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Learn from  [[Nightshade]] in the [[Kur Mountains]].
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== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Overview==
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'''Augmentation''' is not a skill itself, but is an important mechanic, with 4 different secondary Augmentation skills. It can be confusing at first, Augmentation as a mechanic involves breaking down Magic gear for materials, as well as Extracting or Adding specific mods on gear. There are 4 different types of Augmentation: Jewelry, Weapon, Armor, and Ancillary. Each one is a skill with levels and experience that breaks down different gear types, and each is leveled independently of each other. Details are listed below.
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While [[Transmutation]] lets you '''change''' the treasure effects (mods) on your gear, '''Augmentation''' lets you '''add''' one additional treasure effect (mod) to a piece of gear. With [[Transmutation]] you ''distill'' items into phlogiston and use a transmutation table to make changes. With Augmentation you ''decompose'' items into beads and baubles in order to extract a mod from one item and place it on a different item.
  
 
Along with [[Transmutation]] and [[Shamanic Infusion]], '''Augmentation''' forms the mechanism for enchanting gear in Project Gorgon.
 
Along with [[Transmutation]] and [[Shamanic Infusion]], '''Augmentation''' forms the mechanism for enchanting gear in Project Gorgon.
 
Transmutation lets you '''change''' the treasure effects (mods) on your gear, whereas Augmentation lets you '''add''' one additional treasure effect (mod) to a piece of gear. With Transmutation you ''distill'' items into phlogiston and use a transmutation table to make changes. With Augmentation you ''decompose'' items into beads and baubles in order to extract a mod from one item and place it on a different item.
 
 
 
==Augmentation Skills==
 
; [[Jewelry Augmentation]]
 
: Learn from [[Poe]] in the [[Myconian Cave]]. Requires 25 [[Alchemy]], 25 [[Toolcrafting]].
 
; [[Weapon Augmentation]]
 
: Learn from [[Malgath]] in the [[Wolf Cave]]. Requires 25 [[Alchemy]], 25 [[Blacksmithing]].
 
; [[Armor Augmentation]]
 
: Learn from [[Syndra]] in a barn in central [[Kur Mountains]]. Requires 25 [[Alchemy]], 25 [[Leatherworking]].
 
; [[Ancillary-Armor Augmentation]]
 
: Learn from [[Gribburn]] in the basement of [[Hogan's Keep]]. Requires 25 [[Alchemy]], 25 [[Tailoring]].
 
  
 
== Learning Augmentation ==
 
== Learning Augmentation ==
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Learning augmentation is a multi-step process. Visit [[Nightshade]] at the [[Kur Mountains]] Outpost to begin a series of quests that allow you to augment gear. There are four subcategories of augmentation taught by the following NPCs:
  
Learning augmentation is a multi-step process. Visit [[Nightshade]] at the Kur Mt. Outpost to begin a series of quests that allow you to augment gear. There are four subcategories of augmentation taught by the following NPCs:  
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=== Training {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} ===
 
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::  [[Jewelry Augmentation]] - Neck Augments and Ring Augments
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:::  Learn from [[Poe]] in the [[Myconian Cave]]. Requires 25 [[Alchemy]], 25 [[Toolcrafting]].
[[Syndra]] in Kur Mts--Armor (chest and legs)
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:: [[Weapon Augmentation]] - Main hand Augments, Glove Augments, and Off-Hand Augments
 
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:::  Learn from [[Malgath]] in the [[Wolf Cave]]. Requires 25 [[Alchemy]], 25 [[Blacksmithing]].
[[Gribburn]] in Eltibule--Ancillary Armor (boots and helm)
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::  [[Armor Augmentation]] - Chest Augments and Leg Augments
 
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::: Learn from [[Syndra]] in a barn in central [[Kur Mountains]]. Requires 25 [[Alchemy]], 25 [[Leatherworking]].
[[Poe]] in Serbule--Jewelry (neck and ring)
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::  [[Ancillary-Armor Augmentation]] - Helm Augments and Boot Augments
 
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:::  Learn from [[Gribburn]] in the basement of [[Hogan's Keep]]. Requires 25 [[Alchemy]], 25 [[Tailoring]].
[[Malgath]] in Kur Mts--Weapon (mainhand, offhand and gloves)'''
 
  
 
Some challenges must be completed before receiving skills from these sub-trainers. For example, [[Malgath]] is reached after defeating multiple Wolf Cave mobs; [[Poe]] is in an obscure corner of Myconian cave; [[Gribburn]] requires learning [[Goblinese]] and gaining favor with [[Hogan]]; and [[Syndra]] requires resolving a problem.
 
Some challenges must be completed before receiving skills from these sub-trainers. For example, [[Malgath]] is reached after defeating multiple Wolf Cave mobs; [[Poe]] is in an obscure corner of Myconian cave; [[Gribburn]] requires learning [[Goblinese]] and gaining favor with [[Hogan]]; and [[Syndra]] requires resolving a problem.
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== Using Augmentation ==
 
== Using Augmentation ==
  
[[Weapon Augmentation]] teaches the player to extract "mods" from weapons. Extracting a specific mod effect costs beads. The crafting menu says it costs up to one bead per level of the effect(e.g. a staff that requires level 60 fire magic would cost up to 60 beads for a successful extraction of a fire magic effect).
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Augmentation skills also allow you to extract "mods" from that specific equipment type. As an example, [[Weapon Augmentation]] teaches the player to extract "mods" from weapons. Extracting a specific mod effect requires materials gained during the Decompose process. This material is usually specific to the equipment type. Weapons, as an example give beads, while jewelry gives ornaments. The exact materials for each augment extraction are listed on their respective wiki pages. The crafting menu says it costs up to one material per level of the effect(e.g. a staff that requires level 60 fire magic would cost up to 60 beads for a successful extraction of a fire magic effect).
  
 
Extracting a specific effect requires a "crystal" as well. Putting the wrong type of crystal(e.g. using a redwall crystal because they're more readily available) will result in the item and crystal being destroyed, and the player will receive a message stating that they used the wrong type of crystal.
 
Extracting a specific effect requires a "crystal" as well. Putting the wrong type of crystal(e.g. using a redwall crystal because they're more readily available) will result in the item and crystal being destroyed, and the player will receive a message stating that they used the wrong type of crystal.
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Using the right type of crystal requires matching up a specific gem's primary and/or secondary effect with the effect of the item. These effects are notated on the [[gems]] page.  
 
Using the right type of crystal requires matching up a specific gem's primary and/or secondary effect with the effect of the item. These effects are notated on the [[gems]] page.  
  
For instance, extracting a psychology effect from a sword, the player uses [[tourmaline]] as the crystal in the extract augment recipe. The weapon and crystal are both destroyed in the process, but create an augment that can be placed on another weapon. The player's augmentation skill level determines the success of the extraction; the skill level should be within 10 levels of the weapon's level.(A level N player has a 100% chance of extracting a level N+10 power, but only a 10% chance of extracting a level N+20 power, and a 0% chance of extracting anything higher.) If you fail to extract an augment, the item is lost anyway. Even if the weapon and crystal are destroyed, the player still receives Weapon Augmentation experience
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For instance, extracting a psychology effect from a sword, the player uses [[tourmaline]] as the crystal in the extract augment recipe. The weapon and crystal are both destroyed in the process, but create an augment that can be placed on another weapon. The player's augmentation skill level determines the success of the extraction; the skill level should be within 10 levels of the weapon's level.(A player with level N Augmentation has a 100% chance of extracting a level N+10 power, but only a 10% chance of extracting a level N+20 power, and a 0% chance of extracting anything higher.) If you fail to extract an augment, the item is lost anyway. Even if the weapon and crystal are destroyed, the player still receives Weapon Augmentation experience
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Assuming everything went right, the player receives an augment which can be applied to a different weapon.
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(In the past, augmentation resulted in oils, which are no longer used in the mechanic.)
  
Assuming everything went right, the player receives an augment [[new example]] which can be applied to a different weapon. (In the past, augmentation resulted in oils, which are no longer used in the mechanic.)
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[[File:Augment.PNG]]
  
 
== Applying Augmentation ==
 
== Applying Augmentation ==
  
The next step of augmentation is applying the extracted mod to another item. The attachment skills are learned from Nightshade once you have sufficient favor. The recipes for attaching items fall under the lore skill-line. The recipe uses a reagent specific to the type of augment--a ring or neck augment requires an ectoplasm for example. You can apply one augment to an item using the lore recipe. For additional enchanting options, please see [[Transmutation]].
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The next step of augmentation is applying the extracted mod to another item. The attachment skills are learned from [[Nightshade]] once you have sufficient favor. The recipes for attaching items fall under the lore skill-line. The recipe uses a reagent specific to the type of augment--a ring or neck augment requires an ectoplasm for example. You can apply only one augment to an item using the lore recipe. applying an augment to an item costs 100 points on the item, which is max points for normal loot items (120 for crafted). For additional enchanting options, please see [[Transmutation]].
  
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===Augment-Installation Services===
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Some NPCs can now install Augments for you! By using one of these NPCs, you do '''not''' need to have learned the various Augment Installation recipes from [[Nightshade]]. Learning Nightshade's recipes will eventually be a cost-savings for max-level players who do a lot of augment-installing, but at the current max level of 70, most players will find it cheaper to just use these NPCs.
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The following NPCs can install Augments for you:
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::- [[Joeh]] in [[Serbule]] can install level 0-20 Augments for 50 Councils.
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::- [[Kalaba]] in [[Eltibule]] can install level 21-40 Augments for 250 Councils.
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::- [[Urzab]] in Amulna can install level 41-60 Augments for 650 Councils. You must know [[Goblinese]].
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::- [[Rick Snapley]] in [[Gazluk]] can install level 61-80 Augments for 1000 Councils.
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::- [[Torgan]] in [[Gazluk]] can install level 61-80 Augments for 900 Councils. You must know Orcish.
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::- [[Preta]] in [[Sun Vale]] can install level 0-50 Augments for 350 Councils. You must be Close Friends or better.
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::- [[Tyler Green]] in [[Serbule Hills]] can install level 0-25 Augments for free. You must be Friends or better.
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::- [[Amutasa]] in [[Rahu]] can install level 0-60 Augments for 650 Councils. You must be Friends or better.
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::- [[Nightshade]] in [[Kur Mountains]] can install level 0-100 Augments for 2000 Councils.
  
  
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Revision as of 15:56, 12 February 2019

Augmentation Overview

Augmentation is not a skill itself, but is an important mechanic, with 4 different secondary Augmentation skills. It can be confusing at first, Augmentation as a mechanic involves breaking down Magic gear for materials, as well as Extracting or Adding specific mods on gear. There are 4 different types of Augmentation: Jewelry, Weapon, Armor, and Ancillary. Each one is a skill with levels and experience that breaks down different gear types, and each is leveled independently of each other. Details are listed below.

While Transmutation lets you change the treasure effects (mods) on your gear, Augmentation lets you add one additional treasure effect (mod) to a piece of gear. With Transmutation you distill items into phlogiston and use a transmutation table to make changes. With Augmentation you decompose items into beads and baubles in order to extract a mod from one item and place it on a different item.

Along with Transmutation and Shamanic Infusion, Augmentation forms the mechanism for enchanting gear in Project Gorgon.

Learning Augmentation

Learning augmentation is a multi-step process. Visit Nightshade at the Kur Mountains Outpost to begin a series of quests that allow you to augment gear. There are four subcategories of augmentation taught by the following NPCs:

Training Augmentation

Jewelry Augmentation - Neck Augments and Ring Augments
Learn from Poe in the Myconian Cave. Requires 25 Alchemy, 25 Toolcrafting.
Weapon Augmentation - Main hand Augments, Glove Augments, and Off-Hand Augments
Learn from Malgath in the Wolf Cave. Requires 25 Alchemy, 25 Blacksmithing.
Armor Augmentation - Chest Augments and Leg Augments
Learn from Syndra in a barn in central Kur Mountains. Requires 25 Alchemy, 25 Leatherworking.
Ancillary-Armor Augmentation - Helm Augments and Boot Augments
Learn from Gribburn in the basement of Hogan's Keep. Requires 25 Alchemy, 25 Tailoring.

Some challenges must be completed before receiving skills from these sub-trainers. For example, Malgath is reached after defeating multiple Wolf Cave mobs; Poe is in an obscure corner of Myconian cave; Gribburn requires learning Goblinese and gaining favor with Hogan; and Syndra requires resolving a problem.

To learn Weapon Augmentation, for example, a player travels to Malgath in the Wolf Cave and gains his favor in order to train the first level skill called "Decompose Main Hand Weapon". This skill will allow the player to take any enchanted (green or above) main hand weapon and break it down into "beads". The level and rarity of the weapon determine how many beads the player receives. Decomposition also occasionally results in the creation of a Prism, which are reagents used in Transmutation.

Using Augmentation

Augmentation skills also allow you to extract "mods" from that specific equipment type. As an example, Weapon Augmentation teaches the player to extract "mods" from weapons. Extracting a specific mod effect requires materials gained during the Decompose process. This material is usually specific to the equipment type. Weapons, as an example give beads, while jewelry gives ornaments. The exact materials for each augment extraction are listed on their respective wiki pages. The crafting menu says it costs up to one material per level of the effect(e.g. a staff that requires level 60 fire magic would cost up to 60 beads for a successful extraction of a fire magic effect).

Extracting a specific effect requires a "crystal" as well. Putting the wrong type of crystal(e.g. using a redwall crystal because they're more readily available) will result in the item and crystal being destroyed, and the player will receive a message stating that they used the wrong type of crystal.

Using the right type of crystal requires matching up a specific gem's primary and/or secondary effect with the effect of the item. These effects are notated on the gems page.

For instance, extracting a psychology effect from a sword, the player uses tourmaline as the crystal in the extract augment recipe. The weapon and crystal are both destroyed in the process, but create an augment that can be placed on another weapon. The player's augmentation skill level determines the success of the extraction; the skill level should be within 10 levels of the weapon's level.(A player with level N Augmentation has a 100% chance of extracting a level N+10 power, but only a 10% chance of extracting a level N+20 power, and a 0% chance of extracting anything higher.) If you fail to extract an augment, the item is lost anyway. Even if the weapon and crystal are destroyed, the player still receives Weapon Augmentation experience

Assuming everything went right, the player receives an augment which can be applied to a different weapon. (In the past, augmentation resulted in oils, which are no longer used in the mechanic.)

Augment.PNG

Applying Augmentation

The next step of augmentation is applying the extracted mod to another item. The attachment skills are learned from Nightshade once you have sufficient favor. The recipes for attaching items fall under the lore skill-line. The recipe uses a reagent specific to the type of augment--a ring or neck augment requires an ectoplasm for example. You can apply only one augment to an item using the lore recipe. applying an augment to an item costs 100 points on the item, which is max points for normal loot items (120 for crafted). For additional enchanting options, please see Transmutation.

Augment-Installation Services

Some NPCs can now install Augments for you! By using one of these NPCs, you do not need to have learned the various Augment Installation recipes from Nightshade. Learning Nightshade's recipes will eventually be a cost-savings for max-level players who do a lot of augment-installing, but at the current max level of 70, most players will find it cheaper to just use these NPCs. The following NPCs can install Augments for you:

- Joeh in Serbule can install level 0-20 Augments for 50 Councils.
- Kalaba in Eltibule can install level 21-40 Augments for 250 Councils.
- Urzab in Amulna can install level 41-60 Augments for 650 Councils. You must know Goblinese.
- Rick Snapley in Gazluk can install level 61-80 Augments for 1000 Councils.
- Torgan in Gazluk can install level 61-80 Augments for 900 Councils. You must know Orcish.
- Preta in Sun Vale can install level 0-50 Augments for 350 Councils. You must be Close Friends or better.
- Tyler Green in Serbule Hills can install level 0-25 Augments for free. You must be Friends or better.
- Amutasa in Rahu can install level 0-60 Augments for 650 Councils. You must be Friends or better.
- Nightshade in Kur Mountains can install level 0-100 Augments for 2000 Councils.