Buyers Guide
Thanks for checking out the Forgotten Runes buyers guide! If you're new to the project and are looking to get info into what you should look for when choosing your first character or just looking to expand your existing Forgotten Runes collection, this guide is for you.
So, you want to buy a wizard? Or maybe a warrior? No, a soul? The Runiverse has a variety of characters and collections, and it may be a little overwhelming. Let's break down some of the common themes and ways people value the collections within our ecosystem.
Here is the official list of Forgotten Runes Collections: https://opensea.io/category/forgottenrunes
Here is the official list of Forgotten Runes Collections: https://opensea.io/category/forgottenrunes
The two most prominent collections, with the biggest number count, are going to be: Forgotten Runes Wizards Cult & Forgotten Runes Warriors Guild, these are the staple collections of our world, with Wizards being the first collection ever minted within the ecosystem. All of the following information can be applied across most if not all collections within the ecosystem!
First and foremost, we believe the best way to pick ANY character from our collection(s) is fairly simple.
"Like wizard, buy wizard."
-circa, the beginning of the Runiverse.
If you can imagine the lore of a wizard, if you can picture the story, and/or see yourself in the wizard--you are most likely on the right path! Now, you may be asking, "Okay, but what am I looking at? Is there other ways to value these characters?" and the answer is, yes, yes there is. The following is a list of common themes in how our community tends to value each character!
- Overall Rarity
This is straightforward, but to understand "Overall Rarity" we need to know what a wizard is comprised of, which is broken down into a variety of traits from the following categories. Each of the following have a certain # associated with that particular trait, that number sits next to the text.
Body (86)
Familiar (37)
Head (122)
These range from "Kobold" to "Prophet" to "Charmer" each has a unique look that helps define that character.
Prop (73)
Rune (23)
Background (4)
- Aesthetic
- Specific Trait
- Name
- Affinity