Master crafting and upgrading in Warhammer: Vermintide! Learn how to get better gear, improve your weapons, and enhance your items to survive the Skaven hordes. A beginner-friendly guide.
Alright, so you've been bashing skulls and collecting loot in Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide. Now, you're probably wondering how to make that gear even better, right? That's where crafting and upgrading come in. It's not super complicated, but it's definitely worth understanding so you can get the best bang for your buck (or, well, your salvage).
Think of it this way: you'll be finding all sorts of weapons and trinkets as you play. Some are good, some are okay, and some are just... meh. Crafting lets you take those less-than-stellar items and turn them into something useful, or even upgrade the gear you already love.
The Basics of Salvage
The core of crafting in Vermintide revolves around salvage. You'll get different types of salvage from opening chests after missions, depending on the difficulty and any bonus objectives you completed. These salvage items are basically raw materials. You'll need them to craft new items or to upgrade existing ones.
Upgrading Your Gear
When you find a weapon or piece of equipment you really like, you might notice it has a lower item power level. You can increase this!
- Head to the Blacksmith: You'll find the Blacksmith, Olesya, in the game's hub area. She's the one who handles all the upgrading.
- Select 'Upgrade': Interact with Olesya and choose the 'Upgrade' option.
- Choose Your Item: You'll see a list of your gear. Pick the item you want to upgrade.
- See the Cost: The game will show you exactly what you need to upgrade it – usually a combination of salvage and gold. Make sure you have enough!
- Upgrade! If you've got the goods, hit that button, and watch your item's power level go up. Higher item power means better stats and more damage/effectiveness.
Pro-Tip: Don't be afraid to upgrade your favorite weapons. As you progress, you'll find more salvage, and keeping your main gear competitive is key to tackling harder difficulties.
Crafting New Items
Sometimes, you just can't find the weapon you're looking for, or maybe you want to try your luck at getting a specific trait. That's where crafting comes in handy.
- Back to Olesya: Again, the Blacksmith is your go-to.
- Select 'Craft': This time, choose the 'Craft' option.
- Pick a Slot: You can craft weapons or trinkets.
- See the Recipe: Crafting requires specific types and amounts of salvage, plus some gold. The game will clearly show you what you need.
- Craft Away: Hit the button if you have the materials. You'll get a brand new item of a certain rarity.
Heads Up: When you craft, you'll get an item of a certain rarity (e.g., Uncommon, Rare, Exotic). Higher rarities generally have better stats and more potent traits. You can't guarantee a specific trait when crafting, so it might take a few tries to get exactly what you want. That's part of the fun!
What About Duplicates?
If you get a duplicate item, or an item you don't need, you can salvage it! Just select the item you want to break down, and choose the 'Salvage' option. This gives you back some salvage, which you can then use for other crafting or upgrading needs. It's a good way to keep your inventory tidy and your resources flowing.
So, keep an eye on your salvage, visit Olesya regularly, and soon you'll be wielding the most powerful gear the Empire has to offer. Happy crafting!
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