Alathra:Runes

This guide explains what runes are and how to use them effectively.

What Are Runes?

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.

Example

This means:

• You can apply a total of 4 runes to the weapon.
• 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:

Tier	Name
1	Shard
2	Dormant
3	Forged
4	Resonant
5	Transcendent

How to Obtain and Upgrade Runes

Shard 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.

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.

Tier Materials

From Tier	To Tier	Required Ingot
Shard	Dormant	Silver Ingot
Dormant	Forged	Sylvanthrite Ingot
Forged	Resonant	Aetherium Ingot
Resonant	Transcendent	Runesteel Ingot

Crafting Examples

Shard → 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:

Tips

• Always keep extra Shard Runes for crafting and upgrading.
• Try different combinations to match your combat or utility needs.
• Monitor rune stats carefully when upgrading—higher tier doesn’t always mean better in every category.

Rune of the Wolf

Dormant Rune of the Wolf Type Red Rune Stats Attack Speed Max: 0.1 Min: 0.01 Weapon Damage Max: -5.0 Min: -2.0 Accuracy Max: 4 Min: 2 Movement Speed Max: 0.007 Min: 0.003 Forged Rune of the Wolf Type Red Rune Stats Attack Speed Max: 0.2 Min: 0.1 Weapon Damage Max: -5.0 Min: -2.0 Accuracy Max: 4 Min: 2 Movement Speed Max: 0.009 Min: 0.005 Resonant Rune of the Wolf Type Red Rune Stats Attack Speed Max: 0.3 Min: 0.2 Weapon Damage Max: -5.0 Min: -2.0 Accuracy Max: 4 Min: 2 Movement Speed Max: 0.01 Min: 0.007 Transcendent Rune of the Wolf Type Red Rune Stats Attack Speed Max: 0.4 Min: 0.3 Weapon Damage Max: -5.0 Min: -2.0 Accuracy Max: 4 Min: 2 Movement Speed Max: 0.014 Min: 0.009

Rune of the Snake

Dormant Rune of the Snake Type Red Rune Stats Combat Range Max: -0.1 Min: -0.4 Lifesteal Max: 3.0 Min: 0.1 Forged Rune of the Snake Type Red Rune Stats Combat Range Max: -0.1 Min: -0.4 Lifesteal Max: 5.0 Min: 3.1 Resonant Rune of the Snake Type Red Rune Stats Combat Range Max: -0.1 Min: -0.4 Lifesteal Max: 7.0 Min: 5.1 Transcendent Rune of the Snake Type Red Rune Stats Combat Range Max: -0.1 Min: -0.4 Lifesteal Max: 9.0 Min: 7.1

Rune of the Eagle

Dormant Rune of the Eagle Type Red Rune Stats Combat Range Max: 4.0 Min: 0.1 Weapon Damage Max: -7.0 Min: -3.0 Accuracy Max: -0.4 Min: -0.1 Forged Rune of the Eagle Type Red Rune Stats Combat Range Max: 8.0 Min: 4.1 Weapon Damage Max: -7.0 Min: -3.0 Accuracy Max: -0.7 Min: -0.4 Resonant Rune of the Eagle Type Red Rune Stats Combat Range Max: 12.0 Min: 8.1 Weapon Damage Max: -7.0 Min: -3.0 Accuracy Max: -1.1 Min: -0.7 Transcendent Rune of the Eagle Type Red Rune Stats Combat Range Max: 16.0 Min: 12.1 Weapon Damage Max: -7.0 Min: -3.0 Accuracy Max: -1.5 Min: -1.1

Rune of the Dragon

Dormant Rune of the Dragon Type Red Rune Stats Attack Speed Max: -0.05 Min: -0.2 Weapon Damage Max: 4.0 Min: 1.0 Physical Damage Reduction Max: -1.0 Min: -4.0 Forged Rune of the Dragon Type Red Rune Stats Attack Speed Max: -0.05 Min: -0.2 Weapon Damage Max: 9.0 Min: 5.0 Physical Damage Reduction Max: -1.0 Min: -4.0 Resonant Rune of the Dragon Type Red Rune Stats Attack Speed Max: -0.05 Min: -0.2 Weapon Damage Max: 14.0 Min: 10.0 Physical Damage Reduction Max: -1.0 Min: -4.0 Transcendent Rune of the Dragon Type Red Rune Stats Attack Speed Max: -0.05 Min: -0.2 Weapon Damage Max: 20.0 Min: 15.0 Physical Damage Reduction Max: -1.0 Min: -4.0

Rune of the Bee

Dormant Rune of the Bee Type Red Rune Stats Projectile Damage Reduction Max: -8.0 Min: -2.0 Projectile Damage Max: 7.5 Min: 1.0 Forged Rune of the Bee Type Red Rune Stats Projectile Damage Reduction Max: -8.0 Min: -2.0 Projectile Damage Max: 12.5 Min: 7.5 Resonant Rune of the Bee Type Red Rune Stats Projectile Damage Reduction Max: -8.0 Min: -2.0 Projectile Damage Max: 17.5 Min: 12.5 Transcendent Rune of the Bee Type Red Rune Stats Projectile Damage Reduction Max: -8.0 Min: -2.0 Projectile Damage Max: 25.0 Min: 17.5

Rune of Security

Dormant Rune of Security Type Blue Rune Stats Weapon Damage Max: -2.0 Min: -7.0 Defense Max: 0.5 Min: 0.1 Block Power Max: 3 Min: 0 Block Cooldown Reduction Max: -7 Min: -3 Forged Rune of Security Type Blue Rune Stats Weapon Damage Max: -2.0 Min: -7.0 Defense Max: 1.0 Min: 0.6 Block Power Max: 5 Min: 3 Block Cooldown Reduction Max: -7 Min: -3 Resonant Rune of Security Type Blue Rune Stats Weapon Damage Max: -2.0 Min: -7.0 Defense Max: 1.5 Min: 1.1 Block Power Max: 7 Min: 5 Block Cooldown Reduction Max: -7 Min: -3 Transcendent Rune of Security Type Blue Rune Stats Weapon Damage Max: -2.0 Min: -7.0 Defense Max: 2.0 Min: 1.5 Block Power Max: 9 Min: 7 Block Cooldown Reduction Max: -7 Min: -3

Rune of Pride

Dormant Rune of Pride Type Blue Rune Stats Knockback Resistance Max: 0.05 Min: 0.01 Max Absorption Max: 1.0 Min: 0.5 Forged Rune of Pride Type Blue Rune Stats Knockback Resistance Max: 0.1 Min: 0.05 Max Absorption Max: 1.5 Min: 1.0 Resonant Rune of Pride Type Blue Rune Stats Knockback Resistance Max: 0.15 Min: 0.1 Max Absorption Max: 2.0 Min: 1.5 Transcendent Rune of Pride Type Blue Rune Stats Knockback Resistance Max: 0.2 Min: 0.15 Max Absorption Max: 2.5 Min: 2.0

Rune of Elation

Dormant Rune of Elation Type Blue Rune Stats Movement Speed Max: 0.0025 Min: 0.001 Jump Strength Max: 0.01 Min: 0.005 Safe Fall Distance 0.5 Forged Rune of Elation Type Blue Rune Stats Movement Speed Max: 0.004 Min: 0.0025 Jump Strength Max: 0.02 Min: 0.015 Safe Fall Distance 1.0 Resonant Rune of Elation Type Blue Rune Stats Movement Speed Max: 0.0055 Min: 0.004 Jump Strength Max: 0.03 Min: 0.025 Safe Fall Distance 1.5 Transcendent Rune of Elation Type Blue Rune Stats Movement Speed Max: 0.008 Min: 0.0055 Jump Strength Max: 0.04 Min: 0.035 Safe Fall Distance 2.0

Rune of Apathy

Dormant Rune of Apathy Type Blue Rune Stats PvE Damage Max: -2.0 Min: -1.0 Movement Speed Max: -0.001 Min: -0.004 Fall Damage Reduction Max: -1.0 Min: -10.0 PvE Damage Reduction Max: 1.0 Min: 0.0 Projectile Damage Reduction Max: 2.0 Min: 1.0 Forged Rune of Apathy Type Blue Rune Stats PvE Damage Max: -2.0 Min: -1.0 Movement Speed Max: -0.001 Min: -0.004 Fall Damage Reduction Max: -1.0 Min: -10.0 PvE Damage Reduction Max: 1.0 Min: 0.0 Projectile Damage Reduction Max: 3.0 Min: 2.0 Resonant Rune of Apathy Type Blue Rune Stats PvE Damage Max: -2.0 Min: -1.0 Movement Speed Max: -0.001 Min: -0.004 Fall Damage Reduction Max: -1.0 Min: -10.0 PvE Damage Reduction Max: 2.0 Min: 1.0 Projectile Damage Reduction Max: 4.0 Min: 3.0 Transcendent Rune of Apathy Type Blue Rune Stats PvE Damage Max: -2.0 Min: -1.0 Movement Speed Max: -0.001 Min: -0.004 Fall Damage Reduction Max: -1.0 Min: -10.0 PvE Damage Reduction Max: 2.0 Min: 1.0 Projectile Damage Reduction Max: 5.0 Min: 4.0

Rune of Fear

Dormant Rune of Fear Type Blue Rune Stats Attack Speed Max: -0.05 Min: -0.15 Movement Speed Max: 0.002 Min: 0.001 Forged Rune of Fear Type Blue Rune Stats Attack Speed Max: -0.05 Min: -0.15 Movement Speed Max: 0.002 Min: 0.001 Resonant Rune of Fear Type Blue Rune Stats Attack Speed Max: -0.05 Min: -0.15 Movement Speed Max: 0.002 Min: 0.001 Transcendent Rune of Fear Type Blue Rune Stats Attack Speed Max: -0.05 Min: -0.15 Movement Speed Max: 0.002 Min: 0.001

Rune of Insanity
Dormant Rune of Insanity Type Blue Rune Stats Weapon Damage Max: -1.0 Min: -4.0 Forged Rune of Insanity Type Blue Rune Stats Weapon Damage Max: -1.0 Min: -4.0 Resonant Rune of Insanity Type Blue Rune Stats Weapon Damage Max: -1.0 Min: -4.0 Transcendent Rune of Insanity Type Blue Rune Stats Weapon Damage Max: -1.0 Min: -4.0

Rune of Melancholy

Dormant Rune of Melancholy Type Blue Rune Stats Health Max: -2.5 Min: -1.0 Safe Fall Distance Max: 1.0 Min: 0.0 Gun Range Max: 0.4 Min: 0.1 Forged Rune of Melancholy Type Blue Rune Stats Health Max: -2.5 Min: -1.0 Safe Fall Distance Max: 2.0 Min: 1.0 Gun Range Max: 0.9 Min: 0.5 Resonant Rune of Melancholy Type Blue Rune Stats Health Max: -2.5 Min: -1.0 Safe Fall Distance Max: 3.0 Min: 2.0 Gun Range Max: 1.4 Min: 1.0 Transcendent Rune of Melancholy Type Blue Rune Stats Health Max: -2.5 Min: -1.0 Safe Fall Distance Max: 4.0 Min: 3.0 Gun Range Max: 2.0 Min: 1.5

Rune of Agate

Rune of Flourite

Rune of Chiolite

Rune of Hematite

Rune of the Steadfast

Rune of the Explorer