/>
<Item Section="5" Type="37" MaxSocket="5"/>

Some entries in SocketItemType.xml (like Section 0 Types 36/37) may not correspond to items in the default Item.xml. These are placeholders for custom server items or future additions.

Armor Set

Shields

Important Behavior

Socket Count Determination: The actual socket count on a dropped item is determined by ItemOptionRate.xml SocketOptions section. This file only defines the MAXIMUM possible.

Empty vs No Socket: An item with sockets will have socket slots (0xFE = empty slot). Items not in this list cannot have any sockets (0xFF = no socket).

Socket Count Capping: When sockets are generated via MakeSocketOption function, the actual socket count is min(requested_count, MaxSocket). If ItemOptionRate requests 5 sockets but MaxSocket is 3, the item will only get 3 sockets.

Common Issues

Item Not Getting Sockets: Verify both: (1) item is listed here with MaxSocket > 0, AND (2) ItemOptionRate SocketOptions has non-zero rates for the appropriate index.

Wrong Section/Type: Double-check values match Item.xml exactly. Mismatched values mean the item won't be recognized as socketable.