Hey everyone!

In Ember and Blade, strength isnt handed to you. Its grown, shaped, and carved from every choice you make. Some paths will test your patience. Others, your conviction. At the center of that journey stands the Grace of the Arbora silent, sprawling tree that remembers. Fed by Amber, awakened node by node, it doesnt just make you stronger. It makes you you. But before we dive into how it works, lets look at the currencies fueling your growth and why they matter.

In-Game Currency Overview

Ember and Blade features several distinct resource types, each tied to a specific part of your progression. Knowing what they do and where to spend them will help you level up faster and build smarter.
Amber How to Obtain: Dropped by bosses, or obtained through Arbor purification Usage: Used to strengthen your stats through the Grace of the Arbor Dew How to Obtain: Dropped by treasure monsters, or obtained through Arbor purification Usage: Used to unlock and recharge Artifacts Claynite How to Obtain: Purchased from someones hideout. Their identity hasnt been revealed... yet Usage: Required to craft relics in Workshop run by someone just as mysterious Shard How to Obtain: Dropped by monsters, found in breakable props, or earned through Arbor purification Usage: Consumed when leveling up to select blessings Blood Crysts How to Obtain: Dropped by bosses Usage: Enhance weapons in the Forge Each currency plays a different role in your overall progression. Spend them wiselyand where it counts.

Grace of the Arbor System Overview

Among all these resources, Amber plays a unique role. Its not just a part of your build. Its the foundation of who you become. The Grace of the Arbor is Ember and Blades long-term progression system, built around a branching node structure. At the start, the tree is dormantno nodes are active. As Fenrix collects and invests Amber, he gradually awakens each branch, enhancing his core stats, unlocking new Blessing options, and shaping his build potential.

How It Works

Unlocking one grants its own rewardand reveals new paths, inviting either focused specialization or wide exploration depending on your strategy.
Some strengthen your core stats. Others expand your Blessing options, improve utility, or offer long-term perks that echo across every run. The deeper you go, the more powerful your build becomes.

Build Planning, Your Way

With limited Amber, every choice matters. You might choose to specialize, focusing all your energy into a single path to amplify a specific strength. Or you might spread across multiple branches, favoring flexibility and balance over raw power. Theres no right answeronly the one that reflects your intent. And for now, this is only the foundation. Well be sharing more soon on Shrines, Blessings, and the artifacts you can build deep within the Sanctuary. . . . Curious where your path might lead?

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The Ember and Blade Team

[ 2025-05-22 05:34:33 CET ] [ Original post ]