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{{Intro
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| Patch Introduced = [[Ancient Powers]]
 
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Introduced during the [[Ancient Powers]] event, '''Mana Forges''' are one of the locations where you can get large amounts of tier 7 loot with [[Loot#"Luck"|"Luck"]] (higher quality items from that tier).
[[Image:Arcanum Mana-smith Live.jpg|right|frame|Arcanum Mana-smith]]{{RightToC}}
 
{{Related|Society Chests|Society Armor|Loot}}
The chests vary in the probability of what they will contain. All chests can produce any item, but a weapon chest will contain mostly weapons most of the time, research/mage chests will contain mostly VIII spell components, armor will contain mostly armor, and the equipment chests will contain a mix of mostly armor and weapons. Advanced chests will contain more jewelry and clothing items.


The Mana Forges were introduced during [[Ancient Powers]] although keys were not widely available until the following patch, [[Risks and Rewards]]. Keys can be obtained by hunting [[Pristine Mana Shard]]s and turning in 10 per key up to five times a week (25 per key thereafter) or as a reward from a number of quests (see below). Other than the chests in the [[Faction Stronghold]]s, the Mana Forge chests are the only location where the new Tier 7 Loot can be obtained. The chests vary in the probability of what they will contain. All chests can produce any item, but a weapon chest will contain mostly weapons most of the time, research/mage chests will contain mostly VIII spell components, armor will contain mostly armor, and the equipment chests will contain a mix of mostly armor and weapons. Advanced chests will contain more jewelry and clothing items.
Keys can be obtained by hunting [[Shattered Mana Forge Key]]s and repairing them using [[Lockpick]] skill or as a reward from a number of different quests and tasks (see [[#How to Obtain Keys|below]]).


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Arcanum Mana-smith tells you, "Welcome to the Mana Forge!"</font><br>
Each Mana Forge also has an [[Arcanum Quota Officer]] who gives a single use key in exchange for 10 [[Pristine Mana Shard]]s (up to five times per week, 150+) and an [[Arcanum Mana-smith]] who gives a key for 25 [[Pristine Mana Shard]]s for those below 150 in level. There is also an [[Arcanum Broker]] at each forge who will buy unwanted loot from the chests and a [[Garbage Barrel]] for junk loot.
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Arcanum Mana-smith tells you, "This wonderful place is one of three locations where the Arcanum is putting the wonders of the Ley Lines to work for the betterment of all Dereth."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Arcanum Mana-smith tells you, "If you wish to partake of the works of the Mana Forges, there is something you must do."</font><br>


Each Mana Forge has an [[Arcanum Quota Officer]] (gives [[Mana Forge Key]] for 10 [[Pristine Mana Shard]]s (up to five timers per week), an [[Arcanum Mana-smith]] (gives [[Mana Forge Key]] for 25 [[Pristine Mana Shard]]s, and an [[Arcanum Broker]] who will buy unwanted loot from the chests. Given that mana shards are givable/tradable, it's unclear what purpose the turn in limit serves in pragmatic terms. Previously the quest keys opened all non-shard chests and [[Pristine Mana Shard]] keys only open the shard chests, however in [[Seeds of Corruption]] these restrictions were lifted and now both keys will open any of the chests. During the [[Shifting Tactics]] the loot profiles of the chests were significantly improved, making 400 high stat and 420 weapons more common, all item sets an equal chance of occuring, and less artwork (dinnerware).
The pristine shards were originally available as [[Trophies]] from creatures that drop tier 7 loot, but they were removed from creature drops in the [[Balance of Power]] event.


== Locations ==
== Locations ==
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* [[Hebian-To]] - 39.8S 81.2E
* [[Hebian-To]] - 39.8S 81.2E
* [[Zaikhal]] - 13.4N 0.5E
* [[Zaikhal]] - 13.4N 0.5E
== NPCs ==
* [[Arcanum Broker]]
* [[Arcanum Mana-smith]]
* [[Arcanum Quota Officer]]
* [[Component Exchanger]]


== Mana Forge Chests ==
== Mana Forge Chests ==
{|border=1 cellpadding=3 cellspacing=0
{|class=wikitable
! Mana Forge Chest
!colspan=2| Mana Forge Chest
! Items
! Commonly Found
! Commonly Found
! Rarely Found
! Rarely Found
! Never Found
|-
|-
| {{Icon|Mana Forge Advanced Equipment Chest}}
| [[Mana Forge Advanced Equipment Chest|Advanced Equipment Chest]]  
| [[Mana Forge Advanced Equipment Chest|Advanced Equipment Chest]]  
|align=center| 7
|  
|  
* Armor
* Spell Component (1)
* Weapons
* Armor/Shields (1-4)
|
* Weapons (1-3 With Spells and 0-1 w/o spells)
* Dinnerware
* Clothing (0-2)
* Jewelry
* Jewelry (0-2)
* Clothing
|  
|  
* Spell Components
* Item Sets (0-2)
* Aetheria (0-1)
* Trinkets (0-1)?
* Cloaks (0-1)
* Dinnerware (0-1)
|-
|-
| {{Icon|Mana Forge Armor Chest}}
| [[Mana Forge Armor Chest|Armor Chest]]  
| [[Mana Forge Armor Chest|Armor Chest]]  
|align=center| 7
|  
|  
* Armor
* Armor/Shields (5-7)
| ??
|  
|  
* Weapons
* Item Sets (0-4)
* Clothing (0-2)
* Shields (0-2)
* Aetheria (0-1)?
|-
|-
| {{Icon|Mana Forge Magic Chest}}
| [[Mana Forge Magic Chest|Magic Chest]]
| [[Mana Forge Magic Chest|Magic Chest]]
|align=center| 7
|  
|  
* Spell Components
* Spell Components (4)
* 2 Spelled Items (Armor, Weapon, Clothing, or Jewelery)
* Weapon (0-1 without spells)
|  
|  
* Armor
* Trinkets (0-1)
* Weapons
* Item Sets (0-1)?
* Jewelry
* Jewelry (0-1)?
* Clothing
* Aetheria (0-1)?
* Dinnerware
* Cloak (0-1)?
| ??
|-
|-
| {{Icon|Mana Forge Mixed Equipment Chest}}
| [[Mana Forge Mixed Equipment Chest|Mixed Equipment Chest]]
| [[Mana Forge Mixed Equipment Chest|Mixed Equipment Chest]]
| ??
|align=center| 7
| ??
|
| ??
* Spell Components (2)
* Armor (0-3)
* Clothing (0-2)?
* Jewelry (0-1)?
* Weapons (0-3 With Spells and 0-1 w/o spells)
|  
* Item Sets (0-2)
* Summoning Essence 150 (0-1)
* Aetheria (0-1)?
* Dinnerware (0-1)?
* Trinkets (0-1)?
* Cloak (0-1)?
|-
|-
| {{Icon|Mana Forge Weapon Chest}}
| [[Mana Forge Weapon Chest|Weapon Chest]]
| [[Mana Forge Weapon Chest|Weapon Chest]]
|align=center| 7
|  
|  
* Weapons
* Weapons (6-7 with spells)
| ??
|  
|  
* Armor
* ??
* Dinnerware
|-
| [[Shard Mana Forge Equipment Chest|Shard Equipment Chest]]
| ??
| ??
| ??
|-
|-
|}
|}
== Keys ==
{{Item Table
| Shattered Mana Forge Key
| Mana Forge Key
| Braced Mana Forge Key
| Strengthened Mana Forge Key
| Fortified Mana Forge Key
| Reinforced Mana Forge Key
}}


== How to Obtain Keys ==
== How to Obtain Keys ==
* [[Quest]]s - Complete certain quests to obtain Mana Forge Keys with various numbers of uses.
* [[MFK Quests]] - Complete certain quests to obtain Mana Forge Keys with various numbers of uses.
* [[Pristine Mana Shard]]s - Hunt creatures in certain high level areas and complete certain quests to obtain Pristine Mana Shards. Turn in 10 shards to the [[Arcanum Quota Officer]] for a Mana Forge Key. There is a limit of 5 keys per week from the Quota officer. For additional keys, you may turn in 25 shards to the [[Arcanum Mana-smith]] for a Mana Forge Key.
* [[Adventurer's Token]]s - complete certain quests and tasks to obtain Adventurer's Tokens. Turn in 10 tokens to [[Rand, Game Hunter]] in [[Holtburg]] for a Mana Forge Key.
* [[Adventurer's Token]]s - complete certain quests and tasks to obtain Adventurer's Tokens. Turn in 10 tokens to [[Rand, Game Hunter]] in [[Holtburg]] for a Mana Forge Key.
* [[Alternative Currency]] Tokens - Purchase special tokens from the alternative currency vendors. Turn a token in to the [[Arcanum Mana-smith]] for a Mana Forge Key.
* [[Alternative Currency]] Tokens - Purchase special tokens from the alternative currency vendors. Turn a token in to the [[Arcanum Mana-smith]] for a Mana Forge Key.
* [[Hero Token]]s - Collect Hero Tokens from [[Live Event]]s or purchase from other players. Use the Hero Tokens at [[Pevilo ibn Djimin]] in [[Arwic]] to purchase  [[Boxed Mana Forge Key]]s.
* [[Hero Token]]s - Collect Hero Tokens from [[Live Event]]s or purchase from other players. Use the Hero Tokens at [[Pevilo ibn Djimin]] in [[Arwic]] to purchase  [[Boxed Mana Forge Key]]s.
* Add [[Aetheria Desiccant]] to unwanted red [[Aetheria]] and give the resulting dust (10 per key, 50 per week) to [[Cypher the Apprentice]] in [[Xarabydun]] (changed from blue, yellow and red to just red in [[Quiet Before the Storm]]).
== Lore & Dialog ==
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Arcanum Mana-smith tells you, "Welcome to the Mana Forge!"</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Arcanum Mana-smith tells you, "This wonderful place is one of three locations where the Arcanum is putting the wonders of the Ley Lines to work for the betterment of all Dereth."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Arcanum Mana-smith tells you, "If you wish to partake of the works of the Mana Forges, there is something you must do."</font><br>
== Videos ==
[[File:Asheron's Call - Mana Forge Chests|425px]]
== Update History ==
{{Update History|
[[Risks and Rewards]]
* [[Arcanum Quota Officer]] added for those above level 150 and wanting to hand in shards.
* The original NPC, the [[Arcanum Mana-smith]], now accepts 25 shards instead of the usual 10 from those who exceed the quota or are below level 150.
* Pristine drops removed from creatures in enclosed areas of the landscape, such as the [[Wight Barrow]] in [[Graveyard]] and [[Vaeshok]]'s cave on [[Dark Isle]].
[[Seeds of Corruption]]
* NPCs now give [[Mana Forge Key]]s instead of [[Shard Mana Forge Key]]s.
* Standard keys and shard keys can now open both the shard and standard chests.
[[Shifting Tactics]]
* Loot profiles significantly improved:
** 400 high stat and 420 weapons now more common.
** All item sets now have an equal chance of occurring.
** Less artwork (dinnerware) will now generate.


=== Quests with Key Rewards ===
[[Old Ghosts]]
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 style=background:#F0F0F0  class="sortable"
* Chests upgraded to include one more item.
!Quest
* Loot profiles significantly changed.
!Key
!Timer
!Group/Solo
|-
| [[Aerbax's Citadel]] || (4 Use) [[Fortified Mana Forge Key]] || 29 days || Group
|-
| [[Aerbax's Prodigal Harbinger]] || (2 Use) [[Braced Mana Forge Key]] || 13 days || Group
|-
| [[Aerbax's Prodigal Human]] || (1 Use) [[Mana Forge Key]] || 13 days || Solo
|-
| [[Aerbax's Prodigal Olthoi]] || (2 Use) [[Braced Mana Forge Key]] || 13 days || Group
|-
| [[Aerbax's Prodigal Shadow]] || (2 Use) [[Braced Mana Forge Key]] || 13 days || Group
|-
| [[Apostate Citadel]] || (1 Use) [[Mana Forge Key]] || 28 days || Solo
|-
| [[Asheron's Savior]] || (4 Use) [[Fortified Mana Forge Key]] || 27 days || Group
|-
| [[Blight Lord Lair Quest]] || (1 Use) [[Mana Forge Key]] || 29 days || Solo
|-
| [[Clutch of Kings]] || (1 Use) [[Mana Forge Key]] || 21 days || Group
|-
| [[Corrupted Pyre Oak]] || (1 Use) [[Mana Forge Key]] || ?? Days (2 Weeks) || ??
|-
| [[Summoning of T'thuun]] || (3 Use) [[Strengthened Mana Forge Key]] || 29 days  || Group
|-
| [[Delving into Claude's Mind]] || (1 Use) [[Mana Forge Key]] || 13 days || Group
|-
| [[Guardian of the Deru Trees of Marae Lassel]] || (2 Use) [[Braced Mana Forge Key]] || 27 days || Solo
|-
| [[Lady Mhoire]] || (1 Use) [[Mana Forge Key]] || ?? Days (2 Weeks) || ??
|-
| [[Lord Mhoire]] || (1 Use) [[Mana Forge Key]] || ?? Days (2 Weeks) || Group
|-
|}


=== Quests with Pristine Mana Shard Rewards ===
[[Celebration]]
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 style=background:#F0F0F0  class="sortable"
* Chest profiles updated to fix some unintended effects of adding aetheria. Each chest now drops six items with one item slot reserved for a no spell weapon or a coalesced aetheria.
!Quest
!Timer
!Notes
|-
| [[Black Coral Golem Kill Task]] || 3 days || Must have access to one of the [[Black Market]]s.
|-
| [[Blighted Coral Golem Kill Task]] || 3 days || Must have access to one of the [[Black Market]]s.
|-
| [[Carenzi Race Track]]/[[Monster Fights]] || N/A || [[Grand Casino Chest]] can contain Pristine Mana Shards.
|-
| [[Weeding of the Deru Tree]] || 3 days || Must have access to Freebooter Black Market.
|}


=== Quests with Adventurer Token Rewards ===
[[Master of Arms]]
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 style=background:#F0F0F0  class="sortable"
* Number of chest items increased to 7.
!Quest
* Profiles changed slightly.
!Timer
* [[Shard Mana Forge Equipment Chest]] retired.
!Notes
* Additional weapon chests added.
|-
| [[Bound Wisp Quest]] || ?? (Less than 23 Hours) || Bound Wisp will not exchange tokens for keys.
|-
| [[Monthly Game Hunter]] || 24 Hours || Each kill task is on a unique timer.
|-
|}


=== Alternative Currency Items ===
[[Balance of Power]]
Each item may be turned in to an [[Arcanum Mana-smith]] for a Mana Forge Key.  There is a 2 week timer for each item.
* Item stats improved (see [[Loot/Stats]]).
* [[Image:Ancient Emblem of Mhoire Icon.png ]] [[Ancient Emblem of Mhoire]] - 10 [[Ancient Mhoire Coin]]s.
* Spell components removed from all chests except for Magic chests and
* [[Image:Colosseum Medallion of Honor Icon.png]] [[Colosseum Medallion of Honor]] - 10 [[Colosseum Coin]]s.
* Weapon chests now drop 7 spelled weapons.
* [[Image:Olthoi Veteran's Medal Icon.png]] [[Olthoi Veteran's Medal]] - 10 [[Small Olthoi Venom Sac]]s.
* Armor chests now drop 7 spelled armor pieces.
* Pristine Mana Shards removed from creature trophy drops.


=== Retired Ways to Obtain Keys ===
[[Disturbance in the Desert]]
* [[Hidden Presents]]
* Pristine Mana Shards removed from [[Golden Chest]]s and [[Grand Casino Chest]]s.
* [[T'Thuun's Marauders]] Kill Tasks
}}


[[Category:Game Concept]]
[[Category:Game Mechanic]]

Latest revision as of 00:10, 11 April 2015

Related topics: Loot, Chests

Introduced during the Ancient Powers event, Mana Forges are one of the locations where you can get large amounts of tier 7 loot with "Luck" (higher quality items from that tier).

The chests vary in the probability of what they will contain. All chests can produce any item, but a weapon chest will contain mostly weapons most of the time, research/mage chests will contain mostly VIII spell components, armor will contain mostly armor, and the equipment chests will contain a mix of mostly armor and weapons. Advanced chests will contain more jewelry and clothing items.

Keys can be obtained by hunting Shattered Mana Forge Keys and repairing them using Lockpick skill or as a reward from a number of different quests and tasks (see below).

Each Mana Forge also has an Arcanum Quota Officer who gives a single use key in exchange for 10 Pristine Mana Shards (up to five times per week, 150+) and an Arcanum Mana-smith who gives a key for 25 Pristine Mana Shards for those below 150 in level. There is also an Arcanum Broker at each forge who will buy unwanted loot from the chests and a Garbage Barrel for junk loot.

The pristine shards were originally available as Trophies from creatures that drop tier 7 loot, but they were removed from creature drops in the Balance of Power event.

Locations Edit

NPCs Edit

Mana Forge Chests Edit

Mana Forge Chest Items Commonly Found Rarely Found
    
 Advanced Equipment Chest 7
  • Spell Component (1)
  • Armor/Shields (1-4)
  • Weapons (1-3 With Spells and 0-1 w/o spells)
  • Clothing (0-2)
  • Jewelry (0-2)
  • Item Sets (0-2)
  • Aetheria (0-1)
  • Trinkets (0-1)?
  • Cloaks (0-1)
  • Dinnerware (0-1)
    
 Armor Chest 7
  • Armor/Shields (5-7)
  • Item Sets (0-4)
  • Clothing (0-2)
  • Shields (0-2)
  • Aetheria (0-1)?
    
 Magic Chest 7
  • Spell Components (4)
  • 2 Spelled Items (Armor, Weapon, Clothing, or Jewelery)
  • Weapon (0-1 without spells)
  • Trinkets (0-1)
  • Item Sets (0-1)?
  • Jewelry (0-1)?
  • Aetheria (0-1)?
  • Cloak (0-1)?
    
 Mixed Equipment Chest 7
  • Spell Components (2)
  • Armor (0-3)
  • Clothing (0-2)?
  • Jewelry (0-1)?
  • Weapons (0-3 With Spells and 0-1 w/o spells)
  • Item Sets (0-2)
  • Summoning Essence 150 (0-1)
  • Aetheria (0-1)?
  • Dinnerware (0-1)?
  • Trinkets (0-1)?
  • Cloak (0-1)?
    
 Weapon Chest 7
  • Weapons (6-7 with spells)
  • ??

Keys Edit

Shattered Mana Forge Key Mana Forge Key Braced Mana Forge Key Strengthened Mana Forge Key Fortified Mana Forge Key Reinforced Mana Forge Key

How to Obtain Keys Edit

Lore & Dialog Edit

Arcanum Mana-smith tells you, "Welcome to the Mana Forge!"
Arcanum Mana-smith tells you, "This wonderful place is one of three locations where the Arcanum is putting the wonders of the Ley Lines to work for the betterment of all Dereth."
Arcanum Mana-smith tells you, "If you wish to partake of the works of the Mana Forges, there is something you must do."

Videos Edit

File:Asheron's Call - Mana Forge Chests

Update History Edit


Risks and Rewards

Seeds of Corruption

Shifting Tactics

  • Loot profiles significantly improved:
    • 400 high stat and 420 weapons now more common.
    • All item sets now have an equal chance of occurring.
    • Less artwork (dinnerware) will now generate.

Old Ghosts

  • Chests upgraded to include one more item.
  • Loot profiles significantly changed.

Celebration

  • Chest profiles updated to fix some unintended effects of adding aetheria. Each chest now drops six items with one item slot reserved for a no spell weapon or a coalesced aetheria.

Master of Arms

Balance of Power

  • Item stats improved (see Loot/Stats).
  • Spell components removed from all chests except for Magic chests and
  • Weapon chests now drop 7 spelled weapons.
  • Armor chests now drop 7 spelled armor pieces.
  • Pristine Mana Shards removed from creature trophy drops.

Disturbance in the Desert

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