The Rusted Bard

The Rusted Bard94x Tainted Mythic OrbFourfold the refrain, fortissimo cheer.
One hundred rent twain, naught left for a bier.
The song rattles on, though hollow a bit.
See the hope is gone, no prize shall ye get.

Acquisition
Drop restricted
Drop level: 68
The Vinktar SquareMetadata
Item class: Divination Card
Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/DivinationCards/DivinationCardTheIronBard

The Rusted Bard is a divination card. A set of nine can be exchanged for a stack of four Tainted Mythic OrbsTainted Mythic OrbStack Size: 20Unpredictably either upgrades a corrupted item to unique rarity or destroys itRight click this item then left click a corrupted item to apply it. Cannot apply to Maps..

Item acquisition

The Rusted Bard has restrictions on where or how it can drop.

Area restrictions

This item can be acquired in the following areas:

• The Vinktar Square

Recipes

The Rusted Bard can be created from the following recipes:

Amount	Part	Description	Meta
5	The GamblerThe Gambler5Divination Card"I don't believe in karma. If it were real, I would never win."	Random divination card	A
1	Stacked DeckStacked DeckStack Size: 20A stack of unknown divination cardsRight click to take a divination card out of the deck. Hold Ctrl + Right Click to repeatedly move a card from the stack into your inventory.	Random divination card	A
1	The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.	Random divination card set exchange	A

Usage in recipes

The Rusted Bard is used in the following recipes:

Result	Amount	Part	Description	Meta
Tainted Mythic OrbTainted Mythic OrbStack Size: 20Unpredictably either upgrades a corrupted item to unique rarity or destroys itRight click this item then left click a corrupted item to apply it. Cannot apply to Maps.	9	The Rusted BardThe Rusted Bard94x Tainted Mythic OrbFourfold the refrain, fortissimo cheer. One hundred rent twain, naught left for a bier. The song rattles on, though hollow a bit. See the hope is gone, no prize shall ye get.	4x Tainted Mythic Orb	M

Design attribution

The Rusted Bard was created by supporter Vauche.

Version history

Prior to version 3.17.0, the Iron Bard used to drop in The Vinktar SquareThe Vinktar Square
Courtyard MapMap Level: 72
Map Tier: 5
Guild Character: ²
Item Quantity: +(100-150)%
Item Rarity: +(100-150)%
Monster Pack Size: +(30-50)%20% more Monster Life
(100-150)% increased Quantity of Items found in this Area
(100-150)% increased Rarity of Items found in this Area
(30-50)% increased Pack size
Monsters are Unaffected by Shock
20% increased Monster Damage
+35% Monster Lightning Resistance
Monsters deal 35% extra Physical Damage as LightningTo the east,
it cannot be seen.
To the west,
it cannot be touched.
To the south,
it cannot be remembered.
And to the north,
it cannot be contained.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once..

Before it was disabled during the removal of the prophecy system in version 3.17.0, a complete set of the Iron Bard could be exchanged for Trash to TreasureTrash to TreasureA blank canvas holds untold potential, but the artist's fortunate hand transforms it into a masterpiece.You will turn a normal item into a unique item with a single Chance Orb.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character..

Version	Changes
3.25.0	We've done a big shuffle of which Divination Cards can be found in each Map, which means most Maps drop fewer Divination Cards than before, but don't worry you can now see this information for yourself! Drop locations on the Atlas for Divination Cards have changed due to map shuffling. The Rusted Bard can now be found in The Vinktar Square.
3.21.0	The Iron Bard Divination card has been re-enabled, and is now called The Rusted Bard. It now awards 4x Tainted Mythic OrbsTainted Mythic OrbStack Size: 20Unpredictably either upgrades a corrupted item to unique rarity or destroys itRight click this item then left click a corrupted item to apply it. Cannot apply to Maps.. The card's artwork was changed to reflect its new name. [Undocumented] This card's drop level was changed from 45 to 68. [Undocumented]
3.17.0	We have updated some Divination Cards that previously awarded Sealed Prophecies, and temporarily disabled others that did not have a relevant update that could be made. The following Divination Cards have been temporarily disabled: The Valley of Steel Boxes, The Iron Bard, The Side Quest, Sambodhi's Wisdom, and Friendship. Existing items cannot currently be turned in.
3.2.0	Introduced to the game.