====== Item Crafting & Upgrading Guide ======

Welcome to the **Item Crafting & Upgrading Guide** for **GemstoneRO**. This guide will help you understand the process of crafting and upgrading your items, making them more powerful and useful in your adventures.

===== Item Crafting =====

Item crafting allows you to create various items, weapons, and equipment. Here’s how it works:

==== Crafting Materials ====

To craft items, you will need specific materials. These materials can be obtained from:

  * **Monsters**: Some monsters drop crafting materials when defeated.
  * **Quests**: Complete certain quests to receive crafting materials as rewards.
  * **Shops**: Some materials can be purchased from NPCs or players.
  
Make sure to gather the required materials before visiting a crafting NPC.

==== Crafting NPCs ====

In **GemstoneRO**, crafting NPCs can be found in major cities such as **Prontera**, **Geffen**, and **Payon**. These NPCs will allow you to craft a variety of items, including:

  * **Weapons**
  * **Armor**
  * **Accessories**
  * **Consumable Items**

To craft an item, speak to the crafting NPC and provide the required materials. If you have all the necessary components, the NPC will craft the item for you.

==== Success Rate ====

The success rate of crafting depends on several factors:

  * **Crafting Difficulty**: Some items are more difficult to craft than others, reducing the success rate.
  * **Luck**: Luck can play a role in crafting success. Always be prepared for possible failure.
  
If crafting fails, the materials used in the attempt will be lost, so craft wisely!

===== Item Upgrading =====

Upgrading items is a way to increase their power, making them more effective in battle. Here’s how the upgrading process works:

==== Upgrade NPCs ====

To upgrade your items, visit an **Upgrade NPC** in cities like **Prontera** or **Payon**. These NPCs will help you enhance your equipment using **Upgrade Stones**.

==== Upgrade Stones ====

The key to upgrading is **Elunium** (for armor) and **Oridecon** (for weapons). These stones can be obtained from:

  * **Monster Drops**
  * **Quests**
  * **Purchasing from other players**
  
These stones are required for upgrading specific types of equipment.

==== Success Rate and Risk ====

Upgrading items comes with a risk. The higher the upgrade level, the lower the success rate. Here are some key points to remember:

  * **Upgrading from +1 to +4**: Always successful.
  * **Upgrading from +5 to +10**: Risk of failure. If you fail, the item will break and be lost forever.
  * **Safe Upgrading**: Use **Safe Upgrade Certificates** to protect your item from breaking. These certificates can be obtained through special events or from the cash shop.

==== Upgrade Benefits ====

Upgraded items gain additional stats that increase their effectiveness in battle. Here are the benefits:

  * **Weapons**: Increased attack power with each successful upgrade.
  * **Armor**: Increased defense with each successful upgrade.
  
The maximum upgrade level is **+10**, after which no further upgrades are possible.

===== Tips for Crafting & Upgrading =====

  * **Gather materials in advance**: Always keep an eye out for crafting materials while hunting monsters or completing quests.
  * **Use Safe Upgrade Certificates**: If you’re upgrading valuable gear, use certificates to prevent breaking.
  * **Consider the risk**: Upgrading is a gamble, so only upgrade items that you are willing to risk losing.

===== Conclusion =====

Crafting and upgrading items in **GemstoneRO** is a great way to strengthen your character. Whether you're creating new gear or upgrading your favorite weapons, this system offers plenty of opportunities to enhance your equipment.

Good luck with your crafting and upgrading, and may fortune favor you!