How to use the Eternal Sword artifact and introduction to the artifact equipment mechanism

In Immortal Sword, magical treasures are not only a key way to enhance the character's offensive and defensive capabilities but also an important means to improve overall combat effectiveness. There is no way to bypass this. In fact, using magical treasures in Immortal Sword is quite simple. Early players can obtain some basic quality magical treasures by completing main quests. As the story progresses to the early stages of the Golden Core phase, the forging function will be unlocked.

After unlocking forging, everyone can obtain higher-level magical treasure blueprints through exchanging at the sect's treasure vault, and gather the required materials by exploring secret realms, idling, or purchasing from the immortal shop to craft these powerful items. Magical treasures fundamentally differ from regular equipment; the former not only provide attribute bonuses but can also activate active or passive skills during combat, while the latter only offers fixed attribute boosts. For the magical treasure system, it mainly consists of four aspects: set collection, modifier selection, tempering, and refining.

Offensive magical treasures are divided into four categories: fans, pagodas, swords, and gourds. Defensive magical treasures include amulet diagrams, spirit pearls, and demon-revealing mirrors. For choosing offensive magical treasures, it is recommended to prioritize using gourds as the initial magical treasure to maximize their benefits, which can be even more important than certain special skills. Next, choose either a fan or pagoda for focused cultivation. As for swords, they are better used later. For defense, note that all protective magical treasures depend on shields to function, and once the shield is destroyed, the corresponding effects will disappear.

Therefore, adjusting the order of pearls and diagrams based on the enemy's primary damage type becomes crucial. If facing an opponent primarily dealing physical attacks, arrange them in the order of spirit pearl - diagram - mirror. Conversely, if facing more spell attacks, change it to diagram - spirit pearl - mirror. The mirror should always be placed last to ensure that even if other shields are broken, it can still reduce enemy defenses and continue providing advantages to the team.

When discussing set combinations, each magical treasure can reach a similar optimal state after sufficient tempering and refining, unless it is a unique item like the Xuanming series or Qiangang series, which have distinctive backgrounds and additional bonuses. These rare magical treasures not only have higher base values but also come with exclusive set rewards. For example, the Xuanming set is very suitable for characters inclined towards magic attacks, while the Qiangang set is ideal for physical warriors.

During the forging process, magical treasures are randomly assigned unique modifiers. Ordinary modifiers can be previewed in the forging interface, while special modifiers are like hidden Easter eggs, only viewable after the magical treasure is forged. Regarding tempering, the resonance between magical treasure essence and spiritual refinement is crucial. Tempering results can transcend realms and be inherited, such as when advancing from the Golden Core stage to the Yuan Ying stage, the original tempering results will be fully retained on the new magical treasure, saving a lot of resources and time.

However, as the tempering level gradually increases, the demand for these precious resources will also rise. Refining is more suitable for high-end players. Once you have orange-quality magical treasures, attempting 1-2 levels of refining will significantly boost abilities. Therefore, refining not only enhances the power of magical treasures but also unlocks more potential abilities. Generally, offensive magical treasures require similar orange-quality magical treasures as refining materials, and the same goes for defensive ones. The main way to obtain orange-quality magical treasures is through careful crafting in the forging room, occasionally surplus production or generally comes from opening the refining door keys.

That concludes how to use magical treasures in Immortal Sword. If you want effective magical treasures, refining is essential. However, as the level increases, the required materials will multiply, requiring players to accumulate sufficient resources while pursuing better magical treasures.