How to Get All Curses and Blessings in Rune Slayer

What if I told you that you could wield a power so devastating that its cooldown would have to be measured IN HOURS? You’d probably be interested, and rightfully so. That’s exactly what the new Rune Slayer update provided us with, so to get you ready and save you time, I prepped a guide on how to get all curses and blessings in Rune Slayer. Hint: It ain’t as grindy as it sounds at first. 

What Are Curses and Blessings in Rune Slayer 

To put it simply, curses and blessings are summons that can be used by the Demon Sect and Holy Sect, respectively. Consider them as the ultimate powers members of these factions can use, exclusive only to their sect-mates (no, I’m not gonna say ‘fellow acolytes’). This system is still very new and there are already rumors of buffs coming to existing curses and blessings. Likewise, there are differences between curses and blessings, but they share some common features, such as: 

• You need to kill bosses. It wouldn’t make sense if you could just waltz into any random area and get it all of a sudden, right? Absolutely. So, whether it’s the current ones or curses and blessings coming in the future, you can expect a challenge. 
• Fairy requirement. Depending on the faction, you need a Fairy. Keep in mind that the most recent update made it so you need to be level 15 to get a Fairy pet, so it’s not really possible to speedrun things as efficiently as before. 
• Rare drops. It’s expected that all curses and blessings in Rune Slayer will be Legendary items, so expect to grind at least for a bit. Fortunately, the new update also improved Legendary item drops by a whopping 400%, so at least statistically, the grind will be four times faster than before. 

So, with that in mind, let’s take a look at all the curses and blessings in Rune Slayer, what they do and how to get them without too much effort. 

All Curses and Blessings in Rune Slayer 

At the time of writing, there are only two available curses and blessings, more specifically–one of each. So, let’s take a look at each, along with some more info on how to snatch them. 

How to Get Curse of the Dune Dragon (Demon Faction Exclusive)

If you're part of the Demon Sect and looking for a high-risk, high-reward ability, Curse of the Dune Dragon might be exactly what you need. This devastating spell lets you channel your own life force and Focus to unleash a monstrous attack on a single target — the kind of move that can turn the tide of a battle... if timed right. It summons a big dragon that freezes enemies in place and deals massive AoE damage.

To use it, you’ll need to have a Fire Fairy as your active pet, and your Magic stat must be at 7 or higher. Be warned: this isn’t a casual ability you can spam. Each cast drains 100 Focus and around 50% of your HP, and it comes with a hefty cooldown of 60 minutes. You’ll want to save it for a key moment when it’ll really count. For instance, it’s great as an AoE blast when you get surrounded in Balgaron's Chasm.

The ability can only be unlocked by acquiring the Curse: Eclipse Scroll, a rare drop from the Goblin King boss in the Withered Thicket. It’s not a guaranteed drop, so you might have to take him down a few times before luck’s on your side.

How to Get Blessing of the Cho (Holy Faction Exclusive)

For Holy Sect players who prefer summoning reinforcements rather than sacrificing themselves in battle, Blessing of the Cho offers a powerful way to gain the upper hand. When used, this ability calls forth a mystical creature to fight by your side — perfect for handling overwhelming odds or dishing out extra damage during boss fights. It works pretty much the same as the curse, except you summon a, ugh, toad-snaile with trees growing out of it, I guess.

To wield the power, you’ll need to be aligned with the Holy Sect and have an Earth Fairy as your companion. Activating the ability consumes both Mana and HP, so make sure you’re prepared before summoning your spectral ally. It has a 1 hour cooldown, just like Curse of the Dune Dragon.  

You can obtain this summoning spell by finding the Cho Blessing Scroll, most commonly dropped by the Dreadful Licht King in the Withered Thicket. While there are a few rumors that the Goblin King might drop it as well, the Licht King remains your best bet. The two bosses share parts of their respective loot pools (mainly Fighter’s Ring and Merchant’s Ring), so it’s possible that they can both drop the Scroll, with the Goblin King having a slightly lower drop chance. 

Will There Be More Curses and Blessings in Rune Slayer? 

Definitely, since both are recent additions. Still, one can’t help but notice that Curse of the Dune Dragon and Blessing of the Cho are awfully similar. Not only do they both drain HP and a secondary stat, but they also both summon a being that immobilizes the opponent and deals massive AoE. As the rotten cherry on top, both abilities aren’t really powerful enough to justify a 60-minute cooldown, even before the nerf. So I wouldn’t really advise you to break your back grinding for them. Let’s just hope that new curses and blessings in Rune Slayer will be more balanced. 

That should be the end of this crash course on how to get all curses and blessings in Rune Slayer. They’re not the best thing in the world right now, so it’s up to the devs to think of new ones that are hopefully less grindy and have a cooldown that isn’t measured in hours. In the meantime, check out the new races in Rune Slayer and how you can combine curses and blessing with them. 

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