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Introduction

Reforging Solarbite weapons is one of the most rewarding and nuanced systems in Warborne Above Ashes. As a long-time player and crafting-focused build creator, I’ve spent dozens of hours refining the art of turning unstable relics into powerful gear. In this article, you’ll learn how to reforge Solarbite weapons efficiently and safely, with a focus on reliable, player-first guidance grounded in direct gameplay experience. Whether you're hunting for optimal stats or building for lore-accuracy, this guide will provide the clarity and confidence you need.

What Are Solarbite Weapons?

Solarbite weapons in Warborne Above Ashes are forged from rare solar-infused materials and corrupted ash cores. These weapons excel in hybrid damage output, often mixing high base melee or ranged damage with additional solar bursts or radiant status effects. However, their unstable nature makes reforging essential for enhancing stats, rerolling affixes, or aligning a weapon with your preferred playstyle.

Why Reforging Is Necessary

The volatile nature of Warborne Above Ashes Solarbite weapons means base rolls can vary significantly. You might find a Solarforged Blade with great attack speed but weak Solarbite scaling, or a Radiant Pike with amazing visuals but a poorly rolled secondary effect. Reforging lets you fix that—enhancing power, refining synergy, and ensuring the weapon complements your build perfectly.

Where to Reforge Solarbite Weapons

1. Solar Forge in Emberfall

• Unlocked during the mid-game campaign

• Requires Solar Anvil Key

• Offers the most balanced reforging stats

2. Ashen Crucible (Hidden Forge)

• Found in the Scorched Expanse after completing the “Trial by Sunfire” side quest

• Higher risk-reward reforging: better stat ceilings, but a small chance of backfire

• Essential for players chasing high-end PvP or raid builds

Required Materials

To reforge a Solarbite weapon, you’ll need:

• Solarite Shards (x10): Dropped by elite solar elementals

• Ashcore Dust (x5): Harvested from corrupted nodes near lava zones

• Radiant Flux: Rare crafting catalyst from dungeon bosses

• Your Solarbite weapon of choice

Optional enhancement reagents include:

• Ember Seal: Increases chance of max stat rolls

• Lightbind Oil: Preserves appearance while changing affixes

Step-by-Step Reforging Process

1. Back up your original weaponAlways store a duplicate or take note of the original stats. Reforging can sometimes result in an unwanted outcome.

2. Apply materials at your chosen forgeSelect your base weapon and drop in the required Solarbite-specific materials.

3. Choose a focusYou can prioritize one of the following:

• Base Damage

• Status Effect Strength (e.g., solar burn)

• Attack Speed or Range

• Special Procs (e.g., radiant shockwaves on crit)

1. Finalize and ReforgeConfirm your selection and watch the forge animation. You’ll receive a rerolled weapon with altered stats and sometimes new passive traits.

2. Test the WeaponEquip your reforged weapon and test it in a Solarbite-infused zone. Sometimes effects vary depending on solar exposure and enemy type.

Tips from Experience

• Don’t reforge mid-dungeon. It’s tempting, but unstable reforging conditions can cause bugs or unexpected damage rollbacks.

• Use Ember Seals only when rerolling legendary or mythic-tier gear. The seals are rare and best reserved for endgame.

• If reforging fails, dismantle the weapon for Radiant Fragments. These fragments can later be used to upgrade another Solarbite weapon.

• Always read affix descriptions carefully. Some rare affixes, like Solar Retaliation, only activate in PvP or certain boss phases.

Popular Reforging Combinations

• Solarforged Blade + Embercore Affix + Swiftstrike Rune = high DPS, excellent for PvE burst builds

• Radiant Pike + Lightshock Effect + Resilience Bind = good crowd control, ideal for frontline tank builds

• Ashburn Chakrams + Solar Echo Passive + Twin Burst Speed = deadly in PvP and solo content

Reforging Solarbite weapons in Warborne Above Ashes is not just about maximizing numbers—it’s about shaping your gear to suit your personal combat identity. With the right materials, location, and strategy, you can turn even a flawed drop into a legendary force. My advice is to approach reforging with both caution and creativity. Trust in your experimentation, rely on tested combinations, and soon your reforged Solarbite weapon will become the signature piece of your loadout.