Look, let's dive straight in: 'Sol: enchant' has just rolled out a fresh Altars of Fortune event. The whole affair revolves around snapping up lucky coins and throwing them at altars for a shot at massive payouts. So, where do you actually buy these coins, and what are the odds of striking gold? KookminTree has done some digging to find out.

Q. How do we buy coins and use the altars?
A. Head over to the event merchant Luxia in Caltheon Castle to buy them, then use the altars.

Lucky coins can be purchased from the event merchant NPC Luxia located in Caltheon Castle for 31,500 Nine each, with a limit of 5 per account per day. It is a wonderfully straightforward event: buy the coins and test your luck at one of the four altars right next to the merchant.

The altars are split into four distinct categories: Nine, Experience, Superior Materials, and Damage Boost. The Altar of Nine consumes 3 coins for a shot at a +3 Nine Seal; the Altar of Experience costs 1 coin for 10 million EXP; the Altar of Superior Materials uses 2 coins for 6 Superior Material Selection Boxes; and the Altar of Damage Boost requires 1 coin for 100 Damage Boost Scrolls. Each altar demands a different number of coins and dangles different prizes, so check the data above before picking a favourite.

Q. Which altar is actually worth using?
A. The Altar of Nine comes with a very strong recommendation.

Out of the four options, the Altar of Nine is the clear winner. With a 5% chance to grab a +3 Nine Seal and a 25% chance for a +2 Nine Seal, the statistical payout yields roughly three times the Nine spent. Of course, that is just the mathematical average—every single roll is an independent event, so depending on luck, you could easily end up out of pocket.

If you are running low on Damage Boost Scrolls, keep your eyes on the Altar of Damage Boost. These scrolls are notoriously hard to come by outside of a few hunting grounds or guild merchants. Using this altar is not a terrible shout if you need to stock up. Statistically, you pull a decent number of scrolls, saving you a hefty chunk of Nine compared to guild shop prices.

To level up your squad characters in a hurry, the Altar of Experience is the go-to. It dishes out 10 million EXP for the jackpot and 3 million for a standard win, making it a quick fix for lower-level squad members. That said, recommending it over the aforementioned chances at Nine and Damage Boost Scrolls feels a bit iffy.

Lastly, the Altar of Superior Materials gets a firm pass. Thanks to the Healing Forest event from last week, the market price for superior materials has plummeted across all servers. Consequently, the return on investment here is pretty dismal. Still, if your specific server happens to boast sky-high material prices, chasing the jackpot might be worth a passing thought. Check your local trading post before making a call.