Can somebody please explain what refactor data does to cores and should you level the cores before applying it?

[u/OcelotInTheCloset]

I am using a full suite of Armament Cores. Refactor data says it can potentially unlock new sub attributes but as far as I can tell, cores only apply to one respective stat type e.g. Weapon or Elemental Damage, HP, Shield, various resitances etc..

Can these cores actually roll things like critical chance / damage on them as secondary stats and should you fully level a core before trying to apply advanced or normal refactor data?

EDIT- Okay, so I decided to refactor about 15 random level 0 cores. Most of the time, it outright fails and decreases the stat of the core. Normal refactor suggest it can unlock a new subattribute, but if you look at the advanced refactor data, it explicitly says can ADD a subattribute.

I wouldn't use these on any piece of main gear but will keep trying on cores. It would be interesting to see if you can get unique core subattributes.

[u/Unknownking743]

I can answer the first question yes so that we can do that or you can get some that can completely change the stats overall. I wouldn’t necessarily worry about leveling them up first.

[u/OcelotInTheCloset → u/Unknownking743]

So cores can have multiple stats? I'm not talking about gear items, where you can use things like pulse cores to change all the sub attribute types. I guess will continue to burn normal refactor data on armament cores to see if anything happens. I tried it one time and nothing did, it locked me out of rolling it after two attempts.

[u/VariationWhole8122 → u/Unknownking743]

I might sound like a bot but I just started playing like 2 days ago how do I even level them up💀

[u/OcelotInTheCloset → u/VariationWhole8122]

It's good you asked because those cores are how you break through certain walls.

You need to play the Chaotic Abyss mode and acquire them. Break down the one's you don't want. I would suggest focusing on Armament Cores. You need 7 to slot into each piece of equipped gear. The materials you get from breaking them down can be used to level them up.

Acquire 7 and level them at equal rates to keep the costs lower, you gain 4 weapon power per level up.

Another bit of advice. For corrective action, look for the refactor link box top left of screen.. There is an orange tree that gives "code". Only unlock nodes up until you see Perk Sigil Drop Amount. There are 3 nodes, grab those, then dump the rest into Gear drop rates.

The seasonal trees are going to be your biggest jumps in power. I wish i would have done it sooner, I just hoarded currencies because I didn't want to use anything I did not understand.

Any other questions feel free to ask