Since Preludes 14, Joineries enhance a weapon's Virtue attunement, providing 1 to 3 Virtue Attunement pips depending on the Joinery type.

Since Preludes 14, Runes activate on a Heavy Attack. Smiting enemies banks a charge that you can use to trigger the Rune effect at will.

Totems are passive bonuses applied to weapons. They are obtained by charming or rescuing animals in the world.

Rapiers are a weapon type added in Preludes 14 with their own unique moveset. The signature weapons are Navalha and Espadarte.

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Magick · Uncommon · 24 Jul 2026

The Alder

Q: How many weapons are in Soulframe?

Soulframe Hub covers all Soulframe weapons across 9 types, filterable by Virtue attunement. Updated for Preludes 15.

Q: Can I use any weapon with any Pact?

Yes—you can equip any weapon regardless of Pact, but **Virtue attunement** still governs damage scaling. A Pact only gates your three Arcanic skills; mismatched weapons work, yet they feel weaker until you align Virtue Points with the weapon's Courage, Spirit, or Grace lane.

Q: What is Virtue attunement?

Every weapon is attuned to one or more Virtues. Investing Virtue Points into the matching Virtue increases that weapon's damage output.

Q: How many weapons can I equip at once?

You can equip one primary weapon and one sidearm simultaneously.

Q: Can I upgrade weapons?

Yes. Bring weapon fragments and materials to Tuvalkane in the Nightfold to craft and upgrade weapons. Higher-tier recipes require Bond Level 3.

Q: How do I get weapon fragments?

Fragments drop from enemies, quest rewards, and Siege events. Collect enough fragments, then craft the full weapon at Tuvalkane.

Q: Can I mix weapons of different Virtues?

Yes. You can equip any weapon regardless of Virtue, but mismatched attunement will result in lower damage. Experienced players often swap weapons based on enemy resistances.

Uncommon Oscelda Founders Magick staff (7 Spirit, pure Spirit) — first dedicated caster staff at 41 ATK
Obtain from Wares of Sovereign (Founders Collection); Refine at Tuvalkane with Chordstones
Upgrade over starter Gwylen; endgame path leads to Seathorn (44 ATK, 18 Spirit + Grace)

The Alder is an Uncommon Oscelda Founders Magick staff requiring 7 Spirit (pure Spirit), obtained exclusively from the Wares of Sovereign (Founders Collection) — it has no world drop table and cannot be farmed through gameplay. With 41 base ATK, 185 charged attack, 12 stagger, and 6% smite, it offers +1 ATK and higher smite over the starter Gwylen staff (40 ATK, no virtue gate). As a Founders Collection item, The Alder is crafted from Wares of Sovereign and can be Refined at Tuvalkane with Chordstones in Preludes 15. The Alder represents the first dedicated Oscelda staff upgrade — its 7 Spirit gate ensures it serves committed caster builds rather than hybrid melee. The endgame farm path for Spirit staves leads to Seathorn (44 ATK, 18 Spirit + Grace) for hybrid builds. The lore describes The Alder as a sacred staff of Wyld legend — a finger snapped from the Empress Alora's tender hand, from the sacred arm of her Alder tree. Arcing branches dipped in gold hold an orb of glowing moonstone like clasped hands. Enchanted by the witch Oscelda's spirit and the Empress of Eldveil's sacrifice, it is wielded with ancestral power. Essential for pure Spirit Oscelda builds before siege or world-boss staves become available.

The sacred staff of Wyld legend. A finger snapped from the tender hand of the Empress Alora, from the sacred arm of her Alder tree. Arcing branches dipped in gold, hold an orb of glowing moonstone like so many clasped hands. Enchanted by the spirit of the witch, Oscelda, and the sacrifice of the Empress of Eldveil, both. Wield your ancestral arm with power, child of Oscelda.

How to Get · 4 Ways to Obtain The Alder

Farm reference

Uncommon Magick (41 ATK, 7 Spirit, 6% smite). Wares of Zenith only.
See gwylen-vs-the-alder compare note.

P15 acquisition

P15: Founders Collection / Wares of Zenith purchase — refine owned copies at Tuvalkane. See Zenith noble weapons.

Preludes 15 · community-verified

Route A · Drop

Own Wyld Oscelda or Paragon Founders Collection — unlock Wares of Sovereign vendor row

Route B · Craft

Craft at Blacksmith — Scrap Brass×25, Quenching Acid×20, Gossamer Quartz×20 + 2500 Dracs (1 fragment)

Route C · Drop

Free-to-play alt: stay on **Gwylen** then farm **Seathorn** (Crypt Sarcophagus, 18 Spirit)

Route D · Drop

Vendor: Wares of Sovereign (Founders Collection) — Preludes 15 · Vendor purchase (Founders Collection)

Craft materials

Fragments: 1
Price: 2,500 Dracs
Required virtue: 7

Magick comparison

Side-by-side stats for weapons in the same slot — pick the best fit for your build.

← Swipe horizontally for full comparison →

Weapon	Base ATK	Charged ATK	Stagger	Smite	Rarity	Required virtue
The AlderThis page	41	185	12	6%	Uncommon	7
Silistavf	47	141	16	3%	Uncommon	8 15
Seathorn	44	198	16	2%	Rare	18
Gwylen	40	180	8	6%	Common	None
The Erstroot	40	180	12	6%	Uncommon	16
Odiac	35	158	10	6%	Uncommon	6 6
Esthelle	34	153	10	6%	Uncommon	7
Basker's Wrest	34	102	10	4%	Uncommon	7 8

Frequently Asked Questions

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The Alder

Uncommon Oscelda Founders Magick staff (7 Spirit, pure Spirit) — first dedicated caster staff at 41 ATK

Obtain from Wares of Sovereign (Founders Collection); Refine at Tuvalkane with Chordstones

Upgrade over starter Gwylen; endgame path leads to Seathorn (44 ATK, 18 Spirit + Grace)

The sacred staff of Wyld legend. A finger snapped from the tender hand of the Empress Alora, from the sacred arm of her Alder tree. Arcing branches dipped in gold, hold an orb of glowing moonstone like so many clasped hands. Enchanted by the spirit of the witch, Oscelda, and the sacrifice of the Empress of Eldveil, both. Wield your ancestral arm with power, child of Oscelda.