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All Masterworks in Return to Moria, ranked

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In Return to Moria, you’ll be able to craft special items called ‘Masterworks’. These incredible pieces of kit can only be held one at a time, but their abilities are worth it.

All Masterworks Ranked in Return to Moria

Below are the four primary Masterworks in Return to Moria. I have omitted the Masterworks that relate to the story due to spoiler reasons, and as they aren’t really that useful outside of their plot relevance. So you can imagine where I’d place them in this ranking. Also, they don’t count toward the Masterwork Achievement.

From worst to best, here is the ranking.

Wanderkeg

The Wanderkeg allows you to store a large amount of booze for you and your party’s drinking pleasure. In theory, this could become a near-endless supply of your favorite buff, which does make it valuable. However, it is expensive and takes a lot of time to brew the brew you want.

Wanderkeg In Return To Moria
Screenshot: PC Invasion

The Wanderkeg is the best Masterwork if a true Dwarf was making this list. Unfortunately I’m a human. As a solo player, I never really needed brews outside of the Elven healing brew. However, one dosage was fine for me, and so the Brewskin was all I needed. This made the Wanderkeg rather redundant, although it was the one I found the most amusing.

Zarok Torch

The Zarok Torch is a bright torch that never runs out and sits on your back when you’re not using it. This prevents light and torches from being a problem at all. However, it is more of a convenience than something truly game-changing.

Zarok Torch In Return To Moria
Screenshot: PC Invasion

I actually probably used this Masterwork the most, as the constant light it provided was incredibly useful. It also allowed me to equip a shield and still see the enemies I was facing off against. However, it can’t really rank higher as these are more conveniences than anything else, and can be substituted by building Hearths everywhere to light all the dark places.

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Quarrymaster

The Quarrymaster is an incredible tool that carves out great chunks into stone and mines at over double the damage of a regular pickaxe. It requires lots of energy to use, but makes light work of any ore vein that you need to harvest.

Quarymaster In Return To Moria
Screenshot: PC Invasion

I loved using the Quarrymaster. It made mining so effortless. It doesn’t take the top spot on this list however, as it is simply an over glorified pickaxe that can easily be substituted by… a pickaxe. Granted, it makes mining much quicker, but that’s all it does. It also consumes a lot of energy if you’re not singing a mining song.

Shield Wall

The Shield Wall is the best shield in the game. Alongside nulling pretty much all damage, it also has infinite durability. This means that it can essentially make you invulnerable without a drawback, allowing you to always escape your enemies without the fear of time.

Shield Wall In Return To Moria
Screenshot: PC Invasion

I personally never used the Shield Wall until the late game, and for some encounters I really wished I had it! The Shield Wall takes the top spot due to it making players invulnerable, which is especially useful for solo players. It makes the perfect getaway that also allows you to run into a horde and not have to worry about damage. It’s awesome.

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