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| − | '''Crafting''' is the process by which knights make new equipment such as weapons and armor. Crafting an item is usually much less expensive than buying the item from a [[vendor]]. Crafting also offers a chance of acquiring [[unique variant]]s. | + | '''Crafting''' is the process by which knights make new equipment such as weapons and armor. Crafting an item is usually much less expensive than buying the item from a [[vendor]] or the [[Kozma|Supply Depot]]. Crafting also offers a chance of acquiring valuable [[unique variant]]s. |
| − | Crafting an item requires a [[recipe]], [[ | + | Crafting an item requires a [[recipe]], the [[material]]s listed in the recipe, [[energy]], and [[crown]]s. When upgrading an item from one star level to the next, crafting also requires a precursor item. The knight assembles these ingredients at an [[alchemy machine]], which manufactures the item according to its recipe. Crafting is not tied to any skill, and it always succeeds. |
==Basic Crafting== | ==Basic Crafting== | ||
| − | This section outlines the ingredients | + | This section outlines the ingredients and procedure for crafting an item from scratch. |
A [[recipe]] can be purchased from [[vendor]]s in [[Haven]], [[Clockwork Terminal]]s, [[mission]] lobbies, and the [[Hall of Heroes]], for a predetermined price: | A [[recipe]] can be purchased from [[vendor]]s in [[Haven]], [[Clockwork Terminal]]s, [[mission]] lobbies, and the [[Hall of Heroes]], for a predetermined price: | ||
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* ★★★★☆: 10,000 crowns | * ★★★★☆: 10,000 crowns | ||
* ★★★★★: 25,000 crowns | * ★★★★★: 25,000 crowns | ||
| − | A recipe can also be purchased from other knights, for example through the [[Auction House]], but usually for a higher price. When purchasing a recipe, the player can view its details by hovering his or her mouse over the recipe. Once a recipe is purchased, it appears in the knight's [[Arsenal]] | + | A recipe can also be purchased from other knights, for example through the [[Auction House]], but usually for a higher price. When purchasing a recipe, the player can view its details by hovering his or her mouse over the recipe. Once a recipe is purchased, it appears in the knight's [[Arsenal]]. Before the recipe is used, it must be learned. When a recipe is learned, it vanishes from the knight's Arsenal but appears in the knight's list of learned recipes. Once a recipe is learned, it cannot be unlearned or traded to another knight, but the item that it describes may be crafted as many times as the player desires. |
| − | Each recipe lists the [[material]]s that it requires. Most materials are acquired randomly while adventuring in the [[Clockworks]]. Some materials can be bought at [[Brinks]] for [[token]]s and at [[Sullivan]] for [[Krogmo Coin]]s. Materials can also be traded between knights, and hence sold in the [[Auction House]]. | + | Each recipe lists the [[material]]s that it requires. Low-star recipes require low-star materials, while high-star recipes require high-star materials and large quantities of low-star materials. Most materials are acquired randomly while adventuring in the [[Clockworks]]. Some materials can be bought at [[Brinks]] for [[token]]s and at [[Sullivan]] for [[Krogmo Coin]]s. Materials can also be traded between knights, and hence sold in the [[Auction House]]. |
[[Image:alchemy.png|thumb|right|An alchemy machine.]] | [[Image:alchemy.png|thumb|right|An alchemy machine.]] | ||
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* ★★★★☆: 2,500 crowns and 400 energy | * ★★★★☆: 2,500 crowns and 400 energy | ||
* ★★★★★: 5,000 crowns and 800 energy | * ★★★★★: 5,000 crowns and 800 energy | ||
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| + | The item has a small chance of acquiring one, two, or even three [[unique variant]]s. | ||
==Upgrading== | ==Upgrading== | ||
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Crafting is not only used to make items from scratch. It is also used to upgrade items from one star level to the next. The recipe for an upgrade lists the precursor item in addition to the materials. The precursor item must be unequipped when it is used in the upgrade crafting. The upgraded item replaces the precursor item in the knight's Arsenal. | Crafting is not only used to make items from scratch. It is also used to upgrade items from one star level to the next. The recipe for an upgrade lists the precursor item in addition to the materials. The precursor item must be unequipped when it is used in the upgrade crafting. The upgraded item replaces the precursor item in the knight's Arsenal. | ||
| − | + | To upgrade a 0-, 1-, or 2-star item, no [[heat]] is required on the item. To upgrade a 3-star item to 4 stars, the 3-star item must have heat level 5 or higher. To upgrade a 4-star item to 5 stars, the 4-star item must have heat level 10. Beyond these minimum requirements, the heat level of the precursor item has no effect on the quality of the upgrade. The upgraded item always begins at heat level 1. | |
| − | If the precursor item is bound, then the newly upgraded item will also be bound. Because an item must be equipped to be heated, and equipping an item binds it, this rule means that any newly made 4- and 5-star item is bound. The item cannot be traded to another player, unless an unbinding fee is paid at [[Vise]]. Consequently, 4- and 5-star items | + | If the precursor item is bound, then the newly upgraded item will also be bound. Because an item must be equipped to be heated, and equipping an item binds it, this rule means that any newly made 4- and 5-star item is bound. The item cannot be traded to another player, unless an unbinding fee is paid at [[Vise]]. Consequently, 4- and 5-star items command extremely high prices, in comparison to 3-star items. |
| − | When performing an upgrade, the knight | + | When performing an upgrade, the knight chooses whether to keep the unique variants (UVs) on the precursor. If he or she keeps the UVs, then the upgraded item will have those UVs, with no chance of more or better UVs. If he or she discards the UVs, then the upgraded item has the same chance of acquiring up to three UVs as an item made from scratch, without a precursor. |
| − | The upgrading process preserves [[accessory|accessories]], | + | The upgrading process preserves [[accessory|accessories]], as long as the upgraded version has the required accessory slot. That is, if the upgraded suit or helmet can carry the attached accessory, then it does. If it cannot carry the attached accessory, then the accessory is destroyed. |
It is worth noting that the cost of upgrading a 4-star item to a 5-star item is larger than the total cost of making a 4-star item. In other words, most of the cost in making a 5-star item comes in the final upgrade. | It is worth noting that the cost of upgrading a 4-star item to a 5-star item is larger than the total cost of making a 4-star item. In other words, most of the cost in making a 5-star item comes in the final upgrade. | ||
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==Special Alchemy Machines== | ==Special Alchemy Machines== | ||
| − | Apart from regular alchemy machines described earlier, there are several special alchemy machines that function differently. These alchemy machines cannot be used to craft any item; rather, each one has a predetermined library of items that it can craft. The | + | Apart from regular alchemy machines described earlier, there are several special alchemy machines that function differently. These alchemy machines cannot be used to craft any item; rather, each one has a predetermined library of items that it can craft. The recipes for these items are not purchased and learned by the knight; rather, the recipes are built in to the alchemy machine. |
* The [[Krogmo Alchemy Machine]] is near the western end of the [[Arcade]] in Haven. | * The [[Krogmo Alchemy Machine]] is near the western end of the [[Arcade]] in Haven. | ||
* The [[Sanctuary Alchemy Machine]] can be found in the [[The Sanctuary|Sanctuary]] at the end of every [[Shadow Lair]] expedition. | * The [[Sanctuary Alchemy Machine]] can be found in the [[The Sanctuary|Sanctuary]] at the end of every [[Shadow Lair]] expedition. | ||
Revision as of 22:36, 4 November 2012
Crafting is the process by which knights make new equipment such as weapons and armor. Crafting an item is usually much less expensive than buying the item from a vendor or the Supply Depot. Crafting also offers a chance of acquiring valuable unique variants.
Crafting an item requires a recipe, the materials listed in the recipe, energy, and crowns. When upgrading an item from one star level to the next, crafting also requires a precursor item. The knight assembles these ingredients at an alchemy machine, which manufactures the item according to its recipe. Crafting is not tied to any skill, and it always succeeds.
Basic Crafting
This section outlines the ingredients and procedure for crafting an item from scratch.
A recipe can be purchased from vendors in Haven, Clockwork Terminals, mission lobbies, and the Hall of Heroes, for a predetermined price:
- ★☆☆☆☆: 250 crowns
- ★★☆☆☆: 1,000 crowns
- ★★★☆☆: 4,000 crowns
- ★★★★☆: 10,000 crowns
- ★★★★★: 25,000 crowns
A recipe can also be purchased from other knights, for example through the Auction House, but usually for a higher price. When purchasing a recipe, the player can view its details by hovering his or her mouse over the recipe. Once a recipe is purchased, it appears in the knight's Arsenal. Before the recipe is used, it must be learned. When a recipe is learned, it vanishes from the knight's Arsenal but appears in the knight's list of learned recipes. Once a recipe is learned, it cannot be unlearned or traded to another knight, but the item that it describes may be crafted as many times as the player desires.
Each recipe lists the materials that it requires. Low-star recipes require low-star materials, while high-star recipes require high-star materials and large quantities of low-star materials. Most materials are acquired randomly while adventuring in the Clockworks. Some materials can be bought at Brinks for tokens and at Sullivan for Krogmo Coins. Materials can also be traded between knights, and hence sold in the Auction House.
Once the knight has learned a recipe and assembled its materials, he or she can craft the item at an alchemy machine. These machines are scattered around Haven, and can also be found in Moorcroft Manor, Emberlight, mission lobbies, and guild halls. An alchemy machine requires a payment of energy and crowns for each item that it crafts. The cost of crafting roughly doubles with each star level:
- ★☆☆☆☆: 200 crowns and 10 energy
- ★★☆☆☆: 400 crowns and 50 energy
- ★★★☆☆: 1,000 crowns and 200 energy
- ★★★★☆: 2,500 crowns and 400 energy
- ★★★★★: 5,000 crowns and 800 energy
The item has a small chance of acquiring one, two, or even three unique variants.
Upgrading
Crafting is not only used to make items from scratch. It is also used to upgrade items from one star level to the next. The recipe for an upgrade lists the precursor item in addition to the materials. The precursor item must be unequipped when it is used in the upgrade crafting. The upgraded item replaces the precursor item in the knight's Arsenal.
To upgrade a 0-, 1-, or 2-star item, no heat is required on the item. To upgrade a 3-star item to 4 stars, the 3-star item must have heat level 5 or higher. To upgrade a 4-star item to 5 stars, the 4-star item must have heat level 10. Beyond these minimum requirements, the heat level of the precursor item has no effect on the quality of the upgrade. The upgraded item always begins at heat level 1.
If the precursor item is bound, then the newly upgraded item will also be bound. Because an item must be equipped to be heated, and equipping an item binds it, this rule means that any newly made 4- and 5-star item is bound. The item cannot be traded to another player, unless an unbinding fee is paid at Vise. Consequently, 4- and 5-star items command extremely high prices, in comparison to 3-star items.
When performing an upgrade, the knight chooses whether to keep the unique variants (UVs) on the precursor. If he or she keeps the UVs, then the upgraded item will have those UVs, with no chance of more or better UVs. If he or she discards the UVs, then the upgraded item has the same chance of acquiring up to three UVs as an item made from scratch, without a precursor.
The upgrading process preserves accessories, as long as the upgraded version has the required accessory slot. That is, if the upgraded suit or helmet can carry the attached accessory, then it does. If it cannot carry the attached accessory, then the accessory is destroyed.
It is worth noting that the cost of upgrading a 4-star item to a 5-star item is larger than the total cost of making a 4-star item. In other words, most of the cost in making a 5-star item comes in the final upgrade.
Special Alchemy Machines
Apart from regular alchemy machines described earlier, there are several special alchemy machines that function differently. These alchemy machines cannot be used to craft any item; rather, each one has a predetermined library of items that it can craft. The recipes for these items are not purchased and learned by the knight; rather, the recipes are built in to the alchemy machine.
- The Krogmo Alchemy Machine is near the western end of the Arcade in Haven.
- The Sanctuary Alchemy Machine can be found in the Sanctuary at the end of every Shadow Lair expedition.
- The Vise Alchemy Machine stands in the Operation Crimson Hammer mission lobby.
