Ragnarök X: Next Generation boasts a multi-server MMO-stylized gameplay with anime-esque graphics. Carrying the lovable IP of Ragnarok, the game is a standalone title that boasts a unique class system and a complete equipment interface. Players can train their character and equip them with potent weapons to increase their strength. Crafting weapons in Ragnarök X: Next Generation is a vital aspect of character progression, allowing players to tailor their equipment to their class and playstyle. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the weapon crafting system, detailing the necessary materials, locations, and strategies to optimize your crafting experience.

What is Weapon Crafting?

In Ragnarök X: Next Generation, weapon crafting enables players to create powerful equipment by gathering specific materials and visiting designated NPCs. Each weapon in the game is unique, and has different tiers and levels associated with it. Crafted weapons start at level 30 and can be upgraded up to level 80, with each tier requiring different materials and crafting locations.

It might sound complex but once you reach the crafting interface, things will make more sense. Players can also simply tap at any of the ingredient materials and it will automatically help you auto-travel to the location.

All Crafting Locations and Materials Required

Each weapon tier corresponds to a specific city and NPC:

  • Level 30: Prontera – Valde (Weapon Craftsman)
  • Level 40: Izlude Island
  • Level 50: Morroc
  • Level 60: Alberta
  • Level 70: Payon
  • Level 80: Geffen

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Crafting weapons necessitates collecting various materials, primarily obtained from MVP dungeon instances and life skills. It’s important to note that higher-tier weapons require more rare materials and higher-level attribute stones. Many of the materials required can simply be found while farming dungeons or killing off monsters. Some of the more popular type of materials are as follows:

Rare Monster Drops: Materials like Golden Bug Horn, Corsair’s Chain Hook, and Osiris’ Curse are dropped by MVP bosses such as Golden Thief Bug, Drake, and Osiris.

Attribute Stones: Stones like AGI Stone I, STR Stone I, and LUK Stone I are used to enhance specific stats of weapons. These can be acquired through life skills like mining or purchased from the Exchange.

How does the crafting process work?

The weapon crafting process is quite straight-forward, and the game even gives you a short tutorial when you first unlock the system. It works as follows:

  • Gather Materials: Collect the necessary rare drops and attribute stones.
  • Visit the Appropriate NPC: Go to the city corresponding to your desired weapon level and speak with the weapon craftsman.
  • Craft the Weapon: Provide the required materials and the base weapon (for upgrades) to craft your new weapon.
  • Refinement and Enhancement: After crafting, you can refine and enhance your weapon to improve its stats further.

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Craft Weapons with Different Skills

Each weapon in Ragnarök X: Next Generation comes with a specific set of stats and a basic skill. This weapon skill is unique to each weapon, and the quality of this skill increases with the weapon quality. Yes, weapons come in different qualities, denoted by levels. The higher the weapon level, the more stats it will impart to the user. Some core examples of weapons include:

Adventurer’s One-Handed Sword (Level 30)

  • Stats: P.ATK +150, P.PEN +75
  • Specialization: Deals 75% physical damage to Large and Small monsters.
  • Materials: 20 x Golden Bug Horn, 4 x AGI Stone I
  • Slots: 2 Card Slots

Veteran’s Sword (Level 40)

  • Stats: P.ATK +240, P.PEN +120
  • Specialization: Enhanced damage to Large and Small monsters.
  • Materials: 1 x Adventurer’s One-Handed Sword, 40 x Corsair’s Chain Hook, 8 x AGI Stone I
  • Slots: 2 Card Slots

Advanced Tips for Weapon Crafting

We understand that weapon crafting can be a tedious process but the rewards are well worth the efforts. To help budding adventurers get access to better quality weapons, we have some tips that might help:

Prioritize MVP Dungeons: Focus on completing MVP dungeons that drop the materials you need. For instance, Golden Thief Bug drops Golden Bug Horns required for level 30 weapons.

Utilize Life Skills: Engage in mining and other life skills to gather attribute stones and other necessary materials.

Plan Ahead: Since higher-level weapons require the previous tier as a base, plan your crafting path accordingly to avoid unnecessary delays.

Participate in Exchange: If certain materials are hard to obtain, consider purchasing them from the Exchange to expedite your crafting process.

Players can enjoy playing Ragnarok X: Next Generation on a bigger screen of their PC or Laptop via BlueStacks along with your keyboard and mouse.