🔥 Forging Power
In EldenRO, power is not left to chance — it is forged with intent.
⚒ A Different Refinement System
EldenRO does not use the conventional Ragnarok refinement system.
- Traditional refinement items no longer exist
- There is no classic refine flow with old materials
- Power now comes through a custom forging path
Conventional refinement items have been removed from EldenRO.
🛠 The Two Paths of Refinement
⚔ Forge Runes
Normal Weapons
Used to refine standard weapons through a long and steady path of growth.
✨ Somber Forge Runes
Special Weapons
Used for rarer and more unique weapons that grow faster through fewer upgrade steps.
🧱 How Refinement Works
Decide which weapon deserves your resources.
Obtain the correct rune type for that weapon path.
Higher upgrades demand more Zeny and more materials.
Every successful step permanently strengthens the weapon.
✅ No Failure, No Break Chance
This system removes the frustration of classic refinement.
- No weapon break
- No downgrade
- No random destruction
- No wasted attempt due to failure chance
Every refinement step is guaranteed once you meet the cost.
📈 Progression Philosophy
Refinement in EldenRO is about commitment.
- The higher you go, the more it costs
- Stronger gear requires planning
- Choosing the right weapon matters more than gambling
Power is earned through preparation — not luck.
📊 Refinement Scaling
Refinement follows a structured progression based on rune tiers.
| Level | Rune | Amount | Zeny |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1 | Forge Rune I | 2 | 10,000 |
| +2 | Forge Rune I | 4 | 20,000 |
| +3 | Forge Rune I | 6 | 30,000 |
| +4 | Forge Rune II | 2 | 40,000 |
| +5 | Forge Rune II | 4 | 50,000 |
| +6 | Forge Rune II | 6 | 60,000 |
| +7 | Forge Rune III | 2 | 70,000 |
| +8 | Forge Rune III | 4 | 80,000 |
| +9 | Forge Rune III | 6 | 90,000 |
| +10 | Forge Rune IV | 2 | 100,000 |
| +11 | Forge Rune IV | 4 | 110,000 |
| +12 | Forge Rune IV | 6 | 120,000 |
| +13 | Forge Rune V | 2 | 130,000 |
| +14 | Forge Rune V | 4 | 140,000 |
| +15 | Forge Rune V | 6 | 150,000 |
| +16 | Forge Rune VI | 2 | 160,000 |
| +17 | Forge Rune VI | 4 | 170,000 |
| +18 | Forge Rune VI | 6 | 180,000 |
| +19 | Forge Rune VII | 2 | 190,000 |
| +20 | Forge Rune VII | 4 | 200,000 |
| +21 | Forge Rune VII | 6 | 210,000 |
| +22 | Forge Rune VIII | 2 | 220,000 |
| +23 | Forge Rune VIII | 4 | 230,000 |
| +24 | Forge Rune VIII | 6 | 240,000 |
| +25 | Ancient Dragon Rune | 1 | 250,000 |
Costs are cumulative — upgrading multiple levels requires all previous steps.
⚠ Common Mistakes
- Upgrading too many weapons at once
- Spending rare materials too early
- Refining gear you do not plan to keep
- Treating all weapons the same
Choose one main weapon first, then commit.
🔥 Next Step
👉 Builds & Equipment Choices