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The cube is obtained from the [[File:Kanais-cube1.jpg|thumb|Kanai's CubeThroneroom]]Kanai’s Cube (located on level two of the '''KC''' or '''Cube''') is a new item coming [[Ruins of Sescheron]] in Act Three. This area was added to Diablo 3 the game in [[Patch 2.3, along with the Cube, and is found only in [[Adventure Mode]], set for release in August 2015. It harkens back Players need not complete a quest or bounty to obtain the [[Horadric Cube]] of Diablo 2; just find the area (which requires some exploration, giving players as it's not marked on the ability to convert or break down legendary items map and gain bonuses from their special properties. the Ruins are large)
===Convert Crafting Materials===
File:Kanai-cube-ghost.jpg|thumb|400px|Kanai's ghost assists with the Cube.]]
This recipe lets players convert 100 of any type of crafting material (white, blue, or yellow, but not Death's Breath or Forgotten Souls) into 100 of white/blue/yellow material. This is helpful to offset imbalances in material quantity, such as a player who has many more Veiled Crystals (yellow) and wants to convert them into blue or white materials for crafting purposes.
* 1 [[Puzzle Ring]] (legendary ring)
==Kanai's Cube History==
** Gaining CC immunity from [[Ice Climbers]].
** Gaining full time double Unity buff without having to wear the ring.
In practice on the PTR, almost everyone just went for more damage. [[The Furnace]] for a weapon (or [[Calamity]] for Demon Hunters), [[Convention of Elements]] or [[RoRG]] for jewelry, [[Cindercoat]] or [[Hexing Pants]] for armor, etc. While there were some more unique choices for some classes and builds, the overall approach was pretty generic. Whether players will evolve more interesting builds over time, or if Blizzard will intentionally create some interesting item synergies that can only be enabled with the Cube + equipped items, remains to be seen.
==Lore and Story==
Blizzard shared much of the lore and story behind Kanai's Cube in a blog preview in July, 2015.[http://www.diabloii.net/?p=385173]
<blue>The precursor to the well-known DiabloWikiHoradric Cube, Kanai’s Cube is a powerful artifact containing immeasurable transmutation power. Originally simply known as “the Cube,” the Horadrim created it as a tool to aid them in the Hunt for the Three. However, its creation was marred by dark methods and disastrous results, resulting in the order quickly determining that it was too dangerous for anyone to continue using. Creating the weaker Horadric Cube in its stead, they entrusted the first Cube to a secret organization of barbarians on Mount Arreat, who kept it safe from everyone, including the rest of their tribe.
Throughout the years, these barbarians served as guardians over the Cube, keeping it safe from prying eyes and those who would use its powers for evil. The last of these guardians, the great Chief Elder Kanai, perished when the demon lord Baal destroyed Sescheron during the events of Diablo II: Lord of Destruction. The barbarians have always believed their warriors must be put to rest on the slopes of Mount Arreat but, after the destruction of the Worldstone and the mountain that housed it, Kanai’s spirit was unable to rest. Now doomed to stand eternal vigil over his home and greatest treasure, he awaits a powerful and honorable individual to whom he might pass on his task.</blue>
==Kevin Kanai Griffin==
[[File:Kanais-ghost.jpg|thumb|400px|King Kanai's ghost vs. Transmog.]]
The object is named after a former Blizzard artist on the Diablo 3 team, [[Kevin Kanai Griffin]]. He passed away in 2014 and the cube gained his name as a reminder of his work on the game.[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/the-memorial-kanais-cube-shared-lgems] The Barbarian King Kanai seen in-game near the cube, in physical and ghostly form, is modeled after Kevin's own Barb's transmog look.[http://www.diabloii.net/?p=385173]
<blue>Not Just a Legend, But a Tribute
There is more to Kanai’s Cube than lore and functionality. While we always knew that we wanted to implement a form of the Horadric Cube into Diablo III, we never anticipated the events that would lead to it becoming Kanai’s Cube.
Kevin Kanai Griffith was a beloved member of the Blizzard family and a longtime Diablo fan. He joined Blizzard as an artist on the World of Warcraft team in 2005 and his work can be seen in the Burning Crusade, Wrath of the Lich King, and Mists of Pandaria expansions, as well as the World of Warcraft trading card game. As the Diablo III team came together, Kevin joined and made his mark on the original game, crafting a plethora of diverse and moody environments that you’re certain to recognize.
Kevin continued producing gorgeous environments and Diablo holiday art throughout the launch and beyond the release of Reaper of Souls. You might also remember him from footage of his Diableard being shaved live on stage at the 2011 launch of Diablo III, his Artist’s Stage Demo at BlizzCon 2013, or our second anniversary livestream. He was always an active member of the community both inside the company and out, whether it was by organizing weekly sketch groups, or encouraging his friends to team up and play games together. Kevin was an amazing mentor to everyone around him and a wonder to work with: you couldn’t help but get passionate and pumped about your job when he was in the room.
Tragedy struck in February of 2012 when Kevin was diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer known as Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma (ASPS). Kevin kept his spirits high throughout the grueling treatment process and continued to work on Diablo III as much as he was able, pioneering environmental features such as the weather and night/day cycles experienced in Adventure Mode. Though he fought valiantly, we lost our coworker and dear friend on October 17, 2014. His spirit and legacy will always live on in the many games he’s touched with his stunning art, as well as the hearts of every individual who had the honor of knowing him.
We miss you, Kevin. This Cube is for you.</blue>
Blizzard also created a video that describes the cube and memorializes its namesake.
<youtube>V0dluBgUqsI</youtube>
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File:Kanais-bliz01.jpg|Kanai's Cube waiting to be claimed.
File:Kanais-bliz02.jpg|Kanai's Cube in Act Two town.
File:Kanais-wallpaper.jpg|Kanai's Cube wallpaper. [http://www.diabloii.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=11759 Full size here].
File:Kanai-cube-ghost.jpg|Kanai's ghost.
File:Kanai-cube-zoltan.jpg|Zoltan Kulle approves.
File:King-kanai-throne1.JPG|King Kanai on his throne.
File:King-kanai-throne2.JPG|Kind Kanai closeup.
File:Cube-recipe-pg1.jpg|Archive of Tal Rasha.
File:Cube-recipe-pg2.jpg|Law of Kulle.