My staff looks like it's going to break

Biscuit_290 · October 2020

How can I repair it? I only found the option to repair armour. I read that soul stone is needed for repairs. Does this mean the stone is completely lost after charging(not just emptied)? If so, how can I find more soul stones? They were a bit hard to find(have 2 full and an empty) and my weapon is deteriorating fast. Is there any other way?

On another note, how can I find the recipe or diagram for crafting a new staff? I was told that some guilds sell them but don't know where the NPCs are or if they refer to actual player selling their items.
I am only a level 6 sorcerer and don't know a thing about this game, or MMORPGs in general. Heck I was surprised to read that players can craft and sell items to other players.

NordSwordnBoard · October 2020

Steep learning curve ahead! Stick with it though, many people are willing to help out new players.

Your staff will not break, its just the enchantment running out of power. The soul gem is consumed when you fill the enchantment back up. Soul gems will become more frequent for you as you progress.

There are crafting NPCs (Danel Telleno?) who will give you a quest to begin crafting and such in major cities.

The best advice is to join a beginners type guild so an experienced player can assist you and answer questions in game.

Nairinhe · October 2020

Weapon's don't break, armor does.
To repair armor you need to either use repair kit or use that option on any NPC merchant.
Weapons need to be recharged with soul gems. Honestly, I have a ton and not a slightest idea where I got them.
And at lvl 6 you will most likely outlevel and/or find a new one instead of charging old.

AcadianPaladin · October 2020

Good advice above. It seems your problem is refilling your enchantment. Later in game, full soul gems will drop much more often than you need them so don't worry in the longer run. If you're a new player struggling early on, here are a few ideas to tide you over:

Reenchant the weapon. You can use a glyph to enchant over an enchanted weapon. When you do so, the new enchantment comes with a full charge.

Let the enchantment run out and don't worry about it - it doesn't hurt the actual weapon damage, simply doesn't add the enchanted damage.

Use poisons when you find them. When you have a poison in your poison slot, that poison takes priority over the enchantment so you won't be using enchantment charges.

Buy full soul gems from guild traders. As easy as they come for higher players, I can't imagine they would be overly costly.

Biscuit_290 · October 2020

that cleared it up. thanks for the answers

kringled_1 · October 2020

There are a variety of ways to get both filled and empty soul gems: they will drop in treasure chests, in rewards of the worthy boxes, from enchanting daily writs, etc.
There are a couple of ways to fill soul gems; the simplest is to use the skill soul trap. You can also put one or two skill points in the soul lock passive and occasionally fill a gem that way.

SpiritofESO · October 2020