Blacksmiths: Everything You Need To Know About

Learn how to unlock and use the Blacksmith in Diablo Immortal. Discover how to salvage gear for resources, upgrade your equipment effectively, and transfer ranks to new items.

Hey there! So, you're diving into Diablo Immortal and wondering about the Blacksmith? Think of them as your go-to guru for managing your gear. You'll get access to your first Blacksmith pretty early on in Wortham, right after you finish the main quest objectives "Find the Vile Refuge" and "Kill the Acolyte of Damnation". At first, they'll only offer the "Salvage" service, but stick with the main quest, and you'll soon unlock "Upgrade" and "Rank Transfer" too.

Let's break down what each service does for you.

Salvaging Equipment

This is probably the service you'll use the most, especially when you're just starting out and your inventory is constantly overflowing. When you visit the Blacksmith, you can choose to Salvage gear you don't need. This means those extra arms and armor will be destroyed, but in return, you'll get valuable crafting resources like Scrap Materials and Enchanted Dust. It might not sound exciting, but these materials are super important for upgrading the gear that actually matters.

Upgrading Equipment

Once you've progressed a bit further in the main questline, the Upgrade option will become available. You've got six main gear slots: Helmet, Chest Armor, Shoulders, Legs, and your Main Hand and Off Hand. Depending on your class, you'll be using either two weapons or a weapon and a shield.

Using the "Upgrade" menu at the Blacksmith lets you enhance these pieces of gear. Be warned, it consumes a good chunk of crafting resources and gold. Each time you upgrade an item, its rank increases, and you'll typically get bonus stats. Some gear might give you Willpower and Fortitude, while others offer Strength and Vitality. The specific attributes you gain depend on the type of item it is.

Upgrading can get pretty expensive, so expect to salvage a lot of gear to afford it. However, don't be shy about upgrading! The best part is that you can usually transfer these upgrade ranks to new pieces of equipment when you find them. Think of upgrading as improving the quality of gear for that specific slot, rather than just buffing a single item. When you equip a new piece of gear, you'll be prompted to transfer the upgrade rank from your old gear – no need to visit the Blacksmith for this specific step, and there's no extra cost involved.

Rank Transfer

Now, what if you accidentally equip a new piece of gear and forget to transfer the upgrade rank, or just decide to do it later? No worries! You can always visit a Blacksmith and select the "Rank Transfer" option. This lets you belatedly move the upgrade rank from your old gear to the new gear you're now using. It's a handy fallback just in case you miss the initial prompt.