Refiner Tiers
Apprentice Refiner
Ability:
Repairs mundane weapons.
Crafts basic mortal-grade tools (unenchanted swords, armor).
Limitation:
Cannot imbue Qi or elemental properties.
Iron Refiner
Ability:
Forges low-grade spiritual weapons (can channel Qi).
Works with Ironblood Ore, Frost Copper.
Signature Creation: "Flame-Tongue Dagger" – Glows red when Qi is injected.
Silver Refiner
Ability:
Crafts mid-grade spiritual artifacts (elemental affinity).
Uses Starmetal, Spirit-Infused Silver.
Signature Creation: "Gale-Step Boots" – Enhances speed with wind Qi.
Gold Refiner
Ability: Makes high-grade spiritual treasures (semi-sentient).
Works with Dragonbone, Heaven's Tear Gemstone.
Signature Creation: "Thunderclap Glaive" – Summons lightning on impact.
Earthforge Master
Ability:
Crafts Earth-rank treasures (can evolve).
Uses Volcanic Heartstone, Divine Tree Sap.
Signature Creation: "Mountain-Carver Axe" – Gains weight with wielder's strength.
Heavenforge Sage
Ability:
Forges Heaven-rank artifacts (sentient, obeys commands).
Works with Fallen Star Core, Phoenix Feathers.
Signature Creation: "Celestial Mirror" – Reflects spells and stores memories.
Divine Artificer
Ability:
Creates Divine-rank weapons (laws-defying).
Uses Primordial Chaos Stone, God's Marrow.
Signature Creation: "Sword of the End" – Cuts through time and fate.
Dao Blacksmith
Ability:
Crafts Dao Weapons (embody cosmic principles).
Materials: Conceptual Essence (e.g., "Eternity," "Silence").
Signature Creation: "Unbreakable Vow Armor" – Strengthens when wielder keeps oaths.
Artifacts Grades
Mortal Grade - Common weapons, slightly sharper than normal steel. No spiritual power.
Spirit Grade - Infused with Qi, can channel elemental energy (fire, ice, etc.).
Profound Grade - Rare treasures with special abilities (flight, illusions, self-repair).
Earth Grade - Legendary artifacts, often tied to ancient ruins or sect heritage.
Heaven Grade - Divine weapons capable of reshaping landscapes. Only wielded by top experts.
Immortal Grade - Transcendent treasures from higher realms. May possess sentience.
Divine Grade - Mythical artifacts of creation/destruction. Often linked to cosmic laws.
Chaos Grade - Primordial artifacts formed at the dawn of time. Can defy fate itself.