If you’re planning to play SpiritVale beyond the early levels, crafting is something you shouldn’t ignore. At first, it feels like a side activity—you gather a few ores, craft a weapon, and move on. But once you reach the mid and late game, crafting becomes one of the main ways to improve your character.
Whether you’re trying to make stronger weapons, upgrade armor, brew useful potions, or push your favorite gear to higher refinement levels, understanding the crafting system will save you a lot of time and resources.
In this guide, we’ll go through every crafting station, where to farm materials, how refinement works, and a few tips that can keep you from making expensive mistakes during Early Access.
All Crafting Stations in SpiritVale
As you level up, you’ll unlock additional crafting stations that specialize in different types of equipment and upgrades.
| Crafting Station | Unlock Level | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksmith’s Anvil | 12 | Vale’s Rest | Craft weapons, armor, and refine equipment |
| Alchemy Station | 15 | Vale’s Rest | Create potions, elixirs, XP boosts, and Stabilizers |
| Card Forge | 20 | Ironforge Outpost | Combine and upgrade cards |
| Jewelcrafting Table | 25 | Ironforge Outpost | Craft accessories and unlock gem slots |
| Tailoring Bench | 30 | Silvertide Harbor | Craft cloth armor, bags, and costumes |
You’ll naturally unlock these while progressing through the main story, so there’s no need to rush.
Material Gathering Guide
Nearly every crafted item starts with gathering resources from the world.
Instead of buying everything from other players, it’s worth collecting materials whenever you’re exploring since you’ll need most of them later anyway.
Mining Ores
Mining is the primary source of weapon and armor materials.
| Ore | Best Farming Area | Used For |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Ore | Vale’s Rest Caves | Early-game equipment |
| Iron Ore | Whisperwind Plains | Mid-game gear |
| Mithril Ore | Sunken Hollow | High-level equipment |
| Darksteel Ore | Soulfire Citadel | Endgame crafting |
Logging
Wood is mainly required for ranged weapons, magic equipment, and certain armor recipes.
| Wood | Best Farming Area | Used For |
|---|---|---|
| Softwood | Vale’s Rest | Basic crafting |
| Hardwood | Whisperwind Plains | Bows and Staves |
| Ancient Wood | Forgotten Pass | High-end magical weapons |
Herbalism
Plants are mostly used by Alchemy for crafting consumables.
| Herb | Best Farming Area | Used For |
|---|---|---|
| Vale Blossom | Vale’s Rest | Health Potions |
| Sunpetal | Whisperwind Plains | Mana Potions |
| Frostleaf | Frostpine Ridge | Ice Resistance Potions |
| Emberweed | Soulfire Citadel | Fire Resistance and XP Potions |
Best Material Farming Route
If you’re starting from scratch, this route gives you a steady supply of resources while leveling naturally.
Levels 1–20
- Farm Copper Ore.
- Gather Softwood.
- Pick Vale Blossoms.
These resources cover nearly every early crafting recipe.
Levels 20–35
Focus on:
- Iron Ore
- Hardwood
- Sunpetals
This is when crafting begins to matter more, especially if you’re replacing your early-game equipment.
Levels 35+
Once stronger areas open up, prioritize:
- Mithril Ore
- Ancient Wood
- Frostleaf
You’ll use these materials for much stronger gear.
Endgame
Nearly everything revolves around farming:
- Darksteel Ore
- Emberweed
- Boss crafting materials
Expect Soulfire Citadel to become one of your most visited farming locations.
Weapon Crafting Recipes
Here are some of the important weapon recipes you’ll unlock.
| Weapon | Materials | Crafting Station | Required Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Sword | 5 Iron Ore, 2 Hardwood | Blacksmith’s Anvil | 15 |
| Mithril Staff | 4 Mithril Ore, 3 Ancient Wood | Blacksmith’s Anvil | 30 |
| Darksteel Blade | 6 Darksteel Ore, 3 Mithril Bars | Blacksmith’s Anvil | 45 |
| Void Staff | 8 Darksteel, 4 Void Essence | Blacksmith’s Anvil | 50 |
The Void Staff is currently considered one of the strongest crafted staffs available during Early Access.
Void Essence is obtained from the Void Mage boss.
Armor Crafting Recipes
Armor progression follows a similar path.
| Armor | Materials | Crafting Station | Required Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Plate Set | 8 Iron Ore, 4 Softwood | Blacksmith’s Anvil | 15 |
| Mithril Chain Set | 6 Mithril Ore, 3 Hardwood | Blacksmith’s Anvil | 30 |
| Soulfire Plate Set | 8 Darksteel, 4 Soulfire Essence | Blacksmith’s Anvil | 45 |
Soulfire Essence drops from the Guardian boss found in higher-level content.
SpiritVale Gear Refinement Explained
Crafting your gear is only the beginning.
To maximize its stats, you’ll eventually want to refine it.
Every successful refinement increases your equipment’s base attributes, making your weapon or armor noticeably stronger.
Refinement Success Rates
| Refine Level | Success Chance | Materials Required | Stat Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1 → +3 | 100% | 1 Refine Stone | +5% Base Stats |
| +4 → +6 | 70% | 2 Refine Stones | +10% Base Stats |
| +7 → +9 | 40% | 3 Refine Stones + 1 Stabilizer | +15% Base Stats |
| +10 | 20% | 5 Refine Stones + 2 Stabilizers | +25% Base Stats |
The higher your refinement level becomes, the more expensive each attempt gets.
Refinement Materials
Refine Stones
These are the most valuable upgrade material in the game.
You can obtain them by:
- Defeating bosses
- Mining special nodes
- Purchasing them from player stalls
You’ll need hundreds of these over time, so avoid wasting them on low-level equipment.
Stabilizers
Stabilizers improve your chances of successful refinement.
Each one increases the success rate by approximately 15%, with up to two usable during a single refinement attempt.
You can craft Stabilizers at the Alchemy Station using:
- 10 Refine Stones
Although expensive, they’re almost mandatory when pushing equipment toward +10.
Refine Transfer System
One of the nicest quality-of-life features is the Refine Transfer NPC located in Ironforge Outpost.
Instead of starting from scratch every time you craft a better weapon, you can transfer your refinement progress onto higher-tier equipment.
This saves a huge amount of Refine Stones in the long run.
Player Trading and Crafting Economy
SpiritVale uses a player-driven economy instead of a traditional Auction House.
Stall System
Players can open personal stalls in:
- Vale’s Rest
- Ironforge Outpost
This allows you to buy and sell crafted equipment directly with other players.
Most Valuable Items
Some of the highest-demand crafting materials include:
- Refine Stones
- Rare Cards
- Endgame crafted weapons
- High-level armor sets
Always compare prices between several stalls before purchasing, as costs can vary significantly.
Keep in mind that stall sales are subject to a 5% transaction tax.