Introduction
One of the crucial components of progression and crafting in the game are Nightingale Augmentations. Every augmentation unlocks access to recipes for one or more crafting stations. They can seem daunting and complex at first, however, once you learn how they work you’ll be utilizing them with ease.
This guide will walk you though everything you need to know about Nightingale Augmentations, including a list of every augmentation in the game and where to get them.
How to Build Nightingale Augmentations
You may notice whenever you unlock a recipe you are not able to craft the item. This means you either need need to upgrade your station or build and augmentation, or both. You can find the schematics for augmentations from essence traders, hope essences, or completing certain objectives within a realm.
Once you have obtained the schematic you can open your build menu with the default key of “B”. Then, view the augmentations section to see which available augmentations you have to craft. You can then select the augmentation you wish to build and place it on the ground. To craft it you will need to gather the required materials and build the augmentation just like any other crafting station.
Placement
The area in which you place your augmentation it is incredibly important. When you select the augmentation from the build menu you can see which crafting stations will benefit from the augmentation.
Most augmentations in the game allow you to craft additional recipes for multiple stations. Therefore, you will want to build or move stations close together so you only have to craft one augmentation. Whenever you are placing an augmentation you will see a dotted line appear. This happens when you get within range of the applicable crafting station. You will see multiple dotted lines appear if you are within range of multiple crafting stations that the augmentation applies to.
If you place down the augmentation when you see the dotted lines you will then be able to craft the additional recipes at those applicable stations.
If you do not see any dotted lines or place down the augmentation without seeing the dotted lines then the augmentation will be inactive.
How to Use Nightingale Augmentations
Whenever you select an augmentation from the build menu you will see that there is list under the required materials. It’s labeled “Adds new recipes to the following stations.” Some of the cards will be grayed out with a lock over them. This means you will need to unlock that recipe before you can craft it. Simply placing down the augmentation will give you the ability to craft the item. However, you must also own the recipe.
Any recipe that is colored red and does not have the lock on it will be available to craft once you build the augmentation within range of the applicable crafting station. Simply use the crafting station and you will now see the item in the list of crafting recipes.
Additionally, every crafting station has limited space for a set number of augmentations. The higher quality crafting station, the more space you’ll have for augmentations. You can check a station’s augmentation capacity by walking close to it and hovering over the station. You will several spaces with or without checkmarks. A checkmark means you have an augmentation applied to the station. The empty spaces are how many additional augmentations you can add.
All Augmentations in Nightingale
You can purchase the Nightingale augmentations from essence traders within each realm. Make sure you visit all the traders within a realm in order to obtain all of the possible augmentations. Below is a list of the augmentations you can obtain in Nightingale, and which realm you need to visit in order to purchase the augmentation recipe.
Tier 1 Augmentations
| Augmentation Recipe | Description | Where to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Felting Bucket | While a bucket can be used for a variety of purposes, this one is especially practical in the process of turning fur or other natural fibres into a sturdy and softer felt | Desert Antiquarian |
| Bellows | An invaluable device to stoke the flames of a forge | Desert Antiquarian |
| Simple Map | A rough map of a strange Realm | Desert Antiquarian |
| Crude Tea Set | Even when out in the wilds of the Realms, a true gentleperson must be prepared for tea | Desert Antiquarian |
| Basic Sawhorse | A helpful stand used to extend a work surface | Forest Antiquarian |
| Simple Plant Pot | A starter gardening pot to grow flowers and other plants in | Forest Antiquarian |
| Crude Coat Rack | A humble place to hang in-progress sewing pieces | Forest Antiquarian |
| Training Dummy | A simple dummy to practice sneaking up on | Swamp Antiquarian |
| Simple Drinking Horn | A utilitarian drinking horn for those who need always be prepared for a feast | Swamp Antiquarian |
| Strange Jug | A jug holding mysterious, fermenting contents | Swamp Antiquarian |
| Crude Chaparral Trout Trophy | A crude trophy made out of the common Chaparral Trout | Swamp Antiquarian |
| Crude Sundial | A basic sundial created of simple materials | Desert Astrolabe |
| Mining Cradle | Used to pan for gold, though finding the real thing is not guaranteed | Desert Astrolabe |
| Formula Board | A helpful board to write down in-progress formulas and other scientific musing | Desert Astrolabe |
| Crude Ammo Box | A simple box filled to the brim with gun rounds and shells | Desert Astrolabe |
| Open Toolbox | Build purely for function over style, this toolbox-with its nicks and scratches-is the definition of character. A piece one need not to worry about taking a kick here or there | Forest Astrolabe |
| Hand Planner | Slivers and splinters are the bane of any carpenter. Thankfully, ingenuity led the way with this practical tool that offers a smooth plane for all to enjoy | Forest Astrolabe |
| Simple Saddle | A basic saddle for a cowboy just starting out on the range | Forest Astrolabe |
| Crude Beehive | A dormant beehive that may one day be revived | Forest Astrolabe |
| Spit Roast | Set over a low fire, this simple construction will allow you to roast meat slowly and evenly, giving it a perfect char | Swamp Astrolabe |
| Ink Making Set | This set contains all the tools necessary for writing inks, including an array of pigments and ground ores | Swamp Astrolabe |
| Mounted Creature Skull | A trophy of a creature slain | Swamp Astrolabe |
| Macabre Rack | A small rack used for drying potion ingredients | Swamp Astrolabe |
| Boat Wheel | A basic wheel that can be hung on the wall for a nautical theme | Swamp Astrolabe |
| Meat Grinder | One could never have guessed that ‘the father of bicycle’–Karl Drais-would also invent the meat grinder, an item now favored by butchers near and far | Swamp Astrolabe |
Tier 2 Augmentations
| Augmentation Recipe | Description | Where to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Kettle | Boiling water has never been easier! Have a few acquaintances over to discuss your predicaments or enjoy warm beverages in the cool of the night | Swamp Provisioner |
| Blasting Machine | Used as a trigger for demolition, this machine produces an electrical current that travels to the desired explosives and ignites them | Desert Provisioner |
| Construction Press | Improved stone and wood refinement is possible by adding this press to any workspace. An invaluable tool for any long-term construction project | Desert Provisioner |
| Rustic Toolbox | Given a proper polish, this rustic toolbox provides a sense of distinguished elegance to any home throughout the Realms. A cherished item for building a new life | Forest Provisioner |
| Crude Grindstone | Rough hewn planks and a marred wheel give this grindstone a rustic quality for Realmwalkers who enjoy practicality over flair | Forest Provisioner |
| Wheelbarrow | A small wooden vehicle that allows the operator to move loaded contents with less strain on their own body. Perfect for keeping your gardening fun and not too laborious | Forest Provisioner |
| Anvil | What respect can any smith claim without a trusty anvil nestled by the forge? The pride and joy of any forger of metal | Forest Herbarium |
| Frying Pan | Made of sturdy cast iron, this frying pan will add a rich depth of flavor to every dish you cook | Swamp Herbarium |
| Cast Iron Pot | You can rely on this utensil used and trusted by all Realmwalkers. Simple to clean and-in the right hands-guaranteed to last a lifetime | Swamp Herbarium |
| Fishing Trap | Rivulets and trickling streams may provide for those who are prepared via fishing traps that lie amidst the mud and rocks so that Realmwalkers don’t have to | Swamp Herbarium |
| Plough | This plough is meant to be pulled by a larger draught animal to loosen the soil, making it primed for seeding. One of the most essential agricultural tools throughout history | Forest Gloom |
| Vial Display | Astute minds require clarity should the wish to observe the nature of isolated specimens, making glass and corks prized possessions in the pursuit of knowledge | Swamp Gloom |
| Unsprung Trap | A pair of iron jaws once destined to pierce flesh and bone in the wild. Thankfully, this piece remains permanently locked to avoid unpleasantries at home | Desert Hunt |
| Cooking Knife | With its thin, sharp edge, this knife can dice, cube or chop just about anything | Swamp Hunt |
Tier 3 Augmentations
| Augmentation Recipe | Description | Where to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Cannon | Used for hundreds of years, but made crucial by Napoleon during his attempt at European domination. Now decommissioned, this impressive weapon of war brings more flair than firepower | Desert Herbarium |
| Mister | Gardening decoration | Ascended Forest Antiquarian |
| Crystal Ball | Mysterious and inviting. Power emanates from the ball and provides a glimpse of far-off Realms. But be mindful; for every place you may see, someone may be looking back | Ascended Forest Antiquarian |
| Paper Press | This heavy press compresses wood pulp into paper | Ascended Desert Antiquarian |
| Mangle Machine | An ideal home addition to wring water or press fabric. Also makes ironing a little easier | Ascended Swamp Antiquarian |
| Astrocalmere | The brainchild of an anonymous Calcularian obsessed with alien skies. Acute observations can be made of nearby heavenly bodies with these magick-infused lenses | Ascended Forest Astrolabe |
| Shield | When the first of our ancestors partook in the art of war, mortals one and all sought the means to defend themselves. And the shield answered the call | Ascended Desert Astrolabe |
| Distiller | Whether it’s used by alchemists or spirit makers, the process of distillation is an ancient one that dates back to the Babylonians and has continued through every age | Ascended Swamp Astrolabe |
| Grammophone | A remnant of an alluring time and place filled with festive music and dancing for those who let their imagination take them there, if only for a moment | Ascended Swamp Provisioner |
| Globe | While the real Earth is swallowed by the Pale, this globe serves as a reminder of what the world once was, and perhaps what it could be again. | Ascended Forest Gloom |
| Magnifying Transmitter | Harness the resonant electrical energy of the Earth-or Realms-in a marvelous display of cutting edge engineering | Ascended Swamp Gloom |
| Wood Carvers Toolbox | With a minute touch of class, this leather-bound toolbox-adorned with metal fixing-fits perfectly amidst the shavings and sharpened pencils of a wood carver’s shop | Ascended Forest Herbarium |
| Diving Helmet | First designed as smoke helmet for firefighters by the Deane brothers, it was soon repurposed into a diving helmet, allowing Explorers to reach previously unknowable depths | Ascended Swamp Herbarium |
| Jaunty Bicycle | While the newer ‘safety bicycles’ in England are making these high wheelers less common, they are still the preferred way to travel for the adventurous and whimsical of heart | Ascended Forest Hunt |
| Writing Desk | Writing Decoration | Ascended Swamp Hunt |
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