Runic Tools
We've overhauled the Runic Crafting system! Here's what you need to know.
Need to Know
- In Beta 1, it was updated so that Crafted Weapons receive magic properties like Vanq and Supremely Accurate.
- The weapons do not show these when they show their name unless they are crafted with a Runic tool.
- If you see the properties like Vanq and Supremely Accurate when you single click on the weapon, then those properties are active in PvP.
- All Further Buffs like PvM Damage Bonuses from Runic Crafting do not apply to PvP.
- This is to keep PvP era accurate.
🔨 What Are Runic Tools?
Runic tools are special crafting tools imbued with resource magic (ore/leather/wood types) that craft enhanced gear. Tool charges are limited - use them wisely!
Runic tools are found as rewards from Foundations.
⚒️ WEAPON BONUSES
Runic Weapons Gain:
- Bonus Damage based on resource tier
- Increased Durability (max hit points)
- [Runic] tag displayed on single-click
Resource Scaling:
Bonuses scale with the tool's resource type:
| Resource Tier | Damage Bonus | Max Durability Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Iron/Regular | +2% damage | +5 durability |
| Dull | +4% damage | +8 durability |
| Umbra | +6% damage | +11 durability |
| Copper | +8% damage | +14 durability |
| Bronze | +10% damage | +17 durability |
| Gold | +12% damage | +20 durability |
| Luna | +14% damage | +23 durability |
| Dura | +16% damage | +26 durability |
| Vera | +18% damage | +29 durability |
| Zento | +20% damage | +32 durability |
Applies to: Smithing (metal weapons), Carpentry (wooden weapons/bows)
🛡️ ARMOR BONUSES
Runic Armor Gains
- Physical Resistance bonus based on resource tier
- Increased Durability (max hit points)
- [Runic] tag + resistance value displayed on single-click
Resource Scaling
Bonuses scale with the tool's resource type:
| Resource Tier | Physical Resistance | Max Durability Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Iron/Regular | +1% physical resistance | +5 durability |
| Dull | +2% physical resistance | +8 durability |
| Umbra | +3% physical resistance | +11 durability |
| Copper | +4% physical resistance | +14 durability |
| Bronze | +5% physical resistance | +17 durability |
| Gold | +6% physical resistance | +20 durability |
| Luna | +7% physical resistance | +23 durability |
| Dura | +8% physical resistance | +26 durability |
| Vera | +9% physical resistance | +29 durability |
| Zento | +10% physical resistance | +32 durability |
Applies to: Smithing (metal armor), Tailoring (leather armor, bone armor)
Physical Resistance Cap
- Max 60 physical resistance total across all equipped armor
- Physical resistance applies on top of your base armor rating
- Functions as additional armor layer in damage calculations
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES
✅ PvM ONLY - All Runic bonuses only apply to PvM combat (not PvP)
✅ Tool Charges - Runic tools have limited uses.
✅ Resource-Based - Bonuses depend on the tool's resource, not the crafted item's resource
✅ Crafting - When crafting with a Runic Tool. The Crafting Menu will only show you the items that will receive Runic Properties.
