Mage Arena: Crafting Guide & Soup Buffs + Where To Get Ingredients

Welcome! You’ve stepped into the magical realm of Mage Arena, where shouting spells aloud is the norm, and triumph often hinges on a perfectly prepared fungal feast. If you’ve ever tossed a frog into a workbench with fingers crossed… welcome to your world! This guide breaks down crafting recipes, soup enhancements, and resource gathering spots throughout the land. Whether you’re after a spear that teleports or simply curious about what a Boinger is, we’ve got all the answers for you.

How Crafting Works (And Why You Should Care)

In the game of Mage Arena, crafting may seem straightforward, however, it isn’t explicitly explained. To create an item, all you need are two components, which you then approach the base stump and combine. Voila! You’ve just created a magical artifact.

Additionally, you’ll come across a scroll situated next to the stump that provides recipe suggestions. However, for your convenience, I have compiled a comprehensive list along with explanations below:

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A scroll with recipe hints is located near the stump. For clarity, here’s a complete list with explanations:

All Recipe List, Results & Effects

Recipe	Result	What It Does
Rock + Mushroom	Boinger	Bouncy melee weapon. Great for chaos.
Mushroom + Crystal	Ray of Shrink	Shrinks enemies. Yes, they get tiny.
Crystal + Crystal	Orb	Shows POV of nearest (or random) enemy.
Mushroom + Mushroom	Mushroom Man	A weird bounce pad buddy. Use G to drop.
Crystal + Wood	Levitator	Lifts other players. Look down = self launch.
Mushroom + Frog	Spore Frog	Smoke bomb with style. Reusable.
Wood + Frog	Frog Spear	Makes enemies drop gear. Great vs Excalibur.
Rock + Crystal	Golem	AI follower that punches for you.
Rock + Rock	Throwing Stone	Blocks spells. Underrated in teamfights.
Frog + Rock	Frog Sword	Just a sword. Possibly sticky. Don’t ask.
Wood + Wood	Walking Stick	Slight speed boost. Mobility matters!
Wood + Stone	Bramble	Leaves spiky traps for 2 minutes.
Crystal + Frog	Dart Gun	Steals HP & reverses movement. Evil.
Mushroom + Wood	Fungal Stick	Gives a little jump boost. Cute.

Hint: Don’t toss out your leftovers! Experiment with different combinations, and you might stumble upon some unusual and potent flavors by chance. That’s part of the excitement!

Soup Buffs: The Breakfast of Battle-Mages

In simpler terms, soups serve as long-term boosters for your character. You prepare them by providing necessary ingredients to the Soup Maker at your home base.

Ingredient	Buff
Crystal	Speed boost + Spell power
Mushroom	Jump boost + No fall damage
Frog	Enemies drop items randomly (even allies)
Log	Healing over time + Max HP
Rock	Echoes your voice across the map. Tactical? No. Hilarious? Yes.

Soup Tips

Buffs persist through death
Stack up soups before big fights
Always check what soup you’ve got running
A “Soup Build” can completely change your playstyle

Where To Get Ingredients (Biome Farming)

As a gamer, I don’t just gather ingredients at the start. Instead, I set out on an adventure to conquer different biomes – these are unique zones scattered across the map. Once I successfully capture one, little goblin-like characters begin delivering resources to my homebase over time.

Here’s the location for each one (numbers are marked on the map image for better reference).

Each one can be found here (the map image shows their exact locations with numbers).

Biome	Ingredient
Crystal Cavern (3)	Crystal
Frog Bog (2)	Frog
Forest Hills (4)	Log
Mountain Ridge (not shown in the map)	Rock
Mushroom Grove (6)	Mushroom

The location on the map can change from game to game, and it’s important to note that some biomes won’t yield ingredients through capturing; instead, you’ll need to find them by looting.

Click the ‘Q’ key to launch the map. Unoccupied flags appear in shades of gray, hostile ones are red, while those under your control shine bright blue. As you capture more flags, you’ll receive additional supplies of soup and crafting materials.

Gnomes: Another Way to Farm Ingredients

If you’re running low on resources for crafting or spellbooks, consider visiting the enchanting and quirky domain known as the Gnome Forest, inhabited by diminutive beings who have a unique sense of style.

Place any object close to the gnome (by pressing G), and they may return something to you, often it’s your item but stickier. Occasionally, it could be a torn spell page, or in my case, I got Blink after throwing a mushroom, but a rock when I tried a sword. It can be frustrating at times, but occasionally you’ll find useful ingredients.

Hint: Gnomes have quite an appetite! If you find yourself with an abundance of mushrooms or stones, consider sharing them with the gnomes as they might reward you with uncommon treasures.

Wrap-Up

In Mage Arena, creating artifacts and brewing soups are often overlooked aspects, but they significantly transform raucous verbal conflicts into strategic sorcery, if not extending your life expectancy amidst the cacophony of skull-yelling.

Master the recipes, start cooking early, explore various environments, and play around with your preferred constructions. In this game, whether you’re concocting a smoke bomb powered by frogs or sipping soup amidst battles, it’s all about the enjoyment.

Sure thing! “Just because the Golem has fists, it doesn’t necessarily mean he knows how to fight effectively. So, be careful not to depend on him too heavily.

If you’re finding the magical mayhem a bit overwhelming, take a look at my comprehensive guide for newcomers to Mage Arena – it covers everything from bellowing spells to enduring your initial base attack.

2025-08-04 00:39