Smithy

　

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1.  What is Smithy?

Smithy is a web-based item enhancement app provided within MapleStory Universe. Instead of launching MapleStory N every time you want to enhance items, Smithy brings enhancement directly to your browser on any device. This means you can enhance items anytime, anywhere, with added flexibility that goes beyond the game client experience:

• Greater Flexibility: Enhance items from your character’s inventory or your wallet inventory
• No Game Client Required: Exchange Power Crystals and enhance items without launching MapleStory N
• Streamlined Process: The streamlined workflow lets you enhance items faster and more easily

With Smithy, enhancement opportunities are always within reach. Upgrade your items on the go. 　

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2.  How to log in to the Smithy Synergy App

Smithy supports login through your MSU Account. You can log in to Smithy in two ways

• Click the “Sign In” button in the upper right corner
• Click the “Start Enhancing” button on the intro page (if not already logged in)

When you attempt to log in, the system checks if your wallet is connected to MSU. It then proceeds with Smithy login using your connected MSU account information.

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2.1  Signature request for first-time login

When logging in to Smithy for the first time, you’ll see a permission request during the login process. This page explains what actions Smithy will perform. You can cancel the login if you prefer not to proceed.

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2.1.1 Why Signing Is Required

This signature verifies that Smithy has safe read/write permissions for items and enhancement materials in your wallet, such as NESO and Power Crystal. It’s a simple authentication step. No actual transaction is made. After reviewing this information, you’ll complete a wallet signature to confirm your approval. Once signed, you can use Smithy freely without repeating this process.

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2.2  When already logged in to MapleStory N

Smithy and MapleStory N cannot run simultaneously since they share the same enhancement data. If you’re already logged in to MapleStory N when you try to access Smithy, you’ll see a message asking if you want to log out of MapleStory N first. If you click “Confirm,” your MapleStory N login session will be terminated, and you can proceed with Smithy.  If you click “Cancel,” MapleStory N stays active, but login to Smithy won’t be allowed. 　

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3.  Enhancement Inventory

Once you log in to Smithy, click the “Start Enhancing” button to enter the Enhancement Inventory. Here you can view and enhance all enhanceable items. You can also check and exchange Power Crystal, the materials needed for enhancement. Items that can be enhanced through Smithy include

• Items owned by your characters (including equipped items)
• Items in your Wallet Inventory

Use the toggle buttons at the top left of the item list to switch between Character Inventory and Wallet Inventory. Click each button to explore items in the respective inventory.

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3.1.  Character Inventory

Character Inventory shows items belonging to characters linked to MapleStory N. Your currently selected character appears in the first filter on the left side of the item list. To change characters, click that filter and select a different one. Use the search and filter functions to easily find items you want to enhance. When you find an item, hover over it to display the available enhancement options. You can now choose between “Starforce” and “Potential” to open the respective enhancement window.

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3.2.  Wallet Inventory

In Wallet Inventory, you can view all items stored in your wallet. This includes items purchased from the marketplace and items moved from your characters in MapleStory N. The list initially shows the “Weapon” category selected. Make sure to check the selected category when browsing items. The process of exploring items and entering the enhancement window works the same as in Character Inventory.

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3.3  Power Crystal Exchange

Just like in MapleStory N, you need Power Crystal to proceed with enhancement in Smithy. At the top of the inventory, you can check the enhancement-related materials currently held in your wallet. Click the “Exchange” button to open the exchange window. Here, you can exchange Power Crystal in advance for your enhancement needs. If you don’t have enough Power Crystal when enhancing an item, you can also replenish it at that time. If you don’t have enough NESO to proceed with enhancement, click the “Swap” button to go to the Swap & Warp service to replenish your NESO. 　

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4.  How to enhance in Smithy

When you select an item to enhance from the inventory, you’ll be taken to a screen where you can proceed with enhancement. Smithy uses the same enhancement system as MapleStory N, so the processes and probabilities are identical. Enhancement results are automatically synchronized between both services.

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4.1  Star Force Enhancement

In Star Force Enhancement, you can see your selected item’s current Star Force grade, success and failure probabilities, and the stats you’ll gain upon success. The system displays helpful tip messages based on your current enhancement state. Use these tips to guide your enhancement decisions. For example, when enhancements have failed twice in a row, a “CHANCE TIME!” message appears. This means your next enhancement is guaranteed to succeed. Important features like “Chance Time” sync with your last enhancement attempt in MapleStory N, so your progress carries over to Smithy. Review the displayed item information and enhancement details. If everything looks correct, click the “Enhance” button to proceed. You can also enable the “Disable Star Catching” and “Major Failure Prevention” options before enhancing. When activated, these settings will apply to your enhancement attempt.

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4.1.1  Dynamic Pricing

Enhancement prices in Smithy use Dynamic Pricing, the same system as MapleStory N. Dynamic Pricing is MapleStory N’s unique enhancement pricing system where prices change in real-time based on user enhancement demand. Both Star Force and Potential enhancements follows this system, with prices varying depending on the specific enhancement type. [Learn more about Dynamic Pricing]

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4.1.2  Star Catch

When you proceed with Star Force enhancement, a mini game called Star Catch automatically starts. This mini game can increase your Star Force success probability. The game gives you 5 seconds to stop a moving star at a specific point by clicking the “STOP!” button. Successfully stopping the star at the correct spot gives you a buff that increases your enhancement success probability. If you play Star Catch repeatedly in a short time, the difficulty increases. The star moves faster, and the success area becomes smaller. If you don’t want to play Star Catch, click the “Disable Star Catching” button above the enhance button. When disabled, you won’t receive the success probability bonus.

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4.1.3  Major Failure Prevention

If your current Star Force grade is 12 stars or higher, enhancement attempts can result in a “Major Failure.” For items between 12-17 stars, you can enable the “Major Failure Prevention” feature to avoid this outcome. However, enabling this feature doubles your enhancement cost, and you’ll see a notice explaining the increased price.

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4.1.4  Pop-up Disable

To provide an enhancement experience similar to MapleStory N in-game, Smithy lets you temporarily disable all confirmation messages. When enhancing, you’ll see a message showing the enhancement cost. At the bottom of this message, you can activate “Don’t show again during this enhancement.” Once enabled, all future enhancement attempts on that page will execute immediately without confirmation messages. Note that Star Catch will still appear unless you also activate “Disable Star Catching.”

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4.2. Potential Enhancement

In Potential Enhancement, you can enhance both an item’s Potential and its Bonus Potential.

• Potential can be enhanced using Occult Cubes, Red Cubes, or Black Cubes.
• Bonus Potential can be enhanced using Bonus Occult Cubes or Bonus Potential Cubes.

When attempting enhancement, the grade will either increase or remain the same — it will never decrease.
Enhancement probabilities can be checked by clicking the “Probability Info” button. To proceed, select the desired Potential type and the cube item you want to use, then click the “Enhance” button to complete the process.

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4.2.1. Memorial Feature

The Memorial feature allows you to choose between the current option and the newly rolled option.
This feature is only available when enhancing with a Black Cube. After a Black Cube enhancement, both the current and new options are displayed side by side.
You must select one to finalize the enhancement.

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4.2.1.1. Notes on the Memorial Feature

Black Cubes always trigger the Memorial feature, allowing you to choose between keeping your current potential option or accepting the new one. The “Enhance” button stays active during this selection for smoother enhancement. If you don’t make a choice, the system automatically keeps your current potential option. To accept new potention options, select them before proceeding. If an item in your selected Character or Wallet Inventory has an unfinished Memorial selection,
a ‘Potential Enhancement Pending’ popup will appear, prompting you to complete the enhancement first. Until you make a choice and finish the pending Memorial selection, no other items in that inventory can be enhanced.
Make sure to finalize the selection before starting any new enhancement attempts.

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