Runic Crafting

Runic Weapon Crafting Guide

This guide provides detailed instructions on crafting runic weapons, focusing on the use of runic smith hammers for bows and staves, and the importance of using corresponding woods and materials.

Materials Needed

To craft a runic weapon, gather the following materials:

Runic Smith Hammer: Necessary for the crafting process and rewarded from turning in BODs

Corresponding Wood or Ingots: The wood/ingot type must match the runic material being used (e.g., Yew for Yew Runic, Frostwood for Frostwood Runic).

Exceptional Weapon Base: Aim for an exceptional weapon base as it has better properties and potential magical attributes.

Preparation

Select Your Wood or Ingots: Choose the wood that corresponds with your runic material (e.g., Valorite requires Valorite).

Ensure Exceptional Quality: Aim for an exceptional weapon base to maximize the chances of magical properties and additional bonuses.

Crafting Process

Use the Runic Smith Hammer: Equip the appropriate runic smith hammer or fletching tools for your weapon type.

Crafting the Weapon: Use the corresponding wood to craft the weapon. Ensure you follow the correct procedure to utilize the runic hammer.

Properties and Bonuses

Runic Material Modifier: Each runic material type adds specific damage modifiers to the weapon.

Chance at Slayer: Exceptional weapons have a 25-30% chance of becoming a random slayer.

Super Slayer Potential: High-tier runic materials like Valorite or Frostwood can result in the highest damage weapons, especially when combined with super slayer properties.

Damage Modifiers

Ruin +1

Might +3

Exceptional +4

Force +5

Power +7

Vanq +9

A valorite exceptional weapon for example will have +13 base damage/Indestructible/Supremely Accurate, along with the potential for up to double damage if it is also a super slayer attacking the appropriate mob types. Crafting with Runics is the only way in the game to achieve 4 properties on one item.

Types of Runic Materials

Valorite/Frostwood: Highest damage increase, chance at super slayer.

Verite/Bloodwood: Provides power and a chance at slayer, with varying bonuses to accuracy and durability.

Other Runic Materials: Lower-tier materials offer different combinations of damage, accuracy, and durability increases.

Advanced Crafting Tips

Maximize Properties: Crafting is the only way to obtain a weapon with up to 4 properties. Artifacts typically have a maximum of 3 properties, including slayer.

Balance Approach: Choose materials based on the desired balance of damage, accuracy, and durability to suit your playstyle and needs.

Testing and Maintenance: Regularly test and maintain your crafted weapons to ensure they retain their magical properties and effectiveness.