CabalSEA – Cabal Online – Upgrade Force Cores Guide

Posted on April 22nd, 2008 by Javin

Information:

As your adventuring through levels you’ll come across different types of cores – Low Cores – Medium Cores – Upgrade Cores (Highs) – Upgrade Cores (Highest) and Force Cores. You can always tell if a core has dropped as it will make a ‘bling’ noise as it falls to the ground; a noise I love to hear

Cores add stats to your weapons and armour – low, medium, high and highest upgrade cores add +’s to your equipment improving the stats of your equipment (upgrades go up to +7), whereas a force core adds a special attribute to equipment with a slot such as HP + 50.

Below is an explaination of each core so you know how to use them properly.

Be careful when using cores on equipment, especially when +4 or higher, because they have a chance to fail and the chances are much greater than +1 to +3.

If an upgrade attempt fails from +4 to +5 or from +5 to +6 then your item will go down by one level. (For example, if an upgrade attempt failed from +5 to +6 than the item becomes +4)
If an upgrade attempt fails from +6 to +7 than your item will be recduced back to zero.

+0 to +1 – Fail = nothing happens
+1 to +2 – Fail = nothing happens
+2 to +3 – Fail = nothing happens
+3 to +4 – Fail = nothing happens
+4 to +5 – Fail = -1 to +3
+5 to +6 – Fail = -1 to +4
+6 to +7 – Fail = -6 to +0

Note: Items can NEVER break.

So, be very very sure of your decision when you upgrade to that +7 rank, because it fails more often than not.

To upgrade a piece of equipment, simply right click the core, and then drag it onto the item you wish to upgrade, and click on it. Be aware that the stat requirements of your equip will increase when you upgrade it as well.

Low Core: Low cores are used for increasing stats on low grade equipment. They cannot be used on Titanium grade equipment or above, so if you want to practise using a core than practise with this one. Unequip the item you are upgrading, right click on the Low Core and then left click on the item, if it’s successful then your item will be +1. (Assuming it was 0)
Medium Core: Medium cores are used for increasing stats on Titanium or lower graded equipment and are used in the same manner as a Low Core.
Upgrade Core High: High cores are used for increasing stats on the high grade equipment and shouldn’t be used on low grade weapon or armour. Osmium, Shadowtitanium etc, are what you need to be saving and using High Cores on, anything else is a waste. Just like Low and Medium Cores, right click to use.
Upgrade Core Highest: The rarest of the cores, white in appearance, and the only core that can be used to upgrade Mithril grade equipment.
Force Core: Unlike the other cores you can only use Force Cores on items which have a slot and you can see the chance of success on a Force Core transmute. In addition, Force Cores can have two types of enchantments, level 1 enchantments and level 2 enchantments. A level 1 enchantment requires a catalyst which signifies the type of enchantment that will be given to your gear. A level 2 enchantment is more powerful then a level 1 enchantment but it is random and because it is random it does not require a catalyst but instead it requires two Force Cores instead of one. Keep in mind that you can’t use Force Cores just anywhere, you have to go to a ‘Core Alchemist’ to use them.

Graph:

Level 1 Enchantments:

Below is a list of the level 1 enchantments and how to get them.

Item / Enchant	Att +2	Att Rate +40	Cri Dmsg +10%	Def +2	Def Rate +20	HP +50	Magic +2
Catalyst	Blade or Katana	Gloves	GSword or Diakatana	Suit	Boots	Helm	Orb or Crystal
Sword (Any)	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes
Crystal/Orb	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes
Helm	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Gloves	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Suit	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Boots	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

Level2 Enchantments

Level 2 enchantments are random, no catalyst is required.

Effect	Sword (any)	Crystal/Orb	Gloves	Boots	Helm	Suit
Cri Rate +5%	Yes	Yes			Yes
Min Dmg +1	Yes	Yes
HP Steal 2%	Yes					Yes
MP Steal 2%	Yes					Yes
Max Cri Rate +2%	No		Yes			Yes
Sword Skill Amp +7%	Drop	Drop	Drop	Drop	Drop	Drop
Magic Skill Amp +7%	Drop	Drop	Drop	Drop	Drop	Drop
Flee Rate +?	No	No				Yes
HP Auto Heal +2	No	No		Yes		Yes
MP Auto Heal +2	No	No	Yes	Yes		Yes
Damage +5	Yes
Skill EXP per Skill +4	Drop	Drop	Drop	Drop	Drop	Drop
Alz Drop Amount +?%	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
1-slot Item Drop 1.2x	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
2-slot Item Drop 2.5x	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

FAQ:

Q: What is Upgrading?
A: Slotted Items can be Upgraded to get extra stats

Q: What do i need to upgrade items?
A: First of all you need a slotted item wich you want to upgrade. You also need a Force Core and a catalyst to determinate the stats you get

Q: Wich items can i use as a catalyst?
A: You must use an Item wich got the same or higher quality than the item you want to upgrade.

Q: Wich stats i can get by upgrading my items?
A: +50HP, +2 Defense, +2 Attack, +2 Magic, +20 Defense Rate, +50 Attack rate, +10% Crit DMG,

Q: What determinates the stat i get?
A: Only the catalyst you can do it without catalyst but this will cause that you get random stats.

Q: Where can i upgrade my items?
A: At every Core Alchemist.

Q: Can i fail an upgrade?
Q: you got 75% chance of succes if it fails you will loose the Force Core and the item you used as catalyst

Summary

First of all a list what stat bonus does what.
HP UP = +50 HP
Defense Up = +2 Defense
Attack UP = +2 Attack
Magic UP = +2 Magic
Attack Rating UP = +50 Attack Rate
Defense Rate UP = +20 Defense Rate
Critical Damage UP = +10% Crit DMG inc.

Not every item can get every stat bonus lets start with a list of all catalysts and what they do.
Ah 2h Sword gets doubled stats because it replaces 2 Items (thx 4 information guide readers)

Helm = HP UP
Breast = Defense UP
Gloves = Attack Rate UP
Shoes = Defense Rate UP
Orbs/Crystals = Magic UP
1h Weapons = Attack UP
2h Weapons = Crit DMG inc.

But for example a two hand sword cant get +HP. so i also got a list wich shows wich kind of item can get wich stat bonus.

Helmets = Defense, Defense Rate, Crit DMG
Breasts = HP UP, Defense, Defense Rate
Gloves = Defense, Attack Rate, Defense Rate, Attack
Shoes = HP UP, Defense, Defense Rate
1h Swords = Attack Rate, Attack, Crit DMG, Magic
2h Swords = Attack Rate, Attack, Crit DMG, Magic
Orbs/Crystals = Attack Rate, Attack, Crit DMG, Magic

For expample you got a slotted bluestin helm and you want to upgrade it.
You can choose between Defense, Defense Rate and Crit DMG.
So you maybe think: ah, iam a blader and got high crit rate i want more crit dmg.
Then you have to use a 2h sword with the quality of slotted Bluestin or higher.

This howto should help you to choose the right upgrades for your armor without testing everything.

Good Luck with upgrading your Items

Source:

http://www.cabalwiki.com/

http://cabal.mmosite.com/

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53 Responses to “CabalSEA – Cabal Online – Upgrade Force Cores Guide”

jed, on July 25th, 2008 at 8:54 am Said:

how can i get +MP to my set?
what catalyst is it?
kC - 广成, on July 25th, 2008 at 9:04 am Said:

Hi jed. I think +MP can be get randomly (without putting any catalyst). Yet, +MP set is not really recommended, since MP will autopot
jed, on July 25th, 2008 at 2:43 pm Said:

thanks for the guide^_^
jed, on July 26th, 2008 at 6:46 pm Said:

Where is the location of D.T Mummy Grave in Dessert Scream?
kC - 广成, on July 27th, 2008 at 2:46 am Said:

jed:
Near the mummy (inside the tower -alike place). You can see the position written on the D.T. card. There is always a X: 111 Y:222 (for example)
Chippy, on July 27th, 2008 at 6:35 am Said:

What does Drop means in the Magic Amp +7% section means?
bern, on July 27th, 2008 at 7:51 am Said:

how can i get +4 skill EXP or what is the probability to get it in random and is there any more chances to get it if i use more core (3 FCM) or higher core(2 FCH)???
ForceBladeR, on July 28th, 2008 at 9:34 pm Said:

What Catalyst will i use to get Sword Amp %???
kC - 广成, on July 29th, 2008 at 11:23 am Said:

No catalyst is needed for Level 2 Upgrade (Sword Amp % is in the list). All depends on your luck. But if you have put a Catalyst, saying you get Level 1 Upgrade, unfortunately, you will get the Level 1 Upgrade based on your Catalyst
namekip, on August 1st, 2008 at 9:23 pm Said:

if magic amp equipments are being drop only so where can i hunt them?
paralolo ako, on August 27th, 2008 at 5:24 pm Said:

I not understand why is no catalyst on the MP UP thats why if I duel FB I cant skill of thier mana freeze debuffs can you give me some faqs of these?

Thats all my comment ..
Thanks…
Darylskie, on August 27th, 2008 at 5:37 pm Said:

Q. If +50MP is lvl1 ugrade why is no catalyst required on it?
Padongke, on August 27th, 2008 at 5:49 pm Said:

kC – my opion to +50MP is to get +300 MP to helm, suit , and boots,
becuase it is required for duel to skill if you get debuffed by the, force blader to anti the mana freeze debuff.
kC - 广成, on August 27th, 2008 at 6:03 pm Said:

paralolo ako, DaryIskie, Padongke:
Do not use different name sending similar comments. By the way, thanks for your comments.

You could only get MP Up by random, no people prefer MP Up because it is not really useful.

I think not every part can get MP Up. But you can try it and let us know. Alright? Thanks

If it works, which mean there is a counter on FB’s Mana Freeze. But your char will be weaker (by wearing MP set).
Nabinabi001, on August 30th, 2008 at 7:02 pm Said:

thanx… for this guide. it helped a lot…^^
Midnight88, on September 8th, 2008 at 8:59 pm Said:

sorry im just a noob….what is a 1h sword & 2h sword?

and is there any catalyst for Crit rate inc.?
kC - 广成, on September 9th, 2008 at 9:46 am Said:

1h sword = one hand sword (blade or katana)
2h sword = two hand sword

Critical rate, it randoms…
Mothinkyar, on September 9th, 2008 at 8:44 pm Said:

By the way what is mean by Drop in lvl2 upgrade which show in sword skill amp 7% and magic
Mothinkyar, on September 9th, 2008 at 9:40 pm Said:

What is mean by Drop in Sword skill amp 7% and magic skill amp 7%, thanks
Midnight88, on September 12th, 2008 at 1:19 am Said:

thx K.C…. fOr your help…
Midnight88, on September 16th, 2008 at 11:48 pm Said:

ei guys is there a chance that a lvl 57 blader kill the infamous

DARK JIN…

in the D.T. Lighthouse?
Arbitor0913, on October 30th, 2008 at 3:09 am Said:

umm i have seen a force core upgrade for +2% magic and sword amps (2 different upgrades)
is that a level 2 random one or is it like the 7%s and drop only?
yoshiro inugawa, on November 1st, 2008 at 3:57 pm Said:

What is mean by Drop in Sword skill amp 7% and magic skill amp 7%?

isn’t it would be nver create?..
Pogi, on November 4th, 2008 at 4:21 am Said:

HI!!!

DOES ROLLING THE DICE REALLY INCREASED YOUR LUCK BEFORE UPGRADING AN EQUIP?
Pogi, on November 4th, 2008 at 4:25 am Said:

ANY TIPS ON GETTING A HIGH PERCENTAGE FOR THE LVL 2 ENCHANT?

We can also increase the success rate by adding upgrade core on the fore core slot .. (I thnk I did’nt see it in this guide)
ESPERAL, on November 17th, 2008 at 10:00 am Said:

Why the mithrill is have a sword amp skill dont tell me that mithrill is drop in the boss
happyplayer, on November 22nd, 2008 at 5:01 pm Said:

So if wan +7% sword amp., just put 2 force cores? From ur experiences, what can u say about the rate of getting +7% sword amp.?

And i don’t understand how to get +10% crit dmg…
DaNe, on December 2nd, 2008 at 12:13 am Said:

@happyplayer

to get 10% crit dmg u must have atleast a slotted(clean or “polluted” , its ok) 2H weapon ( Great Sword / Daikatana ).. put it in catalytsis<(lazy scroll up and copypaste). put force core and the clean slotted item u wana upgrade.

the detail will shown as ( if i’m not wrong )

(Clean Slotted) (Force) (GreatSword/ D..)
( Item ) (Core) (..aikatana )

Level 1 : CRIT DMG UP (100%)
Level 2 : <If u put 2 fore core, it will show “Random 25%”.
UPgrade expense : xxxxxxxxx Alz
Success Chances : XX%

hope i help.. and ur first question.. duno how to answer XD
kC - 广成, on December 2nd, 2008 at 1:04 am Said:

@DaNe

Hi. Thanks for your reply.
For the question 1, I will roughly calculate below.

@happyplayer

To get 10% sword amp, u need 2 force, no catalyst is needed.
It will randomly (stated 25%) get an attribute (including level1 and level2).

As you can see, there are 15 possibilities (different attributes) in level 2. I am not sure about the chances, but a rough estimation, the percentage to get a sword amp upgrade is below 2% (to be more accurately, I will say 1.67%, is actually 25% divided by 15 possibilities).

In another words, you probably need to upgrade 60 times (slotted item + 2 force cores), just will get a sword amp part =)

Correct me if my estimation is wrong =X Or else I will add this estimation into the guide somedays later

Why will it be so expensive? You know it now =P
Georgie, on December 4th, 2008 at 6:41 am Said:

Hi, Can you take out an atribute from the slot?
example: I got a mp+50 in my martial suit, can i get rid of it?
kC - 广成, on December 4th, 2008 at 9:35 am Said:

Hi Georgie,

The sad thing is, you cannot destroy the attribute. All you need to do is, buy and buy and buy, non-stop, until you get the attribute you want =)
PaaN, on December 5th, 2008 at 3:28 pm Said:

i don’t quite get this…
on ur lvl 2 enchantments list, Sword Skill Amp +7% is marked as drop..
what does it actually means?
happyplayer, on December 6th, 2008 at 9:46 pm Said:

Thanks everyone for ans my qns!!

I dun wan s.amp liao. So expensive!! I made my +100hp de osm.

I seling tita db blade+5, +4%cr +20%cd, for abt 20m. Anyone interested?
Jeff, on February 25th, 2009 at 7:25 am Said:

S.amp and M.amp drop????
For mithril items sword skill amp 7% and m.skill amp 7% are drops
but for others you can craft it….
VaLqUe_02, on March 1st, 2009 at 10:41 pm Said:

where does magic amp soposedly drop…may i now it please…reply…
Suii, on March 4th, 2009 at 2:45 pm Said:

So basically, there is a very small chance of getting a Sword Skill Amp on a specific item…

Guys, thank you all for adding your inputs and opinions..

This helps alot of us noobies.. ^_^
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descent, on April 8th, 2009 at 11:57 pm Said:

what catalyst should i use to get the crit rate for my sword?
SuperiorHouMo, on April 10th, 2009 at 11:45 am Said:

errr sry for asking this but how do u guys get a force core??
Knightz70, on August 5th, 2009 at 12:28 pm Said:

LOL…
u can get force core most evry mobs u knw…^^
easy way u wan to find s.amp…
just kill berderk..
heheheh…
blo0dshot, on August 5th, 2009 at 7:47 pm Said:

whats the catalyst for max crit rate??? some forum says it has…but they didnt want to share it…hopefully someone will say it here…… i know you dont want to reveal the info….but im really hoping you wud share it… i spent 60m just for upgrading suits…but unluckily… d max crit rate is really hard to do….please help me!!!
yong_lin94, on August 11th, 2009 at 4:30 am Said:

what is the best item to upgrade a BL mithril suit ?
what is the best slot effect 4 that item ? so what is the catalyst ?
SiX6XiS, on August 20th, 2009 at 2:35 pm Said:

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gearsofts, on August 29th, 2009 at 2:04 am Said:

mtihril sword skill amp you can craft by mutant black merchant in mutant forrest or take energy ball in FT b1F by luck.10 times you craft 1 you cant get by very expensive.
gearsofts, on August 29th, 2009 at 2:09 am Said:

correction in my previous comment. 10times you craft 1 sword skill amp you can get.but very expensive,i experience ssa craft by buying FC in mutant black merchant in FT B1f.gud luck guyzzz
Ok, on August 30th, 2009 at 11:25 am Said:

how can i put ssa to my set or sword??????
JOB214, on December 15th, 2009 at 4:02 pm Said:

Wow! Ty kua!!

hehehehehhehehe!!

so ganun pala basata mag upgrade!!!!

dali lang pala!!!

^_~
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bloodborn, on March 31st, 2010 at 8:15 pm Said:

Where do i find force cores?
noobhere, on April 4th, 2010 at 6:54 pm Said:

Hi sir can u tell me what type of item is an osmium battle suit with 2 slots which have a 7%ssa on one slot and +50Hp on the other slot? Is it crafted, upgraded thorugh corealchemist or a drop item?
KreuxMG, on April 24th, 2010 at 3:05 pm Said:

Its too hard to craft SSA, php nlang db? as far as i know most of the Amp set and weapon can be found on the premium servers?? tama ako db? taas kasi luck
anonymous123, on May 7th, 2010 at 5:34 pm Said:

what does it mean by the drop word there when u want to upgrade sword/magic amp