Hunt the Runes (objective)

Hunt the Runes

Unlock Condition: Available on any crystal after reaching Vault Level 50. You can set a crystal to this objective using the Seal of the Executioner.

Objective Overview

Your goal is to find a set of runes and apply them to a Rune Boss Pillar to summon and defeat a powerful boss.

1. Find Runes: Locate the required number of runes scattered throughout the Vault.
2. Apply Runes: Insert each rune into the Rune Boss Pillar.
3. Summon the Boss: Once all runes are inserted, right-click the pillar with an empty hand to spawn the boss.
4. Confrontation: Upon spawning the boss, the room seals shut, the timer stops, and you must defeat it.

⚠️ Important: The room is locked during the boss fight. You cannot leave the Vault until you either die or kill the boss.

Rune Mechanics

Each rune you apply modifies the boss's stats and adds a reward to your completion crate.

• Boss Modifiers:
  • Increased Health %
  • Increased Attack Damage
  • Increased Ability Haste (determines how frequently the boss uses abilities)
• Player Reward: Adds a specific reward item to the final completion crate.

Boss Ultimate Attacks

As you add more runes, the boss gains powerful ultimate abilities:

• 20 Runes: Boss gains the Shielded ability.
• 40 Runes: Boss gains the Blast Wave ability.
• 60 Runes: Boss gains the Phoenix ability (the boss will resurrect upon defeat).
• Every 20 Runes after 60: The Phoenix ability triggers again.

Rewards

The rewards from each rune are accumulated and awarded in the completion crate after you successfully defeat the boss. Potential rewards include:

Icon	Item Name
	Unidentified Vault Gear
	Gold
	Trinket
	Dungeon Capstone
	Pylon Capstone
	Merchant Capstone
	Treasure Capstone
	Any Inscription
	Any Booster Pack
	Cryonic Focus
	Fundamental Focus
	Pyretic Focus

Bosses & Negative Modifiers

Each Rune inserted adds **extra health** and another negative modifier. The modifier determines what special trait the chosen boss uses.

Modifier / Effect	Boogieman	Golem	Black Widow
Base Effects	Boogieman melee attack, Snowball ranged attack	Golem melee attack, Levitate on hit, Golem hand ranged attack	Place cobwebs around, Spider attack, Leap at target
Light Melee	Boogieman melee attack	Spider attack	Spider attack
Heavy Melee	Summons additional Boogiemen	Leap at target	Leap at target
Light Ranged	Snowball ranged attack	Golem hand ranged attack	Cobweb ranged attack
Heavy Ranged	Fireball ranged attack	Double hand ranged attack	Summon spiders
Area of Effect Attack	Sweep attack	Ground slam	Place cobwebs around
Buff Effect	Blood orb	Heal	Poison aura
On-Hit Effect	Life leech on hit	Poison on hit	Poison on hit