Forge Upgrade Branches
Reinvest hard-earned coins and province reputation into permanent workshop advancements. Select a specialized craft path to elevate blade craftsmanship and workshop output.
Enhance furnace heat velocity, maximize charcoal efficiency, and unlock heavier folding anvils.
Refine multi-layer folding, perfect the clay quench hamon line, and increase blade ceiling quality.
Attract noble duelist clientele, expand order queuing slots, and cut raw iron procurement costs.
Hire seasoned whetstone sharpeners and hilt binding specialists to automate routine finishing steps.
Smithing Ranks
Ascend from an anonymous village blacksmith to a master artisan revered across provinces. Every rank unlocks rare forging metals, blade patterns, and high-paying clientele.
Beginning the craft at an inherited hearth with basic iron and rudimentary stone tools.
- Common iron & charcoal access
- Basic Tanto dagger crafting
- Local town travelers & farmers
- Up to 2 concurrent commissions
Word spreads beyond the village boundaries as durability and balance gain consistent acclaim.
- Refined steel & hardwood handles
- Wakizashi short sword patterns
- Merchant guild & duelist contracts
- Unlock Apprentice staffing slot
Commissioned by feudal retainers and noble patrons who demand flawless temper lines and balance.
- Premium folded steel & silk braids
- Full Katana-inspired curved blades
- Noble clientele & rush orders
- Special polishing & fittings stations
Transcendent mastery where blade spirit and steel unite, forging ceremonial relics of provincial lore.
- Darkened steel & gold fittings
- Ornamental ceremonial masterpieces
- Imperial collectors & state commissions
- Custom blade naming & eternal fame
Workshop Promotion Tracker
Complete commissions with high balance and sharpness to raise province renown.