Artisan
The Artisan is a Unique Non-Playable Character (NPC), who serves the player in many ways. There are many types of Artisans, the prime example of an Artisan is the Blacksmith. Different types of Artisans provide Different Services.
Overview
Artisans are basically vendors, they provide the same function other vendors provide but with unique abilities and a possibility to be upgrade over time. They can Buy and Sell Equipment, however, there are different types of Artisans, and each one has its own unique set of abilities. All Artisans can Crafting items for the player, provided they provide supplies and gold. Crafted items are standard, some are magic and some are rare magic items, But every crafted item has 1 or more random properties attached to it, that are finalized upon being crafted. Artisans will have recipes for crafting, but Unique recipes can be found in Sanctuary, from monsters and other sources.
Artisans are found throughout Sanctuary, they will not help the player for free, the Player must earn their trust through quests. Once a quest is complete, the Artisan becomes usable by the player.
Types of Artisans
There are many types of Artisans in the world of Sanctuary. A prime example of an Artisan is the Blacksmith.
Currently, only 3 Artisans are known:
Blacksmith
- Abilities: Shop, Craft, Training
- Special Abilities: Creating Sockets in items, Repairing
- Speciality: Weapons, Armor
Mystic
- Abilities: Shop, Craft, Training
- Special Abilities: Enchanting Items
- Speciality: Magic Equipment, Runes/Charms/Potions/Scrolls
Jeweler
- Abilities: Shop, Craft, Training
- Special Abilities: Un-socketing Items, Gem Splicing (Combining Gems to improve quality)
- Speciality: Jewelery, Gems