Manufacturing is a skill which is based on the STR stat, your maximum Manufacturing skill is twice your STR. You need at least 50 STR in order to get 100% Manufacturing. In order to learn the skill you must obtain the Manufacturing Scroll from the Blacksmith, this will give you 20% skill. This skill allows you to create various armor and weapons. Manufactured items are higher in endurance, and said to be easier to upgrade.

In order to create the items you need an Anvil. Coals, Ore and other such crystals obtained by Mining are used with Manufacturing.

In order to skill up, you need to create the item highest for your skill. There is more information for what is required to make each armor and weapon within the game, double click on the Anvil to review.