Updated September 29, 2026
Quick Answer
The Blacksmith in Minecraft Dungeons II lets you upgrade equipment you already own instead of replacing it with a new item.
You can spend Emeralds to raise an item's Power Level to the highest Power Level currently available to you. The system works with weapons, armor and artifacts, making it useful when you want to keep a favorite item while bringing it closer to your current gear level.
The Blacksmith also has its own merchant progression. Echo Shards are used to level up the Blacksmith, and higher merchant levels unlock additional capabilities, including the ability to re-roll built-in item effects.
📋 Table of Contents
- Quick Answer
- What Does the Blacksmith Do?
- How Blacksmith Gear Upgrades Work
- How Much Can the Blacksmith Increase Power?
- What Equipment Can You Upgrade?
- How Much Does a Blacksmith Upgrade Cost?
- Can You Keep Your Favorite Gear?
- How Blacksmith Re-Rolling Works
- How to Level Up the Blacksmith
- Blacksmith vs Enchantsmith
- When Should You Upgrade Gear?
- Minecraft Dungeons II Blacksmith FAQ
- Final Thoughts
What Does the Blacksmith Do?
The Blacksmith is the merchant you use when you want to improve equipment that you already have.
Instead of abandoning a favorite weapon or piece of armor simply because its Power Level has fallen behind, you can bring it to the Blacksmith and pay an Emerald cost to upgrade it.
The Blacksmith can be used for equipment such as:
- Melee weapons
- Ranged weapons
- Armor
- Artifacts
The important distinction is that the Blacksmith upgrades the existing item. You do not have to find a completely new copy just to increase its Power Level.
The Blacksmith also has a separate merchant-level system that eventually unlocks additional features.
How Blacksmith Gear Upgrades Work
Using the Blacksmith is straightforward:
1. Choose the equipment you want to improve
Open the Blacksmith and select an item from your available equipment.
This can be a weapon, armor piece or artifact that you want to continue using.
2. Check the available upgrade
The Blacksmith interface shows the item's current Power Level and the Power Level it can reach through the available upgrade.
The displayed Emerald cost is also shown before you confirm the upgrade.
3. Pay the Emerald cost
If you have enough Emeralds, you can confirm the upgrade.
The exact cost can vary between items and upgrades, so check the price displayed by the Blacksmith rather than assuming every item uses the same amount.
4. Upgrade the item
Once the upgrade is completed, the item's Power Level increases.
Its existing properties can remain intact. For example, upgraded equipment can retain its built-in effects while receiving a higher Power Level.
5. Continue using the item
After upgrading, the equipment can go straight back into your loadout.
This is the main reason the Blacksmith is useful: you can continue building around equipment you already like rather than constantly replacing your favorite items.
How Much Can the Blacksmith Increase Power?
The Blacksmith can raise equipment to the highest Power Level currently available to you.
This means the target is tied to your current progression rather than being a single permanent number that applies to every player.
For example, an item can start considerably below your current equipment level and still be upgraded to match the Power Level available through the Blacksmith.
Later in the game, the same system can be used to bring older equipment back up to your current level.
What Equipment Can You Upgrade?
The Blacksmith isn't limited to weapons.
You can use it to upgrade different types of equipment, including:
Melee Weapons
Weapons such as the Soul Reaper can be upgraded to a higher Power Level while retaining their existing built-in effects.
Ranged Weapons
Bows and other ranged equipment can also be upgraded.
This is useful when you have a ranged weapon with effects that fit your build but its Power Level has fallen behind.
Armor
Armor pieces can be upgraded in the same way.
Effects such as movement-speed bonuses, damage reduction or other built-in properties can remain on the equipment after the Power upgrade.
Artifacts
Artifacts can also receive Blacksmith upgrades.
For example, artifacts such as the Totem of Shielding, Totem of Regeneration and Flaming Quiver can be upgraded to higher Power Levels while retaining their existing functionality.
This makes the Blacksmith particularly useful when an artifact remains valuable to your build even after its original Power Level becomes outdated.
How Much Does a Blacksmith Upgrade Cost?
Blacksmith upgrades use Emeralds, but there isn't one fixed price for every item.
The Blacksmith displays the required Emerald cost for the specific upgrade you are considering.
Some launch examples include:
- Soul Reaper: Power 16 → 21 for 66 Emeralds
- Twisted Warden Vest: Power 20 → 21 for 45 Emeralds
- Beekeeper Boots: Power 6 → 21 for 100 Emeralds
These examples show why it is better to check the Blacksmith's displayed price for each upgrade instead of trying to apply one universal cost formula.
The amount required can differ depending on the item and upgrade being performed.
Can You Keep Your Favorite Gear?
Yes. Keeping older equipment relevant is one of the main reasons to use the Blacksmith.
Imagine that you find a weapon with effects that work particularly well with your build. Later, you obtain stronger equipment, but none of the new items have the same combination of properties.
You don't necessarily have to abandon the older weapon.
If the Blacksmith can upgrade it, you can increase its Power Level and continue using the item you already prefer.
The same applies to armor and artifacts.
This gives you more freedom when building your loadout because Power Level does not have to be the only reason you replace an item.
How Blacksmith Re-Rolling Works
The Blacksmith eventually gains another important function: re-rolling built-in item effects.
This is different from upgrading an item's Power Level.
An upgrade raises the item's Power Level, while a re-roll can replace one of its built-in buffs with a new buff.
The re-roll function is initially locked.
The Blacksmith interface shows that Re-Roll becomes available at Merchant Level 3.
This gives the Blacksmith two distinct progression functions:
- Upgrade: Increase an item's Power Level.
- Re-Roll: Replace built-in item effects once the required merchant level is reached.
Do not confuse this with the Enchantsmith. Enchantments are handled separately through Enchantment Books and the Enchantsmith.
How to Level Up the Blacksmith
The Blacksmith has its own merchant progression.
Echo Shards are used to level up merchants, including the Blacksmith.
As the Blacksmith's merchant level increases, additional capabilities become available.
At the first merchant level, you can already use the Blacksmith to upgrade equipment. Higher levels expand what the merchant can do, with built-in effect re-rolling becoming available at Merchant Level 3.
This means Echo Shards and Emeralds serve different purposes in the Blacksmith system:
- Emeralds: Used for individual equipment upgrades.
- Echo Shards: Used to level up the Blacksmith merchant.
If you need more information about Echo Shards, see our Minecraft Dungeons II Echo Shards guide.
Blacksmith vs Enchantsmith
The Blacksmith and Enchantsmith both improve your equipment, but they do different jobs.
| Merchant | Main Function |
|---|---|
| Blacksmith | Raises equipment Power Level and eventually re-rolls built-in effects |
| Enchantsmith | Applies and upgrades Enchantment Books |
Use the Blacksmith when your main problem is that an item's Power Level is too low.
Use the Enchantsmith when you want to add or improve an enchantment.
You can therefore use both merchants on the same general piece of equipment without them performing the same function.
For more information, see our Minecraft Dungeons II Enchantsmith guide.
When Should You Upgrade Gear?
You don't need to upgrade every item immediately.
Emeralds are better spent on equipment you actually expect to keep using.
Consider upgrading an item when:
- Its effects fit your current build.
- You have already invested in its enchantments.
- You prefer it over the alternatives you currently have.
- Its Power Level has fallen behind your other equipment.
- You need stronger equipment for an upcoming difficult encounter.
The Blacksmith can be especially useful before challenging encounters when you check your equipment and discover that one or more of your preferred items can be upgraded.
If you're also managing your Emerald supply, the Minecraft Dungeons II Town Merchant guide explains how that merchant handles purchases, salvaging and progression.
Minecraft Dungeons II Blacksmith FAQ
Does the Blacksmith upgrade existing gear?
Yes. The Blacksmith upgrades equipment that you already own rather than requiring you to find a new copy.
What currency does the Blacksmith use?
Individual equipment upgrades use Emeralds.
Can the Blacksmith upgrade weapons?
Yes. Melee and ranged equipment can be upgraded.
Can you upgrade armor?
Yes. Armor can be upgraded to a higher available Power Level.
Can you upgrade artifacts?
Yes. Artifacts can also be upgraded through the Blacksmith.
Does upgrading remove the item's built-in effects?
The demonstrated upgrades retain the item's existing built-in effects.
Can the Blacksmith change built-in effects?
Yes. The Blacksmith has a Re-Roll function that can replace built-in item effects once the required merchant level is reached.
When does Blacksmith re-rolling unlock?
The Blacksmith interface shows Re-Roll unlocking at Merchant Level 3.
What are Echo Shards used for at the Blacksmith?
Echo Shards are used to level up the Blacksmith merchant, while Emeralds are used for individual equipment upgrades.
Is the Blacksmith the same as the Enchantsmith?
No. The Blacksmith handles Power upgrades and built-in effect re-rolling, while the Enchantsmith handles Enchantment Books and enchantment upgrades.
Final Thoughts
The Minecraft Dungeons II Blacksmith gives you a way to keep useful equipment relevant as your character becomes stronger.
Instead of automatically replacing a favorite weapon, armor piece or artifact because its Power Level is too low, you can check the Blacksmith and upgrade the item to the highest Power Level currently available to you.
The system also goes beyond simple Power upgrades. As you level the Blacksmith with Echo Shards, you unlock additional merchant capabilities, including built-in effect re-rolling.
For players who want to build around specific gear rather than constantly replacing everything they find, the Blacksmith is an important part of the Minecraft Dungeons II progression system.
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