An artisan is a special character who can craft equipment for you, from tough armor and powerful weapons to magic jewelry and scrolls. Every artisan you meet will ask you for a favor. As soon as you fulfill the request, a workshop blueprint will appear in the settlement. An artisan with a workshop receives payment from the treasury and crafts weapons or armor for you either at your request or of their own accord.
You will find one in certain regions of the Stolen Lands. Some of them arrive to you on their own, and others can be found in settlements. Each artisan you hire will eventually request your help in creating a special item. Complete their special quest to unlock a masterpiece, an extraordinary piece of gear. The artisan will inform you that they're prepared to start working on a masterpiece and ask you to stop placing specific orders in the meantime.
The Kingmaker community has compiled a complete overview of artisan rewards and their stats.
Gameplay
After an Artisan's building has been build in their respective region, artisans will appear in the throne room regularly to begin the production of a random item. Artisans won't work if their building has not been built, or they have an unsolved kingdom event. The quality of an item an artisan produces is linked to the tier level that as been unlocked, with artisans randomly producing items from the current tier level, and up to two tiers lower. There are six tiers for each artisan (numbered 0 through 5), and building that artisan's workshop unlocks tier 0. Even though there are more than six tier unlock actions possible for each artisan, tier 5 is the maximum tier.
If you request an item of a specific type, the chances of receiving an item from each tier is:
| Tier | Chance |
|---|---|
| Current Tier | 10% |
| Current Tier - 1 | 70% |
| Current Tier - 2 | 20% |
If you don't request an item of a specific type, the chances of receiving an item from each tier is:
| Tier | Chance |
|---|---|
| Current Tier | 30% |
| Current Tier - 1 | 45% |
| Current Tier - 2 | 25% |
Note that if you request a specific item type, you will only get one of a predetermined set of items, listed in the below tables, not any item of that type made by that artisan. For example, if you ask Dragn to make you a warhammer, there is no chance of you getting the Preacher's Warhammer, even though it is a warhammer that Dragn can make. You can only get the Preacher's Warhammer if you ask for a Dwarven style item or if you do not request a specific item type.
Item production times range from between 63 and 112 days, except for the first item an artisan ever produces, which ranges from 22 to 45 days.
Masterpiece items must be unlocked before there is a chance Artisans will start working on them. To unlock masterpiece items, you must:
- Successfly complete the Artisan's associated quests
- Have built their workshop in their associated settlement (Upgrading is not required)
- Have unlocked the artisan's top tier quality items by performing 6 tier unlock actions
Once a masterpiece has been unlocked to work on, there is a 33% * (1 + TurnsWithoutMasterpieces) chance that an artisan will start working on their masterpiece. If a specific item type is requested, the artisan will not attempt to create a masterpiece or increase the masterpiece chance for that attempt. Masterpiece items take 180 days to produce.
Alchemist
Artisan: Bokken
Region: Outskirts
Unlock: Complete the quest The Court Alchemist, which Jhod Kavken gives after annexing the Outskirts.
Quest: An Ancient Formula
Masterpiece: Elixir of Inconceivable Transmutations of Body, and Soul, and Also Mind
Tier Unlock Actions
- Finish quest An Ancient Formula
- 2 tiers during Coronation Throneroom Event
- Build Workshop
- Arcane Rankup 4
- Kingdom Project Loyalty Rank up 3
- Kingdom Project Loyalty Rank up 6
- Kingdom Project Outskirts_Upgrade_EconomyCenter
- Kingdom Project Outskirts_Upgrade_MilitaryFort
- Kingdom Project Outskirts_Upgrade_RelationsCenter
Artisan items
| Type | Item | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Alchemical Item | Acerbic Ring | 0 |
| Mad Scientist's Gloves | 2 | |
| Bombardier's Utility Belt | 3 | |
| Alkaline Mace | 4 | |
| Explosion Ring | 5 | |
| Oil | Oil of Enhancement II | 0 |
| Acid Oil | 1 | |
| Oil of Unholiness | 3 | |
| Oil of Bane Everything | 4 | |
| Oil of Extreme Frost | 5 | |
| Potion | Potion of Protection from Arrows | 0 |
| Potion of Eagle's Splendor | ||
| Protection from Fire | ||
| Potion of Shield of Dawn | 1 | |
| Potion of Greater Invisibility | ||
| Potion of Barkskin | 2 | |
| Potion of Displacement | ||
| Potion of Shield of Faith | 3 | |
| Potion of Greater Heroism | 4 | |
| Potion of Protection from Spells | 5 |
Armorsmith
Artisan: Dragn
Region: South Narlmarches
Unlock:
Quest: Onslaught
Masterpiece: Onslaught
Tier Unlock Actions
- Finish quest Onslaught
- 2 tiers during Coronation Throneroom Event
- Build Workshop
- Kingdom Project Military Rank Up 8
- Kingdom Project Stability Rank Up 5
- Kingdom Project Stability Rank Up 6
- Kingdom Project Stability Rank Up 7
- Kingdom Project SouthNarlmarches_Upgrade_DwarvenKeepRestored
- Kingdom Project SouthNarlmarches_Upgrade_ResearchofTheCandlemere
Artisan items
| Type | Item | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Axe | Mayhem | 0 |
| Serrator | 2 | |
| Tempest | 3 | |
| Lava Forged Axe | 5 | |
| Crossbow | Ankle Breaker | 0 |
| Escapist's Crossbow | 2 | |
| Greater Sting | 4 | |
| Hammer | Warhammer of Hatred | 0 |
| Torpor | 1 | |
| Fireborn Warhammer | 5 | |
| Dwarven item | Opportunist's Dwarven Waraxe | 0 |
| Preacher's Warhammer | 3 | |
| Mark of the Guardian | 5 | |
| Plate armor | Dragonscale Plate | 0 |
| Half-Plate of Hatred | 1 | |
| Crusader's Mithral Full Plate | 3 | |
| Death Crusher's Full Plate | 4 | |
| Shield | Blessed Defense | 0 |
| Bashing Shield | 1 | |
| Ironclad Will | 2 | |
| Unbreakable Bastion | 4 |
Enforcer
Artisan: Varrask the Wildfist
Region: Kamelands
Unlock:
Quest: Earthbreaker
Masterpiece: Obliteration
Tier Unlock Actions
- Complete objective Get the blood of Varrask's enemy during Earthbreaker
- 2 tiers during Coronation Throneroom Event
- Build Workshop
- Kingdom Project Espionage Rank 5
- Kingdom Project Military Rank 6
- Kingdom Project Military Rank 9
- Kingdom Project Kamelands_Upgrade_HorsesBreedingCenter
- Kingdom Project Kamelands_Upgrade_OutdoorMuseum
Artisan items
| Type | Item | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Kellid item | Opportunist's Boots | 0 |
| Inner Demon | 1 | |
| Plate of the Beast | 2 | |
| Trickster's Gloves | 4 | |
| Earthbreaker | Terror Bringer | 1 |
| Eradicator | 3 | |
| Bloodthirst | 5 | |
| Greataxe | Extinguisher | 0 |
| Frost Touch | 3 | |
| Retribution | 4 | |
| Dragon's Essence | 5 | |
| Greatsword | Fly Swatter | 0 |
| Stonekeeper | 2 | |
| Swift Blow | 4 | |
| Medium Armor | Breastplate of Afterlife | 0 |
| Primal Hide | 1 | |
| Raging Bulwark | 3 | |
| Orc item | Gleaming Chainshirt | 0 |
| Frailty | 2 | |
| Shaman's Cloak | 5 |
Exotic Smith
Artisan: Shaynih'a
Region: South Narlmarches
Unlock:
Quest: One Thousand and One Questionable Stories
Masterpiece: Mastery
Tier Unlock Actions
- Complete objective Tell Shaynih'a about the Storyteller's vision during One Thousand and One Questionable Stories
- 2 tiers during Coronation Throneroom Event
- Build Workshop
- Kingdom Project Economy Rank up 8
- Kingdom Project Relations Rank up 4
- Kingdom Project Relations Rank up 8
- Kingdom Project SouthNarlmarches_Upgrade_DwarvenKeepRestored
- Kingdom Project SouthNarlmarches_Upgrade_ResearchofTheCandlemere
Artisan items
| Type | Item | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Kama | Monastic Kama | 0 |
| Persecutor | ||
| Bastard Sword | Oppressor | 1 |
| Fauchard | Serpent Prince | 1 |
| Dark Bidding | 2 | |
| Falcata | Fervent Edge | 2 |
| Sting Staff | Carefree Hunter | 0 |
| Avalanche | 3 | |
| Dueling Sword | Menace | 3 |
| Estoc | Lifestopper | 4 |
| Heavy Crossbow | Eye of the Tornado | 4 |
| Sai | Heart Piercer | 0 |
| Tears of Blood | 5 | |
| Tongi | Thwarter | 5 |
Jewelcrafter
Artisan: Mim Wobblegander
Region: Silverstep
Unlock:
Quests: Green Stone, Three Wishes
Masterpiece: Great Dreamer's Smile
Tier Unlock Actions
- Finish quest Three Wishes
- 2 tiers during Coronation Throneroom Event
- Build Workshop
- Kingdom Project Rank Up Culture to 6
- Kingdom Project Rank Up Economy to 5
- Kingdom Project Rank Up Economy to 8
- Kingdom Project Silverstep_Upgrade_FishFarmVillage
- Kingdom Project Silverstep_Upgrade_JewelryCenter
- Kingdom Project Silverstep_Upgrade_MysticalPast
Artisan items
| Type | Item | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Amulet | Wind Breath | 0 |
| Amulet of Four Elements | ||
| Golden Tongue | 1 | |
| Burning Amulet | 2 | |
| Life Veil | 4 | |
| Inner Virtue | 5 | |
| Headband | Stalwart Warrior's Luck | 0 |
| Circlet of Faith | 1 | |
| Frozen Shout | 2 | |
| Sharp Eye | 5 | |
| Ring | Sentinel | 0 |
| Thorny Ring | ||
| Ring of Magic Devices | 1 | |
| Colossus Ring | ||
| Power Stone | 2 | |
| Fortunate Fencer | 3 | |
| Source of Invisibility | ||
| Daring Duelist | 4 | |
| Honor of Death | ||
| Sealed Ring | 5 |
Leatherworker
Artisan: Tirval
Region: Varnhold
Unlock:
Quest: The Varnhold Militia
Masterpiece: Royal Guardian
Tier Unlock Actions
- Finish quest The Varnhold Militia
- 2 tiers during Coronation Throneroom Event
- Build Workshop
- Kingdom Project Espionage Rank Up to 3
- Kingdom Project Espionage Rank Up to 8
- Kingdom Project Varnhold_Upgrade_GuardsHQ
- Kingdom Project Varnhold_Upgrade_TownofFairs
Artisan items
| Type | Item | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Belt | Mirrored Belt | 0 |
| Lightning Belt | 1 | |
| Windfall | 4 | |
| Conqueror Wurm | 5 | |
| Boots | Earth's Children | 0 |
| Easy Stride | 1 | |
| Owlbear Skin Boots | 3 | |
| Sure Step | 5 | |
| Leather Gloves | Cheatsheet Gloves | 0 |
| Blessed Hands | 2 | |
| Ultimate Grip | 3 | |
| Royal Gloves of Valor | 5 | |
| Leather Armor | Burned Protector | 0 |
| Stoic Wolf | ||
| Scorpion's Hatred | 1 | |
| Vest of Mirrors | 2 | |
| Python Skin Doublet | 3 | |
| Blizzard's Heart | 4 | |
| Wondrous Item | Cloak of the Seer | 0 |
| Eel's Circlet | 2 | |
| Brightest Darkness | 4 |
Shady Dealer
Artisan: Irlene
Region: Shrike Hills
Unlock:
Quest: A Simple Favor
Masterpiece: Grandmaster's Rod
Tier Unlock Actions
- Complete/Fail? quest A Simple Favor
- 2 tiers during Coronation Throneroom Event
- Build Workshop
- Upgrade to Studio
- Kingdom Project Arcane Rank up 6
- Kingdom Project Relations Rank up 3
- Kingdom Project Relations Rank up 6
- Kingdom Project ShrikeHills_Upgrade_DiamondInTheRough
- Kingdom Project ShrikeHills_Upgrade_Fortress
- Kingdom Project ShrikeHills_Upgrade_ItsaMagicalPlace
Artisan items
Tailor
Artisan: Sharel
Region: North Narlmarches
Unlock:
Quest:
Masterpiece: Ambrosial Attire of Arcane Annihilation
Tier Unlock Actions
- Complete objective Inform Sharel of Morhalan's arrest during A Bloody Craft
- Finish quest A Bloody Craft
- 2 tiers during Coronation Throneroom Event
- Build Workshop
- Kingdom Project Arcane Rankup 5
- Kingdom Project Divine Rankup 3
- Kingdom Project Divine Rankup 6
- Kingdom Project NorthNarlmarches_Upgrade_ErastilsHolyPlace
- Kingdom Project NorthNarlmarches_Upgrade_RoyalHuntingGrounds
Artisan Item
| Type | Item | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Cloak | Thaumaturgist's Cloak | 0 |
| Rogue's Companion | ||
| Warm Embrace | 1 | |
| Extraplanar Cloak | ||
| Herbalist's Cape | 2 | |
| Noxious Veil | 3 | |
| Cloak of the Chosen | 4 | |
| Strigoi's Embrace | 5 | |
| Clothes | Golden Thread | 0 |
| Manticore's Claws | 2 | |
| Hermit's Rope | 3 | |
| Butterfly Wings | 4 | |
| Divine Support | 5 | |
| Robe | Leviathan's Gift | 0 |
| Censor's Robe | ||
| Unnatural Robe | 1 | |
| Draping Veil of Prowess | 2 | |
| Integrity | 3 | |
| Prankster's Robe | 4 | |
| Envy of the Master | 5 |
Weaponsmith
Artisan: Nazrielle
Region: Kamelands
Unlock:
Quest: Nazrielle's Greatest Creation
Masterpiece: Perfection
Tier Unlock Actions
- Complete/Fail? quest Nazrielle's Greatest Creation
- 2 tiers during Coronation Throneroom Event
- Build Workshop
- Kingdom Project Population Rank Up to 5
- Kingdom Project Population Rank Up to 9
- Kingdom Project Relations Rankup to 6
- Kingdom Project Kamelands_Upgrade_HorsesBreedingCenter
- Kingdom Project Kamelands_Upgrade_OutdoorMuseum
Artisan items
| Type | Item | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Sword | Nature's Will | 0 |
| Vein Finder | 1 | |
| Putrid Blade | 2 | |
| Divine Intervention | 4 | |
| Redeemer | 5 | |
| Chainmail | Light Absorber | 0 |
| Blazing Omen | 2 | |
| Weaver's Chainmail | 3 | |
| Chainbreaker's Chainmail | 4 | |
| Dagger | Troublemaker | 0 |
| Trouble Solver | 2 | |
| Deceiver | 3 | |
| Silent Whisperer | 5 | |
| Speed | Steady Hand | 0 |
| Beholder of Wind | 1 | |
| Lightest Touch | 3 | |
| Dragonfly Ring | 5 | |
| Elven item | Sparkling Helmet | 0 |
| Chameleon Ring | 1 | |
| Clarity | 4 |
Woodmaster
Artisan: Kimo Tavon
Region: North Narlmarches
Unlock:
Quest:
Masterpiece: Mirror Bow
Tier Unlock Actions
- Finish quest Affairs of the Heart
- 2 tiers during Coronation Throneroom Event
- Build Workshop
- Kingdom Project Culture Rank up 5
- Kingdom Project Loyalty Rank up 4
- Kingdom Project Loyalty Rank up 8
- Kingdom Project NorthNarlmarches_Upgrade_ErastilsHolyPlace
- Kingdom Project NorthNarlmarches_Upgrade_RoyalHuntingGrounds
Artisan items
| Type | Item | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Bow | Fiery Eye | 0 |
| Whirlwind | 1 | |
| Shady Longbow | 2 | |
| Prowling Cat | 4 | |
| Hunter's Blessing | 5 | |
| Quiver | Quiver of Ultrasound Arrows | 0 |
| Quiver of Lightning Arrows | 1 | |
| Quiver of Lovers Arrows | 3 | |
| Quiver of Rose's Thorns Arrows | 4 | |
| Spear | Spiked Defender | 0 |
| Sunbeam | 1 | |
| Dystopia | 3 | |
| Utopia | 5 | |
| Quarterstaff | Will of the Disciple | 0 |
| Rigid Oak Staff | 2 | |
| The Undaunted | 4 | |
| Wooden Shield | Northern Lights | 0 |
| Bulwark | 2 | |
| Wild Guardian | 3 | |
| Heart of Thunder | 5 |