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Neverwinter

Wonders of Gond Cranks Back In!

By Andy (StrumSlinger) | Wed 03 Aug 2016 08:00:00 AM PDT

Gond, the Lord of All Smiths, has returned to Neverwinter to offer more encouragement in the ways of crafting and innovation. There are a few changes since the last time Gond graced us with his presence. Head to the bottom of this blog for details.

Let the engineering begin on Thursday, August 4 at 7AM PT (or after maintenance)

The engineering will come to a halt on Monday, August 8 at 10AM PT (the vendor will remain on the event dais for a short time afterwards)

How does the event work? As you adventure through Neverwinter, players will be able to collect Wondrous Grommets that will drop from slaying enemies. This tiny mechanical component is so fascinating it will spur players to explore what extraordinary devices one could create by combining more of these items.

Much like the current refinement system, players will combine Wondrous Grommets to create higher tiered items. As players progress through the item ranks, the more refinement points will be needed. Refinement points can only be gained by using Wondrous items such as the Rank 4 Wondrous Gadget, the Rank 2 Wondrous Cog and the Rank 3 Wondrous Sprocket.

In addition to finding the Wondrous items via the creatures of the Forgotten Realms, a limited-time task will be made available for most crafting professions. This Level 6 task allows players to convert unrefined crafting materials into a Rank 3 Sprocket, and at higher tiers of success, a Rank 4 Gadget along with several Rank 2 Cogs and Rank 1 Grommets.

What rewards can players earn? Adventurers will continue to upgrade the Wondrous items until they can create the pinnacle device, the Doohickey. This device represents the pinnacle of mechanical ingenuity and would impress Gond himself with the fine craftsmanship. Not only can you use this item to deal damage to your foes, this item can be turned in for a chance to receive the Apparatus of Gond Mount or the Embellished Apparatus of Gond!

Located in the Event Dais, in Protector’s Enclave, is a vendor where players will be able to turn in event items for various rewards:

Creations of Wonder Pack – Cost: Doohickey (Rank 7)

A grand reward for reaching the highest level of craftsmanship and ingenuity during the event. This pack contains a chance to gain the unique Apparatus of Gond or the Embellished Apparatus of Gond along with a chance to collect many other items including the Blacksmith companion.

Insignias of Gond can also be found from this Creations of Wonder pack.

  • These insignias can be of any type (e.g. Barbed, Regal, Illuminated).
  • The insignias give 50 Recovery and 100 Hit Points at Uncommon quality, and 100 Recovery and 200 Hit Points at Rare quality.

Blacksmith Fashion Set – Cost: Thingamabob (Rank 6)

Want everyone in Protector’s Enclave to know you’re one of the best craftsmen in Neverwinter? With this fashion set there will be no mistaking your skills. This fashion set features Goggles, an Apron and Blacksmith Pants.

10x Mechanical Altars – Cost: Gizmo (Rank 5)

Sure you can use a normal portable altar, but invoking at the Mechanical Altar will grant additional rewards in the form of crafting resources and assets. This could give you just the boost you need to complete the next event profession task.

Expendable Doohickey – Cost: Gadget (Rank 4)

As a reward for upgrading your event items to the halfway point, you can claim a Doohickey; only it’s less powerful than the rank 7 and is also consumable.

Toy Apparatus of Gond – Cost: Sprocket (Rank 3)

This one-time-use item will shrink the Apparatus of Gond down to a miniature level for a while.

Zen Market: Wondrous Blueprint

Running out of time or just need that one last refinement boost to get you the Apparatus of Gond Mount? During the event players will be able to purchase the Blueprint from the Zen Market, which can then be used to receive 4,000 event refinement points. (Note: this item can only be used to gain refinement points for the event items)

Updates for 8/4:

  • The Wondrous Blueprint now gives 4,000 refinement points, up from 1,800.
  • When you obtain the Apparatus of Gond or the Embellished Apparatus of Gond from the Wondrous Apparatus of Gond pack, they will now be BoE. The pack itself is still BoA.

 

 

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