| stackable = '''Shards''': Yes [64]<br>'''Enriched''': No
| release_date = ''(Launch)''
}}'''Runes''' are items used to apply modifications to equipment. They replace the traditional enchanting present in vanilla, and compared to enchantments, runes can also carry negative effects. They can be both applied and removed from any equipment that contains rune slots. Applying runes to items is referred to as engraving and can be done by simply clicking with the rune on an item that accepts it.
Get runes from mobs, buy them the magic shop at spawn.
Runes can be categorized by enrichment and utility type. Enrichment determines how potent a rune is, therefore affecting its range of modification on the item it gets engraved to. Utility type distinguishes runes based on the type of effects they can have.
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== Rune types ==
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Rune slots aren't universal, as any slot can only accept a specific type of rune. Runes of the same type carry the same color hue. There are four types in total:
| notes = Its magic lies in shallow slumber, faintly glowing.
|}
Magic seeps through the cracks, waiting to be awakened.
Gentle whispers of potential hover inertly.
| accuracy = 2.75
| attack_speed = 0.03
| weapon_damage = -4.2%
| movement_speed = +0.37
}}
{{Equipment
Runes can also be enriched to enhance their abilities. There are five tiers of enrichment, each with the potential to enhance the effects of the previous one. Rune stats are randomized within tier-specific ranges, meaning that a more enriched rune might still receive a lower random stat value than a good, less enriched rune carries.
| title = Forged Rune of the Wolf
| image = wolf_rune_forged.png
| type = Red Rune
| tier = Forged
| notes = Crystalized intention, forged into defined purpose.
Its Magic breathes with purposeful intent, energy radiating.
Consistent effervescence of magical manifestations
! style="font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; text-align:left; padding:5px;" | Rune of the Snake
|-
| style="padding:5px;" |
{{Equipment
| title = Shattered Rune of the Snake
| image = red_rune_shard.png
| type = Red Rune
| tier = Shattered
| notes = Broken and fragmented, its magic lies dead.
| combat_range = N/A
| lifesteal = N/A
}}
{{Equipment
== Obtaining ==
| title = Dormant Rune of the Snake
The current way to obtain runes is to trade shattered runes for experience at the local [[Runebearer]] in [[Spawn]]. Once eight rune shards of an identical rune have been gathered, they can be enriched into a dormant rune.
| image = wolf_rune_dormant.png
| type = Red Rune
| tier = Dormant
| notes = Its magic lies in shallow slumber, faintly glowing.
Magic seeps through the cracks, waiting to be awakened.
Gentle whispers of potential hover inertly.
| combat_range = -0.17
| lifesteal = +0.6%
}}
{{Equipment
=== Enrichment ===
| title = Forged Rune of the Snake
Enriching runes requires eight of any identical rune and a metal ingot dense enough to bear the rune's power. The more enriched a rune becomes, the heavier the metal it requires.
| image = wolf_rune_forged.png
| type = Red Rune
| tier = Forged
| notes = Crystalized intention, forged into defined purpose.
Its Magic breathes with purposeful intent, energy radiating.
Consistent effervescence of magical manifestations
| combat_range = -0.27
| lifesteal = +4.3%
}}
{{Equipment
{| class="wikitable"
| title = Resonate Rune of the Snake
! From Tier !! To Tier !! Required Ingot
| image = wolf_rune_resonate.png
|-
| type = Red Rune
| Shattered || Dormant || '''Silver Ingot'''
| tier = Resonate
|-
| notes = Intricate and complex energies manifest on its surface.
| Dormant || Forged || '''Sylvanthrite Ingot'''
Complex and profound magical intent breathes through it.
|-
Its inherent potential amplified and flowing with deliberation.
| Forged || Resonant || '''Aetherium Ingot'''
| combat_range = -0.25
| lifesteal = +5.9%
}}
{{Equipment
| title = Transcendent Rune of the Snake
| image = wolf_rune_transcendent.png
| type = Red Rune
| tier = Transcendent
| notes = The ultimate manifestation of its magical potential.
Its energy radiating in sentient flowers, as the boundaries
between magic and reality blur. Its etching turned into living conduits of pure magical will.
Transformative power that transcends the natural world.
| notes = Intricate and complex energies manifest on its surface.
Complex and profound magical intent flows through it.
| attack_speed = -0.14
| weapon_damage = +10.3%
| physical_damage_reduction = 1.8%
}}
{{Equipment
The '''Rune Remover''' is a single-use tool that allows you to extract a rune from an item. This is useful if you want to recover a rune for reuse, but there are a few important limitations:
| title = Transcendent Rune of the Dragon
| image = wolf_rune_transcendent.png
| type = Red Rune
| tier = Transcendent
| notes = The ultimate manifestation of its magical potential.
Its energy radiating in sentient flowers, boundaries
between magic and reality blur.
| attack_speed = -0.11
| weapon_damage = 18.2%
| physical_damage_reduction = -1%
}}
|}
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* The removal is random, you cannot choose which rune will be removed from the item.
Runes are items used to apply modifications to equipment. They replace the traditional enchanting present in vanilla, and compared to enchantments, runes can also carry negative effects. They can be both applied and removed from any equipment that contains rune slots. Applying runes to items is referred to as engraving and can be done by simply clicking with the rune on an item that accepts it.
Runes can be categorized by enrichment and utility type. Enrichment determines how potent a rune is, therefore affecting its range of modification on the item it gets engraved to. Utility type distinguishes runes based on the type of effects they can have.
Rune types
Rune slots aren't universal, as any slot can only accept a specific type of rune. Runes of the same type carry the same color hue. There are four types in total:
Runes can also be enriched to enhance their abilities. There are five tiers of enrichment, each with the potential to enhance the effects of the previous one. Rune stats are randomized within tier-specific ranges, meaning that a more enriched rune might still receive a lower random stat value than a good, less enriched rune carries.
Shattered
Dormant
Forged
Resonant
Transcendent
Shattered runes do not carry any effect, but they can still be engraved.
Obtaining
The current way to obtain runes is to trade shattered runes for experience at the local Runebearer in Spawn. Once eight rune shards of an identical rune have been gathered, they can be enriched into a dormant rune.
Enrichment
Enriching runes requires eight of any identical rune and a metal ingot dense enough to bear the rune's power. The more enriched a rune becomes, the heavier the metal it requires.
From Tier
To Tier
Required Ingot
Shattered
Dormant
Silver Ingot
Dormant
Forged
Sylvanthrite Ingot
Forged
Resonant
Aetherium Ingot
Resonant
Transcendent
Runesteel Ingot
Crafting Examples
Shattered → Dormant
Crafting: Place 8 Shattered Runes of the same type around 1 Silver Ingot.
Example:
Dormant → Forged
Crafting: Place 8 Dormant Runes of the same type around 1 Sylvanthrite Ingot.
Example:
Forged → Resonant
Crafting: Place 8 Forged Runes of the same type around 1 Aetherium Ingot.
Example:
Resonant → Transcendent
Crafting: Place 8 Resonant Runes of the same type around 1 Runesteel Ingot.
Example:
Rune Remover
The Rune Remover is a single-use tool that allows you to extract a rune from an item. This is useful if you want to recover a rune for reuse, but there are a few important limitations:
The removal is random, you cannot choose which rune will be removed from the item.
The extracted rune is returned to your inventory.
The Rune Remover breaks after one use.
Crafting Recipe
Tips
Always keep extra runes for crafting and upgrading.
Try different combinations to match your combat or utility needs.
Becareful when upgrading a rune to a higher tier, it isn't always better in every category.
