Alt: Exploring the floating world of Aincrad in Echoes of Aincrad.
Blueprints in Echoes of Aincrad are crafting recipes used at the Smithy. You basically use them to forge specific weapons and armor. They are simply obtained from main quests, side quests, hidden chests, or exploration rewards. Each blueprint requires crafting materials dropped by monsters or gathered. They let you create equipment whenever you have the required materials. Obtaining the blueprints guarantees access to specific equipment once unlocked. Taking part in every quest and completing every objective is crucial to get your hands on them. Let's find out all blueprint locations in Echoes of Aincrad.
How Blueprint works
Alt: Picking up a blueprint reward in Echoes of Aincrad.
After obtaining a blueprint, it remains available in your crafting list. You must collect the required crafting materials and Col to forge any item. The Smithy is located in the Town of Beginnings, so visit him after getting the required materials for the recipe. If you're still looking for the game itself, a quick Echoes of Aincrad price comparison shows which verified store currently has the lowest Steam key offer.
After progressing through the opening tutorial and reserving your room at the Inn, the Smithy becomes available. While you're in town, open the Warp menu and select Smithy. Doing so lets you be teleported directly there. Below are all the steps to use the Smithy in Echoes of Aincrad.
Interact with the Smithy NPC to open the crafting menu.
You'll see every blueprint you've unlocked in the Forge Menu.
Each blueprint lists the required monster materials, crafting items, and Col.
Press Craft/Forge to craft the item.
The materials are consumed, and the weapon or armor is added to your inventory.
All Blueprint Locations
Alt: Forging new gear at the Smithy in Echoes of Aincrad.
You can unlock blueprints in Echoes of Aincrad by completing main story quests, finishing side quests, and opening treasure chests. Keep in mind that side quests and exploration are the two crucial ways to find blueprints.
Lori's Request (Main Quest)
Blueprint
Effect
Location
Soldier's Mail
Boost HP recovery from Healing Crystals. DEF increases by using a Healing Crystal.
Explore the quest map and open the chest before finishing the mission.
Steel Hammer
Adds daze attacks when damaging enemies with attacks and restores Support.
Obtain a Bomb/Mine, destroy the blocked path, then open the chest.
Steel Sword
Enhances Slash damage and restores all types of SP.
Search optional paths and loot the blueprint chest.
Iron Bangles
Increases Slash attack damage and makes Slash skills easier to activate.
Progress until you have Ark Access, then open the chest to obtain the blueprint.
Within the Shadows (Main Quest)
Blueprint
Effect
Location
Anneal Longsword
High durability, long reach, excels at powerful charged attacks and boss fights.
Explore the optional path in the quest area and open the chest before leaving.
Annealed Sledgehammer
Heavy stagger weapon designed to break enemy posture and deal high-impact damage.
Search side routes instead of following only the objective.
Annealed Dagger
Fast attacks, quick combos, short-range combat, and throwable dagger skills.
Explore every branch of the dungeon to find the blueprint chest.
The Violet Fencer (Main Quest)
Blueprint
Effect
Location
Wind Fleuret
Enhance the invincibility window when dodging.
Defeat the Dire Strife Wolf, enter the cave, and open the chest on the left side.
Annealed Blade
Early-game balanced sword with solid damage and defense.
Exit the cave, cross the river to the nearby island, and loot the chest.
Iron Hatchet
Reduces support SP gains.
Explore optional paths before finishing the quest.
Decapitator
Increases Sword Skill damage temporarily after a successful parry.
Search side routes instead of heading directly to the objective.
Taurus Axe
Provides greater resistance to fear.
Unlock Ark Access, then open the marked blueprint chest.
Iron Tooth
Enhances the speed of normal attacks.
Explore the map before completing the mission.
Summons (Main Quest)
Blueprint
Effect
Location
Ranger Boots
Increases AGI, improving movement and agility-based builds.
Explore the quest area and open the blueprint chest before completing the mission.
Grimfoil
Increases damage temporarily after a successful counter.
Search optional paths and loot the chest.
Final Judgement
Grants bonus damage.
Explore every branch of the map before finishing the quest.
Lord of the Plains (Side Quest)
Blueprint
Effect
Location
Assassin's Knife
Attacks inflict Poison and deal bonus damage to poisoned enemies.
Use a Bomb or Mine to destroy the blocked path, then open the treasure chest.
Broadsword
Normal attacks temporarily gain increased speed and damage.
Explore every optional path and open the blueprint chest before finishing the quest.
Guardian Jacket
Reduces the invincibility window while dodging.
Unlock Ark Access, then open the blueprint chest to permanently learn the recipe.
The Leone Trading Company (Side Quest)
Blueprint
Effect
Location
Noxious Malice
Increases Slash damage when a Slash is activated.
Found in a blueprint chest during the quest.
Steel Hatchet
Provide bonus damage based on ATK to Heavy Attacks.
Open its treasure chest while exploring the quest area.
Annealed Rod
Grants support SP and combo SP when damage is dealt.
Loot the blueprint chest before completing the quest.
Corundum Claymore
Increases ATK temporarily when activating a Slash attack.
Found in an optional chest during exploration.
Annealed Foil
Increases sprint speed.
Open the hidden blueprint chest.
Dust Devil
Inflicts blindness stacks when damaging enemies.
Search optional routes to find its chest.
Ambusher
Inflicts burn stacks when damaging enemies.
Rewarded from a blueprint chest in the quest area.
Opportunity (Side Quest)
Blueprint
Effect
Location
Mithril Blade
Inflicts Freeze stacks with attacks and temporarily reduces Sword Skill cooldowns when nearby enemies are frozen.
Treasure chest in Southern Poeni Prairie during Opportunity.
Adventurer's Boots
Increases the damage of Sprint Attacks.
Treasure chest requiring Ark Access during Opportunity.
The Heifer Strikes Back (Side Quest)
Blueprint
Effect
Location
Destruction Blade
Increases damage against Frozen enemies.
Explore optional routes and open the blueprint chest.
Mithril Rod
Boosts Fire-element attacks and synergizes with Fire-based Sword Skills.
Search every side path before completing the objective.
Secret Medicine of the Forest (Main Quest)
Blueprint
Effect
Location
Night Steel Gauntlets
Boost basic attack speed temporarily when HP is recovered.
Explore the optional paths and open the blueprint chest before leaving the area.
A Tasteless Hobby (Side Quest)
Blueprint
Effect
Location
Quakemaker
Grants ATK based on maximum stamina when you have over 50% stamina.
Needs Ark/Seal Access.
Ragefang Gauntlets
Increases the damage of Sword Skills, but also increases SP consumption.
Complete A Tasteless Hobby for the first time.
Lost Log (Side Quest)
Blueprint
Effect
Location
Thrustheart
Inflicts blindness stacks when damaging enemies.
Explore every optional path and open the blueprint chest before leaving the area.
Thirteen Ordeals
Restores HP over time when it falls below a set amount.
Explore every optional path and open the blueprint chest.
Grip of Despair (Main Quest)
Blueprint
Effect
Location
Obsidian Claymore
Provides enhanced damage to the next Sword Skill.
Search the regional containers and chests off the main paths within the zone.
Dread Not
Grants bonus damage to Crush Attacks based on ATK.
Open hidden treasure chests in the zone until you drop the Dread Not blueprint.
Fortune Mallet
Provides a chance to deal bonus damage based on ATK and receive a random additional effect.
Explore the Ravine thoroughly and open the hidden chest.
Cliffside Marvel (Main Quest)
Blueprint
Effect
Location
Saint's Armor
Restores a portion of damage taken over time.
Located inside the wooden chest in the first area, Wilderness of Trials.
Swift End
Increases attack temporarily after a perfect dodge.
Open the chest in Wilderness of Trials.
Scrap Sickle
Restores SP when defeating an enemy.
Located in the lower Northern Wastes inside the wooden box.
Sturdy Buster
Inflicts blindness stacks when damaging enemies with attacks.
Located on the left side of the previous blueprint inside the box.
Conclusion
Echoes of Aincrad offers several reliable ways to find Blueprints. Many early blueprints are automatically rewarded as you progress through the main story. They are frequently hidden inside treasure chests scattered throughout dungeons. Rare blueprints are often hidden in optional caves, sealed areas, ark locations, and hidden routes. Some regions require special tools to access, such as Bomb Stones, Flame Stones, and Blinking Talismans. Make sure to finish every side quest before advancing too far in the story. Open every treasure chest you encounter and activate all Safety Areas and Warp Terminals to reveal more of the map. You must explore optional dungeons, Arks, and Labyrinth treasure rooms instead of following only the main objective. Looking to get an Echoes of Aincrad Steam Key? Compare the current Echoes of Aincrad best deals on DealNest first — verified key stores regularly list it well below the $69.99 official price, so the best deal is one quick check away.
