How To Make Hardened Steel Conan Exiles
So, you're wandering around the Exiled Lands, rocking your loincloth and maybe a bone club. You're feeling pretty tough, right? Until a heavily armored brute swings a giant sword and sends you flying back to your spawn point. Yeah, that's when you realize: you need better gear, and hardened steel is the name of the game!
The Secret Sauce: Black Ice and Brimstone
Forget mystical incantations or sacrificing goats (although, in the Exiled Lands, that wouldn't be *entirely* out of place). Making this super-strong metal involves two surprisingly mundane ingredients: black ice and brimstone.
Black ice is, well, exactly what it sounds like: ice that's somehow goth. Head north, brave the cold, and start hacking away at those jagged, obsidian-colored formations. Bundling up warm clothes or a full set of armor is recomended for your northern trip!
Brimstone, on the other hand, smells a bit like rotten eggs. You can find it near water, inside caves or at the aptly named Brimstone Lake. Bring a pickaxe and maybe a nose clip!
The Alchemical Dance
Once you've got your ingredients, it's alchemy time! Toss that black ice into a furnace. You'll get something called steelfire. Sounds impressive, right?
Next, you need an alchemist’s bench. Throw the steelfire in there, along with the brimstone. And bam! You now have hardened steel.
From Ore to Awesome: Steel's Humble Beginnings
But wait! Before you can even think about hardened steel, you need…steel. Seems obvious, I know. First get iron ore.
Smelt the iron ore in the furnace to produce iron bars. Iron bars are your starting point for crafting all sorts of essential tools, weapons and armor.
Next, you'll need some steel fire. This time, throw iron bars into your furnace with the brimstone. Just like that, you have steel.
The Blacksmith's Touch
Now that you have hardened steel bars, it's time to visit your trusty blacksmith's bench. This is where the magic truly happens.
Depending on what you want to make – a gleaming sword, a sturdy shield, or perhaps some stylish armor – you'll need different recipes. Experiment, explore, and unlock those knowledge points!
Imagine the scene: You, clad in your newly forged hardened steel armor, confidently facing down a pack of hyenas. The sun glints off your blade as you effortlessly dispatch your foes. Feels pretty good, doesn't it? It's moments like these that make all the resource gathering and crafting worth it.
The Thrill of the Craft
Crafting in Conan Exiles isn’t just about making better gear; it’s about the journey. It's about surviving the harsh landscape, learning new skills, and building your own little corner of the Exiled Lands.
Each hammer swing, each perfectly crafted ingot, is a testament to your resourcefulness and determination. Plus, let's be honest, showing off your awesome armor to your friends is half the fun!
So go forth, Exiles! Gather your resources, master the art of crafting, and become the hardened steel legend you were always meant to be! And remember, don't forget the loincloth. It's a classic for a reason.
