As a new player, you may have been wondering about the process of how to polish an Ability Stone, an item that provides tons of nodes for Engravings, which grant special buffs and abilities. One way to get the most nodes from an Ability Stone is to facet it, by talking to the Stone Cutter and missing the bottom row of the Ability Stone. Faceting an Ability Stone allows you to facet it specifically for an ability.

Engravings

Ability Stones are one of the most important pieces of equipment in the game. These items will provide tons of nodes for Engravings, which give your characters special buffs and abilities. In order to get the most nodes from your Ability Stones, you must facet them. You can facet an Ability Stone by talking to a Stone Cutter, or you can facet it yourself by missing the bottom row of the ability stone.

Despite their name, Ability Stones are only effective if they are faceted. This complex process relies on luck, but players who learn how to facet ability stones can increase their chances of obtaining more engraving points. You’ll learn the basics of faceting ability stones in this Lost Ark guide. Basically, faceting ability stones requires you to cut and polish a rough stone. The process requires some skill as you can break pieces of the stone while faceting it.

The first step is to gather as many Ability Stones as you can. You should have at least three hundred Engravings. You can choose one or more positive engravings. Attempt to have as many engraving successes as possible. If you only make one, you’ll need to reforge the stone. If you have two positive engravings, they’ll be accepted. However, if you’re looking to get an additional engraving, you should do so.

Ability Stones

Depending on the rarity of the stone, the first try will yield either a positive engraving or a malus engraving. When reforging, players will see what the engraving options are and will try to make as many successful choices as possible. If they fail, the gems will accept only one engraving. The next attempt will yield the opposite results. The final result will determine which abilities the player can use in the future.

To begin reforging your Ability Stones, go to a crafting location and choose the ‘Stone Cutter’ NPC. These are usually marked with a blue crystal and can be found in most towns. To use an Ability Stone, you must speak with the NPC to obtain the necessary material. When you are reforging, try to gain the nodes in the upper rows of the Ability Stones. You must make sure to avoid the lower row of the stone.

You can also facet lore-canon Ability Stones in the game. This process will enhance the effect of the stone. However, it can also cause it to crack, resulting in reduced Ability Score. Depending on your character’s level, you will have to facet your Ability Stones in order to get the best results. If you facet an Ability Stone too much, it will have a negative effect on your character.

Reforging

There are two ways to reforge an Ability Stone in the game: to make it more powerful or to reduce its price. First, you must have two blue gems and one malus stone. Once you’ve done this, you should choose the stone you wish to reforge. Then, you’ll be able to choose one of the engraving options. You should try to make as many engraving successes as you can. This will give you more engraving points, but you’ll be limited to a single engraving for this stone.

Second, you can choose between positive and negative engravings. In Lost Ark, you’ll find both positive and negative engravings. Pressing the Hammer Icon will either result in a positive or a negative engraving. The success rate will be indicated by the percentage of successful hits, while the chances of failure will increase if you make a mistake. When it comes to crafting ability stones, the blue engravings are more beneficial than the red ones.

Third, you can use your by-product as an opportunity to craft more Ability Stones. The ability stones you make can be equipped with a bonus effect if you have consecutive success faceting them. You can also disenchant an Ability Stone after you have used them to increase its value. Lastly, you can use your ability stones to make new items, as well as improve your character’s stats.