All Runes Explained for Throne and Liberty

Runes in Throne and Liberty can be confusing because their types, slot order, levels, and synergies all affect how you improve your gear. This guide explains the rune system in clear steps, from unlocking slots and matching compatible runes to farming Dimensional Trials and managing unwanted drops.

You will also find a practical progression path for common, uncommon, and rare runes, along with advice on fragments, transmutation, and Chaos Runes.

Rune types and rarity

Throne and Liberty uses four main rune types: attack, defense, support, and chaos. Attack runes are red, defense runes are blue, support runes are yellow, and chaos runes are purple.

Attack, defense, and support runes can appear in four rarity tiers: common, uncommon, rare, and precious. Each rune has its own stats, so check the individual rune before deciding where it fits in your setup.

The icon in the upper-left corner of a rune shows which weapon or accessory it can be used with. When you equip compatible gear, the game can show the runes from your inventory that match that item.

How to check rune information

Select a rune and open the Rune Info option to view its complete stats. This is useful when several runes have similar names but different effects or levels.

Before a rune can be equipped, the required rune slots on the gear must be unlocked. Checking the item and its available synergy path first helps you avoid spending resources on a setup that does not match your goal.

Unlocking rune slots and synergy

Rune slots are unlocked in a specific order. The order matters because the unlocked combination can create a synergy for the gear. Use the synergy view on the item to see which sequence supports the effects you want.

For example, a bracelet build focused on attack speed and maximum health may require support, defense, and attack slots in that order. The correct path depends on the synergy shown for the item, so check the in-game guide instead of relying on a general rule.

Changing the slot order

If you want to try another arrangement, use the hammer icon to change the rune slot order. The change requires Solent. The source information for this guide states that the order can be changed repeatedly, which makes it possible to test different synergy setups without being locked into the first choice.

Equipping runes and creating synergy

After the correct slots are unlocked, equip runes that match the gear and the desired effects. A synergy is created by using three runes of the same tier. For example, three common runes create a common synergy.

Chaos Runes work differently. They can provide one positive effect and one negative effect, and they can be placed in any slot regardless of the normal rune type. Rings can be a useful place to test Chaos Runes because replacing their base stats may fit some setups better than others.

Always compare the full result before committing to a combination. A stronger positive effect may not be worthwhile if the negative effect creates a problem for your build.

Where to farm runes

Runes can come from activities such as dungeons, dynamic events, and world bosses. Dimensional Trials are the main repeatable activity described in the source material, with rotating dungeons and rune rewards connected to different gear slots.

The current rotation can be checked through the rotation icon. The example rotation in the source lists Island of Terror for weapon and bracelet runes and Voidwaste for belt and necklace runes. Rotations can change, so check the in-game schedule before choosing a trial.

Dimensional Trial tiers

Dimensional Trials include 99 tiers. The guide source states that the main rune rewards are already available by tier five, while higher tiers add difficulty, leaderboard challenges, and prestige. Higher tiers can also introduce stronger mechanics and tighter damage requirements.

Additional tier clears may provide seasonal points that can be exchanged for rare rune chests. The exact schedule and available rewards may change, so use the current in-game information when planning around seasonal rewards.

Rune leveling progression

Rune levels improve as you obtain more runes. The source material lists these level caps: common runes can reach level 20, uncommon runes can reach level 40, and rare runes can reach level 60.

The system uses a progression watermark. If you dissolve an unwanted rune, the progress connected to that stat is not lost. For example, after dissolving a level 16 weaken resistance rune, a later copy may drop at level 17 or higher.

Rune leveling does not require you to remove equipped runes. If a level four melee hit chance rune is already equipped, a later copy can progress independently without interrupting the gear setup.

Shared progress between similar runes

Runes with the same or similar stat can share level progress across different gear types. A boss heavy attack rune at level 13 may progress to level 14 even when the new rune is intended for a different compatible item, such as a weapon, ring, or accessory.

This means you do not need to treat every gear-specific version as a completely separate leveling project. Check the stat and the rune information before discarding a duplicate.

A practical rune farming route

A tiered farming route can reduce wasted effort:

1. Start with tier one Dimensional Trials while building common runes toward level 20.
2. Move to tier three when your common rune progress is established and focus on uncommon runes toward level 40.
3. Begin focusing on tier five after most of your rune progress is close to level 40.
4. Use tier five for rare rune progression and for access to Chaos Rune opportunities described in the guide.

Starting at tier five with low-level rare runes can make progression slow. Working through lower tiers first gives your rune collection a stronger base and can make later rare rune farming more efficient.

Dissolving, fragments, and transmutation

Unwanted runes can be dissolved to obtain fragments. Those fragments can be used to craft rune chests or put toward transmutation, depending on the option available to you.

For lower-level unwanted runes, crafting chests is presented as the more useful choice in the source material. When a rune is already near level 50 or higher, transmutation may offer a better way to pursue stronger results. Compare the available options before spending fragments.

Chaos Runes and transmutation

Chaos Runes are valuable because they combine a positive effect with a negative effect and do not follow the normal slot-type restriction. The source also identifies tier four activities as a place where Chaos Runes may appear through transmutation-related farming.

Because Chaos Runes involve trade-offs, do not judge them only by the size of the positive effect. Consider whether the negative effect fits your gear, playstyle, and current progression before using the rune.

Rune management checklist

• Check the rune type, stat, level, and compatible gear before equipping it.
• Use the synergy view to confirm the required slot order.
• Change slot order with the hammer icon when you need to test another setup.
• Keep track of the current Dimensional Trial rotation.
• Progress through lower tiers before spending most of your time in tier five.
• Remember that similar stats may share level progress across gear types.
• Dissolve unwanted runes only after checking whether their stat or level progress is useful.
• Compare chest crafting and transmutation before spending fragments.

Throne and Liberty runes FAQ

How many rune types are there?

There are four rune types described in this guide: attack, defense, support, and chaos. Attack, defense, and support runes follow the normal gear-slot system, while Chaos Runes can occupy any slot.

Do rune slots have to be unlocked first?

Yes. The gear must have its rune slots unlocked before compatible runes can be attached. Use the item’s synergy path to check the required order.

When should I start tier five farming?

The guide recommends building common runes toward level 20 and uncommon runes toward level 40 first. Tier five becomes more practical when most of your rune progress is close to level 40.

Can I dissolve runes without removing equipped ones?

The source states that rune leveling does not require equipped runes to be removed. You can continue improving the same stat through later drops, but check each rune carefully before dissolving it.