Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Community Q&A #16

Methods of restoring health, the Elven races, the mechanics of stealth, item durability, and the work put into the game's monster animations are all covered in the latest community Q&A over on the official Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning forums.
Does using roll or teleport while stealthed cause someone to unstealth? If not, do the "added" teleport abilities (i.e. poison) cause someone to unstealth? By Geist

A: Neither dodge nor teleport will cause you to unstealth when you're sneaking around, and the added effects to teleport won't change that. Be warned though your enemies may hear you coming since both dodge and teleport make more noise than the usual stealthy "creep." By Andrew "Andre" Frederiksen, Producer

Hey guys, I have a question about weapons in Reckoning. Will weapons degrade over time, and need repair? If so, how quickly do they degrade, and what system is used to repair them (Blacksmithing, perhaps)? Also, will unique items degrade? Will we lose the use of our loot if we choose not to invest in the Blacksmithing tree? Thanks! By Baseblgabe

A: Your favorite new piece of gear won't completely break or vanish, but all weapons and armor will eventually require repairs to stay effective - including unique and player crafted ones. And while they do degrade, you'll be able to get through several quest or dungeons before your new sword needs to be sharpened. To repair them you have two options use repair kits or speak to a NPC. Anyone can use a repair kit regardless of their skill choices, but if you choose to invest in Blacksmithing, each kit you use will restore a higher amount of the equipments max durability. The NPC blacksmiths can be found throughout the world, and will gladly fix your gear in exchange for some of your gold! By Andrew "Andre" Frederiksen, Producer