Understanding Rune Slots and Types

Runes in Eiyuden Chronicle act as a secondary equipment system, providing significant customization options for characters. Each rune slot has a symbol indicating the type of rune it can equip and a number of “pips” indicating the size of rune it can hold. The slots can range from size 2 to size 4, with higher numbers allowing for more powerful runes.

Additionally, if a slot lacks a symbol, it means it will eventually unlock a unique, unremovable rune exclusive to that character. These exclusive runes are always size 4 but can vary greatly in usefulness.

Ranking Rune Slot Types

1. Passive Runes (Worst)

• Symbol: Cross shape
• Effect: Provide minor buffs such as SP conversion to attack or defense.
• Verdict: Generally weak, offering limited impact in most battles.

2. Skill Runes

• Symbol: Diamond with a square inside
• Effect: Grants access to specific skills, often costly in SP.
• Verdict: Generally poor due to high SP costs and limited utility.

3. Enhance Runes (Best)

• Symbol: Two upward arrows
• Effect: Boost core stats like attack, defense, and speed.
• Verdict: Essential for maximizing damage and survivability.

4. Magic Runes

• Symbol: Hexagon
• Effect: Provide access to powerful spells, especially healing and AoE attacks.
• Verdict: Highly valuable for versatility and utility.

5. All Runes (Top Tier)

• Symbol: Empty slot
• Effect: Can equip any rune type, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Verdict: The most versatile and valuable slot type.

Tips for Building Optimal Rune Loadouts

1. Prioritize Enhance and Magic Runes: Focus on boosting core stats and healing capabilities.
2. Avoid Passive and Skill Runes: Generally offer low value compared to other types.
3. Utilize All Runes Wisely: Equip them with high-impact enhance or magic runes for maximum efficiency.

Conclusion

Mastering runes is crucial for optimizing character builds in Eiyuden Chronicle. By focusing on enhance and magic runes while avoiding passive and skill runes, you can significantly boost your party’s effectiveness in battle.