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Runes are a replacement for the vanilla enchantment system. They apply effects to '''Weapons''', '''Armor''', and '''Tools'''. Each item has specific '''rune slots''', which determine what '''color''' of rune can be applied.  
{{Infobox generic item
| title = Runes
| image = Wolf rune dormant.png
| caption = Dormant Wolf rune
| captionstyle = margin-top: 5px;
| usage = Applied to equipment
| obtained = [[Runebearer's Lodge]] ''(shards)''<br>Crafting ''(enriched)''
| sellable = no
| consumable = no
| 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.


===Example===
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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This means you can apply a total of '''4 runes''' to the weapon and only '''Red''' and '''Yellow''' runes can be used in those slots.
 
==Rune Types and Tiers==


There are '''five''' rune tiers, each with the potential to enhance the effects of the previous one, though improvement is not always guaranteed. Rune stats are randomized within tier-specific ranges, meaning that while upgrading a rune can yield stronger effects, some attributes may actually become worse. Upgrading should be done strategically, as results can vary even when using higher-tier materials:
== 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:


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! Tier !! Name
|- style="text-align: center;"
|-
| [[File:Wolf rune dormant.png|64px|center|link=]] || [[File:Insanity rune dormant.png|64px|center|link=]] || [[File:Agate rune dormant.png|64px|center|link=]] || [[File:Explorer rune dormant.png|64px|center|link=]]
| 1 || '''Shattered'''
|- style="text-align: center; width: 256px; background-color:var(--background-color-notice-subtle);"
|-
| '''[[Alathra:Weapon Runes|Weapon runes]]''' || '''[[Alathra:Armor Runes|Armor runes]]''' || '''[[Alathra:Tool Runes|Tool runes]]''' || '''[[Alathra:Generic Runes|Generic runes]]'''
| 2 || '''Dormant'''
|-
| 3 || '''Forged'''
|-
| 4 || '''Resonant'''
|-
| 5 || '''Transcendent'''
|}
|}


Shattered Runes can stack up to 64, however the other rune tiers don't stack.
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.
==Rune Colors and Their Uses==


Each rune is associated with a specific color, which determines what type of item it can be applied to. Items have rune slots that accept only certain colors, so understanding these colors is essential when customizing your gear:
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|- style="text-align: center;"
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| [[File:Red rune shard.png|64px|center|link=]] || [[File:Wolf rune dormant.png|64px|center|link=]] || [[File:Wolf rune forged.png|64px|center|link=]] || [[File:Wolf rune resonant.png|64px|center|link=]] || [[File:Wolf rune transcendent.png|64px|center|link=]]
! Color !! Applicable To !! Description
|- style="text-align: center; width: 256px; background-color:var(--background-color-notice-subtle);"
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| '''Shattered''' || '''Dormant''' || '''Forged''' ||'''Resonant''' || '''Transcendent'''
| '''Red''' || Weapons || Used to enhance swords, bows, daggers, spears, and other combat weapons with combat-based effects.
|-
| '''Green''' || Tools || Used to improve tools such as pickaxes, axes, shovels, and hoes, often boosting efficiency or utility.
|-
| '''Blue''' || Armor || Applies to armor pieces, providing defensive bonuses, resistances, or passive effects.
|-
| '''Yellow''' || Generic || Can be slotted into any item type: weapons, tools, or armor. Typically offers passive effects.
|}
|}


Make sure to match rune colors with compatible rune slot on the item. For example, a rune with a blue color cannot be applied to a weapon.
Shattered runes do not carry any effect, but they can still be engraved.
 
==How to Obtain and Upgrade Runes==
 
===Shattered Runes===
* Not craftable.
* Dropped by certain mobs or bosses.
* Can be purchased from the Magic Shop at spawn using XP Levels.
* Provide no effects themselves.
* Required for crafting higher-tier runes.
 
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==Crafting and Upgrading Runes==
 
To upgrade a rune to the next tier, you need:
* 8 runes of the same type and tier
* 1 metal ingot (based on the tier you're upgrading to)


All 8 runes must be identical, same name and tier.
== 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.


===Tier Materials===
=== 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.


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==Crafting Examples==
=== Crafting Examples ===


===Shattered → Dormant===
===Shattered → Dormant===
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