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When present, the cube was an interface object used for [[salvaging]] items into [[materials]]. It was introduced along with the [[Artisan]]s in late 2010, and while changing shape several times during development, it retained the same function until it was removed, along with the [[Cauldron of Jordan]] and [[Stone of Recall]] in an overhaul of the game [[interface]] and crafting/salvaging functions.
The salvaging function of the Nephalem Cube was transferred to Haedrig the [[Blacksmith]], as the option to salvage materials in the dungeon was removed from the game. Such salvaging in the field became less essential with the removal of "white" items from salvaging; when picking up just blue (magical) or better items, the inventory doesn't fill up nearly as quickly. This also necessitated a major overhaul of crafting recipes, as the white quality materials were removed from the game and the quantity of blue materials dropped as well.