lost ark 9 7 stone

In Lost Ark, a 9/7 Stone refers to a high-quality Ability Stone that has successfully been cut (facetted) to achieve 9 positive nodes (successes) and 7 negative nodes (reductions). These stones are highly sought after for endgame builds because they offer a strong balance of beneficial effects (like +3 to two important Engravings) while minimizing detrimental ones. Key Details: Ability Stone Basics: - Ability Stones grant Engravings (positive effects) and Penalties (negative effects). - When faceting, you choose between Success (green node), Reduction (red node), or neutral at each step. - The goal is to maximize useful Engravings while minimizing Penalties. 9/7 Stone Meaning: - 9 Successes: Enough to activate two Engravings at +3 each (e.g., Grudge +3, Cursed Doll +3). - 7 Reductions: Keeps Penalties manageable (e.g., Attack Speed Reduction, Defense Reduction). Why Its Valuable: - Allows flexible 5x3+1 or 5x3+2 builds (five maxed Engravings + one or two bonus levels). - Saves gold/gems by reducing reliance on expensive accessories. How to Get It: - Dropped from endgame content (e.g., Legion Raids, Abyssal Dungeons). - Purchased from the Auction House (often very expensivetens of thousands of gold). - Requires luck when faceting due to RNG. Faceting Tips: - Aim for 75%+ success chance early to maximize progress. - Use calculators/tools to simulate outcomes before committing. Example Use Case: A 9/7 Stone with Grudge +3 and Keen Blunt Weapon +3 lets you build: 5x3 Engravings (e.g., Grudge, KBW, Cursed Doll, Raid Captain, Adrenaline). +1 or +2 bonus (e.g., Adrenaline +1 for extra crit). Would you like help with faceting strategies or build optimization?