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 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:
Tier | Name |
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1 | Shard |
2 | Dormant |
3 | Forged |
4 | Resonant |
5 | Transcendent |
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:
Color | Applicable To | Description |
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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 item slots. For example, a rune with a blue color cannot be applied to a weapon.
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 |
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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.
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