Ivan can put his blacksmithing skills to the test at the forge inside his house or when he finds one while traveling. Ivan uses one of his original items as a blueprint, then creates an improved version of that item.
Simply select the blueprint, then add an ore into the mix. Each type of ore has a different effect on the base item, so experiment and see what you like. For example, using a copper ore on the hammer will make it swing faster, while a bronze ore increases its throwing range.
Additionally, you can infuse certain enchantment into items for additional effects, but you must upgrade the anvil first. The anvil can be upgraded in three different ways: enhancements, salvage, and runes.
Enhancements allow Ivan to use additional materials to imbue his equipment with special effects. Getting all of the enhancement upgrades allows Ivan to use up to three items for special enhancements on his gear. Each item has a singular effect, and not all items can be used on every single piece of gear.
Salvage upgrades allow Ivan a better chance of recovering enhancement materials whenever he salvages old gear. The final upgrade greatly increases his chances.
The rune carving upgrade gives a chance to receive a blessing from the God of your choosing whenever you create a piece of gear. God blessing are very powerful but beware of the passive bad luck generation from them.