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Runic Matrix

Runic Matrix
Runic Matrix

Name Runic Matrix
Source Mod Thaumcraft 4
ID Name
Thaumcraft:blockStoneDevice:2
Type Block
Stackable Yes (64)
Blast Resistance 75.0
Hardness 3.0
Solid Yes
Transparent Yes
Affected by Gravity No
Emits Light No
Flammable No
Required Tool Wooden Pickaxe

Runic Matrix is a block added by the Thaumcraft 4 mod. Its main purpose is the usage in Infusion Altar construction.

Thaumcraft 4 Research Notes[edit]

Infusion
Mystical fusion

Research aspects in this block[edit]

Aer
Aer
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Alienis
Alienis
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Iter
Iter
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Ordo
Ordo
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Praecantatio
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Vitreus
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Thaumonomicon Entry[edit]

"Arcane crafting and alchemy can go only so far. Something better is needed to create truly powerful mystical objects.

Infusion crafting is the process of infusing a single object with magical energy and the properties of other objects. You could, for example, infuse a stone with Aer vis and a feather and it would result in a very light stone.

As is usual with thaumaturgy, things are not quite that simple. To even get started with infusion crafting there are several things you need: A Runic Matrix, arcane pedestals and a ready supply of magic in the form of essentia.

Once you have your Runic Matrix properly placed into a structure commonly known as an Infusion Altar, you can begin to craft.

The central pedestal located under the matrix is where the item you wish to infuse will go. You will also need several more pedestals placed around the altar where you can place the blocks and items you wish to infuse into the target object. Lastly you will need warded jars or similar essentia containers holding the requisite amount of vis.

Once all this is gathered you can click on the Runic Matrix with a wand to start the crafting process.

During the first stage of crafting essentia will be drained from nearby sources. Crafting will stall of there is insufficient essentia available - something that you do not want as will be explained on following pages.

Once all the required essentia has been infused into the target object, the other objects will have their essential essence drained. Only when this is done will the crafting process complete.

Infusion crafting is not without risks. The entire process involves forcing vast energies into a single object. Unpredictable things tend to happen.

Usually one of the fusion objects get knocked off a pedestal, or flux gets generated, but more catastrophic events are not unheard of.

The longer crafting continues due to unresolved problems like lack of vis or dropped items, the greater the chance of something bad happening.

These effects can be reduced by various means. Firstly you wish to keep the entire fusion structure as symmetrical as possible - take careful note of where you place pedestals and make sure they are balanced with other pedestals on the opposite side of the altar. When placing fusion items into them you may wish to keep them balanced as well. Lastly you can place occult paraphernalia around the altar in symmetrical formations (things like candles, skulls, crystals, etc.). These will have the effect of reducing instability."

Recipe[edit]

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Arcane Stone Block (Thaumcraft 4)
Air Shard (Thaumcraft 4)
Arcane Stone Block (Thaumcraft 4)
Air Shard (Thaumcraft 4)
Ender Pearl
Air Shard (Thaumcraft 4)
Arcane Stone Block (Thaumcraft 4)
Air Shard (Thaumcraft 4)
Arcane Stone Block (Thaumcraft 4)
Ordo
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Runic Matrix

Note: Air Shard (Thaumcraft 4) Air Shard (Thaumcraft 4) can be substituted with the following items: Fire Shard (Thaumcraft 4) Fire Shard (Thaumcraft 4), Water Shard (Thaumcraft 4) Water Shard (Thaumcraft 4), Earth Shard (Thaumcraft 4) Earth Shard (Thaumcraft 4), Order Shard Order Shard, Entropy Shard Entropy Shard, Balanced Shard Balanced Shard.

Ex Astris[edit]

Runic Matrix from the Sky
Try creating Infusion Alter!

Not enough Vis. But there are more ways.

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Arcane Stone Block (Thaumcraft 4)
Mixed Crystal Cluster (Thaumcraft 4)
Arcane Stone Block (Thaumcraft 4)
Mixed Crystal Cluster (Thaumcraft 4)
Ender Pearl
Mixed Crystal Cluster (Thaumcraft 4)
Arcane Stone Block (Thaumcraft 4)
Mixed Crystal Cluster (Thaumcraft 4)
Arcane Stone Block (Thaumcraft 4)
Aer
Terra
Ignis
Aqua
Ordo
Perditio
Runic Matrix

Feed The Beast Infinity Evolved Expert Mode[edit]

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Runic Altar
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Attuned Stone
Blood Rune
Blood Rune
Blood Rune
Blood Rune
Rune of Water
Rune of Fire
Rune of Earth
Rune of Air
Rune of Mana
Runic Matrix

Usage[edit]

Runic Matrix can be used to create the following items: