Crafting & Economy Guide
Why Craft?
- Save Money: Crafted items are 30-50% cheaper than bought.
- Better Quality: Crafted items have higher durability and potential bonus stats.
- Income: Selling crafted gear is the most reliable mid-game income.
- Self-Sufficient: Repair your own gear for a fraction of the merchant cost.
Income Sources: How to Get Rich
Early Game (Level 1-3)
| Method | Activity | Income/Hour | Risk | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gathering | Herbs, Wood, Mining | 50-80g | Low | Survival 1-3 |
| Hunting | Skins, Meat | 80-120g | Medium | Combat 2-4 |
| Fishing | Fishing, Cooking | 60-100g | Low | Survival 2 |
Tip: Always cook your raw food before selling. Cooked fish sells for 3x the price of raw fish.
Mid Game (Level 4-6)
| Method | Activity | Income/Hour | Risk | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crafting | Weapons, Potions | 200-500g | Low | Crafting 4-6 |
| Trading | Region Arbitrage | 300-800g | Medium | Charisma 3+ |
| Bosses | Rare Materials | 500-1000g | High | Combat 8+ |
Equipment Economics: Profit Margins
Is it worth crafting to sell? Yes, if you pick the right items.
Iron Sword (Level 1)
- Crafting Cost: ~150g (Ingots + Leather + Grindstone)
- Selling Price: 200g
- Profit: 50g (33%)
- Verdict: Good for leveling crafting, decent steady income.
Steel Sword (Level 5)
- Crafting Cost: ~500g
- Selling Price: 800g
- Profit: 300g (60%)
- Verdict: Excellent money maker. Prioritize finding Steel Ingots.
Leather Armor
- Crafting Cost: ~200g
- Selling Price: 280g
- Profit: 80g (40%)
- Verdict: Consistent seller. Hides are free if you hunt.
Crafting Stations
Campfire
- Cooking
- Basic alchemy
- Found at all camps
Workbench
- Weapon/armor crafting
Forge
- Advanced metalwork
- Map: Greyshard Blacksmith
Essential Recipes
Leather Armor (Level 1)
- Materials: 5x Leather, 2x Thread
- Bonus: +10 Defense
- Source: Hunt animals
Sharpening Stone (Level 1)
- Materials: 1x Whetstone, 1x Oil
- Effect: +5% damage (1 hour)
- Source: General Store
Healing Salve (Level 1)
- Materials: 3x Herbs, 1x Honey
- Effect: Restore 50 HP
- Source: Forage
Crafting Tips
- Invest in Quality Crafting: 25% chance for 'Superior' items which sell for double.
- Repair before breaking: Repair costs skyrocket if durability hits 0.
- Bulk craft: Process all your ores into ingots at once to save time.
- Sell high-value items: Weapons generally have better margins than armor.
Build your fortune in the Kingdom of the Seven!