How to Craft Runewords in Hero Siege

Crafting Runewords in Hero Siege is a powerful way to enhance your gear and boost your character's abilities. To craft a Runeword, you need to socket specific runes into a base item in the correct order. Once you've placed the final rune, the item transforms into the Runeword, gaining new, powerful affixes and abilities. Here's a guide on how to craft these items.

1. Find the Correct Base Item

Before you can start crafting, you need to find the right base item to use. The base item must meet the following criteria:

• Rarity: It must be a Common (White or Gray) item. These are basic, non-magical items that form the foundation of Runewords.
• Sockets: The item must have the correct number of sockets required for the Runeword you want to craft. For example, if the recipe calls for a 3-socket item, you must use an item with exactly three sockets.
• Item Type: The base item's type must match the recipe. For instance, a Runeword like "Revelation" requires specific item types, such as Staff, Cane, Spellblade, or Book.
• Quality: While not required, it is highly recommended to use high-quality base items (S-tier or higher). The stats of the base item (like bonus physical or lightning damage) will carry over to the final Runeword, so starting with a high-quality base will give you the best results.

2. Acquire the Required Runes

Runes are essential to crafting Runewords. You'll need to gather the correct runes for the recipe. Here's how to get them:

• Drops: Runes drop from enemies, with higher-tier runes (such as High Runes) often dropping in harder difficulties like Inferno.
• Market: You can also purchase specific runes from other players through the Tarethiel Market in Act 3.
• Upgrading: If you have lower-tier runes, you can upgrade them by talking to the blacksmith Torstein Neel. He allows you to combine three of the same rune into a single higher-level rune.

3. Assemble the Runeword

Now that you have your base item and runes, it's time to craft your Runeword:

• The Recipe: You can find all the Runeword recipes in your in-game Adventure Journal. To access the Journal, press Escape and click the book icon. It will list all available Runewords and their requirements.
• Placement: To craft the Runeword, drag and drop each rune into the base item, one by one. The runes must be placed in the exact order specified in the recipe. If they're out of order, the item won't transform into the Runeword.

Useful Crafting Tips

Here are some additional tips to help you craft the best Runewords:

• Adding Sockets: If you have the perfect White item but it doesn't have enough sockets, you can add more using a crafting recipe at the blacksmith's bench. The recipe is 2x Hel Runes + 1x Perfect Gem, and it will add a random number of sockets to a White item.
• Leveling Runewords: Most Runewords require a base item level of 100+, but there are exceptions. Scholar (for weapons) and Quickstep (for boots) are special "leveling" Runewords that can be used on Level 1 items.
• No Rerolls: Unlike other items in Hero Siege, you cannot reroll a Runeword once it's crafted. This means that the quality and stats you get when crafting are permanent, so make sure the runes and base item are carefully chosen.

Top-Tier and Most Popular Runewords

Here are some of the best and most popular Runewords in Hero Siege:

• Skysong (Weapon): Known as the "Spirit of Hero Siege," this is essential for caster builds. It provides massive +Skills and Faster Cast Rate (FCR), which is crucial for spell-based characters.
• Revelation (Weapon/Off-hand): This high-tier magic-based Runeword provides significant skill boosts. It's commonly used in builds focused on magic and spellcasting.
  • Recipe: Lum + Io + Cell (Must be in a 3-Socket Staff, Cane, Spellblade, or Book).
• Enigma (Armor): This is a mobility-focused Runeword that's great for overall utility. It's widely used by builds that require fast movement and defense.
• Breath of the Dying (Weapon): A top choice for melee physical builds, offering significant damage boosts. Variants like Catastrophe (for spell-based characters) and Potency (for bow-based characters) are also strong options.
• Judge (Weapon): This versatile Runeword comes in variants like Will of Thanos and Sleight, making it adaptable for both melee and ranged builds.
• Mjolner (Weapon): The gold standard for Lightning-based builds. It's especially powerful for characters focusing on Lightning damage and fast clearing.

Essential Support and Utility Runewords

Besides the damage-focused Runewords, some are great for supporting your build or improving your leveling process:

• Thinking Cap (Helmet): A great choice for boosting skill levels and improving your character's overall effectiveness.
• Quickstep (Boots): Ideal for leveling, these boots offer +1 to all talents at a very low rune cost (Zo + Key).
• Scholar (Weapon): This is an essential bridge item for new characters, providing +1 to all talents early on. It's a great help for progression in the early stages.

Crafting Checklist for Top Results

To ensure you're crafting the best Runewords, follow these tips:

• Use S-Tier Bases: Always craft Runewords in S-tier or SS-tier Common (White/Gray) items for the highest possible base stats.
• Add Sockets Manually: If you find a perfect S-tier item without enough sockets, use the 2x Hel Runes + 1x Perfect Gem recipe at the blacksmith to add the right number of sockets.
• Check the Journal: Always refer to the Adventure Journal to get the most up-to-date recipes for your current season. The Journal will also filter Runewords by item type and rune availability, making it easier to craft the right one.