No Rest For The Wicked uses a durability system that centers on how often a character dies, not on the amount of damage taken. This guide explains how to repair weapons and armor, what materials are needed, where to find them, and the best ways to use them to keep gear in fighting shape.
Repair equipment in No Rest For The Wicked
Expect to see your equipment wear quickly as you play. The condition of armor and weapons worsens with each death, until an item can no longer be used. Yet all worn gear can still be repaired and restored to usability, depending on the resources you have on hand.
To repair items, players must visit a blacksmith named Fillmore. He sits in the dining room of the Sea Fort and can restore weapons and armor for a fee. In the early stages, this is the most reliable method to counteract wear and tear and keep gear battle-ready.
Access to the dining room begins with locating the dining room key. The key is attached to a corpse marked on the map. Head toward the large campfire near the fort’s center, then pass the dining room area. A body lies on the wooden planks, and inspecting it yields the key required to enter.
With the dining room key in hand, clear the way by dealing with any soldiers near Fillmore, then speak to him. This grants access to the blacksmith’s repair services. Players have two primary options: “Repair All” or “Repair Equipped.” Repairs require a fee, which varies by item and condition.
In addition to the blacksmith, players can supplement repairs with Repair Powder. A small vial of this substance adds 50 power points to all equipped items. It can be found inside certain chests or in destructible objects like barrels, though its spawn is random in the open world and not tied to a fixed loot location.
How force works
Durability in No Rest For The Wicked tracks character deaths rather than raw combat damage. Each respawn at the Cerim Whisper point correlates with a drop in gear condition. This decline is shown through color-coded indicators in the inventory: yellow signals moderate wear, orange signals heavy wear, and red signals critical wear near item failure.
As play continues, players will notice that armor and weapons degrade with each death, emphasizing the need to repair and manage equipment for ongoing battles. The system encourages planning around resources and using repair tools strategically to stay effective in combat.
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Note: All game mechanics described are current to the latest update and reflect the in-game durability and repair systems as experienced by players in No Rest For The Wicked.