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'''Forging''' is one of the five [[crafting]] skills that deals with the creation of items from metal. Forging is divided into three disciplines: |
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*[[Armorsmithing discipline|Armorsmithing]]: the creation of metal armors and shields |
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'''Forging''' is one of the new [[crafting]] skills that together will gradually replace [[Mechanical Lore skill|Mechanical Lore]]. Forging went live in [[Prime]] with the release of [[DR 3.0]] in January 2013. The disciplines in the [[forging craft]], [[Blacksmithing]], [[Weaponsmithing]], and [[Armorsmithing]] were introduced earlier and worked off of Mech Lore prior to DR 3.0's release. |
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*[[Blacksmithing discipline|Blacksmithing]]: the creation of metal tools, containers, and other utility items |
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*[[Weaponsmithing discipline|Weaponsmithing]]: the creation of metal weaponry |
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==Training== |
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Training the Forging skill is accomplished by creating products at a [[Forging Society]]. The process for forging begins with the formation of a metal ingot, which is then heated and shaped on an anvil, cooled, and assembled into a final product. |
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The [[Forging guide]] introduces and describes all processes related to Forging. |
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==Materials== |
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Metals used in forging are primarily acquired through [[mining]], but can also be attained through purchase at a [[Forging Society]], [[:Category:Auctions|auctions]], [[treasure map]], [[random creature drop]], and other sources. |
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A listing of all forging materials can be found on the [[Crafting_Materials#Forging_materials|crafting materials]] page. |
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Forging requires stationary tools found in [[Forging Society|Forging Societies]] including the crucible, anvil, forge, grindstone, and slack tub. In addition to the stationary tools, each discipline requires hand-held tools including a hammer, tongs, shovel, bellows, oil, and other various tools to craft items. |
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See [[:Category:Crafting_tools#Forging|crafting tools]] for an in-depth explanation on the tools related to Forging disciplines. |
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==Spells and abilities that boost Forging== |
==Spells and abilities that boost Forging== |
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Forging requires large, stationary [[Crafting Tools|tools]] to practice, such as a crucible and an anvil, in addition to hand-held tools. There are several places in the realms that are equipped for forgers and open to the public: the [[Riverhaven Forging Society]], [[Crossing Forging Society]], [[Shard Forging Society]], [[Rathan Forging Society]], [[Mer'Kresh Forging Society]], the [[Hibarnhvidar Forging Society]], [[Muspar'i Forging Society]], [[Lava Forge]] and [[Iltesh Neg Degti Forge]] (Premium-only Leth Forge). |
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==Practice== |
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Experience is gained as a function of the difficulty of a given task at your skill particular skill level. If items of one tier of difficulty don't lend any experience you can try working with a more difficult material or the next higher tier of difficulty. |
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*[[Pfanston's Guide to Forging]] |
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*[[Armorsmithing discipline]] |
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*[[Blacksmithing discipline]] |
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*[[Weaponsmithing discipline]] |
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Revision as of 11:56, 6 January 2016
Forging is one of the five crafting skills that deals with the creation of items from metal. Forging is divided into three disciplines:
- Armorsmithing: the creation of metal armors and shields
- Blacksmithing: the creation of metal tools, containers, and other utility items
- Weaponsmithing: the creation of metal weaponry
Training
Training the Forging skill is accomplished by creating products at a Forging Society. The process for forging begins with the formation of a metal ingot, which is then heated and shaped on an anvil, cooled, and assembled into a final product.
The Forging guide introduces and describes all processes related to Forging.
Materials
Metals used in forging are primarily acquired through mining, but can also be attained through purchase at a Forging Society, auctions, treasure map, random creature drop, and other sources.
A listing of all forging materials can be found on the crafting materials page.
Tools
Forging requires stationary tools found in Forging Societies including the crucible, anvil, forge, grindstone, and slack tub. In addition to the stationary tools, each discipline requires hand-held tools including a hammer, tongs, shovel, bellows, oil, and other various tools to craft items.
See crafting tools for an in-depth explanation on the tools related to Forging disciplines.
Spells and abilities that boost Forging
Spells and abilities that decrease Forging
- None