Metal and Runic Bonus

Merc · 12-10-2007, 06:45 AM

What type of metal and runic kit adds SSI, HCI, DI, etc..? I have looked but I can only find how it adds to the resist.

jfk · 12-10-2007, 07:00 AM

Merc, I believe on the metal side of things, SSI/HCI/DCI are randomly assigned by the hammer you are using. The higher level the hammer is, the more likely you are to get those bonuses. I have only used up to a gold hammer, and the base metal used to craft didn't matter, there was still a random assignment of those properties. As you surmised, using different metals to craft ONLY affected the distribution of how damage was applied against resists.

With wood runic fletching kits, again, a heartwood is likely to craft better properties than a yew kit, BUT the chosen wood DOES make an impact. Ash for SSI, yew for HCI/DI etc. Hope this helps.

Merc · 12-10-2007, 07:17 AM

So it is not the same as wood runic kits.

**Vepl** · 12-10-2007, 07:32 AM

Not at this time it's not

Vepl

Merc · 12-10-2007, 10:43 AM

So if I want to make a weapon with my blacksmith what type of metal and runic kit to use that will yield the best results?

jfk · 12-10-2007, 12:12 PM

Well the best runic hammer in the game would be a valorite one, and it will cost a LOT of gold. I think the best bang for the buck is either a gold or agapite hammer, you'll still make some nice stuff with them, but the chance to get something uber will be lower than a val or verite hammer. Unless you want damage spread across certain resistances (say you don't want to cast consecrate), you can do fine with standard iron ingots. If you want a specific trait, look on stratics to find which metal will do that and craft it out of that metal.

**Vepl** · 12-10-2007, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merc_RK

So if I want to make a weapon with my blacksmith what type of metal and runic kit to use that will yield the best results?

For the best results you will need a valorite runic hammer. The metal would depend on which elemental damage you want to do the most in.

Vepl

**Baldguy** · 15-10-2007, 12:07 PM

There is a little confusion here methinks.

ALL Runic kits (for weapons) have a chance of adding HCI, DCI, SSI, etc. Intensity is relative to type of kit.

For Runic Hammer bonus ranges, click here

ONLY Wood can add these properties when you enhance/craft with it.

They are separate actions though.

12-10-2007, 06:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Merc Join Date: May 2007 Shard: Atlantic Posts: 412 Thanks: 18 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Metal and Runic Bonus What type of metal and runic kit adds SSI, HCI, DI, etc..? I have looked but I can only find how it adds to the resist.

12-10-2007, 07:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
jfk Join Date: Mar 2007 Shard: Great Lakes Posts: 545 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Metal and Runic Bonus Merc, I believe on the metal side of things, SSI/HCI/DCI are randomly assigned by the hammer you are using. The higher level the hammer is, the more likely you are to get those bonuses. I have only used up to a gold hammer, and the base metal used to craft didn't matter, there was still a random assignment of those properties. As you surmised, using different metals to craft ONLY affected the distribution of how damage was applied against resists. With wood runic fletching kits, again, a heartwood is likely to craft better properties than a yew kit, BUT the chosen wood DOES make an impact. Ash for SSI, yew for HCI/DI etc. Hope this helps. Last edited by jfk; 12-10-2007 at 07:01 AM.

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Merc Join Date: May 2007 Shard: Atlantic Posts: 412 Thanks: 18 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Metal and Runic Bonus So it is not the same as wood runic kits.

12-10-2007, 07:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Vepl Forum Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Shard: Lake Superior Posts: 3,718 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Metal and Runic Bonus Not at this time it's not Vepl __________________ Another Quality Job by Atlas607 Member of K*S

12-10-2007, 10:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
Merc Join Date: May 2007 Shard: Atlantic Posts: 412 Thanks: 18 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Metal and Runic Bonus So if I want to make a weapon with my blacksmith what type of metal and runic kit to use that will yield the best results?

12-10-2007, 12:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
jfk Join Date: Mar 2007 Shard: Great Lakes Posts: 545 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Metal and Runic Bonus Well the best runic hammer in the game would be a valorite one, and it will cost a LOT of gold. I think the best bang for the buck is either a gold or agapite hammer, you'll still make some nice stuff with them, but the chance to get something uber will be lower than a val or verite hammer. Unless you want damage spread across certain resistances (say you don't want to cast consecrate), you can do fine with standard iron ingots. If you want a specific trait, look on stratics to find which metal will do that and craft it out of that metal.

15-10-2007, 12:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Baldguy AKA Thom O'Bedlam. Got a Question? I got a link for ya! Join Date: May 2004 Shard: Lake Austin Posts: 2,406 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Metal and Runic Bonus There is a little confusion here methinks. ALL Runic kits (for weapons) have a chance of adding HCI, DCI, SSI, etc. Intensity is relative to type of kit. For Runic Hammer bonus ranges, click here ONLY Wood can add these properties when you enhance/craft with it. They are separate actions though. __________________ Useful links [UO:F Common FAQ] [UO Stratics] [UO Guide] [Official UO Play Guide] [Search UO] [FindUO.com] [UO Feedback] [More Links, gathered by the Forum] Got a Question, or a great answer? PM me with it and I will post in the FAQ. Help me power game in Gladiator by clicking this link!

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