Streamlined paths to endgame weapons
Scythe offers streamlined progression paths to all five categories of endgame weapons. The retail grind has been adjusted to be achievable without spending months on a single weapon, while still requiring meaningful effort and engagement with the game's content.
There are also two shortcut paths through the hunt system:
Relic weapons are the original endgame weapons from Dynamis. On Scythe, all 14 relics have been rebalanced to be genuinely competitive (see Relic Weapons Reborn).
| Stage | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 (base) | Obtain from Dynamis — currency + NM drops |
| Stage 2 → 3 | Ancient currency exchange (2 hour wait) |
| Stage 3 → 4 | Ancient currency exchange (1 hour wait) |
| Stage 4 → 119 | Riftcinder + Pluton |
| 119 → 119-II | Pluton (300 total) |
| 119-II → 119-III | Pluton (3,000 total) |
Scythe adjustments: Currency exchange rates and wait times are reduced. All 14 relic WSes buffed to fTP 5.0/9.0/13.0 with multi-hit fTP replication and OCC 35%/3x. Relic WSes are unlocked by weapon skill level — you do not need the relic equipped to use them. All tiers (75, 119, 119-III) have custom stat buffs.
Oboro & Forge Cache (Port Jeuno): Deposit upgrade materials (Pluton, Beitetsu, Riftborn, Riftcinder, Astral Detritus) into the Forge Cache NPC. Trade your 99 AG weapon to Oboro to upgrade it. Stage 1 draws 300 materials from storage. Stage 2 to 119-III requires 10,000 materials + Scintillating Rhapsody. RP augmentation available with Astral Detritus.
All 14 relics: Spharai, Mandau, Excalibur, Ragnarok, Guttler, Bravura, Gungnir, Apocalypse, Kikoku, Amanomurakumo, Mjollnir, Claustrum, Yoichinoyumi, Annihilator.
Mythic weapons are obtained through Assault, Nyzul Isle, and Einherjar content from Treasures of Aht Urhgan.
| Stage | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Base weapon | Nyzul Isle Investigation (floor 100) |
| Upgrade path | Alexandrite + Einherjar + Assault points |
| 119 upgrade | Riftborn Boulder |
| 119-II → 119-III | Riftborn Boulder (3,000 total) |
Scythe adjustments: Alexandrite is available from the Scyld milestone shop (25 Scyld each). Nyzul Isle casket drops and Vigil weapon drops are enabled.
Empyrean weapons come from Abyssea and the Trial of the Magians system.
| Stage | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Base weapon | Magian Trial base weapon |
| Trial stages | Magian Trials (retail requirements) |
| 119 upgrade | Beitetsu |
| 119-II → 119-III | Beitetsu (3,000 total) |
Scythe adjustments: Magian trial requirements have been streamlined — reduced kill counts, adjusted conditions. Beitetsu is available from the Scyld milestone shop. Empyrean aftermath procs on weapon skills (not just auto-attacks).
Aeonic weapons are obtained through Escha content and the Sacred Kindred's Crest quest line from Seekers of Adoulin.
| Stage | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Quest start | Obtain Sacred Kindred's Crest (Escha - Zi'Tah) |
| Boss fights | Defeat Escha NMs for key items |
| Final weapon | Trade KIs + crest to obtain Aeonic |
Scythe adjustments: Aeonic weapons are obtainable through the standard Escha quest chain. Also available via Kupon W-RMEA from the NM Hunt milestone system at 500 unique kills.
Prime weapons are the newest endgame weapon category, obtainable through Odyssey content.
| Stage | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Base weapon | Odyssey Sheol Gaol clears |
| Upgrade path | Odyssey materials + NM drops |
| Final stage | R15 / R20 / R25 upgrades |
Scythe adjustments: Prime weapon progression is available through Odyssey content. Specific adjustments to material requirements and clear conditions may apply — check Discord for current details.
Don't want to grind the traditional progression? The NM Hunt milestone system offers an alternative path:
| Milestone | Kupon | Scyld | What You Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 unique kills | Kupon I-RME | 3,500 | RME weapon upgrade item |
| 500 unique kills | Kupon W-RMEA | 7,500 | Any RMEA weapon of your choice |
Killing 500 unique NMs requires completing the entire regular hunt (475 NMs) plus 25 elite bosses. This is the longest-term goal on the server, but it guarantees the weapon of your choice without touching any of the traditional upgrade systems.