What if I told you that you could wield a power so devastating that its cooldown would have to be measured IN HOURS? You’d probably be interested, and rightfully so. That’s exactly what the newRune Slayerupdate provided us with, so to get you ready and save you time, I prepped a guide onhow to get all curses and blessings inRune Slayer. Hint: It ain’t as grindy as it sounds at first.
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What Are Curses and Blessings in Rune Slayer
To put it simply, curses and blessings are summons that can be used by the Demon Sect and Holy Sect, respectively. Consider them as the ultimate powers members of these factions can use, exclusive only to their sect-mates (no, I’m not gonna say ‘fellow acolytes’). This system is still very new and there are already rumors of buffs coming to existing curses and blessings. Likewise, there are differences between curses and blessings, but they share some common features, such as:
So, with that in mind, let’s take a look at all the curses and blessings inRune Slayer, what they do and how to get them without too much effort.
All Curses and Blessings in Rune Slayer
At the time of writing, there are only two available curses and blessings, more specifically–one of each. So, let’s take a look at each, along with some more info on how to snatch them.
How to Get Curse of the Dune Dragon (Demon Faction Exclusive)
If you’re part of the Demon Sect and looking for a high-risk, high-reward ability,Curse of the Dune Dragonmight be exactly what you need. This devastating spell lets you channel your own life force and Focus to unleash a monstrous attack on a single target — the kind of move that can turn the tide of a battle… if timed right. It summons a big dragon that freezes enemies in place and deals massive AoE damage.
To use it,you’ll need to have a Fire Fairy as your active pet, andyour Magic stat must be at 7 or higher. Be warned: this isn’t a casual ability you can spam.Each cast drains 100 Focus and around 50% of your HP, and it comes with a hefty cooldown of 60 minutes. You’ll want to save it for a key moment when it’ll really count. For instance, it’s great as an AoE blast when you get surrounded in Balgaron’s Chasm.
The ability can only be unlocked by acquiring theCurse: Eclipse Scroll, a rare drop from the Goblin King boss in the Withered Thicket. It’s not a guaranteed drop, so you might have to take him down a few times before luck’s on your side.
How to Get Blessing of the Cho (Holy Faction Exclusive)
For Holy Sect players who prefer summoning reinforcements rather than sacrificing themselves in battle,Blessing of the Chooffers a powerful way to gain the upper hand. When used, this ability calls forth a mystical creature to fight by your side — perfect for handling overwhelming odds or dishing out extra damage during boss fights. It works pretty much the same as the curse, except you summon a, ugh, toad-snaile with trees growing out of it, I guess.
To wield the power,you’ll need to be aligned with the Holy Sectand have anEarth Fairyas your companion. Activating the abilityconsumes both Mana and HP, so verify you’re prepared before summoning your spectral ally. It has a 1 hour cooldown, just like Curse of the Dune Dragon.
you may obtain this summoning spell by finding theCho Blessing Scroll, most commonlydropped by the Dreadful Licht Kingin the Withered Thicket. Whilethere are a few rumors that the Goblin King might drop it as well, the Licht King remains your best bet. The two bosses share parts of their respective loot pools (mainly Fighter’s Ring and Merchant’s Ring), so it’s possible that they can both drop the Scroll, with the Goblin King having a slightly lower drop chance.
Will There Be More Curses and Blessings in Rune Slayer?
Definitely, since both are recent additions. Still, one can’t help but notice that Curse of the Dune Dragon and Blessing of the Cho are awfully similar. Not only do they both drain HP and a secondary stat, but they also both summon a being that immobilizes the opponent and deals massive AoE. As the rotten cherry on top, both abilities aren’t really powerful enough to justify a 60-minute cooldown, even before the nerf. So I wouldn’t really advise you to break your back grinding for them. Let’s just hope that new curses and blessings inRune Slayerwill be more balanced.
That should be the end of this crash course on how to get all curses and blessings inRune Slayer. They’re not the best thing in the world right now, so it’s up to the devs to think of new ones that are hopefully less grindy and have a cooldown that isn’t measured in hours. In the meantime, check outthe new races inRune Slayerand how you’re able to combine curses and blessing with them.
