Despite being a trending game, Runes in Soulframe don’t come with much of a tutorial, and most players (myself included) always struggle with how to equip runes in Soulframe. Well, you’re not alone. It took me embarrassingly long to spot the option, too. Here’s exactly where to look and how to equip a rune.
Disclaimer: Soulframe is not officially released yet, and this guide may change when it is. Check again later.
What You’ll Read:
How to Equip Runes in Soulframe
Hold Tab to open the Nightfold if you’re not already in it. Head into the Nightfold and interact with the bookcase near your tent to open your Arsenal.
Select the weapon you want to upgrade, then right-click (or press triangle on console) to pull up the Enchantments menu.
You’ll see one big slot in the center with smaller ones around it. The center slot is for runes; the smaller ones are for totems. Click it, pick from whatever runes you’ve got that fit that weapon type, and leave the menu. That’s it, the rune’s now active on that weapon.
Note: runes aren’t consumed when you equip them. You can pull a rune from one weapon and slot it onto another at any time. So there’s no reason to hoard duplicate runes!
Why the Rune Slot Is Easy to Miss
The slot you’re looking for is a small, dim circle sitting right next to your equipped weapon icon, and it doesn’t stand out with any highlight or glow. It just looks like part of your outfit. A few players on Reddit only found it after someone posted a screenshot pointing straight at it.
If you’ve watched an older video showing a different method (like right-clicking while examining your weapon directly), that’s not wrong; it’s just from before an alpha update moved the slot into the equipment panel. Worth knowing since Soulframe’s still changing these interactions patch to patch.
What Equipping a Rune Actually Does
When you equip a rune, it’s not just a stat increase; it also opens up an extra totem slot on that weapon. The type of slot you get depends on the rune: Archstorm gives you a second defense slot, and Everflame gives you a second attack slot. Also, Alca’s Breath gives you a second utility slot. So equipping a rune is really a two-for-one deal; you get the rune’s own buff plus more room to build out your totems.
Bug Fix: That second slot can be buggy. Equip Everflame and drop two Beaver totems into your new attack slots, and you’ll only get the armor-strip effect from one of them, not both. Worth knowing before you blame your build.
And that’s how you equip runes in Soulframe. Pretty easy, right? But if you have more questions, don’t hesitate to write them in the comments section for me.
FAQ
Do I need to bind a button to use an equipped rune?
No separate bind by default. You charge it by triggering Smite (soul-pulse + attack on a glowing enemy), then hold your Spectral Sight input and land a heavy attack to spend the charge.
Can I equip more than one rune on the same weapon?
No. Each weapon has a single rune slot, so you pick one at a time.
Can I use the same rune on multiple weapons?
Yes. Runes are shared and non-consumable, so you can slot one rune on every compatible weapon you own without needing extra runes.
Can I sell a rune I don’t want?
Yes. The same menu you equip runes in also lets you release ones you don’t need for Harmony, the currency used to upgrade your runes and totems.
