Core Systems
Rune System Guide
In Genesis War, the Rune system lets you fine-tune your characters’ combat power and build toward your preferred playstyle.
This guide covers the basics of Runes— including how to obtain, unlock, equip, and enhance them— so Guardians can make the most of Runes based on each character’s traits and role.
Please refer to the information below to experience more strategic growth and battles through the Rune system.
Runes
Runes are growth items that grant various stats to your characters. By combining rune grade, theme, and set effects, you can build your characters strategically. Runes come in three grades: Rare, Heroic, and Legendary. Regardless of grade, equipping a certain number of runes of the same theme will activate a set effect. Set effects can be stacked. For example, a 2-piece set effect can be applied up to 3 times.
Rune Slots and Structure
Runes can be equipped in a total of 6 slots, each named after the Sephirot of the Kabbalah.
| Category | Name |
|---|---|
| Slot 1 | Kether |
| Slot 2 | Chokmah |
| Slot 3 | Chesed |
| Slot 4 | Tiphareth |
| Slot 5 | Geburah |
| Slot 6 | Binah |
| The Roman numerals I through VI displayed after a Rune's name indicate its compatible slot number. | |
How to Obtain Runes
Runes can be obtained through various content, such as Machina War. Additionally, you can trade currency earned from the Arena for Runes in the [Shop] → [Exchange] tab.
Rune Slot Unlock
There are 6 rune slots in total, which unlock as your character reaches certain levels. Unlocking a rune slot consumes 5 Memory Fragments for that character and 100,000 Eld. Starting at Character Level 25, one slot unlocks every 5 levels, allowing you to equip up to 6 runes.
| Slot | Unlock Level | Compatible Runes |
|---|---|---|
| Slot 1 (Kether) | Lv. 25 | Runes labeled with I |
| Slot 2 (Chokmah) | Lv. 30 | Runes labeled with II |
| Slot 3 (Chesed) | Lv. 35 | Runes labeled with III |
| Slot 4 (Tiphareth) | Lv. 40 | Runes labeled with IV |
| Slot 5 (Geburah) | Lv. 45 | Runes labeled with V |
| Slot 6 (Binah) | Lv. 50 | Runes labeled with VI |
Rune Enhancement
Runes can be enhanced, similar to gear. You can use Primordial Stones for enhancement, and you may also use other runes as enhancement materials. Enhancement materials are available in Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Heroic grades. Higher-grade materials grant more EXP.
| Category | Item Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Common Rune Enhancement Material | Primordial Stone I | Grants 150 Rune EXP. Contains a trace amount of the Ether Force that blanketed Antaria during Ragnarok. |
| Uncommon Rune Enhancement Material | Primordial Stone II | Grants 500 Rune EXP. Contains a small amount of the Ether Force that blanketed Antaria during Ragnarok. |
| Rare Rune Enhancement Material | Primordial Stone III | Grants 2,000 Rune EXP. Contains the Ether Force that blanketed Antaria during Ragnarok. |
| Heroic Rune Enhancement Material | Primordial Stone IV | Grants 7,500 Rune EXP. Contains a large amount of the Ether Force that blanketed Antaria during Ragnarok. |
Removing Runes
Runes equipped in unlocked slots can be removed in two ways: Extraction or Destruction. When you extract a rune, you will need one of the following items depending on its grade:
- Rare: Bronze Scissors of the Void
- Heroic: Silver Scissors of the Void
- Legendary: Gold Scissors of the Void
Extracted Runes are returned to your Inventory. If you remove a Rune without using Void Scissors, it will be destroyed and permanently deleted, and cannot be recovered or reused.
| Category | Item Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rare Rune Extraction Material | Bronze Scissors of the Void | Material used to extract Rare Runes. The scissors’ sacred power severs the connection between the Sephirah and the Ether energy flowing through the body. |
| Heroic Rune Extraction Material | Silver Scissors of the Void | Material used to extract Heroic Runes. The scissors’ sacred power severs the connection between the Sephirah and the Ether energy flowing through the body. |
| Legendary Rune Extraction Material | Gold Scissors of the Void | Material used to extract Legendary Runes. The scissors’ sacred power severs the connection between the Sephirah and the Ether energy flowing through the body. |