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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]] or the [[Supply Depot]]. Crafting also offers a chance of acquiring valuable [[unique variant]]s.
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[[File:alchemy.png|thumb|right|An alchemy machine.]]
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'''Crafting''' is the process by which new [[equipment]] is made. 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 variant]]s.
  
 
Crafting an item requires a [[recipe]], the [[material]]s listed in the recipe, [[orbs of alchemy]], 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.  
 
Crafting an item requires a [[recipe]], the [[material]]s listed in the recipe, [[orbs of alchemy]], 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 and procedure for crafting an item from scratch.
 
This section outlines the ingredients and procedure for crafting an item from scratch.
  
 
===Recipes===
 
===Recipes===
 
 
Recipes can be obtained as mission rewards, or they can be purchased from vendors in [[Haven]], [[Clockwork Terminal]]s, [[mission]] lobbies, and the [[Hall of Heroes]], for a predetermined price:
 
Recipes can be obtained as mission rewards, or they can be purchased from vendors in [[Haven]], [[Clockwork Terminal]]s, [[mission]] lobbies, and the [[Hall of Heroes]], for a predetermined price:
 
* ★☆☆☆☆: 250 crowns
 
* ★☆☆☆☆: 250 crowns
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* ★★★★★: 25,000 crowns
 
* ★★★★★: 25,000 crowns
  
Recipes can also be 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]]. It's important to note that some recipes are bound upon purchase and cannot be traded.
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Recipes can also be be purchased from other players, 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]]. It's important to note that some recipes are bound upon purchase and cannot be traded.
  
 
Before a 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. Knights can see the learned recipes from the [[main menu]] or using F5 on their keyboard.
 
Before a 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. Knights can see the learned recipes from the [[main menu]] or using F5 on their keyboard.
 
 
 
 
  
 
===Materials===
 
===Materials===
 
 
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 [[token]]s and at [[Sullivan]] for [[Krogmo Coin]]s, while others can be found in the [[Supply Depot]]. Materials can also be traded between knights, and hence sold in the Auction House.
 
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 [[token]]s and at [[Sullivan]] for [[Krogmo Coin]]s, while others can be found in the [[Supply Depot]]. Materials can also be traded between knights, and hence sold in the Auction House.
 
 
 
  
 
===Crowns and Orbs===
 
===Crowns and Orbs===
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Once the player has learned a recipe and assembled its materials, the player is able to craft the recipe anywhere in [[Haven]] or at an [[Alchemy Machine]]. In addition to materials, an alchemy machine requires a payment in [[crowns]] and three [[orbs of alchemy]] for each item. The cost of crafting roughly doubles with each star level:
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*{{Rarity|Flawed Orb of Alchemy}} (★☆☆☆☆): 200 crowns
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*{{Rarity|Simple Orb of Alchemy}} (★★☆☆☆): 400 crowns
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*{{Rarity|Advanced Orb of Alchemy}} (★★★☆☆): 1,000 crowns
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*{{Rarity|Elite Orb of Alchemy}} (★★★★☆): 2,500 crowns
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*{{Rarity|Eternal Orb of Alchemy}} (★★★★★): 5,000 crowns
  
Once the knight has learned a recipe and assembled its materials, the knight is able to craft the recipe anywhere inside [[Haven]] or at an Alchemy Machine. These Alchemy Machines may also be found in [[Moorcroft Manor]], [[Emberlight]], mission lobbies, and [[guild hall]]s. In addition to the materials, an alchemy machine requires a payment in [[crowns]] and [[orbs of alchemy]] for each item that it crafts. The cost of crafting roughly doubles with each star level:
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The item has a small chance of acquiring one, two, or even three {{UV}} [[Unique Variant]]s.
* ★☆☆☆☆: 200 crowns and 3 [[Rarity#Flawed_Orb_of_Alchemy|Flawed Orbs of Alchemy]]      [[File:Rarity-Flawed_Orb_of_Alchemy_icon.png|30px]]
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* ★★☆☆☆: 400 crowns and 3 [[Rarity#Simple_Orb_of_Alchemy|Simple Orbs of Alchemy]]      [[File:Rarity-Simple_Orb_of_Alchemy_icon.png|30px]]
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* ★★★☆☆: 1,000 crowns and 3 [[Rarity#Advanced_Orb_of_Alchemy|Advanced Orbs of Alchemy]] [[File:Rarity-Advanced_Orb_of_Alchemy_icon.png|30px]]
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* ★★★★☆: 2,500 crowns and 3 [[Rarity#Elite_Orb_of_Alchemy|Elite Orbs of Alchemy]]      [[File:Rarity-Elite_Orb_of_Alchemy_icon.png|30px]]
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* ★★★★★: 5,000 crowns and 3 [[Rarity#Eternal_Orb_of_Alchemy|Eternal Orbs of Alchemy]]  [[File:Rarity-Eternal_Orb_of_Alchemy_icon.png|30px]]
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The item has a small chance of acquiring one, two, or even three unique variants[[File:Unique_variant_icon.png|30px]].
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==Upgrading==
 
==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.
 
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.
  
 
It is worth noting the enormous cost of upgrading a 4-star item to 5 stars and heating the 5-star item. A 5-star recipe costs more than its 2-, 3-, and 4-star versions combined. Players who don't have a lot of extra Eternal Orbs of Alchemy and Radiant Fire Crystals must purchase these items using energy, and this cost dwarfs the entire cost of making a 4-star item from scratch and heating it. In other words, as far as cost is concerned, a typical 4-star item is far less than halfway finished with its alchemy path.
 
It is worth noting the enormous cost of upgrading a 4-star item to 5 stars and heating the 5-star item. A 5-star recipe costs more than its 2-, 3-, and 4-star versions combined. Players who don't have a lot of extra Eternal Orbs of Alchemy and Radiant Fire Crystals must purchase these items using energy, and this cost dwarfs the entire cost of making a 4-star item from scratch and heating it. In other words, as far as cost is concerned, a typical 4-star item is far less than halfway finished with its alchemy path.
 
 
 
 
  
 
===Heating and Binding===
 
===Heating and Binding===
 
 
Upgrading a 0-, 1-, or 2-star item does not require any [[heat]] 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 success or quality of the upgrade. The upgraded item always begins at heat level 1.
 
Upgrading a 0-, 1-, or 2-star item does not require any [[heat]] 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 success or quality of the upgrade. The upgraded item always begins at heat level 1.
  
 
If the precursor item is [[Binding|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.
 
If the precursor item is [[Binding|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.
 
 
 
  
 
===Unique Variants and Accessories===
 
===Unique Variants and Accessories===
 
 
When upgrading an item with [[unique variant]]s (UVs), the knight chooses whether to keep the UVs or not. If he or she keeps the UVs, then the upgraded item will have exactly 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.
 
When upgrading an item with [[unique variant]]s (UVs), the knight chooses whether to keep the UVs or not. If he or she keeps the UVs, then the upgraded item will have exactly 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.
  
 
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.
 
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.
 
 
 
 
  
 
==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 recipes for these items are not purchased and learned by the knight. Instead, the recipes are "inside" the machine.
 
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. Instead, the recipes are "inside" the machine.
 
*[[File:Crafting-AlchemyMachine-Krogmo Alchemy Machine icon.png|36px|link=Krogmo Alchemy Machine]] The [[Krogmo Alchemy Machine]] is near the western end of the [[Arcade]] in Haven.
 
*[[File:Crafting-AlchemyMachine-Krogmo Alchemy Machine icon.png|36px|link=Krogmo Alchemy Machine]] The [[Krogmo Alchemy Machine]] is near the western end of the [[Arcade]] in Haven.
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* [[File:Crafting-AlchemyMachine-Sprite Food Alchemy Machine icon.png|36px|link=Sprite Food Alchemy Machine]] The [[Sprite Food Alchemy Machine]] can be found in the [[Lab]] in the [[Garrison]], in the [[Town Square]] near the [[Auction House]], in [[Moorcroft Manor]], and in [[Emberlight]].
 
* [[File:Crafting-AlchemyMachine-Sprite Food Alchemy Machine icon.png|36px|link=Sprite Food Alchemy Machine]] The [[Sprite Food Alchemy Machine]] can be found in the [[Lab]] in the [[Garrison]], in the [[Town Square]] near the [[Auction House]], in [[Moorcroft Manor]], and in [[Emberlight]].
  
==Historical notes==
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==History==
* As of {{release|2013-07-30}}, crafting no longer requires a payment in energy, the cost was shifted to orbs of alchemy.
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*As of {{release|2013-07-30}}, crafting no longer requires a payment in energy, the cost was shifted to orbs of alchemy.
  
 
==Other Links==
 
==Other Links==
 
 
* [[List of alchemy paths]]
 
* [[List of alchemy paths]]
  

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An alchemy machine.

Crafting is the process by which new equipment is made. 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, orbs of alchemy, 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.

Recipes

Recipes can be obtained as mission rewards, or they 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

Recipes can also be be purchased from other players, 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. It's important to note that some recipes are bound upon purchase and cannot be traded.

Before a 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. Knights can see the learned recipes from the main menu or using F5 on their keyboard.

Materials

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, while others can be found in the Supply Depot. Materials can also be traded between knights, and hence sold in the Auction House.

Crowns and Orbs

Once the player has learned a recipe and assembled its materials, the player is able to craft the recipe anywhere in Haven or at an Alchemy Machine. In addition to materials, an alchemy machine requires a payment in crowns and three orbs of alchemy for each item. The cost of crafting roughly doubles with each star level:

The item has a small chance of acquiring one, two, or even three Unique variant icon.png 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.

It is worth noting the enormous cost of upgrading a 4-star item to 5 stars and heating the 5-star item. A 5-star recipe costs more than its 2-, 3-, and 4-star versions combined. Players who don't have a lot of extra Eternal Orbs of Alchemy and Radiant Fire Crystals must purchase these items using energy, and this cost dwarfs the entire cost of making a 4-star item from scratch and heating it. In other words, as far as cost is concerned, a typical 4-star item is far less than halfway finished with its alchemy path.

Heating and Binding

Upgrading a 0-, 1-, or 2-star item does not require any heat 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 success or 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.

Unique Variants and Accessories

When upgrading an item with unique variants (UVs), the knight chooses whether to keep the UVs or not. If he or she keeps the UVs, then the upgraded item will have exactly 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.

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.

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. Instead, the recipes are "inside" the machine.

The Obelisk of Creation can be found in the Shroud of the Apocrea mission, in both the Obsidian Nexus and the final floor. It's very similar to the Mysterious Alchemy Machine, but only contains recipes related to Apocrea.

History

  • As of release 2013-07-30, crafting no longer requires a payment in energy, the cost was shifted to orbs of alchemy.

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