Thaumcraft Arcane Infusion

Arcane Infusion is the mod's high-tier crafting system, used to make its most powerful items. The player builds a multiblock structure consisting of a central Infusion Altar (Runic Matrix) surrounded by Arcane Pedestals holding the crafting ingredients.

During infusion, essentia is drawn from nearby jars and the surrounding components, and the recipe slowly assembles over several seconds. Infusion generates instability, which can cause harmful side effects, lightning, or item loss if it climbs too high. Players reduce instability by surrounding the altar with Stabilizer blocks, candles, skulls, and Redstone Inlay arrangements. Infusion Cost and Infusion Speed stones can further tune the process.

Successful infusion is required for advanced armor, weapons, and devices throughout the mod.