What Inscriptions Do
Inscriptions are socketed passive bonuses that persist between runs. They complement per-run artifacts by providing dependable account-level offense, defense, or utility.
Destiny Inscriptions
Sapphires purchase permanent Destiny upgrades. This is why failed runs still matter: accumulated currency opens features and raises the baseline for every later attempt.
Socket Slots and Shards
Inscription Shards expand socket capacity. Secret rooms, first-time boss rewards, challenge rooms, and higher-difficulty bonuses are the main targets described in the supplied research.
Early Priorities
Open the Talent tree first, then improve survival and run control with potion capacity and starting weapon choice. Artifact capacity, discounts, and starting gold become stronger once the foundation is stable.
Building Around Inscriptions
Use inscriptions to fill gaps instead of duplicating everything your artifacts already provide. Unlocking more capacity is often more flexible than chasing one narrow bonus.