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====== Refining NPCs Guide ======

This guide explains how to use various **Refining NPCs** available in different towns to refine your weapons and armor, as well as exchange materials for refining.

===== NPC Locations and Services =====

1. **Vestri (Refiner for +11 and above)**:
   - **Locations**:
     - Prontera: prt_in (90, 72)
     - Morocc: morocc_in (64, 41)
     - Payon: payon_in01 (18, 132)
   - **Service**: Vestri refines items that are **+11 or above**, with the ability to perform multiple refines at once. Items can be refined to the safe limit or beyond, though there is a risk of breaking items at higher levels.

2. **Austri (Material Exchange)**:
   - **Locations**:
     - Prontera: prt_in (85, 71)
     - Payon: payon_in01 (14, 125)
     - Morocc: morocc_in (60, 38)
   - **Service**: Austri exchanges **Oridecon** and **Elunium** for **Bradium** and **Carnium**. You can also exchange **Purified Bradium** for Carnium at a higher cost.

3. **Clink (Malangdo Refiner)**:
   - **Location**: Malangdo (224, 172)
   - **Service**: Clink offers refinement for both armor and weapons up to +10, with a risk of breaking the item if the refinement fails. He provides a humorous interaction but warns players about the potential for item destruction if not careful.

4. **Dietrich (Ore and Material Shop)**:
   - **Locations**:
     - Prontera: prt_in (63, 69)
     - Payon: payon (137, 178)
     - Morocc: morocc_in (72, 32)
     - Alberta: alberta_in (21, 63)
     - Yuno: yuno_in01 (164, 27)
     - Einbroch: ein_in01 (18, 82)
     - Lighthalzen: lhz_in02 (281, 24)
   - **Service**: Dietrich sells basic and advanced refining ores (Phracon, Emveretarcon, Elunium, Oridecon), along with special smelting products like **Bradium**, **Carnium**, and **Ether-based ores**.

5. **Pauline (Shadowdecon/Zelunium Exchange)**:
   - **Locations**:
     - Prontera: prt_in (64, 57)
     - Payon: payon (142, 179)
     - Morocc: morocc_in (64, 37)
     - Alberta: alberta_in (24, 63)
     - Yuno: yuno_in01 (164, 31)
     - Lighthalzen: lhz_in02 (275, 23)
     - Einbroch: ein_in01 (30, 88)
   - **Service**: Pauline allows you to exchange **Shadowdecon** and **Zelunium** for refined products used for smelting.

===== How to Use Refining NPCs =====

1. **Talk to the Refiner NPC**:
   - The NPC will ask which item you want to refine. They will only refine specific items, such as equipment or weapons that meet their refinement level requirements (e.g., +11 and above for Vestri).

2. **Choose Your Item**:
   - Select the item you wish to refine from the equipment you are wearing. The NPC will confirm the cost in Zeny and the materials required for refinement.

3. **Refinement Risk**:
   - The NPC will warn you about the risk of refining beyond the safe limit. Items refined beyond a certain level may be destroyed if the refinement fails, so make sure you understand the risk before proceeding.

4. **Pay the Zeny and Materials**:
   - Once you confirm the refinement, the required Zeny and materials (Oridecon, Elunium, or other ores) will be deducted from your inventory.

5. **Refinement Outcome**:
   - The item will either succeed or fail in refinement. Successful refinement improves the item's stats, while failure may reduce the refinement level or destroy the item.

===== Important Notes =====
- **Safe Refinement**: Refining up to the safe limit (usually +4 or +10) does not risk item destruction. Refining beyond the safe limit increases the risk of failure and item destruction.
- **Material Requirements**: Make sure you have the required materials and enough Zeny before attempting a refinement.
- **Multiple Refining**: Some NPCs, like Vestri, allow multiple refining attempts at once. This can save time but increases the total risk.

===== Conclusion =====
Use the refining services provided by **Vestri**, **Austri**, **Clink**, **Dietrich**, and **Pauline** to upgrade your equipment and weapons. Make sure to understand the risks associated with refining and gather enough materials to improve your gear safely!