I would like your opinion on the "exchange rate" of runes VII and X, and how much more is the next one worth to you?

I think the answers can help to get an idea of what kind of balance a player should have with runes, to avoid having too many lower ones and also avoid not having enough of them.

Example: How many VII runes would you trade for an X rune?

now can be very obvious and say a X is worth 64 VII but that's not what you mean. for me your question is hard to answer there is not much difference between a 9 and X but that's relative because its depending on what type the 9 or X is, if the 9 is team stamina it can be if your unlucky become a 8 or even lower trying to change it, however if X team stamina only time and some 1's needs to be invested to change its type.
X are also important for runelords so for gem earning and if you own and equipped already needed for swapping.

the importance of having certain runes is mostly depending n what war league you competing, in ch1-low l4 there is no need for all X's

When gambling then a long as I gain then I consider that a win. So 3 7s to get 1 8. 3 8s to get a 9. However id rather keep 3 9s than get 1 new X. For reference I have about 60 Xs in all so 9s are still valuable to me.

I think, for me, the value of an X rune is much much more than IX because you can change it at any time without risk. Also, since the final and best rune slot is using an X rune, it's desirable to have those available for the free swap out to adjust your play based on what you're doing. (Which also goes along with being able to change their color for free).

I know there is no right or wrong answer on this. Thank you for your thoughts.

@monsterbath said in How to value rune VII, VIII, IX, and X runes?:

the value of an X rune is much much more than IX because you can change it

Partially true, but I never gamble an IX for crafting a X rune as it is almost as good. The majority of my X runes are bought or acquired in-game. I think I managed to craft two X runes accidentally when I tried to change colour on an IX.....

....and I never gamble on a rune if I cannot afford to downgrade and lose it!