guides
Runes & Enchanting Guide
Soulframe runes and enchanting systems in Preludes 15: application, ghost affixes, and gear progression.
Runes vs Totems
Runes (enchantments) apply supplemental affixes to gear slots distinct from Totem sockets introduced in the Totem rework. Preludes 15 ghost runes add ethereal damage against Gods & Ghosts enemies — complementary not replacement for Totem passives.
Enchanting Workflow
Acquire rune blanks from hub vendors, quest rewards, and undercity elites. Apply at enchanting station near TUVALKANE with currency and mats. Failed applications may downgrade according to pre-alpha rules — read confirmation dialogs.
Build Synergy
Stack rune affixes matching Virtue focus: Courage runes for Smite, Spirit for mark duration, Grace for stamina regen. Diminishing returns apply duplicate affix families.
Future Changes
Enchanting UI flagged for Devstream Q3 improvements — expect slot renames or merge with Talisman proc system in later preludes. Do not over-hoard low-tier runes across patch boundaries without migration notes.