If you’re playingRune Slayerand want to power up your gear, theRune Carveris a game-changer. This special tool lets you add rune sockets to your equipment, which means extra stat boosts and better performance in battle. But before you start carving away, you must learn now just how to get theRune Carver inRune Slayer, but also how to use the Rune Carver. Let’s get into the nitty-gritty.
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What Is the Rune Carver in Rune Slayer?
TheRune Carveris a rare tool that adds rune sockets to your gear. These sockets allow you to insertRunes, which give powerful bonuses like extra strength, agility, or critical hit chance.
But it’s not so simple:Once you use the Rune Carver on an item, that item is locked—youcan’t modify itany further. No reforging, no enchanting, no additional upgrades. So, you’ll want tochoose carefullybefore using it.
How to Get the Rune Carver
You won’t just find a Rune Carver lying around. You’ll need to join afactionand then buy it from thefaction NPC. Here’s how.
Method 1: Join a Faction and Buy It
There are two factions inRune Slayer, both of which you can reach from Lakesire, where the same cave contains pathways to both factions. You’ll have the option to buy the Rune Carver from the relevant NPC in both cases:
Once you’ve joined a faction, you’ll get access to their store. Yay, you get your Rune Carver, problem solved! Hold on there for a minute. The Rune Carver costs a whopping10 Gold, which is an insane price for a single-use item. Thus, you might be interested in the grindier, but cheaper way to do it.
Method 2: Grind Demon Hearts and Exchange Them
There’s an NPC located deep down in Hell, called the Ancient Demon. Any mob you kill in the area has a chance to drop demon hearts.
When you farm 40-50, go to him and you’ll either get a strong rune or the Rune Carver itself. Other confirmed drops include:
Still, if you can’t wait and want the grind to be a sure thing, splurge the 10g and call it a day.
How to Use the Rune Carver
So, you’ve got your Rune Carver—now what? Now it’s time to apply it to an item. But, I repeat, don’t be wasteful:
What to Do After Adding a Rune Socket?
Once you’ve added a socket, you’ll need aRuneto put in it. Runes come in different rarities and offer various stat boosts, like increased damage, critical hits, or faster attack speed. Check out my guide onhow to get Runes inRune Slayer, as well asthe crafting guideto the get most out of this awesome accessory.
To attach a Rune to your gear, visit theBlacksmithand ask him if he’s a Runesmith. He’ll confirm and it’s up to you to pick the item you want to put a Rune in. Keep in mind that you may’t wear the item.
Pick the rune you want and voila—you have a new Rune in your piece of gear.
How to Use the Rune Carver Properly
This is a powerful, Legendary item, and you must use it wisely. Don’t make the mistakes I did when I discovered how to get the Rune Carver. In particular, ensure you.ONLY use it on end-game gear:If the item isn’tLegendary(gold name, level 40+), think twice before using the Rune Carver.
Plan your runes in advance:Once you carve the socket, youcan’t changethe item anymore. Make sure you already know what Rune you’re putting in.No do-overs:The Rune Carverlocksthe item from any future modifications—no reforging, no enchanting and no stat adjustments.
That should be it when it comes to this grindy guide on how to get the Rune Carver inRune Slayer. You now know how to use the Rune Carver and get a bit more out of those late-game items. Oh, and be sure to check out myRune Slayerbeginner’s guideto get the upper hand.
