Deathblow Artifact Combination is considered best in slot for PVE because of its high Monster AP and Crit Rate. It’s a highly sought after combo by many players. Ultimate Power does come at a steep silver cost though!

Because of the marketplace cost, this Lighstone Combination will take some time to obtain via monster zones, questlines, bosses, or alchemy.

[Deathblow]
Monster AP +16
Critical Hit Chance +14%

Infuse Deathblow on 2x Monster AP Artifacts.

[Deathblow + AP Artifacts]
Monster AP +28
Critical Hit Chance +14%

Death Blow Combination:

Lighstone of Fire: Predation x2
Lighstone of Fire: Blade x2

lighstone of fire predation
lighstone of fire blade

Important Deathblow Facts:

  • Deathblow Lightstones can be destroyed with negative Karma. (but not Artifacts)
  • Deathblow Lighstones + Artifacts can be shared with Alts via the Artifact UI or copied in Tag Character without cost. *happy dance of joy joy joy*

Obtaining Deathblow Artifact Combo

You will need two Artifacts to infuse the four Lighstones of Fire.

 

Monster Zones that Drop Monster AP Artifact:

The +6 Monster AP Artifact drops from 3 different monster zones in Everfrost. Kratuga Ancient Ruins is located in Mediah.

Grinding Spot Level Rec AP DP Silver Traits Mob Type
Jade Starlight Forest 61 260 350 320 Agris, Mobâž– Demihuman
Murrowak’s Labyrinth 61 260 350 275 Exp, Mob➕, Skill Animal
Erethea’s Limbo 62 250 360 ∅ Loot Scroll Animal
Kratuga Ancient Ruins 60 230 300 386 Agris Animal

 

Quests that Reward AP Artifact:

You can also obtain a Monster AP Artifact by completing the following quests:

Artifact Name: “Marsh’s Artifact – Extra AP Against Monsters“

 

marsh artifact monster ap

Best Grinding Spots for Imperfect Lightstone of Fire

Below are the top 9 grinding spots to obtain Imperfect Fire Lightstones.

Imperfect Fire Lightstones give you an RNG chance to obtain Lightstones you can use for Deathblow.

City of the Dead (2.3/hr)
310AP 380DP

Desert Naga Temple 1.5
100AP 180DP

Gahaz Bandit’s Lair 1.4
140AP 180DP

Roud Sulfur Mine 1.4
190AP 240DP

Fadus Habitat, 1.3
120AP 180DP

Jade Starlight Forest 1.3
260AP 350DP

Kratuga Ancient Ruins 1.3
230AP 300DP

Pila Ku Jail 1.2
190AP 240DP

Protty Cave 1.2
170AP 200DP

Crescent Shrine 1.2
140AP 160DP

Blood Wolf Settlement 1.2
180AP 210DP

Star’s End Pillars 1.2
240AP 360DP

There are many monster zones that have higher drop rates for Imperfect Lightstone of Fire.

Grinding Spot Location Level Rec AP DP Silver Traits Treasure Artifact
Desert Naga Temple Valencia 55 100 180 395 Mobâž–, Combat Exp Infinite Potion (Pity) Ranged AP/DR/Eva
Fadus Habitat: Loopy Tree Forest Kamasylvia 55 120 180 382 Mobâž•, Combat Exp, Skill Exp Infinite Potion (Pity) Magic AP/DR/Eva
Crescent Shrine Valencia 55 140 160 396 AgrisMobâž• Infinite Potion (Pity) Ranged AP/DR/Eva
Gahaz Bandits Lair Valencia 55 140 180 394 AgrisMobâž• Melee AP/DR/Eva
Protty Cave Island/Water 57 170 200 482 Combat Exp, Skill Exp Infinite Potion (Pity) Ranged AP/DR/Eva
Blood Wolf Settlement Drieghan 57 180 210 536 Mobâž• Infinite HP Potion Melee AP/DR/Eva
Tooth Fairy Forest Ronaros Kamasylvia 59 190 270 428 ∅ Infinite HP Potion Accuracy
Pila Ku Jail Valencia 57 190 240 255 ∅ Archaeologist Map Ranged AP/DR/Eva
Roud Sulfur Mines Valencia 57 190 240 242 Combat Exp, Specter Archaeologist Map Melee AP/DR/Eva
Basilisk Den: 3P Valencia 56 190 220 110 ∅Scroll, Skill Exp Melee AP/DR/Eva
Aakman Temple Valencia 60 230 300 459 Agris Upgraded Compass Black Spirit’s Rage
Thornwood Forest O’dyllita 57 230 320 413 Caphras, Specter Accuracy
Star’s End Pillars Calpheon 61 240 360 573 ∅ Accuracy
Star’s End Calpheon 61 240 320 511 ∅ Accuracy
Kratuga Ancient Ruins Mediah 60 230 300 520 Agris All Equal Drop Rate
Jade Starlight Forest Winter 61 260 350 624 Agris, Mobâž– Monster AP/DR
Abandoned Monastery: 2P Calpheon 61 260 350 544 ∅ Accuracy
Hystria Ruins: Dehkia Valencia 62 300 400 832 DehkiaMob➕ Upgraded Compass Black Spirit’s Rage
Roud Sulfur Mines: Dehkia Valencia 62 300 400 806 Dehkia Archaeologist Map Melee AP/DR/Eva
Aakman Temple: Dehkia Valencia 62 300 400 801 Dehkia, Mobâž• Upgraded Compass Ranged AP/DR/Eva
Ash Forest Kamasylvia 62 300 390 741 ∅ Merchant Ring Max Stamina
Pila Ku Jail: Dehkia Valencia 62 300 400 715 Dehkia, Mobâž• Archaeologist Map Ranged AP/DR/Eva
Thornwood Forest: Dehkia O’dyllita 62 310 400 1104 Caphras, Specter, Dehkia Accuracy
Cyclops Land: Dehkia Calpheon 62 310 400 1086 Dehkia, Mobâž–
Yzrahid Highlands Ulukita 63 310 420 1000 Agris, Red Artifacts, Mob➕ Kabua’s Artifact Kabua’s Artifact
Ash Forest: Dehkia Kamasylvia 62 310 400 992 Dehkia Merchant Ring Max Stamina
City of the Dead Ulukita 62 310 380 776 Origin of Dark Hunger Upgraded Telescope
Darkseeker’s Retreat Ulukita 63 310 420 693 Agris, Red Artifacts Kabua’s Artifact Kabua’s Artifact
Tungrad Ruins Ulukita 63 320 410 1137 Origin of Dark Hunger Upgraded Telescope

 

Imperfect Fire Lightstones from Bosses

These bosses have higher drop rates for Imperfect Fire Lightstones.

  • Nouver
  • Mirumok Destroyer Offin
  • Kzarka
  • Bheg
  • Garmoth
  • Muraka
  • Red Nose
  • Saunil Siege Captain
  • Narc Brishka

Kzarka <Lord of Corruption>
Ruuuun!!!

Convert Imperfect to Usable Fire Lightstones

Convert Imperfect Lightstone of Fire to have a chance to obtain Lightstone of Fire: Blade and Lightstone of Fire: Predation.

  • Hand over Imperfect Lightstone of Fire x1 and 20,000,000 Silver to Dalishain located in major cities. (You can also give her 3 unwanted Lighstones for 1 RNG Lightstone of any type.)
  • 1 Imperfect Fire Lightstone is an ingredient in making Purified Lightone of Fire. Requires Guru 1 level of Alchemy.
purified lightstone of fire
Imperfect Lightstone of Fire

Lightstone of Fire with Alchemy

You can craft Purified Lightstone of Fire with an Alchemy Tool inside your residence.

Requires Alchemy level of Guru 1.

RMB Purified Lightstone of Fire to obtain 1x Lightstone of the same type or very rarely an Iridescent Lightstone.

There is also a low chance of getting an additional Lightstone of any element when you craft a Purified Lightstone and also when you perform Imperial Alchemy and craft other recipes.

 

Purified Lightstone Lightstone Alchemy Recipe

Fire (Attack)		 Imperfect Fire Lighstone x1
Black Gem Fragment x10
Black Stone x10
Powder of Flame x50
Clear Liquid Reagent x50

 

Magical Lightstone Crystals can replace Black Gem Fragments.

Resplendent Lightstones from Guild Boss

Resplendent Lightstone is a guaranteed drop from guild bosses.

This lightstone has a much higher probability of giving you a more valuable lightstone compared to Purified Lightstone.

 

Guild Boss:

  • Khan
  • Giant Mudster
  • Ferrid
  • Ancient Puturum
resplendent lightstone of earth

resplendent earth

resplendent lightstone of fire

resplendent fire

resplendent lightstone of flora

resplendent flora

resplendent lightstone of wind

resplendent wind

Alternatives to Deathblow

[The Wild] artifact combination is a much cheaper Monster AP Lightstone Combo.

I’ve also included 3 options that give extra damage instead of Monster AP.

1 Extra Damage = 85% of 1 AP.

 

Lightstone Combination Lightstones + Combo Effect AP Dmg
Fire: Predation
Fire: Predation
Fire: Predation
Iridescent Lightstone		 [The Wild]
Monster AP +18		 18
Fire: Blight
Fire: Blight
Fire: Blight
Iridescent Lightstone		 [The Wild: Humans]
Additional Human Damage +24		 24
Fire: Roar
Fire: Roar
Fire: Roar
Iridescent Lightstone		 [The Wild: Demihumans]
Additional Demihuman Damage +30		 30
Fire: Fallen
Fire: Fallen
Fire: Fallen
Iridescent Lightstone		 [The Wild: Kamasylvia]
Additional Kamasylvian Damage +30		 30
Iridescent Lightstone
lighstone of fire fallen
lightstone of fire blight
lightstone of fire roar