Divinity 2 How To Craft Skill Books

Hey there, fellow Source Hunter! Ever feel like your skills are a little... lacking? Like you're facing a Magister who's about to turn you into a crispy critter and all you can do is throw a wet sock at him? Yeah, we've all been there. That's where crafting skill books in Divinity: Original Sin 2 comes in! It's like magic, but with less pointy hats and more... well, still pointy hats if you want, I guess. No judgement here.

The Basics: Skill Book Crafting 101

Alright, so how do you actually conjure these powerful tomes? Don't worry, it's not rocket science. Unless, of course, you're trying to craft a skill book for ballistic shot, then maybe there's some very basic rocket science involved. Just kidding! (Mostly.)

The core concept is simple: You combine a Skill Scroll with a Blank Skillbook. Think of it like peanut butter and jelly, except instead of a delicious sandwich, you get the ability to summon firestorms or charm your enemies into thinking you're the best lute player in Rivellon (results may vary).

Where to Find the Goods

So, where do you find these vital components? Glad you asked! You’ve got a few options:

• Traders: These guys are your best friends. Check every single vendor in every single town. They often stock scrolls and blank skillbooks, and their inventory refreshes periodically, so keep checking back.
• Loot: Keep your eyes peeled! Scrolls and skillbooks can be found in chests, barrels, and even lying around on the ground. Who knows, maybe some Rivellonian forgot their "Conjure Oozing Blobs" manual on a park bench.
• Crafting (Kind Of): You can craft blank skillbooks using paper scraps and source or non-source orbs. Honestly, usually it's easier to just buy them but, hey, maybe you're roleplaying as a super frugal mage who only uses recycled materials. More power to you!

Crafting Specific Books: A Few Pro Tips

Now, here's where things get really interesting. To craft specific skill books, you need to know the recipe. And the recipe depends on what kind of skill book you want.

For basic skill books (non-Source): Combine a scroll of the desired skill with a Blank Skillbook.

For Source skill books: Here's the kicker! Combine a scroll of the desired skill with a Source Skillbook. (shocking right?).

What are Source books? These are the really powerful ones! They require Source Points to use, which you get from absorbing Source from corpses or using Source Fountains. These books give you more powerful and unique skills. You can buy them, find them, or craft blank source skill books using paper, source orbs, and non-source orbs.

Advanced Skill Books: To craft these powerhouses, you combine two different Skill Books of the same school of magic. The possibilities are crazy! For example:

• Combining a Necromancy Skill Book with another Necromancy Skill Book might give you something like "Blood Storm" (if you’re lucky and the recipe is known).

Important Note: You won’t always get a guaranteed result. Sometimes the crafting recipes are a bit randomized, especially with advanced skill books. So, experiment, save often (seriously, save like your life depends on it!), and don't be afraid to reload if you get a skill you don't want.

Experiment! (And Maybe Save First)

The fun part of Divinity is the experimentation! Don’t be afraid to try different combinations. You might stumble upon a hidden recipe that turns you into the ultimate god-mage. Just… maybe quicksave before you try something really crazy. You know, just in case. Imagine combining a Hydrosophist skill with a Geomancer skill, you might make a mud pie (or something amazing!).

Pro Tip: The crafting interface is your friend. Drag the first item to the crafting slot, and then drag the second item on top. You'll see a preview of the potential outcome (if there is one). If nothing shows up, it means the combination isn't valid (or the game is playing tricks on you!).

Don’t Give Up!

Crafting skill books can seem a little daunting at first, but once you get the hang of it, you'll be churning out powerful abilities like a magical assembly line. So, get out there, explore Rivellon, gather those resources, and become the ultimate skill-book-crafting master! And remember, even if you accidentally create a skill book that only summons mildly irritated squirrels, it’s still a learning experience. (And who knows, maybe those squirrels will be surprisingly effective!).

Now go forth and craft, my friend! May your skills be mighty, your enemies be terrified, and your inventory be perpetually overflowing with useful stuff. You've got this!