Crafting and Materials — Nine Sols Guide

Acquire ancient tech and alchemical ingredients in Nine Sols for crafting weapons and talismans. Master material gathering and the crafting process.

The world of Nine Sols is brimming with ancient technology and potent alchemical ingredients, all waiting to be discovered and repurposed. Crafting is essential for survival, allowing you to upgrade your weapons, enhance your talismans, and brew vital concoctions. This section will guide you through the intricacies of material acquisition and the crafting process.

Understanding Crafting Stations

Crafting in Nine Sols primarily takes place at designated crafting altars. These altars are often found in safe zones, such as the central hub in the Chapter 9 area, or strategically placed within larger dungeons. Interacting with an altar will bring up the crafting interface, where you can select from various recipes.

• Weapon Forges: Used for upgrading your primary and secondary weapons. Requires specific metal ingots and enhancement crystals.
• Alchemical Stills: For brewing potions, elixirs, and other consumable items. Requires organic materials, rare herbs, and purified water.
• Talisman Enchanters: Used to imbue talismans with new properties or enhance existing ones. Requires arcane dust and elemental shards.

Essential Material Acquisition

Materials are scattered throughout the various biomes of Nine Sols. Efficient farming and exploration are key to maintaining a healthy inventory for crafting.

Common Resources

These materials are frequently encountered and form the backbone of many basic recipes.

• Iron Ore: Found in abundance within the Kirkniya Wilderness. Look for dark, crystalline veins on rock faces. Can be refined into Iron Ingots at any Weapon Forge.
• Luminescent Moss: Grows on damp surfaces in caves and shadowed areas, particularly within the early sections of the Landor Volcano Cave. Essential for basic healing potions.
• Scrap Metal: Dropped by defeated mechanical enemies and found in derelict structures. A versatile component for minor repairs and basic upgrades.

Rare and Specialized Materials

These materials are often tied to specific enemies, challenging encounters, or hidden locations. They are crucial for advanced crafting and powerful upgrades.

• Obsidian Shards: Exclusively dropped by the larger, fire-infused golems found deep within the Landor Volcano Cave. Required for crafting high-tier weapon enhancements.
• Spiritbloom Petals: A rare flower that only blooms under specific lunar cycles in the most secluded parts of the Kirkniya Wilderness. Check during night cycles; they emit a faint glow. Used in powerful restorative elixirs.
• Arcane Dust: Obtained by dismantling unwanted or low-tier talismans at a Talisman Enchanter, or as a rare drop from spectral enemies.
• Elemental Shards (Fire, Ice, Lightning): Dropped by elemental-attuned enemies. For example, Fire Shards are common from fire-elemental creatures in the Landor Volcano Cave, while Ice Shards are found in the northern reaches of the Kirkniya Wilderness.

Crafting Walkthrough: Upgrading the "Sunstone Blade"

Let's walk through a common crafting scenario: upgrading your starting weapon, the "Sunstone Blade," to its first enhanced form, the "Blazing Sunstone Blade."

1. Acquire Iron Ore: Head to the western sections of the Kirkniya Wilderness. Look for glowing veins on cliff faces. You'll need at least 5 units of Iron Ore.
2. Refine Iron Ore: Locate the nearest Weapon Forge (e.g., the one in the central hub of Chapter 9). Interact with it and select "Refine." Convert your 5 Iron Ore into 5 Iron Ingots.
3. Obtain Obsidian Shards: Venture into the Landor Volcano Cave. Progress until you encounter the larger, armored Golems. Defeat them to acquire 2 Obsidian Shards. Be prepared for a tough fight!
4. Gather Fire Shards: While in the Landor Volcano Cave, defeat smaller fire-elemental creatures. You'll need 3 Fire Shards for the upgrade.
5. Return to the Weapon Forge: With your materials in hand, go back to a Weapon Forge.
6. Select Upgrade: In the crafting menu, select your "Sunstone Blade." The "Blazing Sunstone Blade" recipe should now be available, requiring 5 Iron Ingots, 2 Obsidian Shards, and 3 Fire Shards. Confirm the upgrade.

Congratulations! Your "Sunstone Blade" is now significantly more powerful, dealing increased fire damage.

Tips for Efficient Crafting

• Scavenge Everything: Break every pot, open every chest, and interact with every glowing node. Even seemingly useless items can be broken down into valuable components.
• Targeted Farming: If you need a specific material, consult your in-game bestiary or map notes to identify which enemies or regions are most likely to yield it.
• Dismantle Wisely: Don't hoard low-tier talismans or weapons you'll never use. Dismantle them at the appropriate station to recover valuable Arcane Dust or Scrap Metal.
• Check Vendor Stocks: Occasionally, traveling merchants or hub vendors will sell rare crafting materials. Their stock refreshes, so check back often.
• Prioritize Upgrades: Focus on upgrading your primary weapon first, as it will have the most significant impact on your combat effectiveness.