One of the most intricate elements of *Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land* is the Synthesis mechanic, which is intricately woven into nearly every aspect of gameplay. From the resources you gather to the weapons you craft, understanding Synthesis is key to mastering the game. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you optimize your Synthesis experience.
Synthesis Types in Atelier Yumia
In *Atelier Yumia*, there are three distinct types of Synthesis:
- Regular Synthesis: Performed at an Alchemist’s altar, this is the primary method for crafting weapons, armor, battle accessories, magical items, and essential materials. Early in the game, you unlock the Atelier, your go-to spot for Synthesis. In areas where you can build, such as cleared manabound zones or campsites, you can construct a Simple Altar, enabling regular Synthesis on the go.
- Simple Synthesis: Accessible anytime outside of battle via the radial menu, this method is used for crafting practical items like bandages, gauntlets for ziplines, and various repair kits, provided you have the necessary resources.
- Building Synthesis: Though not explicitly labeled as Synthesis, this mode, available through the radial menu on certain plots of land, allows you to craft storage chests and wall hangings. The game's narrative often refers to these actions as Synthesis, so keep that in mind to avoid confusion.
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How to Synthesize Equipment in Atelier Yumia
Regular Synthesis at altars is the most complex form and crucial for crafting high-quality equipment. To create, for instance, a gun staff for Yumia, you first need to discover the recipe while exploring. You can also upgrade existing recipes at a Recipe Recall Station using particles from mana fountains. Here’s the step-by-step process at an Alchemist’s altar:
- Choose the type of gun staff you want to craft.
- Select Synthesis Skills if they’re unlocked in the skill tree.
- Pick an initial Alchemy Core as your foundation:
- Effects Alchemy Core: Enhances the selected skills.
- Quality Alchemy Core: Boosts the quality level of the final item.
- Trait Alchemy Core: Increases the number of Trait Crystal slots available.
- Fill the slots in each Alchemy Core with the resources you’ve gathered.
- Collect mana fragments to further enhance the item’s quality.
- Complete the Synthesis process to create your item.
To craft powerful items early in the game, it’s essential to unlock Synthesis Skills from the skill tree as soon as possible. These skills not only boost damage and quality but also allow you to duplicate items, conserving your resources.
To maximize item quality, add resources to all three Alchemy Cores. Use the left or right bumper to switch between cores while filling slots. Collecting mana fragments (the yellow sparkles) for all cores significantly enhances the item's strength, which is crucial unless you’re crafting a quest-specific item.
Don’t overlook the importance of using resources that match the element type of specific slots, identifiable by a blue outline. You can organize your resources in the submenu to prioritize higher-quality ones, though sometimes prioritizing effects might be more beneficial.
If the complexity of this mechanic feels overwhelming, you can opt for the auto-Synthesis feature after selecting your Synthesis Skills. This option allows the game to automatically create the best possible item, making it easier to tackle challenges, including the final boss on Normal difficulty.
With this guide, you're equipped to fully leverage the Synthesis mechanic in *Atelier Yumia*.
*Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land is available now.*
