Weapon Upgrades — Pathways into Darkness Guide

Learn how to upgrade your weapons in Pathways into Darkness. This guide covers essential upgrades, crafting, and tips to enhance your combat effectiveness against the horrors of the Wild Darkness.

Hey there! So, you're diving into Pathways into Darkness and wondering about weapon upgrades, huh? You've come to the right place. While this guide focuses on the main goal of repairing the seven Ruins of Light, understanding how to improve your gear is a huge part of surviving. Think of it as leveling up your arsenal to face whatever the Wild Darkness throws at you. This walkthrough is all about helping you navigate the overworld and achieve that main objective. If you're looking for details on every single boss, you'll want to check out the Bosses page. And for all the super late-game stuff like achievements, different endings, dealing with ogres, or those weird magic symbols / human cannon / reincarnation mechanics, there are other guides for that too. For a quick rundown of where to find things and how much they cost, scroll down to the #Locations and #Prices sections. And if you need general survival advice, the #Supplementary References and #Tips and Tricks sections are your best bet. Here's a quick look at what we'll cover: * First Ruins * Second Ruins * What to craft after Ruins of Light I * What to look for after Ruins of Light I * Walkthrough and tips after Ruins of Light I * Strange Forest * Desolate Meadow * Unknown Ruins with Woken Machine * Third Ruins * What to craft after Ruins of Light II * What to look for after Ruins of Light II * Walkthrough and tips after Ruins of Light II * Endless Wasteland * Dense Jungle * Unknown Ruins with Death * Fourth Ruins * What to craft after Ruins of Light III * What to look for after Ruins of Light III * Walkthrough and tips after Ruins of Light III * Barren Valley * Cold Terrain * Frozen Hill * Unknown Ruins with Cursed Tree * Fifth Ruins * What to craft after Ruins of Light IV * What to look for after Ruins of Light IV * Walkthrough and tips after Ruins of Light IV * Snowy Ridge * Forsaken Basin * Burning Canyon * Dwarf Ruins * Sixth Ruins * What to craft after Ruins of Light V * What to look for after Ruins of Light V * Walkthrough and tips after Ruins of Light V * Sealed Land * Seventh Ruins * Locations * Ruins of Light Locations * Light Tablet Locations * Dimensional Tablet Locations * Dark Relic Piece Locations * Prices * Repair Ruins of Light * Repair Mine Elevator * Repair Ancient Mythril Forge * Tips and Tricks * Statuses * Spells * Ancient Mine * Ancient Mine Floors 1-4 * Ancient Mine Floors 5-11 * Ancient Mine Floors 12-15 * Supplementary References Keep an eye on your gear as you progress. Upgrading your weapons can make a massive difference in how easily you can handle combat encounters. Happy adventuring!