Runes are in-game modifiers that affect each run of Tribes of Midgard. Before you go charging into Ragnarök, you're going to want to pick up some runes. What are runes, you ask? More than just the Viking alphabet, in Tribes of Midgard runes are also powerful modifiers that players can equip to increase certain stats, imbue abilities and a whole lot more! Experiment to find the right combination to best compliment your tribe and help you take down foes. Each rune can be the difference between being a crusher or just getting crushed.
Most classes are limited to equipping up to 5 runes at one time, while the Warden can use up to 6 if they choose the Rune Carver skill. Everyone can hold up to 30 runes at a time; extras can be stored in the War Chest in Saga or Storage Chests in Survival . Change out which runes are equipped to suit your location, the time of day, or the enemy you are battling.
The effects of Runes are stackable with the value in brackets '[...]' increasing based on the number of the same Rune equipped.
Complete the Rune Scribe Challenge by equipping 5 of the same Rune in Survival Mode to earn the Bola Weaver Rune.
Acquiring[ | ]
Not all Runes are immediately available. Unlock new runes by completing Challenges or by earning Valhalla XP and by purchasing with Golden Horns in the Rewards (Menu).
Runes are randomly dropped by defeated Enemies or looted from Treasure Chests in enemy Camps with random rate and rarity. They can also be purchased with Golden Horns at the Golden Altar in the Village. Up to 6 may be purchased. Your first costs 1 Golden Horn, and the price increases one horn for each additional rune.
Certain Starter Kits contain Runes that will give you a boost from the moment you enter a World.
Runes can be dropped to help a mate complete their set, so make sure to let others know that the rune they are looking for is up for grabs! Unwanted runes can be left in the Village War Chest for others to take.
In Survival Mode, Fafnir the Sorcerer sells an inventory of runes in each biome based upon their rarity.
| Rune Rarity | Biome |
|---|---|
| COMMON | Bright Forest |
| UNCOMMON | Land of Pools |
| RARE | Ash Beach |
| EPIC | Smoky Highlands |
| LEGENDARY* | Glacier Peaks |
* Excluding Boss Runes
Runes[ | ]
| Name | Rarity | Ability |
|---|---|---|
| COMMON | Increase damage dealt by special Arrows by [30%]. | |
| COMMON | Remaining idle for 3 seconds triggers a healing pool generating [150] HP over time around you. | |
| COMMON | Reduce Equipment repair costs by [25%]. | |
| COMMON | Allies revived trigger a healing pool of [1,750] HP around them. | |
| UNCOMMON | Reviving an ally triggers an explosion that deals [high] physical damage. | |
| UNCOMMON | Gain an extra [400] XP when opening Treasure Chests. | |
| EPIC | Combo attacks have a 20% chance to generate a projectile that deals [low] physical damage and snares enemies. | |
| EPIC | Combo attacks have a 10% chance to stick a timed bomb on an enemy that deals [high] physical damage after a short delay. | |
| RARE | Blocking an attack with your Shield triggers an explosion dealing [medium] physical damage. | |
| COMMON | Remaining idle for 3 seconds triggers a mana pool generating [15] mana over time around you. | |
| UNCOMMON | Increase Healing from Meals and Potions by [50%]. | |
| UNCOMMON | Regenerate [100] HP per second when suffering from Cold temperature. | |
| COMMON | Increase Swim speed by [75%]. | |
| UNCOMMON | Dismantling a Construction triggers an explosion for [very high] physical damage. | |
| UNCOMMON | Increase damage dealt by any Jar type triggered by [75%]. | |
| RARE | Increase effect duration of Eir Effigies by [75%]. | |
| LEGENDARY | Prevents from being knocked out and immediately regenerates 30% of the current total health points. Disappears after usage. | |
| EPIC | Defeated target have 15% chance to trigger an explosion of magical shards that deal [medium] physical damage. | |
| COMMON | Increase Fog of War Reveal by [25%].. | |
| COMMON | Increase damage dealt to distant enemies by [30%]. | |
| LEGENDARY | Reduce Durability loss on Equipment by [50%], and increase damage dealt by [100%] when under 50% HP. | |
| RARE | Regain [75] HP when harvesting any Resource. | |
| RARE | Teleporting with your Waystone triggers a healing pool of [1,000] HP around you. | |
| LEGENDARY | Grants 2 Golden Horns on exit through Bifrost. | |
| RARE | Harvesting resources triggers an explosion, causing [medium] physical damage. | |
| UNCOMMON | Gain [25%] movement speed when suffering from Hot temperatures. | |
| LEGENDARY | Nullify cold Temperature effects, and increase movement speed by [20%] during the night. Gain [medium] Mana over time. | |
| RARE | Increase damage dealt to Helthings by [15%]. | |
| RARE | Increase damage dealt to Ancients by [15%]. | |
| COMMON | Increase damage dealt to Jötnar by [15%]. | |
| RARE | Increase damage dealt by Ice, Fire, Dark and Thunder effects by [20%]. | |
| UNCOMMON | Increase HP of summoned allies by [50%]. | |
| EPIC | Combo attacks have a 10% chance to trigger a geyser of lava that deals [high] fire damage. | |
| LEGENDARY | Enable infinite swim endurance and increase swim speed by [75%]. Increase HP by [50%]. | |
| COMMON | Keep [15%] of your Souls when you die. | |
| RARE | Blocking an attack with your Shield triggers a heal pool of [200] HP around you. | |
| UNCOMMON | Explode on death, causing [very high] physical damage. | |
| COMMON | Defeated enemies have a 20% chance to generate [1] orb that grants 200 HP. | |
| COMMON | Increase Armor by [150] whenever you are underground. | |
| EPIC | Defeated enemies have a [15%] chance to summon 1 Unsunken ally to fight alongside you for a time. | |
| LEGENDARY | Combo attacks have a [20%] chance to petrify an enemy, turning them to stone for a time. Increase Physical, Fire, Ice, Dark and Thunder damage by [40%]. | |
| UNCOMMON | Gain [20%] chance to double the loot dropped by enemies. | |
| UNCOMMON | Shielding for 3 seconds triggers a shockwave that deals [medium] physical damage. | |
| UNCOMMON | Reduce Mana spent when casting Spells by a [low] amount. | |
| RARE | Gain [20] Mana per second when running on a path. | |
| EPIC | Combo attacks have a 20% chance to generate arcs of lightning that connect nearby enemies for [medium] Thunder damage. | |
| EPIC | Defeated enemies have a 20% chance to activate a well of power that pulls everything towards it and explodes for [high] dark damage. | |
| RARE | [50%] chance to harvest night Materials from Resources, regardless of the moment of day. | |
| UNCOMMON | Regenerate [200] HP per second when swimming. | |
| RARE | Increase damage dealt by [150] when wearing no piece of Armor. | |
| RARE | Increased the damage of Punches and Kicks by [150%], enabling Resources harvesting without Tools. | |
| COMMON | Increase movement speed by [20%] during the night. | |
| EPIC | Increase effectiveness of Blessings that deal active damage by [50%]. | |
| RARE | Deal [35%] more damage when your Mana gauge is full. | |
| LEGENDARY | Increase all damage by [20%] for everyone in range, including enemies. | |
| EPIC | 30% chance to trigger a series of magical fireworks that fire from you for [medium] physical damage when sustaining a hit. | |
| EPIC | Evading has a 50% chance to trigger a bolt of lightning, striking nearby enemies for [high] Thunder damage. | |
| EPIC | Combo attacks have a 20% chance to generate magical projectiles that seek out enemies and deal [medium] physical damage each. | |
| COMMON | Reduce damage received from enemy Jars and Turrets by [50%]. | |
| COMMON | [50%] chance to drop 1 Speed Orb after successfully fishing a Mysterious Ripple. | |
| RARE | Trigger an explosion that does [medium] physical damage when using the Shovel to dig a hole. | |
| LEGENDARY | [10%] chance to nullify the damage from an attack. | |
| LEGENDARY | Gain [2] Souls per hit given, but lose 4 Souls per hit received. | |
| EPIC | Deal [2] more damage per 100 Souls held (max of 10,000 Souls). | |
| RARE | Combo attacks have a 5% chance to generate [1] magical orb that seek out enemies, exploding for high Thunder damage. | |
| LEGENDARY | Nullify hot Temperature effects, and prevent damage when swimming in lava. Increase damage dealt by last combo attack by [150%]. | |
| RARE | Increase damage dealt with any equipped Weapon by [20%]. | |
| UNCOMMON | Retain [25%] of your Materials quantities when you die. | |
| UNCOMMON | Generate a [faint] aura of cold that reduces hot Temperature effects. | |
| UNCOMMON | Generate a [faint] aura of warmth that reduces cold Temperature effects. | |
| EPIC | Defeated enemies have a 15% chance to activate a swirling storm of frost around you dealing [medium] ice damage. |
