PoE Thaumaturgic Dust – Path of Exile

The "Settlers of Kalguur" expansion in Path of Exile introduces a variety of new mechanics and resources critical for the development of Kingsmarch. Among these new resources, Thaumaturgic Dust stands out as one of the most versatile and valuable materials available to players. This article delves into the significance of Thaumaturgic Dust, the mechanics of acquiring it, and strategies for effectively utilizing it in the Settlers of Kalguur league.

Items can be disenchanted by Disenchanter workers in real-time to be converted into a resource known as Thaumaturgic Dust. The disenchanting menu is 12 x 10 inventory slots. Disenchanters reduce the time to disenchant an item based on their rank.

For non-unique items, the item's item level, modifier tiers, and other factors contribute to an item's Thaumaturgic Dust value.
For uniques, items with higher unique item tier, drop level, and item level have a higher Thaumaturgic Dust value.

The Significance of Thaumaturgic Dust

PoE Thaumaturgic Dust - Path of Exile

Thaumaturgic Dust acts as a wildcard that adds to shipment value linearly 1:1 up to the equivalent total of non-dust resources, then diminishing returns for any additional dust.
Generic rewards from dust are proportional to a percentage of the ratios of other resources sent, including crops; dust's impact on rewards appear to increase the more dust is sent.
Dust has no impact on the number or rarity of Runes or Tattoos acquired.

Acquiring Thaumaturgic Dust

The primary method of obtaining Thaumaturgic Dust is through the disenchanting process. Disenchanting involves breaking down Magic, Rare, or Unique items into their base components, yielding Thaumaturgic Dust. The amount and quality of the dust produced depend on the type and rarity of the items disenchanted.

Mechanics of Disenchanting:

Magic Items: Provide a moderate amount of Thaumaturgic Dust, suitable for basic crafting needs.
Rare Items: Yield a higher amount of dust due to their increased complexity and power.
Unique Items: Disenchanting these can produce significant quantities of Thaumaturgic Dust, but players should carefully consider their potential utility before breaking them down.

PoE Disenchanting

Tips for Efficient Disenchanting:

Prioritize High-Yield Items: Focus on disenchanting items that provide the most Thaumaturgic Dust.
Upgrade the Disenchanter: Invest in upgrading the Disenchanter to increase processing speed and output.
Manage the Queue: Keep the Disenchanter’s queue full to ensure continuous production of Thaumaturgic Dust.

Disenchanting Upgrades

Rank	Cost	Name	Current
1	745 Gold	Establish Disenchanting	Can Disenchant Magic Equipment Items 3 Maximum Disenchanters
2	1,800 Gold	Can Disenchant Rare Items	Can Disenchant Magic or Rare Equipment Items 3 Maximum Disenchanters
3	4,440 Gold 1,500 Thaumaturgic Dust	15% increased Disenchanting Speed	Can Disenchant Magic or Rare Equipment Items 15% increased Disenchanting Speed 3 Maximum Disenchanters
4	8,065 Gold 2,500 Thaumaturgic Dust 20 Wheat	+1 to Maximum Disenchanters	Can Disenchant Magic or Rare Equipment Items 15% increased Disenchanting Speed 4 Maximum Disenchanters
5	15,550 Gold 10,000 Thaumaturgic Dust	1% increased Thaumaturgic Dust per Item Quality	Can Disenchant Magic or Rare Equipment Items 1% increased Thaumaturgic Dust per Item Quality 15% increased Disenchanting Speed 4 Maximum Disenchanters
6	24,375 Gold 25,000 Thaumaturgic Dust	+1 to Maximum Disenchanters	Can Disenchant Magic or Rare Equipment Items 1% increased Thaumaturgic Dust per Item Quality 15% increased Disenchanting Speed 5 Maximum Disenchanters
7	28,310 Gold 50,000 Thaumaturgic Dust	20% increased Disenchanting Speed	Can Disenchant Magic or Rare Equipment Items 1% increased Thaumaturgic Dust per Item Quality 35% increased Disenchanting Speed 5 Maximum Disenchanters
8	32,885 Gold 75,000 Thaumaturgic Dust 100 Corn	+1 to Maximum Disenchanters	Can Disenchant Magic or Rare Equipment Items 1% increased Thaumaturgic Dust per Item Quality 35% increased Disenchanting Speed 6 Maximum Disenchanters
9	38,205 Gold 100,000 Thaumaturgic Dust	50% increased Thaumaturgic Dust per Corruption Implicit	Can Disenchant Magic or Rare Equipment Items 50% increased Thaumaturgic Dust per Corruption Implicit 1% increased Thaumaturgic Dust per Item Quality 35% increased Disenchanting Speed 6 Maximum Disenchanters
10	44,375 Gold 125,000 Thaumaturgic Dust	50% increased Thaumaturgic Dust per Influence Type	Can Disenchant Magic or Rare Equipment Items 50% increased Thaumaturgic Dust per Corruption Implicit 50% increased Thaumaturgic Dust per Influence Type 1% increased Thaumaturgic Dust per Item Quality 35% increased Disenchanting Speed 6 Maximum Disenchanters
11	71,740 Gold 300,000 Thaumaturgic Dust	Can Disenchant Unique Items	Can Disenchant Magic, Rare or Unique Equipment Items 50% increased Thaumaturgic Dust per Corruption Implicit 50% increased Thaumaturgic Dust per Influence Type 1% increased Thaumaturgic Dust per Item Quality 35% increased Disenchanting Speed 6 Maximum Disenchanters

Recombinator

Settlers of Kalguur introduced a non-currency version in Kingsmarch, where it is a crafting table. This version of a Recombinator is slightly different in that it requires Gold and Thaumaturgic Dust to use, and can be upgraded to gain 5% Chance for Modifiers to upgrade tier and Rarer Modifiers are more likely to be retained.

Conclusion

Thaumaturgic Dust is a cornerstone resource in Path of Exile’s Settlers of Kalguur league, essential for shipping, and upgrading Disenchanting rank. By understanding the mechanics of acquiring and using Thaumaturgic Dust, players can strategically manage this valuable resource to enhance their character’s power and the overall efficiency of Kingsmarch. Embrace the opportunities provided by disenchanting, and leverage Thaumaturgic Dust to build a powerful, resilient character in the perilous world of Wraeclast. With careful planning and efficient resource management, players can maximize their Thaumaturgic Dust potential and thrive in the Settlers of Kalguur league.