Stage requirements:

50000 Weaponry points

Must not be under the effect of "Weaponry Master's Secrets Rank 1"

Must not be under the effect of "Weaponry Master's Secrets Rank 2"

Must not be under the effect of "Weaponry Master's Secrets Rank 3"

No "Master Blacksmith" quest completed

No quest "Master Blacksmith" in progress

Not completed the quest "Master Blacksmith"

Must not be under the effect of "Blue Salt Manual: Crafting"

Dialogs:

NPC:/dialogue Many dabble in blacksmithing, but few reach the pinnacle of being true masters.

NPC:/talk However, those that do become true masters, are incredibly hard to kill! Always a weapon at hand! Always ready to tell death, "Not today!"

NPC:/contend Show me your skills. Craft an Illustrious Nodachi and an Illustrious Shield. Show me you're masterful enough to laugh in the face of death.

Stage summary:

Craft an Illustrious Nodachi and an Illustrious Shield at an Mirage Salvage Forge.

The quest will not be completed if the items are crafted at an Equipment Designer's Workbench.

Actions:

Stage summary:

Craft an Illustrious Nodachi and an Illustrious Shield at an Mirage Salvage Forge.

The quest will not be completed if the items are crafted at an Equipment Designer's Workbench.

Actions:

Stage summary:

Talk to Union Manager Ashley at the Blue Salt Hub in Lilyut Hills.

Dialogs:

NPC:/agree Very nicely done. You really are a master. Remind me not to make an attempt on your life.

Actions:

Actions: