The Blacksmith | Diablo 4 Wiki

The Blacksmith in Diablo 4 is an essential NPC that plays a crucial role in the progression of your character's power. As you travel through the game, your gear will inevitably wear out, and that's where the Blacksmith comes in. They are located in major towns and settlements in Sanctuary and offer a variety of services, including repairing your gear, salvaging items into Crafting Materials, and upgrading your Weapons and Armor.
Upgrading your gear's Item Power is particularly important as it increases their stats, making you stronger and more capable of taking on tougher enemies. You'll be spending a lot of time at the Blacksmith, especially during downtime, sorting through your loot and upgrading new pieces of gear. Don't forget, every time you die, your gear's Durability takes a hit, so make sure you have enough Gold to repair it at the Blacksmith.

All Blacksmith Services in Diablo 4

NEW: Mythic Unique Crafting in Diablo 4

Mythic Unique Basics in Diablo 4

What are Mythic Uniques?

Mythic Uniques are some of the most powerful and exceptionally rare items, even rarer than Uniques. Compared to Uniques, Mythics are significantly rarer and come with even more powerful effects that can dramatically change how you approach your character build. Mythics cannot drop until the monster you are fighting is at least level 55 or higher, adding to their exclusivity.

How to Obtain Mythic Uniques?

Mythics are some of the most coveted and powerful items in the game, obtainable by target-farming bosses like Duriel, King of Maggots, Echo of Andariel, Maiden of Anguish, and all Tormented versions of endgame bosses. While it is technically possible for Mythics to drop from world events or standard loot sources, the odds are extraordinarily low, making them nearly impossible to acquire through regular gameplay. To even have a chance of obtaining a Mythic from world drops, the enemy must be at least level 55 or higher, and these items can drop anywhere that a regular Unique might be found. When a Mythic does drop, it will always have an item power of 925, guaranteeing its high value. Some Mythics are class-specific, meaning only certain classes can benefit from their powerful effects.

When farming Tormented bosses, Duriel, or Andariel, players have five chances per boss to obtain a Mythic, with each chance having a 1.5% probability, allowing for the possibility of multiple Mythic drops at once. These Mythics also drop at item power 925 and always come with the maximum roll ranges on their affixes, ensuring their stats are top-tier. Additionally, they can roll with Greater Affixes, much like regular Uniques, making them even more desirable for endgame builds.

Mythic Uniques Crafting Guide in Diablo 4

It is possible to craft the Mythic Unique that best suits your build using a rare currency called Resplendent Sparks. To forge a Mythic item at the Jeweler, you will need a combination of specific Runes and the Resplendent Spark, which serves as the key component.

Resplendent Spark: This rare crafting material is crucial for creating Mythic items and can be acquired through high-level content such as challenging dungeons, powerful bosses, or as rewards from special events. The Resplendent Spark acts as the catalyst that binds the Runes together, making it essential for crafting Mythics.

Legendary Runes: To craft a Mythic, you will need 10 Legendary Runes of the same name. These are the highest rarity of Runes and provide powerful effects when used in Runewords. Due to their rarity, collecting 10 of the same Legendary Rune can be difficult, as they drop far less frequently than other types of Runes.

Rare Runes: In addition to the Legendary Runes, you will also need 10 Rare Runes of the same name. While less rare than Legendary Runes, Rare Runes still offer significant effects and will take time to collect in the quantities required.

Magic Runes: The most common type of Rune, Magic Runes, will also be needed for the crafting process. You will require 10 Magic Runes of a specific name to complete the combination, though these are generally easier to obtain compared to the other types.

Once you have gathered the necessary materials, including the Resplendent Spark, and the 10 of each type of Rune, you can combine them at the Jeweler to craft your desired Mythic item.

How to Get More Resplendent Sparks?

The Resplendent Spark is a rare and essential crafting material required to create Mythic items. It can be obtained by completing high-level content, such as conquering challenging dungeons, defeating powerful bosses, or earning rewards from special events. Acting as the catalyst, the Resplendent Spark binds the Runes together, making it a key component in the crafting process of Mythics. Without it, the powerful combination of Runes cannot be forged into the Mythic item your build needs.

How to unlock the Blacksmith

When you hit level 10, you'll receive a Priority Quest to meet Zivek the Blacksmith in Kyovashad and upgrade a piece of gear. This task grants you experience points, but the real prize is discovering the NPC who will become one of your most frequent stops as you advance through Sanctuary. Upgrading your gear and salvaging items for Crafting Materials are critical to your progression in the game.

Additionally, every time you die, your gear loses 1/10th of its Durability. When this Durability hits zero, your item's bonuses are partially disabled, making you much weaker. Therefore, it's essential to keep your gear in good condition.

You can find Blacksmiths throughout the game's various towns, outposts, and Strongholds, so you don't have to return to Kyovashad every time you need the Blacksmith's services.

Upgrading Armor and Weapons

As you progress through the game, you'll discover that the gear you find along the way is only the beginning of your character's journey. Upgrading is the key to enhancing your equipment's power, but it comes with a cost in Gold and materials that increases with each upgrade. Only Rare, Legendary and Unique items are worth the investment, as upgrading Common and Magic items is a waste of resources.

The benefits of upgrading are significant. Each time you upgrade an item, its Item Power increases by 5, and the affix stats as well as the base Armor and Weapon Damage will improve. This is particularly important for reducing incoming damage and maximizing your Skill damage, ultimately helping you to progress further in the game.

Material	Rarity	Tier	Equipment
Iron Chunk	Common	1	Weapon, Accessories
Rawhide	Common	1	Armor
Silver Ore	Magic	2	Weapon, Accessories
Superior Leather	Magic	2	Armor
Veiled Crystal	Rare	3	Weapon, Armor, Accessories
Baleful Fragment	Legendary	4	Weapon
Coiling Ward	Legendary	4	Armor
Abstruse Sigil	Legendary	4	Accessories
Forgotten Soul	Legendary	5	Weapon, Armor, Accessories

Repairing Gear

The dangers of Sanctuary can be unforgiving, and even the mightiest heroes may fall in battle. When your character meets their untimely demise, your equipped Armor and Weapons will suffer a loss of 10% Durability. As your gear takes more damage, the Gold cost to repair them will also increase. The Blacksmith offers a convenient option to repair all of your equipment at once or individual pieces, so you can quickly get back into the action. It's important to keep your gear in good condition, as once their Durability hits 0, they are considered broken and must be repaired before you can use them again. Be mindful of this fact as you venture further into the world of Sanctuary.

All Blacksmith Locations in Diablo 4

Blacksmith and other Red Dust Merchants are typically located around PvP Zones within the Fields of Hatred since that is the only location players can obtain Red Dust to pay these Merchants. Blacksmith Shops are manned by different NPCs and are encountered in all regions in different locations. View all NPCs and available Blacksmiths according to their location and click the link to view their locations on the Diablo 4 Map.

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